E 3561 Entrapment 2002

Engine 3561 responded from Owens Valley Camp, arrived on scene at approximately 1320 hrs and initiated suppression action by attempting to get to the head of the fire. While driving through the green to access the head of the fire, Engine 3561 suffered a rapid air loss to the brake system and became immobile. The fire advanced beyond Engine 3561 on the west and south side of the engine. A sudden change in wind direction and speed caused the fire to advance directly towards the engine at a rapid rate. Despite efforts by the crew from Engine 3561 and units of the Bishop Fire Department, the fire consumed Engine 3561 at approximately 1404 hrs.

Engines, Initial Attack, Engine Incident or Accident