Publications
Publications
- October 2003
- HBS Case Collection
Fire at Mann Gulch
Abstract
Describes the 1949 firefighting tragedy in Montana that led to the deaths of 12 smoke jumpers. Explores the myriad of poor decisions by the firefighting crew and their foreman.
Keywords
Decisions; Decision Choices and Conditions; Crisis Management; Public Administration Industry; Montana
Citation
Roberto, Michael, and Erika Ferlins. "Fire at Mann Gulch." Harvard Business School Case 304-089, October 2003.