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Location:
California -
Date:
08/17/2021 -
Incident Type:
Chainsaw Cut -
Description:
On the Antelope Fire on the Klamath National Forest, California, an Interagency Hotshot Crew crewmember sustained a chainsaw cut to the elbow and thigh. Initial care was provided by the crew EMT, with further evaluation by a Medic (Green injury). Initially, the patient was not transported to a medical care facility. The IHC transported the firefighter to medical care the following day without IMT involvement.
[This data was provided by the USFS Weekly Summary Report.]
Hand Crews, Medical Emergency, Chainsaw Cut