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WILDFIRE SEASON IS COMING TO SAN ANDREAS 3rd of June, 2022 LSFD Public Relations Supervisor Jennifer Schneider, Public Relations Trainee Emilia Jenkins INTRODUCTION - Catastrophic brush fires are occurring every year not only in San Andreas but across the country. Studies have shown that 84% of wildfires are caused by human nature. Wildfires are most prevalent in summer. In the early 1950s, wildfire season was typically five months long. As time has gone on and climate change has intensified, our current wildfire season has grown to seven months. It is important to protect your family by preparing, planning, and staying aware. The first wildfire the department responded to during Operation Safe Forest happened on Sunday, 22nd of May, 2022. The department received a 911 call reporting a large wildfire in the area of Great Chaparral. Units discovered several trees and bushes on fire upon arrival. The fire started to spread around the area and affected both sides of the road. Brushes under a bridge also caught fire and the whole situation kept firefighters busy for over 120 minutes. Firefighters found propane tanks in the area during the operation. State Fire Marshals will be investigating the cause of this emergency fire. One law enforcement officer was injured during the situation and had to be transported to the hospital. Units Dispatched: E7, E96, E98, BP9, BP7, RE3, PR4, PIO, RA2 Image credits: Jennifer Schneider But Operation Safe Forest isn't just about fires. The operation was created by the Office of the State Fire Marshals in cooperation with the San Andreas Park Rangers and the Los Santos Fire Department. SFM scheduled multiple safety patrols across the state parks in order to prevent the wildfires and also spread the word about the upcoming wildfires season. Firefighters can be seen patrolling the forest in the picture below. Prevention is needed as the fire can spread to properties, cars, and other objects as well. Another main task the units had during patrol is to locate and safely remove all flammable objects or other potential hazards to the forest. During patrols, units were able to find a number of items that were deemed hazardous, ranging from trash, lighters, and a large quantity of peat. Peat when dried is highly flammable. During one patrol, units were also able to locate various turtle eggs on the beach of the Zancudo Trail, Lifeguards were promptly notified and they handled the incident. The operation started on May 21st and is scheduled to end on June 4th, 2022. Image credits: Emilia Jenkins (firefighters during a patrol) The department was finishing up the second patrol of the Paleto Forest with the State Fire Marshals and San Andreas Park Rangers, during this, the fire department received a call for service at 21:44 regarding a structure fire located on Route 68. Units arrived on the scene at around 21:48 and confirmed a two-story barn fire. Firefighters battled challenging winds to the south which knocked down several power lines. Power was eventually shut off across Route 68 which allowed firefighters to resume firefighting operations. The fire was knocked down at 22:33 and units were released from the scene. State Fire Marshals are actively investigating the fire. Units Dispatched: BP1, BP7, E1, E92, PR1, UT7, BC1 Image credits: Emilia Jenkins On Monday 30th, 2022, units patrolled the area of Col. David Collins Memorial Park during another scheduled Operation Safe Forest patrol. Brush Patrol 4 during the patrol spotted several tents and bushes on fire close to Chancy Lane. The fire was quickly spreading and the unit spotted an exploded propane tank at the campsite. More units responded to the scene and an additional Brush Patrol vehicle was deployed. Brush Patrol vehicles are specially equipped to battle large brush fires, allowing a Mobile attack where firefighters attack the brush fire along with the patrol vehicle in tandem. The Public Relations unit visited a local farm to make sure no civilians are on the property in case of an evacuation as the fire was quickly spreading in all directions. No civilians were found and the property seemed abandoned. Heavy wind was the main reason for the spread. Units were however able to control the fire and a knockdown was declared at 18:57 on the east side, followed by another knockdown on all remaining