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Incident Information:
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Location:
California -
Date:
08/11/1980 -
Incident Type:
Engine Incident -
Description:
On Monday, August 11, 1980, Fire Captain Franklyn C. Knapp-Smith of the California Department of Forestry's Santa Clara Ranger Unit, died in a vehicle accident while fighting a fire in the Santa Teresa Hills in the City of San Jose. Firefighter Trainee David Hirschman suffered a broken arm, three broken ribs, and back injuries.
Fatality, Initial Attack, Engines, Heavy Equipment, Engine Incident or Accident
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