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Location:
Arizona -
Date:
05/30/2023 -
Incident Type:
Heat Related Illness -
Description:
An engine crewmember suffered a heat related injury (dehydration and extreme cramping) while assigned to the Red Mountain Fire in Arizona. Local law enforcement (Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department) provided on-scene medical support. The firefighter was transported via ambulance to the hospital. The firefighter was treated and released on the same day.
[This data was provided by the USFS Weekly Summary Report.]
Medical or Exertion or Heat, Heat Injury
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