sides at 19:01. No civilians or firefighters were injured during this operation. Propane tanks and other equipment were safely secured. It is important to not leave any propane tanks, gas containers, and other flammable objects near the campsite unsecured. Units Dispatched: BP7, BP4, E1, PR3 Image credits: Jennifer Schneider How to prepare for a wildfire? Wildfires can start at the drop of a match and move swiftly and not every wildfire will spread uncontrollably. It can all start as a small bush involved in fire but the weather and terrain conditions can help with the spread. Before the season begins, it is advised to prepare yourself to protect your property and your family. Remove combustible items away from windows and walls, and put away all lawn, outdoor and wooden furniture. Dispose of dried leaves, branches, and wood outside on your property. Strengthen your home with fire-resistant materials, renovate or make repairs. Find an outdoor water source if possible that can reach any area at your property. Remove any vegetation that might be around your home. This way, you can create a defensible area when the fire comes. This area allows the fire department to place the firefighters between the flames and your home. Without this area, the fire will quickly spread to your home and there is little that can be done to defend it. Also, make sure to prepare an emergency kit. It is recommended to prepare an escape route so don't block the doors, windows, or other escape routes in case you're going to need them in the event of an emergency. Keep all doors and windows closed but unlocked. If you are already trapped near the wildfire, contact 911 immediately. Stay calm and follow the evacuation orders. Make sure everyone in your house knows and understands what to do in case of an evacuation. Have your documents such as ID, insurance, and personal documents in a safe place, for example, a password-secured digital space. Items can be replaced but your life can not. We would like to thank the San Andreas Park Rangers and the State Fire Marshals for their cooperation during Operation Safe Forest. For more updates, guides and information, follow LSFD Facebrowser,SFM Facebrowser, SAPR Facebrowser, and our Press Releases section. Image credits: Jennifer Schneider OSF Photo Album

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STATION SHOWCASE: STATION THREE 25th of May, 2022 LSFD Public Relations Trainee Emilia Jenkins Image credits: Elijah Lawson Welcome to the second instalment of Station Showcase, the weekly series about the Fire Stations the Los Santos Fire Department operates across Los Santos, from Paleto Bay to Los Santos International. The Department's Public Relations Division will cover each station to explain the main purpose behind them, history, and cool facts. Without further ado, welcome to Station Three located in Davis, South Los Santos, the home of the Urban Search and Rescue Division! History & Facts Station Three is one of the youngest Fire Stations the Department currently operates out of, it was built in 2001. The station provided a large coverage of South Los Santos with typical Fire and EMS operations, along with this it had an Urban Search and Rescue division stationed there. Station Three has been the home of USAR for the past 21 years and it has seen significant changes and improvements over the years. A station-wide modernization project was launched in 2016 to bolster USAR's current fleet. This brought the upgraded Technical Rescue and HAZMAT from MTL, the older vehicles were retired from service in 2017. Image credits: Elijah Lawson Shifts & Vehicles Station Three is watched over by Battalion One under the command of Battalion Chief's Kurt Holland and Nolan Medrano, they both cover the A shift (9:00 - 21:00) and B shift (21:00 - 09:00) respectively. Station Three currently operates a total of 10 vehicles out of the station, namely: 2x Rescue Ambulances 2x Utility Tenders 1x Rescue Engine 1x Technical Rescue Vehicle 1x HAZMAT Vehicle 1x Swift Water Rescue Vehicle 1x K9 Vehicle 1x Battalion Vehicle Q&A with USAR Commanding Officer Lucas Morel Our recruitment drive is closing on the 26th of May! Are you interested in the Urban Search and Rescue Division, want to serve your local community, or become a Volunteer Firefighter or EMT? Get your applications in! You could be the next hero our city needs.

