Flinn Springs, CA -
An expectant mother didn't quite make it to the hospital early Wednesday morning, June 12, 2013. The car she was traveling in pulled over on westbound Interstate 8 and 911 was called when the baby could not wait any longer. Firefighters from Lakeside's Blossom Valley fire station (fs26) were alerted at 3:49 a.m. and quickly responded to help.
By the time firefighters had arrived, a healthy baby boy had already delivered. The crew assessed both mother and baby and prepared both for transport to Grossmont Hospital. Lakeside Medic 2 from the River Park fire station (fs2) arrived to provide transport.
Ironically, Engine 26 had just returned to quarters from another childbirth-related call when this call was dispatched.
Post by: Captain Scott Culkin, Lakeside Fire District
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Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Friday, December 23, 2011
Lakeside Structure Fire Sends Three to UCSD Burn Center
Glenview-
On Friday, December 23, 2011, at 4:36 a.m., the Heartland Communications Center received an urgent phone call from the occupants of a structure fire stating that their travel trailer was on fire and they were unable to exit the dwelling. Dispatchers stayed on the line prompting the occupants to "get out." In response to the call, five engine companies, one truck company, one ALS medic unit, and two division chiefs were sent to the fire in the 13400 block of Highway 8 Business.
On the arrival of Engine 3 and Medic 3, firefighters discovered SDSO deputies moving the occupants away from the fire building in fear that stored oxygen cylinders may explode. Two victims were suffering from severe smoke inhalation and were in need of immediate medical intervention. A third victim showed mild signs of smoke inhalation.
A request for an additional medic unit was made which brought a response from Lakeside Medic 1. After receiving initial advanced life support at the scene all three victims were transported to UCSD for further evaluation.
On investigation it was discovered that the occupants had lit a candle in response to the power failure. At some point the fire spread causing moderate damage to a back bathroom.
A total of 12 Lakeside Fire personnel responded to the incident. Lakeside was assisted by units from El Cajon, Santee, San Miguel, CalFire, and Barona Fire. Units sent to the incident:
Submitted By: Fire Captain Mark Grow, Lakeside Fire District
On Friday, December 23, 2011, at 4:36 a.m., the Heartland Communications Center received an urgent phone call from the occupants of a structure fire stating that their travel trailer was on fire and they were unable to exit the dwelling. Dispatchers stayed on the line prompting the occupants to "get out." In response to the call, five engine companies, one truck company, one ALS medic unit, and two division chiefs were sent to the fire in the 13400 block of Highway 8 Business.
On the arrival of Engine 3 and Medic 3, firefighters discovered SDSO deputies moving the occupants away from the fire building in fear that stored oxygen cylinders may explode. Two victims were suffering from severe smoke inhalation and were in need of immediate medical intervention. A third victim showed mild signs of smoke inhalation.
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| Firefighter-Paramedic Eric Stamm and Firefighter Reserve Patrick Sellers care for one of the smoke inhalation patients. |
On investigation it was discovered that the occupants had lit a candle in response to the power failure. At some point the fire spread causing moderate damage to a back bathroom.
A total of 12 Lakeside Fire personnel responded to the incident. Lakeside was assisted by units from El Cajon, Santee, San Miguel, CalFire, and Barona Fire. Units sent to the incident:
Engine 3
Medic 3
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Engine 1
Medic 1
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E8
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Madison
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E19
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Bostonia
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Truck 4
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Cottonwood
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3352
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Monte Vista
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4106
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Battalion
8
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Submitted By: Fire Captain Mark Grow, Lakeside Fire District
Friday, November 4, 2011
A Great Day at Lakeside Station #3
Lake Jennings Area-
On October 13, 2011, the crew from Lakeside Fire Station #3 received a report that a teacher at Lakeview Elementary School had lapsed into unconsciousness. In a series of fortunate events, a teacher from another classroom had discovered Vickee Cloniger at her desk unresponsive. A call was placed for help and the school nurse responded to the classroom.
Discovering that Vickee was now pulseless, CPR was started until the arrival of the fire department engine company and paramedic ambulance. Upon entering the scene, the crew discovered that the patient continued to be pulseless. Advanced cardiac life support was initiated which included a series of defibrillations to re-start the heart. Soon paramedics detected a pulse and the monitor indicated that Vickee's heart had started beating again.
