Wyoming WCT Fatality 2014

Fire Crew Supervisor Ted Drake passed away from a reported heart attack while participating in a work capacity test for red card certification, part of the wildland fire qualification system used by federal and most state wildland fire management agencies. Fire Crew Supervisor Drake, a career employee of Wyoming State Forestry Division, supervised and trained inmates called “Smoke Busters,” well-respected teams utilized to fight wildland fires and complete many other associated projects on both federal and state lands.

Health and Fitness, Training, Fatality, Medical or Exertion