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COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE FIRE AT LITTLE SEOUL 21st of May, 2022 LSFD Public Relations Trainee Emilia Jenkins LITTLE SEOUL - In the late hours of Friday the 20th of May, the Los Santos Fire Department received multiple calls for service regarding a reported structure fire at 21:59. Resources from Station 3 in Davis and Station 7 in El Burro Heights were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival Engine 7, under the command of Engineer Capra assumed Incident Command. It was initially reported as a residential structure fire but was upgraded to a commercial structure fire after a size up was conducted. A Firefighter battling the blaze - image credits: Emilia Jenkins Engine 7, Truck 7, USAR-3, and Rescue 871 were dispatched to the scene and arrived at approximately 22:03 and confirmed a single floor commercial structure fire with flames protruding from the interior of the business on the northern side. Engine 7 and Truck 7 immediately started a defensive attack upon arrival at the scene. Primary search teams were unable to locate any victims. There were no injuries reported. Firefighters concluding the incident - image credits: Brendan Finnemore Knockdown and Overhaul began at 22:52 PM with the crew from Engine 7 and USAR-3 taking part. The scene remains under investigation by the State Fire Marshals. Units were cleared at 23:10 PM. Incident Photo Album Units Dispatched: E7, T7, USAR3, RA871, PR2, PR3, PIO

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STATION SHOWCASE: STATION SEVEN 18th of May, 2022 LSFD Public Relations Trainee Emilia Jenkins Welcome to the first instalment of Station Showcase, the new weekly series about the Fire Stations the Los Santos Fire Department operate across Los Santos, from Paleto Bay to Los Santos International. The Department's Public Relations Division will cover each station to explain the main purpose behind them, history and cool facts. Without further ado, welcome to Station Seven located in El Burro Heights, the home of the Emergency Medical Services! Station Seven is one of the oldest Fire Stations the Department currently operates out of, it was built in 1985 at the request of the Fire Chief to have a Fire Station closer to the industrial park located in East Los Santos due to the recent high profile commercial structure fires in the area, the station has gone under various changes to the property, namely a modernisation project launched in 2002 and 2022 respectively. Station Seven is watched over by Battalion One under the command of Battalion Chief's Kurt Holland and Nolan Medrano, they both cover the A shift (9:00 - 21:00) and B shift (21:00 - 09:00) respectively. Station Seven currently operates a total of 13 vehicles out of the station, namely: 5x Rescue Ambulances 3x Divisional Vehicles 1x Fire Engine 1x Fire Truck 1x Brush Patrol 1x EMS Supervisor Vehicle 1x Battalion Chief Vehicle This Station houses the Emergency Medical Services, Training and Recruitment and Tactical Emergency Medical Services Divisions. You may wonder why we refer to Station Seven as the Home of Emergency Medical Services, well that's fairly simple, Station Seven has predominantly been a EMS station for 25 years with the majority of our Rescues stationed out of it, it's by far one of the largest stations we operate with a key focus on Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support care along with responding to Fire and Rescue incidents that may occur across the state. Are you interested in a rewarding career? The Los Santos Fire Department has a number of roles that you could be interested in from Volunteer Firefighters, to Career Firefighters or EMS staff, Lifeguards, even Civilian Staff working in Support Services, Public Relations and Training and Recruitment! Check out our recruitment pages today.

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WILDFIRE CONSUMES LARGE AREA IN RATON CANYON 10th of May, 2022 LSFD Public Relations Supervisor Jennifer Schneider RATON CANYON - Firefighters battled a large wildfire that was pushed by heavy winds, preventing the further spread or causing injury on Cassidy Trail, Raton Canyon. The Los Santos Fire Department responded to a reported wildfire in the area of Raton Canyon in the evening hours on Sunday 8th, May 2022. Battalion 2 along with FIRE 4 helicopter were dispatched to the location first to confirm the fire, other units were on standby. Several minutes later, the San Andreas Park Rangers confirmed a large fire that is spreading quickly towards the Cassidy Trail. Firefighters deployed Engines from stations one and nine along with a brush patrol unit from station seven. FIRE 4 helicopter assisted with multiple water drops during the whole situation, assisting the units from the air. The