101 1 Fire Heat Related Illness 2017

During saw work, FF #1 & #2 were feeling ill and decided to get in the shade and drink water. Around the same time, the IC was scouting the line and began experiencing muscle cramps and feeling overheated. The dozer operator encouraged the IC to get in the cab of the dozer to cool off. The IC agreed and spent a few minutes in the cab, cooling off. While cutting the tree, FF #3 began feeling ill and took a break. At this point, all firefighters at the tree agreed that they should begin hiking out due to deteriorating conditions of personnel.

At 1630, the IC was informed of the situation and the firefighters began a 200 yard hike to a UTV. During the hike out, EMT’s evaluated FF #1, #2, & #3 and determined that they should be transported to the hospital. The firefighters took breaks while hiking out but conditions continued to worsen. Once they arrived at the UTV, some noticed they had stopped sweating and were beginning to feel nauseas and dizzy. One of the firefighters also began dry-heaving. After being shuttled to the trucks, FF #1, #2, & #3 were loaded and transported 1.5 miles to the highway to meet an ambulance.

At 1700, FF #1, #2, & #3 were loaded into the ambulance and evaluated by county EMS. The ambulance departed for the hospital at 1729 and arrived at 1753. FF #3 was treated and released the same day. FF #2 was kept overnight and released the next day. FF #1 was kept for two nights and released.

Initial Attack, Heat Injury, Medical or Exertion, Heat Related Illness