Humboldt Conservation Camp Pack Test 2008

On April 17th, 2008, a fire crew captain was participating in the annual work capacity test at the arduous level when he suffered an apparent heart attack. The cardiac emergency was witnessed by several co-workers, a test administrator, an on-scene emergency medical technician and proctor. Resuscitation efforts were successful. The crew captain was transported to the Humboldt General Hospital where the patient was stabilized and then transported by ground ambulance to Renown Medical Center in Reno Nevada for further treatment.

Medical Emergency, Health and Fitness, Medical or Exertion