Firefighter Trader was returning from the evening shift when the water tender (tanker) he was driving hit an embankment and rolled over on the Bear Camp Road near Soldier Camp. Firefighters in vehicles driving behind Trader immediately stopped to assist. An advanced life support ambulance arrived on scene within minutes and life flight was quickly launched; however, all efforts to save Firefighter Trader were unsuccessful. The water tender, owned Ace Earthmoving, was being utilized by County Fire, a private fire suppression company serving the Merlin area and contracted to assist with the Big Windy Complex fire at the time. An accident investigation team from Josephine County and cooperating law enforcement agencies arrived on scene shortly after the accident and their investigation continues. Incident Location: Bear Camp Road near Soldier Camp (Approximately USNG: 10T DN 14 14)

ProvisionalFatality status is provisional and may change as USFA contacts State Fire Marshals to verify

fatality incident information.

Age: 19
Rank: Firefighter
Classification: Wildland Contract
Incident Date: Aug 6, 2013 07:20
Date of Death: Aug 6, 2013
Cause of Death: Vehicle Collision – Includes Aircraft
Nature of Death: Trauma
Activity Type: Driving/Operating Vehicle/Apparatus
Emergency Duty: Yes
Duty Type: Returning
Fixed Property Use: Street/Road

 

Department Information

Southwest Oregon District – Oregon Department of Forestry
5286 Table Rock Road
USNG: 10T EM 0951 9346
Central Point, Oregon 97502

Chief: District Forester Dan Thorpe

 

Source:  inciweb.org

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