Medical Response and Air Ambulance Coordination at Lompoc Airport
Source: Santa Barbara County Fire District
CA-246, California, USA
Summary: A medical emergency prompted the dispatch of Medic 134 and RA 34. Upon arrival, the balance of responding units was canceled, and Medic 7 and others were released from the scene. Coordination efforts included attempts to request CalStar air ambulance to Lompoc Airport, but CalStar was unavailable until 8 a.m. Further consideration was given to requesting ASU (Aero Squadron Unit), but this was declined. The event concluded with the transfer and transport of the patient by ground units.