The rollover of the U.S. Forest Service fire engine near Clovis, California July 12 that injured five firefighters, one seriously, is another reminder about how frequently wildland firefighters are injured in vehicle accidents. Here are some snippets of data: A study by Dick Mangan of Blackbull Wildfire Services found that between 1990 and 2009 the leading causes … Continue reading "Fire vehicle rollovers — how serious a problem is it?"