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Tonto National Forest Initial Attack Medical 2023

  • Location:

    Arizona

  • Date:

    07/13/2023

  • Incident Type:

    Heat Related Illness

  • Description:

    An engine crewmember was engaged in the second initial attack of the day on the Tonto National Forest, Arizona, when dehydration/heat injury was detected.  Temperatures were at near-record highs during this fire activity. Firefighters provided on-scene first aid, and the injured firefighter was transported to the hospital, where IV therapy was administered, and a prescription for potassium was given. The firefighter was cleared to return to work.

    [This data was provided by the USFS Weekly Summary Report.]

    Medical or Exertion or Heat, Initial Attack, Heat Injury

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