Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
On August 10, 2022, while assigned to the Big Swamp Fire, Collin Hagan was fatally injured when he was struck by a falling tree.
The purpose of this learning product is to provide the field a general reference for what a short haul site could be. Always remember that final site approval is ultimately up to the helicopter pilot and crew. An in-depth narrative from the perspective of the participants and other lessons learned are forthcoming as part of the Big Swamp Serious Accident Investigation.
For more information on the Big Swamp Fire, please visit: lessons.wildfire.gov/incident/big-swamp-fire-hit-by-tree-fatality-2022
On August 10, 2022, while assigned to the Big Swamp Fire, Collin Hagan was fatally injured when he was struck by a falling tree.
The purpose of this learning product is to provide the field a general reference for what a short haul site could be. Always remember that final site approval is ultimately up to the helicopter pilot and crew. An in-depth narrative from the perspective of the participants and other lessons learned are forthcoming as part of the Big Swamp Serious Accident Investigation.
For more information on the Big Swamp Fire, please visit: lessons.wildfire.gov/incident/big-swamp-fire-hit-by-tree-fatality-2022
