Incident Report
Kern County Fire Department
Andrew Freeborn
Lost Hiker Hoist Rescue
DATE: January 21, 2023
TIME: 07:27
Incident Number
2303309
Incident tYPE
Hoist Rescue
Location: Pine Mountain Club
Closest Community: Pine Mountain Club
Cause: Undetermined
Incident Narrative
PINE MOUNTAIN CLUB, Calif., Saturday morning, the Kern County Fire Department was dispatched to assist KCSO Search and Rescue in reaching a lost and possibly injured hiker. KCFD's Helicopter 407 was launched to search for the hiker. The flight crew located the hiker, accompanied with their dog. The hiker was weak, but uninjured. Helicopter 407 hoisted the hiker and dog to Kern County Fire Station 58 where firefighters completed a full medical assessment on the hiker. Thanks to Helicopter 407’s quick response the hiker was found, hoisted, and delivered safely to Pine Mountain Club.
Injuries/Fatalities
Injuries:
Fatalities:
Property Lost/Saved
Estimated Value LOSS: $0
Estimated Value SAVED: $0
KCFD Equipment Assigned
Engines: 58
Patrols: None
Trucks: None
Specialty Equipment: H407, Battalion 5
Total Personnel
8
Assisting Agencies
KCSO
On Call Fire Information Officer
Phone: 1-661-330-0133
