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Bolt Fire Heat Related Injury 2023

  • Location:

    Arizona

  • Date:

    09/16/2023

  • Incident Type:

    Heat Related Illness

  • Description:

    After a shift of direct attack on the Bolt Fire, Coronado National Forest in Arizona, a crewmember experienced muscle cramping and exhibited early signs of heat stress and dehydration during the hike off the line. The crewmember was able to hike out to a UTV, which was used to transport to an incoming ALS ambulance, and then on to the hospital. The crewmember was treated and released the same day. 

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

    Medical or Exertion, Heat Injury, Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) Incident

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