fire was quickly spreading in multiple directions. The heavy wind pushed the fire closer to the road on Cassidy Trail, causing the firefighters to retreat. Vehicles from the road had to be evacuated along with the State Park Rangers and State Fire Marshals. With the assistance of the FIRE 4 helicopter, firefighters were able to push the fire back and continue with the fire attack. During the fire attack, firefighters located a tent close to the fire. The tent was empty and no victims were located. The tent itself was on fire and the tent fire might be a probable cause of this wildfire. After 95 minutes, the firefighters were able to defeat the fire, confirming a knockdown. Wildfire season is coming and the fire department is responding to multiple wildfires every year. Studies have shown that 84% of wildfires are caused by human nature. Do you know how to act in case of a wildfire? What to do if you become trapped near a wildfire: In case of a wildfire, it is important to stay calm. If you're trapped in a vehicle, park the vehicle in a safe location and in an area clear of vegetation. Close all windows and vents, cover yourself in a jacket if possible, and dial 911. If you're on foot, go to an area clear of vegetation, a ditch, or depression on ground level if possible. Lay down on the ground with your face down and cover your body. Dial 911 as soon as possible. While in your home, stay calm and keep all residents together. Dial 911 immediately and inform emergency services of your location. Fill sinks and tubs with cold water. Keep all doors and windows closed but unlocked. Do not barricade yourself in case an escape route is going to be needed. Stay inside your house and stay away from all windows, doors, and walls. A more in-depth manual will be released in the upcoming days in cooperation with San Andreas State Fire Marshals. Fire Marshals will investigate the cause of this emergency fire, nobody was injured. Units Dispatched: FIRE4, BC2, BP7, E1, PR4, CH2B, RA95, RA893, E97, E94 Interested in our work? Follow LSFD Scene Reports! Frequently updated with new calls and interesting situations the department is responding to. LSFD Facebrowser; Recruitment; Press Releases;

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NEW K9 DOG TO SERVE LSFD & SAN ANDREAS 4th of May, 2022 LSFD Public Relations Supervisor Jennifer Schneider The Los Santos Fire Department welcomed a new K9 dog, Terry (Australian Shepherd from San Bernardino) a few weeks ago. The K9 unit is part of the Urban Search and Rescue division and the fire department has 4 handlers in total. Handlers along with their dogs are assigned to either Station 3 in Davis or Station 1 in Paleto Bay. LSFD K9 dogs are trained to locate missing persons and also to find live humans who may be buried in collapsed or destroyed structures. Each dog has its own handler. Our dogs can also be deployed to large-scale national disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires, and floods. K9 handler teams are ready to search for people even in the most adverse terrain and conditions. Be it forests, mountains, swamps, deserts, or urban environments, in any weather and any time of day. (Runa, Ares, and Terry before a training exercise at Station 6, LSIA) Canines can safely and quickly cover a large disaster zone and are trained to follow directions from their handler at a distance. They can work four to eight hours without getting distracted and can cover about 2.5 times the distance a handler does. The dogs are trained in special zones such as destroyed buildings, forests, and so on to simulate calls they can respond to. All dogs learn the skills needed to maneuver and explore, sniffing out the scent of live humans who are trapped beneath the layers of concrete. LSFD K9 dogs are also trained to locate human remains. Dogs can work independently of their handler in trained search grids, and K9 has modern GPS equipment to navigate, track movements, and progress to make sure that searches end in success. Selected pups undergo intense training until they are ready to be matched with a human partner. The partners then train for months to be certified search and rescue specialists. All of our dogs are trained in search and rescue (SAR) only, utilizing scent. (Terry during his first search and rescue drill accompanied by Runa on Mount Gordo, April 2022) K9 handlers must not only be skilled, be able to improvise and show teamwork and independence as appropriate, but also be able to form a bond with their partner and trust them the same way they would trust a human colleague. To help achieve that, all our dogs are also family pets with their respective handler when they are off-duty, giving them a home, and all our current dogs have been or are being raised by their handlers themselves. You could meet one of our dogs in a