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June 14, 2024 Fatality - Preliminary Report

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Accident Report: Fatality Reference

Preliminary Report Overview

Firefighter was on the left rear of the 988 K CAT F.E.L, trying to extinguish a fire and was approx. 4 feet away from tire. The tire ruptured, throwing him approx. 31 feet away onto a sand pile. The explosion was so violent that it ripped him out of his bunker gear.

The information provided in this notice is based on preliminary data ONLY and does not represent final determination regarding the nature of the incident or conclusions regarding the cause of the accident.