by Iván Mayoral | 4 Apr 2024 | Scientific studies
The causes of firefighter entrapments in wildfires can be multifactorial and complex, but several scientific papers have identified critical factors that contribute to these dangerous incidents. The following is a summary of some of the main causes identified in the...
by Iván Mayoral | 1 Apr 2024 | Scientific studies
From ISK, we have identified several relevant studies that analyze the statistics and causes behind firefighter fatalities in wildfires due to entrapment or being caught by fire: Studies by Gibos and others (2022) raise the question of why, despite continued efforts,...
by Iván Mayoral | 23 Mar 2024 | Scientific studies
In the United States, the protocol for wildland firefighters to act in the event of entrapment in wildfires is based on established practices and detailed safety procedures, primarily derived from lessons learned from past incidents. A key component of these protocols...
by Iván Mayoral | 16 Mar 2024 | Scientific studies
Cardil and Molina’s 2015 study on the causes of death among firefighting personnel in Spain, between 1980 and 2010, highlights that entrapment is the most frequent cause of death. Although the study is very detailed and thorough in all the causes of death...
by Iván Mayoral | 17 Feb 2024 | Scientific studies
To survive entrapment during a wildfire, firefighters must be well-prepared and know various survival techniques and strategies. Logically, at ISK Fire Survival ® we believe that our kit consists of FS1 lance, FS2 collective shelters and FS4 skirt. Here are some of...
