KEY POINTS:
The injured firefighters, except Merv Neil, were released from hospital for the funeral of their colleague, but they will now return to the wards for more treatment.
David Beanland, 44
Known as Beanie
Senior Firefighter, Hamilton station
Eight years of service
Married with three children
In Waikato Hospital
Adrian Brown, 40
Known as Brownee, or Max
Senior Firefighter, Hamilton station
15 years of service
Married and was on his first day on the job in Hamilton
In Waikato Hospital
Cameron Grylls, 29
Known as Grillzy
Senior Firefighter, Hamilton station
Seven years of service
Discharged from hospital and recovering at home
Alvan Walker, 44
Senior Firefighter, Hamilton station
12 years of service
In Waikato Hospital
Brian Halford, 37
Firefighter, Pukete Station
3 years of service
In Waikato Hospital
Dennis Wells, 59
Known as Wellsy
Station Officer, Hamilton station
33 years of service
Spoke at the funeral
Merv Neil, 43
Known as Ma
Senior Firefighter, Hamilton
23 years of service
Married with two children
Had surgery yesterday, remains critical in Middlemore Hospital
