Clinton County Emergency Services firefighters asked nearby Canadian units for help with blaze . Firetruck that responded held up at U.S. border for less than two minutes . Government source says Ten firefighter 's criminal record caused the delay . Quebec firefighter calls it embarrassing , says it delayed relief for tired firefighters .
Upstate New York firefighters asked nearby Canadian units for help with blaze . Firetruck that responded held up at U.S. border for eight minutes . Government source says one firefighter 's criminal record caused the delay . U.S. firefighter calls it embarrassing , says it delayed relief for tired firefighters .