Inspection Detail

Inspection: 1535493.015 - Ca Department Of Foresty & Fire Protection

Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office

Investigation Summary

At 2:00 p.m. on May 12, 2021, an employee working as a fire fighter for a state department of forestry and fire protection was working a residential fire. The employee was subjected to heavy, arduous work entailing extreme physical exertion at during fire fighting. The employee did not have the opportunity to fully recover from the long shifts and strenuous work. The employee began to exhibit the symptoms of rhabdomyolysis and was was hospitalized for treatment.

Keywords: Building, Dehydration, Exertion, Extended Work Shift, Fire, Fire Brigade/Department, Fire Fighter, Heat, Heat Exhaustion, Heat index, Heat-related illness , High Temperature, Muscle exhaustion, Rhabdomyolysis, Strain, Temperature, Torso, structure fire