Helicopter medic hoisted down to patient at campground

Heard on: Ventura CA Fire-Tac Group Calls

01:05

00:00

Patrol 16, State Parks is en route to Smith Forks Campground.

00:03

They didn't provide an ETA, but they're inquiring if you need them to set up an LZ.

00:07

They're okay to stage in the Smith Forks area and they will get in communication with Copter 9 on their plans.

00:13

No need to actually set up an LZ at this time.

00:18

Ventura, go ahead for Patrol 16.

00:20

Ventura, Patrol 16.

00:22

Patrol 16, go ahead.

00:23

They notified Copter 9 that there's no response coming from Hall or LA County 477.

00:30

They'll just be Patrol 16 at State Parks, headed to Smith Forks, and 422 is headed to Smith Forks as well.

00:38

Roger, copy.

00:40

Victor, Copter 9.

00:41

Copter 9, go ahead.

00:43

Victor, Copter 9, copy the traffic from Patrol 16.

00:46

Roger, copy.

00:48

This is a Copter 9 on scene attempting to locate.

00:52

Center, copy, Copter 9.

00:54

This is a Copter 9.

00:55

Cover nine, go ahead.

00:57

This is a Copter 9.

00:58

We've located the patient.

00:59

We'll be hoisting down our medic.

01:02

Center, copy, Copter 9.

01:04

At patient and hoisting down a medic.

2026-09-12 14:41 UTC

Medical Emergency

N Peace Valley Rd & Gold Hill Rd, Lebec, CA 93243

Helicopter medic hoisted down to patient at campground

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