Six Rivers Physical Training Fatality 2017

Fire Engine Operator William "Bill" Jaros became ill while on a physical training hike and collapsed. He was treated for heat-related illness on scene. He did not respond to the treatment and became unresponsive. He ceased breathing and did not have a pulse. CPR was initiated by EMTs on scene and continued for more than an hour. A CAL FIRE Helicopter was dispatched to the scene. Bill was hoisted into the helicopter and flown to the local airport, where he was pronounced deceased by the Air Ambulance on scene.

Fatality, Engines, Medical Emergency, Medevac, Medical or Exertion, Heat Related Illness