Pole Creek Fire HRI Extraction 2018

An engine crewmember suffered a heat-related Injury. A line paramedic responded and assessed the patient, administering O2 and an IV. Due to their location, a short-haul ship was requested along with an air ambulance. The patient was short-hauled successfully to a site where an air ambulance and a ground ambulance was waiting. After further assessment, the air ambulance was released, the patient was transported by ground ambulance to the hospital and went home later that evening.

Short Haul, Heat Injury, Medevac, Helicopters, Aviation, Medical or Exertion, Heat Related Illness