park the same way as any other dog when they are in their free time. The K9 unit is currently using two Declasse Alamo's 2600LS with callsigns K9-3 and K9-1 for transport. K9-3 is stationed in Davis meanwhile K9-1 is stationed in Paleto Bay. Both vehicles are equipped with special K9 transport boxes and also accessories such as water bowls, air circulation fans, ventilation, heat alarm units, lights, and others. Vehicles are capable of off-road transport since most of the calls K9 members are responding to are in hard-to-reach locations. K9 is also using transport boxes so they can travel in any vehicle when required. If the terrain is inaccessible for ground units, some of our K9 handlers are also members of the Air Operations Division as Flight Crews so they can be hoisted from the helicopter along with their dogs. Meet Ben, Runa, Ares and Terry! Ben Ben is a 4 years old Border Collie from Bakersfield. He's serving the department for several years and was already deployed in numerous situations. His home is at station three in Davis and is assigned to the K9 coordinator, Captain Simmons. Ben likes long walks, swimming, and sausages. Runa Runa is a 3 years old Golden Retriever from Portland. The dog is currently assigned to Captain Khan and is also stationed at station three. Runa is serving along with Ben for several years and they both helped in several search and rescue operations. Runa is a very active dog so she enjoys playing anything with everyone, no matter if they're a human or another animal. Ares Ares is a 2 years old Siberian Husky from San Diego. Ares is being actively deployed and he helped locate two missing people at Mount Gordo just a few days ago. The dog is assigned to K9 Search Specialist Morel and his home station is also station three along with Ben and Runa. Ares enjoys running and swimming. Terry Terry is our newest K9 dog and is only 8 months old, currently still in training. Terry is an Australian Shepherd from San Bernardino and his home is in Paleto Bay, station one. The dog is assigned to K9 Search Specialist Santiago. Terry is currently undergoing intense training where he will be tasked with locating several hidden humans while ignoring food and other distractions. Once he locates the victim, he'll alert the human partner with a specially trained bark designed to bring rescuers to the specific location. Terry had his first deployment to a live drill in April 2022. Terry likes belly rubbing and tug wars. (From the left: Cpt. Simmons + Ben, Eng. Santiago + Terry, in the back FF3 Morel + Ares and to the right Cpt. Khan + Runa) Special thanks go to K9 Coordinator Captain Simmons for the help with the article and additional info she provided. Our Canines are ready to respond every single day and the dogs love their job, ready to search anytime. Interested in our work? Follow LSFD Scene Reports! Frequently updated with new calls and interesting situations the department is responding to. LSFD Facebrowser; Recruitment; Press Releases;

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NEW LIFEGUARD AND TEMS AMBULANCES 18th of April, 2022 LSFD Public Relations Supervisor Jennifer Schneider The Los Santos Fire Department welcomed new vehicles to the fleet on Monday, 4th of April, 2022. Lifeguard ambulance LR-10 and Tactical EMS ambulance TEMS-2 were delivered in the afternoon hours to the city port. With the help of the Port Authority, the Support Services division from the LSFD safely transported the vehicles to the maintenance garage near station 7 in El Burro. The new vehicles were a scheduled purchase and both ambulances were put into full service. (LSFD accepting both vehicles in the port along with the Port Authority, credits: Lyla Avery) The new ambulances are the same model as the rest of our ambulance fleet (2020 Vapid Sandking 450) but they both come with the addition of new features unique to our community. For example, the Lifeguard ambulance (LR-10) has special tires that allow the vehicle to be deployed in the sand, combined with a 4x4 drive. The Tactical EMS ambulance (TEMS-2) has a special black livery as can be seen in the pictures down below and also special tactical equipment. Both ambulances were manufactured in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Tactical EMS ambulance (TEMS-2) will be stationed at station 7 in El Burro. Tactical EMS is a unit of specially trained and experienced paramedics ("tactical medics") within the Los Santos Fire Department whose purpose is to provide care in places where an active threat is present. Tactical medics work closely with the Police Department's SWAT team, and Sheriff's Department Special Enforcement Bureau. The vehicle will be used in situations like active shooters, hostage situations, barricaded suspects, riot situations, bomb threats, and other situations requiring the