Schultz Fire Water Tender Rollover 2007

At approximately 1615 hours on July 09, 2007, the operator of Water Tender 5 was returning to the Schultz Fire after filling with 3,000 gallons of water. At approximately 1630, while traveling north on Forest Road 420, the water tender operator moved the water tender to the right side of the road to allow several vehicles to pass. After the vehicles passed, the water tender approached a curve in the road and remained on the road's right side. As the right wheels traveled onto the road's shoulder it gave way. As the right front tire began to slide down a ten-foot embankment, the operator was able to get the tire back on the road. The rear tires, which support the load, caused the shoulder to give way even more. The momentum of the water in the tank shifting caused the water tender to slide down the embankment and roll to the right. The water tender came to rest on its cab. The operator and passenger were wearing seatbelts and hardhats and were not injured.

Driving, Water Tender Incident or Accident