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Incident Information:
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Location:
Washington -
Date:
08/28/2021 -
Incident Type:
Medical or Exertion -
Description:
On Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, Chief Emeritus James Krouse responded to a wildland fire. While stretching hose lines, he experienced a medical emergency and collapsed. He was immediately taken to the local hospital where he passed away from an apparent heart attack.
Fatality, Initial Attack, Medical Emergency, Medical or Exertion or Heat
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