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Incident Information:
Attachment Size Squeezer Fire Smokejumper Accident RLS.pdf (710.3 KB) 710.3 KB Squeezer Fire Smokejumper Accident Google Earth File.zip (544.95 KB) 544.95 KB -
Location:
Montana -
Date:
08/22/2025 -
Incident Type:
Smokejumping Incident -
Description:
On August 22, 2025, while jumping an initial attack fire, a smokejumper impacted rising terrain upon landing. Patient treatment and medevac coordination began immediately, as it was evident both of the jumper's upper legs were fractured.
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