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377 Fire Falling Accident 2018

  • Incident Information:

    377_Fire_Falling_Accident

  • Location:

    Arizona

  • Date:

    06/06/2018

  • Incident Type:

    Hit by Tree

  • Description:

    Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests – An Interagency Hotshot Crew sawyer was involved in a felling accident on the 377 Fire. A limb or tree top fell onto the firefighter’s shoulder. Initial treatment was provided by Forest Service EMTs. The patient was then transported to the hospital, evaluated with severe bruising, and released.

    [This data was provided by the USFS Weekly Summary Report.]

    Falling Operation, Medevac, Chainsaws, Hand Crews, Hit by Tree

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