Get Nwcg Wildland Fire Heat Illness Report - Gacc Nifc

Filling out the NWCG Wildland Fire Heat Illness Report is essential for documenting any heat-related illness experienced by wildland firefighters. This guide will take you through each step needed to complete this form effectively online.

Follow the steps to accurately complete the report.

1. Press the 'Get Form' button to access the form and open it in your preferred online editor.
2. Begin filling out the 'Submitted by' section with your name and contact information including your phone number and email address.
3. In the 'General Information' section, record the date of the incident, time, and the fire or incident name and location.
4. Select the resource type by checking the appropriate boxes for engine, dozer, wildland fire module, or other options available in the form.
5. Fill in the state where the patient is based and the number of days on the current assignment.
6. Indicate the highest level of medical treatment received by checking the relevant option.
7. Provide a brief description of the incident and describe the activities that occurred during the operational period.
8. Select the appropriate category for when the illness occurred — fire operations, training, or other — and specify the exertion level.
9. Complete the 'Environmental Information' section by recording the temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, cloud cover, and sources of heat experienced during the incident.
10. Indicate the type of personal protective equipment (PPE) used during the incident by selecting all that apply.
11. Identify the fuel model that corresponds to the area of the incident.
12. In the 'Individual Information' section, enter the age, gender, height, and weight of the person who experienced the heat illness.
13. Detail the position assignment of the individual when the illness occurred and indicate whether they are new to the position.
14. Assess and record any previous diagnoses relevant to the illness experienced.
15. List any major signs or symptoms that were present during the incident.
16. Answer questions regarding any illnesses within two weeks prior, medication taken, and any supplements consumed.
17. Note if the individual participates in any specific exercise program and provide any additional comments or observations.
18. Once you have completed all sections, you can save the completed form, print it, or share it as needed.

Complete your NWCG Wildland Fire Heat Illness Report online today to contribute to the safety and health of wildland firefighters.