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Wildland Fire Fatality and Entrapment
INITIAL REPORT
Complete this report for fire-related entrapment and/or fatalities. Timely reporting of wildland-related
entrapments or fatalities is necessary for the rapid dissemination of accurate information to the fire
management community. It will also allow fire safety and equipment specialists to quickly respond to
these events as appropriate. This initial report does not replace agency reporting or investigative
responsibilities, policies, or procedures. Immediately notify the National Interagency Coordination Center
(NICC) Coordinator on Duty (COD) by phone, and then submit this written report to NICC within 24
hours—even if some data are missing—to the address given below.
NICC—National Interagency Fire Center Phone: 208–387–5400
3833 South Development Ave. Fax: 208–387–5414
Boise, ID 83705 Coordinator on Duty email: COD@blm.gov
Submitted by: Position:
Agency: Location:
Phone: E-mail:
1. General Information
Date of event: Time:
Number of personnel involved:
Number of Injuries: Fatalities:
Fire name, location, agency, etc.:
2. Fatalities
Type of accident:
Aircraft Vehicle Natural (lightning, drowning, etc.) Smoke
Medical (heart, stroke, heat, etc.) Entrapment Struck by falling object
Where fatality/entrapment occurred:
Fire site In transit Incident base Other
Note: In the event of fatality(s), do not release name(s) until next of kin are notified.
Employing agency:
Unit name:
Address:
For further information, contact:
Phone: