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Three Confirmed Injured in Helicopter Crash on Iron Complex Fire
Author: Grayback Forestry, Inc.
Published on Aug 7, 2008 - 8:03:30 AM

August 6, 2008 - Grayback Forestry, Inc. was saddened to learn that three of its wildland firefighters were injured in a helicopter crash on Tuesday, August 5 when their transport helicopter went down in a remote location about 15 miles northwest of Junction City, Calif.

Michael Brown, 20, and Jonathan Frohreich, 18, were transported to the University of California Davis Medical Center in Sacramento. Rick Schroeder, 42, was admitted to Mercy Medical Center in Redding, Cal. The condition and extent of their injuries is unknown at this time.

Richard Schroeder

Jonathon Frohreich

Michael Brown

Grayback Forestry, Inc. is working hard taking care of its employees and their families and will continue to provide information as it becomes available. The company asks that you please visit the Grayback Web site for updates: www.graybackforestry.com. We will continue to release current information as we know it.

For nearly thirty years, Grayback Forestry has provided resources and services to clients such as USFS, BLM, USF&W, private lumber companies, and private landowners. Our highly trained and experienced staff have expertise in wildland fire suppression, fuels management, forestry, prescribed fire and other emergency services.

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