Incident Report
Kern County Fire Department


Andrew Freeborn
Boom Lift Rescue
DATE: May 24, 2023
TIME: 09:59
Incident Number
2323798
Incident tYPE
Rescue
Location: Richland Junior High School
Closest Community: Shafter
Cause: Undetermined
Incident Narrative
SHAFTER, Calif., Wednesday, Kern County firefighters were called to Richland Junior High School to rescue two persons trapped in an articulating boom lift. Upon arrival, firefighters found the inoperable lift leaning over two buildings with the bucket containing two people approximately 20 feet in the air. A KCFD Ladder Truck was requested to respond to the scene. Firefighters then used the reach of the aerial ladder to access both persons who were able to safely walk down the ladder. No injuries were reported.
Injuries/Fatalities
Injuries: 0
Fatalities: 0
Property Lost/Saved
Estimated Value LOSS: $0
Estimated Value SAVED: $0
KCFD Equipment Assigned
Engines: E32
Patrols: None
Trucks: E65
Specialty Equipment: None
Total Personnel
7
Assisting Agencies
None
On Call Fire Information Officer
Phone: 1-661-330-0133