Six Rivers Pile Burning Burn Injury 2012

A crew member suffered burns to the neck, ear, and face after accidentally falling into a burning hand-pile during a prescribed burn operation. Immediate response by the team included first aid and a swift transport to the hospital. Lessons learned emphasized the importance of safety protocols, pre-burn planning, and medical readiness. Recommendations included enhancing protective equipment and communication strategies to improve emergency response in such scenarios. 

Burn Injury, Prescribed Fire, Burn Injury