At ISK, we have analyzed several studies that compile the causes of death of firefighters in wildfires and other scenarios related to their work in the United States. The summary of the main causes identified is as follows: Aviation-related deaths: Between 2000 and...

At ISK Fire Survival, we are firmly committed to developing research into the causes of wildland firefighting and manufacturing means to reduce firefighter mortality. A relevant study on the deaths of firefighters in entrapments during forest fires in Europe is the...

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...

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,...

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...

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 examined,...