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Incident Information:
Attachment Size Sheep Fire Log Rollover RLS.pdf (644.46 KB) 644.46 KB -
Location:
Idaho -
Date:
09/07/2024 -
Incident Type:
Hit by Log -
Description:
Sheep Fire, Boise National Forest, Idaho - September 2024
An Assistant Fire Engine Operator (AFEO) was mopping-up on the middle to upper third of the slope, moving hose around and spraying water, when a huge log rolled onto her foot, spun her around, knocked her over, and rolled right over the back of her head. Those on scene packaged her in a position of comfort in a “MegaMover” and lined out down the slope. The T2IA, IHC, and Engine Crew personnel utilized the “conveyor” patient transport method to carry her down the slope, across the river, and up to a pickup truck on the road. They carefully drove a bumpy forest road to an awaiting agency helicopter. The AFEO’s injuries included a skull fracture and concussion, soft tissue injuries to ribs and her left hand, and a sprained knee.
RLS, Medevac, Extended Attack
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