Kisatchie NF Prescribed Fire Tree Strike 2018

On January 24, 2018, the Kisatchie National Forest conducted an 883-acre prescribed fire. During baseline firing operations, a snag burned through at the base. This snag fell and struck a Squad Leader on the back and left shoulder, driving the Squad Leader into the ground. The Assistant Squad Leader and the Job Corps students assigned to this Job Corps Module witnessed this incident. The Squad Leader was transported via ambulance to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment. He was released five hours later with bruising to his back and left arm. The Squad Leader was placed on light duty for two days after which he returned to full duty. 

RLS, Medevac, Prescribed Fire, Hit by Tree