Firefighter injured
On Saturday, August 10, at approximately
9:00 p.m. PDT, Justin Shaw, a U.S. Forest Service firefighter was
struck by a tree while engaged in initial attack operations on the
Coffee Can Saddle Fire on the Salmon River Ranger District. The
firefighter was initially transported via Life Flight to St. Joseph’s
Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho, and then to Sacred Heart
Medical Center in Spokane, Washington. Shaw, age 26, is currently listed in critical condition at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington. He is the Assistant Crew Foreman for the Salmon River Ranger District. “The quick actions of all involved, including the firefighters on the incident, dispatch, local medical responders, and Life Flight personnel, helped ensure Justin is receiving the best care possible,” said Acting Forest Supervisor Molly Ryan. “We are so thankful to everyone who helped.” “Justin and his family have the full support of the wildland firefighting community and our Forest Service staff,” said Ryan. More information on the condition of the firefighter will be released as it becomes available. | COTTONWOOD
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