Grand Canyon Helitack Assists with Injury Extraction

This video tells the story—through first-person accounts by the participants—behind the extraction of a firefighter injured by a rock on the 2011 Las Conches Fire on the Santa Fe National Forest. The video teaches associated terminology and highlights the importance of continuing staff training, drilling, risk analysis, and strategic partnerships in safely dealing with a life-threatening situation.

ROCK! Firefighter Extraction Success Story

Last updated: September 18, 2017