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September 07, 2007

Revisiting The Inyo Wildfire Complex

 
This post by the administrator of Wildlandfire.com draws attention to the injured CDF/Cal Fire firefighters hurt in the burnover on the Inyo Complex in July.

Firefighter Blog followed the Inyo Complex Fire from beginning to end but I never heard details of the burnover other than up to 7 firefighters were injured to varying degrees. The injured firefighters were evaced to Fresno for treatment. Local (Fresno) news reported their arrival but the reporting ended there and no further information on the condition of the men has been mentioned publicly since.

I assumed the burns were minor but the thread on Wildland Fire indicate an engineer may have permanent lung damage.

CDF/Cal Fire does not cover up injuries or accidents. An accident investigation team has certainly been assembled and the team will review every step leading up to, during and after the incident.

Various accounts confirm the pilots of a P2V from Neptune Aviation Services made a crucial, possibly life saving drop on the crews that at a minimum mitigated their injuries.

Something very dramatic happened during that time line and I am hoping you can read about it here, in time.

I'm also in agreement with the suggestion the persons involved should not sign any papers until the full review is completed, and then only under the supervision of legal counsel.

If any parents or concerned parties wish to share information anonymously or otherwise.

Mikes web mail @ Gmail dot com

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Posted by: retired cap mike: 6:52 PM


Comments:
Firefighting is a very dangerous job and the risks of injury is always in the forefront. I do not understand what you are trying to say.

from:
http://joyangel123.blogspot.com
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : September 07, 2007 8:53 PM
 
Joy, I followed the Inyo Fire for the duration and never heard the outcome of the injured firefighters. Burnovers are serious events and what is learned from this one will assist in training future firefighters. It's what separates us from a countries like Croatia that have limited standards and little training in wildland firefighting.
Mostly I am curious how the guys came out.
My mistake if I beat around the point.
# posted by Blogger Mike : September 07, 2007 10:20 PM
 
I just wanted to say thank you for the interesting video clip.

I live in Charleston, SC where recently we lost nine firefighters in an out of control blaze at a Sofa Superstore.

We all know someone who was diectly affected by the loss of life.

Since then, our entire Community has really been focused on the role of our brave public servants.

I am so glad that I found your Blog publication. Thanks again...
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : September 18, 2007 9:03 PM
 
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