Medications were administered to keep the heart functioning normally and the crew rapidly loaded her into Medic 3 for the short ride to Grossmont Hospital. En route to the hospital the crew was amazed as the patient not only started breathing on her own, but had regained consciousness and was holding a conversation with the medics.
Over the weeks of recovery, the crew was able to follow Vickee's recovery through reports from the hospital. But the best reward occurred on November 4, 2011, when Vickee, and her husband visited the crew at the fire station.
Fully recovered, Vickee has returned to the job she loves; as a 1st grade teacher at Lakeview Elementary.
On October 13, 2011, the crew from Lakeside Fire Station #3 received a report that a teacher at Lakeview Elementary School had lapsed into unconsciousness. In a series of fortunate events, a teacher from another classroom had discovered Vickee Cloniger at her desk unresponsive. A call was placed for help and the school nurse responded to the classroom.
Discovering that Vickee was now pulseless, CPR was started until the arrival of the fire department engine company and paramedic ambulance. Upon entering the scene, the crew discovered that the patient continued to be pulseless. Advanced cardiac life support was initiated which included a series of defibrillations to re-start the heart. Soon paramedics detected a pulse and the monitor indicated that Vickee's heart had started beating again.
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| Vickee, and husband CJ, present the crew at station #3 with a "thank you" cake. (from L to R): Firefighter-Paramedic Lance Buford, Fire Engineer Steve Schleif, Firefighter-Paramedic Chris Williams, CJ Cloniger, Vickee Cloniger, Fire Captain Mark Grow, Firefighter-Paramedic Eric Stamm |
Over the weeks of recovery, the crew was able to follow Vickee's recovery through reports from the hospital. But the best reward occurred on November 4, 2011, when Vickee, and her husband visited the crew at the fire station.
Fully recovered, Vickee has returned to the job she loves; as a 1st grade teacher at Lakeview Elementary.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Alert Neighbors Save the Day
Johnstown-
On Tuesday, June 28, 2011, at 10:20 a.m., the Lakeside Fire Protection District dispatched an engine company and ALS medic unit to 9500 Harritt Rd to assist the Sheriff Department on a welfare check.
Alert neighbors became concerned when they had not seen their neighbor in a couple of days. A call was placed to the manager who responded to the dwelling. Concern escalated when her car was discovered at the home. Attempts to alert the occupant were to no avail. A 911 call was placed for assistance.
On the arrival of the Sheriff Deputy, access could not be made due to security doors so a call was placed to the fire department for assistance.
Arriving companies elected to make immediate access based on the information. A door was forced open and crews made access. Upon entering the dwelling a female occupant was discovered on the floor of the living room. The patient thinks she fell the prior day and had been on the floor for an entire day.
Crews initiated advanced life support and transported the patient to Sharp Trauma in Kearny Mesa.
Without the actions of her concerned neighbors this could have had a very different outcome. With daytime temperatures reaching into the 80's it would not have taken long for dehydration to set in.
Good job to the residents and staff at Lake Jennings Park Estates....!
Submitted By: Fire Captain Mark Grow, Lakeside Fire District
On Tuesday, June 28, 2011, at 10:20 a.m., the Lakeside Fire Protection District dispatched an engine company and ALS medic unit to 9500 Harritt Rd to assist the Sheriff Department on a welfare check.
Alert neighbors became concerned when they had not seen their neighbor in a couple of days. A call was placed to the manager who responded to the dwelling. Concern escalated when her car was discovered at the home. Attempts to alert the occupant were to no avail. A 911 call was placed for assistance.
On the arrival of the Sheriff Deputy, access could not be made due to security doors so a call was placed to the fire department for assistance.
Arriving companies elected to make immediate access based on the information. A door was forced open and crews made access. Upon entering the dwelling a female occupant was discovered on the floor of the living room. The patient thinks she fell the prior day and had been on the floor for an entire day.
Crews initiated advanced life support and transported the patient to Sharp Trauma in Kearny Mesa.
Without the actions of her concerned neighbors this could have had a very different outcome. With daytime temperatures reaching into the 80's it would not have taken long for dehydration to set in.
Good job to the residents and staff at Lake Jennings Park Estates....!
Submitted By: Fire Captain Mark Grow, Lakeside Fire District
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