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Incident Information:
Attachment Size Bench Lake Fire Medical Emergency Extraction RLS.pdf (418.8 KB) 418.8 KB -
Location:
Idaho -
Date:
07/25/2024 -
Incident Type:
Medical or Exertion or Heat -
Description:
On July 25, a medical incident occurred involving a patient experiencing shortness of breath and chest tightness near the remote Fishhook Trail while working on the Bench Lake Fire, Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho. The emergency response involved a coordinated effort between a Type 1 hotshot crew EMT, firefighters on-the-ground, and air ambulances. The use of a wheeled litter for patient extraction was critical in ensuring timely and efficient transport to definitive care.
Medical or Exertion or Heat, Medical Emergency, Medevac, Equipment, RLS
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