Training accident seriously injures three firefighters During a training exercise in July, Hall County firefighters TJ Elliott, Stephen Jackson and Will Griffin suffered back and spinal injuries when the bucket they were standing in atop a firetruck ladder fell 44 feet. A subsequent investigation revealed a history of problems with the truck, including known failures in the cable extensions, though Hall County officials said they were unaware of the issues when they purchased the truck in April. The truck’s manufacturer later reimbursed the county for the purchase price.