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Northern Rockies Firefighter Smoke Exposure 2022

  • Incident Information:

    Attachment Size
    Northern Rockies Area Firefighter Smoke Exposure RLS.pdf (496.31 KB) 496.31 KB

  • Location:

    Montana

  • Date:

    07/01/2022

  • Incident Type:

    Exposure

  • Description:

    A USFS engine in Montana responds to initial attack a fire burning in a Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) setting. While engaging in suppression activity, a wind shift causes exposure of the engine crew to toxic smoke from burning structures. The crew seeks medical attention after they exhibit symptoms including irritated eyes, prolonged coughing and vomiting. 

    Exposure, RLS

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