Gold Incident Entrapment 2020

On July 20, 2020, a local government fire engine, under the supervision of a CAL FIRE initial attack Division Supervisor, was engaged in structure defense at the head of the Gold Fire near Adin, California. Fire conditions intensified and the engine company was ordered to retreat to safety. While vacating their position, the fire engine was disabled by radiant heat and direct flame impingement. The crew of the fire engine, consisting of a Chief Officer and one Firefighter, exited the engine and deployed their fire shelters. The Chief Officer suffered second degree burns while inside the engine and the Firefighter was treated for smoke inhalation.

Burn Injury, Structure Protection, Fire Shelter Deployment, Fire Behavior, Initial Attack, Entrapment, Engines