A firefighter in full turnout gear was knocked unconscious Tuesday night after hitting her head on a concrete block during a fire drill on Butler County Community College's main campus, according to a spokesman for the college. She was transported to a Pittsburgh hospital by helicopter.

A firefighter in full turnout gear was knocked unconscious Tuesday night after hitting her head on a concrete block during a fire drill on Butler County Community College’s main campus, according to a spokesman for the college.

The Neshannock Township Volunteer Fire Department in Lawrence County had rented out the Public Safety Training Facility for the night as part of an exercise, according to William Foley, BC3 spokesman.

The firefighter, who was wearing a helmet, fell on a staircase, he said.

An emergency medical technician tended to her until first responders with the Butler County Emergency Services arrived. She regained consciousness and an emergency medical helicopter landed on a parking lot nearby, according to Foley. The helicopter at 9:25 p.m. transported the woman to Allegheny General Hospital.

The name of the firefighter was not available and members of the fire department were not immediately available for comment.

The facility at Butler County Community College offers training and education programs to firefighters, EMS, hazmat and police professionals across Western Pennsylvania.