Incident Report
Kern County Fire Department


Andrew Freeborn
Caliente Reinforced Rescue
DATE: March 27, 2023
TIME: 05:39
Incident Number
2313793
Incident tYPE
Technical Rescue
Location: West Bound Hwy 58 Just West of Hwy 223
Closest Community: Caliente
Cause: Undetermined
Incident Narrative
CALIENTE, Calif., Monday, Kern County firefighters were dispatched to reports of a vehicle accident along highway 58 just west of highway 223. Upon arrival, the single vehicle was located down an embankment, approximately 100 feet off the highway. Patient contact confirmed three patients, one ejected during the vehicle rollover. Firefighters assembled a rope rescue system and lifted patients to safety. All patients were treated and transported to a local area hospital for injuries sustained in the accident.
Injuries/Fatalities
Injuries: 3
Fatalities: 0
Property Lost/Saved
Estimated Value LOSS: $0
Estimated Value SAVED: $0
KCFD Equipment Assigned
Engines: 11, 13, 45, 54
Patrols: 11
Trucks: None
Specialty Equipment: USAR52, B1, B4
Total Personnel
17
Assisting Agencies
None
On Call Fire Information Officer
Phone: 1-661-330-0133