Circle Meadow RX Hit By Snag Injury 2012

On Tuesday, June 26, 2012, the Circle Meadow Prescribed Fire was ignited in the Giant Forest area of Sequoia National Park. As operations progressed, the Resource Advisor became concerned about fire threatening the trees known as the “Pillars of Hercules”. As the Resource Advisor was assessing the feasibility of suppression actions, a snag fell toward him— causing him to twist and lunge out of the way. This quick action to avoid the snag resulted in the Resource Advisor breaking his ankle. Medical response was immediate and resources on scene treated, packaged, and transported the patient to advanced medical care within one-and-a-half hours.