Koffman Road Fire Burn Injury 2021

The Koffman Road Fire was reported east of Kittitas, Washington on June 27th around 1306 Hrs. At approximately 1330 hours, a Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Type II IA hand crew arrived on scene and the Crew Superintendent (SUP1) and Foreman (FOR1) were scouting Division A of the fire near the south flank looking for a safe location to engage the fire with the crew. At approximately 13:45 hours, SUP1 and FOR1 determined the civilian bulldozer and operator were in a safe location and were planning on burning out fuel between the road and south flank of the fire. During this time a wind shift proceeded to intensify fire behavior and threaten their position. In the process of egressing the area, SUP1 only had time to jump on to the rear of a vehicle, and was exposed to flame and radiant heat while the foreman drove their escape route to the west. Upon recognition of the injuries, on-scene personnel provided immediate medical care and transport for evaluation and treatment.

Entrapment, Initial Attack, Fire Behavior, Burn Injury