EMS And Wildfire Response: Part 1

Verizon Wildfire According to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), in 2022, 66,255 wildfires burned 7,534,403 acres, resulting in an average of 113.72 acres burned per fire.

This 2-part e-book series details how EMS serves a role in wildfire response in the United States. Part 1 chronicles the history and development of how medical support of wildfires has traditionally been delivered. Key features include the impact of the 2008 Andy Palmer Dutch Creek incident, the patient populations that may be encountered by response personnel on a wildfire incident, and the role of the medical unit leader.

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