Gilman Fire Physical Exertion Incident 2011

The initial attack Battalion Chief reported 15-20 acres burning in light grass with a rapid rate of spread. Approximately 1 hour into the incident, Oak Glen Crew #2 and Crew #6 were assigned to Division Z. The lookouts noticed an increase in fire activity and notified the crew Captains who then told their crew to move into the pre-identified safety zones.

As a result of climbing an extremely steep hill in soft sandy soil, one crew member from Crew #6 suffered dehydration/exhaustion and was transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment. (Weather Conditions: 92°F, RH 22.) The crew member is normally assigned to an in-camp job and does not regularly hike. It was determined this firefighter was not staying hydrated and did not eat his lunch.

The crew member was treated for dehydration and exhaustion and was released from the hospital later that same night.

Fitness, Medical Emergency, Hand Crews, Heat Related Illness, Medical or Exertion