Emigrant Fire Limb Strike Medical Response 2025

A firefighter on the Emigrant Fire was struck by a falling tree limb during tree felling operations. Although the firefighter followed proper escape procedures, the tree he cut hit another tree while falling and caused that tree to shed a branch, which struck him on the head and shoulder. The patient was initially reported to have lost consciousness. The incident was originally assessed as a “Green” injury by the crew. After assessment by advanced medical personnel, the incident was upgraded to a “Red” and reported to Emigrant Communications through the IWI Process. An immediate, multi-layered medical response was initiated.