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Backbone Fire Heat Related Illness 2021

  • Location:

    Arizona
  • Date:

    06/26/2021
  • Incident Type:

    Heat Related Illness
  • Description:

    While preparing contingency line, an engine crew member on the Backbone Fire on the Coconino National Forest, Arizona, suffered a heat-related illness. The patient was treated with IV fluids by EMS personnel and released back to work. 

    [This data was provided by the USFS Weekly Summary Report.]

    Medical Emergency, Engines