Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 14 hours ago

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Christina Anabel talks with Dr. Jennifer Symonds about rhabdomyolysis. They cover what rhabdo is, risk factors, symptoms, treatment, and what folks in the wildland fire community can do to reduce their risk.



 



Links



NWCG Risk Management Committee Safety Bulletin: 26-001—Rhabdomyolysis in Wildland Firefighters: fs-prod-nwcg.s3.us-gov-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/2026-05/rmc-sb-26-001.pdf?VersionId=x6C4MP_7emFc.6W5jlCya7um75f6RzlG



Idaho Panhandle National Forest Rhabdomolysis RLS: lessons.wildfire.gov/incident/idaho-panhandle-national-forest-rhabdomyolysis-2026



Arizona Engine Work Capacity Test Rhabdo RLS



Flat Top Mountain Fire Rhabdo RLS: lessons.wildfire.gov/incident/flat-top-mountain-fire-rhabdo-case-2017



IHC PT Rhabdo RLS: lessons.wildfire.gov/incident/ihc-pt-rhabdo-case-2017



National Technology and Development Program: fs.usda.gov/t-d



Rhabdomyolysis: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment flyer— fs.usda.gov/managing-land/fire/safety/wct