Incident Report
Kern County Fire Department


Brandon Asher
Helicopter 407 Mosquito Fire Medevac
DATE: October 18, 2022
TIME: 11:00
Incident Number
K2243446
Incident tYPE
Rescue
Location: Mosquito Fire - Tahoe National Forest
Closest Community: Keene
Cause: Undetermined
Incident Narrative
Kern County Fire Helicopter 407 was utilized on the Mosquito fire Tuesday, to medevac a patient suffering from a medical emergency from a helispot to a secure landing zone. H407 transferred patient care to an awaiting air ambulance for transport to the nearest medical facility. H407 has been deployed on Hoist Rescue Standby since Aug. 3rd providing rescue standby services on the Yeti, Mckinney, KNF Support, SRF Lightning and Mosquito incidents. Having a night vision goggle, advanced life support and hoist capable helicopter is an invaluable tool for firefighter and civilian rescue on large wildfire incidents.
Injuries/Fatalities
Injuries: 1
Fatalities: 0
Property Lost/Saved
Estimated Value LOSS: $0
Estimated Value SAVED: $0
KCFD Equipment Assigned
Engines:
Patrols:
Trucks:
Specialty Equipment: H407
Total Personnel
4
Assisting Agencies
USFS
On Call Fire Information Officer
Phone: 1-661-330-0133