Katy Creek Fire Hit by Rock 2025

On September 11, 2025, a member of an Interagency Hotshot Crew was struck by a rolling rock on the leg and suffered a minor injury. Though ambulatory, the steep terrain made extrication of the injured firefighter necessary. The Incident with an Incident (IWI) response included a Paramedic, an EMT, and a Reach and Treat (RAT) Team. A low-angle rope system was installed and the injured firefighter was transported uphill in a Stokes litter to the road, which was located several hundred feet above. The injured firefighter was then transported by ambulance to the hospital in Colville.