The Safety and Health Working Team, part of the National Wildfire Coordinating Group, on January 15 released a "Safety Gram" listing the wildland fire related fatalities in 2007.
"Nine fatalities occurred in 2007 when employees were performing wildland fire management activities. This is a substantial decrease from the 24 fatalities that were reported in 2006. Also noteworthy is the absence of any entrapment or burnover related fatalities.
- Aviation – 1: Fatality occurred when helicopter was performing logistical support.
- Driving – 3: Fatalities occurred when firefighters were returning from a prescribed fire (1) and training (2).
- Hazard Tree/Snag – 1: Fatality occurred when a tree fell on a firefighter during chain saw training.
- Heart Attacks – 2: Fatalities occurred following the Work Capacity Test (pack test) and firefighting.
- Other – 2: Fatalities occurred when a dozer rolled over while constructing fire line (1) and by electrocution (1)."
The Safety and Health Working Team, part of the National Wildfire Coordinating Group, on January 15 released a "Safety Gram" listing the wildland fire related fatalities in 2007.
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