deployment of TEMS. The vehicle is equipped with additional tactical equipment for TEMS so it's a bit heavier than a regular ambulance. The Lifeguard ambulance (LR-10) will be stationed at Lifeguard Tower One in Vespucci. All lifeguards are trained in basic life support (EMT) like the rest of the department, some also have an advanced life support license (paramedics). The ambulance is going to be used for transport and 911 calls in the area of Vespucci and Del Perro. The Lifeguard Rescue has been reworked from the ground up to be a bit lighter than typical Rescues and it has better off-road capabilities. It is carrying the same equipment as other regular rescues. Employees and members of the units will go through appropriate training before both vehicles are going to be released into service. Citizens of Los Santos can already meet with our new lifeguard ambulance in the area of Vespucci and Del Perro, the vehicle was released to full service on Saturday 9th, April 2022. The TEMS ambulance was released into full service one week later and was already used in several deployments. We'd like to thank Vapid Motor Company for the delivery and services the company provided. Interested in our work? Follow LSFD Scene Reports! Frequently updated with new calls and interesting situations the department is responding to. LSFD Facebrowser; Recruitment; Press Releases;

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VESSEL FIRE LEAVING TWO INJURED 31st of March, 2022 LSFD Public Relations Specialist Jennifer Schneider LOS SANTOS - An evening blaze consumed a vessel and containers in the Terminal, critically injuring two crew members. On Monday 28th, March 2022, the Los Santos Fire Department responded to a reported vessel on fire in the Terminal, Buccaneer Way. The fire was later confirmed by the San Andreas Port Authority. The fire department quickly responded to the location with multiple units, including FIRE 3 helicopter and Fire Boat 1. Firefighters arrived to find a vessel with heavy fire showing on the first deck. Additional resources were requested, including a specialized boat, Fire Boat 1 that's equipped to fight heavy fires out on the open waters. The fire attack had to be delayed because of unknown cargo on the vessel. The San Andreas Port Authority in the meantime tried to find out more information on the cargo while firefighters prepared for a defensive attack. Truck 7 was assigned to the Primary team upon arrival and the crew assisted in the search for the documents about materials located on the boat. At the same time, the FIRE 3 helicopter located two victims on board close to the fire itself. Engine 7 maintained the defensive attack in the meantime. The primary team moved on to the rescue mission and the Engine 6 crew was tasked to search for the documents instead. The Primary team safely escorted two victims from the board and handed them to the triage area. Two victims were transported to a local city hospital in critical condition by two Rescue ambulances. After a few minutes, documents from a European vessel were located. The only confirmed cargo on the board were chemicals, known as Hydrazine (UN 2029). The documents were handed to the Port Authority. During the attack, water was proven to be ineffective and foam had to be used instead, to suppress the fire. Fire Boat 1 arrived at the scene and helped with a foam cannon. FIRE 3 helicopter was cleared to help with water drops on the flaming containers. With over 15 firefighters working on the fire, a knockdown was called in at 20:53 after confirmation from the FIRE 3 helicopter, Fire Boat 1, and Truck 7 crew. Two Hazardous Materials Teams from the Fire Department and the Port Authority will work together while dealing with the chemicals. San Andreas State Fire Marshals will investigate the cause of this emergency fire. Incident Photo Album Units Dispatched: E7, T7, FIRE3, PIO, PR2, PR4, UT7, E6, RA74, RA872, RA73, FB1, SQ3

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LOS SANTOS BLOOD DRIVE 30th of March, 2022 LSFD Public Relations Specialist Jennifer Schneider LOS SANTOS - The LSFD would like to thank all participants. YOU are the real heroes and your blood will save lives. The Los Santos Fire Department and Senator Rossi hosted a blood drive event on Legion Square, Los Santos. The blood drive started at 20:00 and ended around 22:00. During the event, 64 people registered and 53 donated. The average waiting time was 32 minutes. Visitors could use free drinks and food in the waiting area. 106 blood bags were filled and the total amount of blood collected was 31,800 ml. The blood will now be checked and delivered to local city hospitals. We'd like to thank all participants once again who visited this blood drive and donated. Your blood will save lives and you helped a good cause. More blood drives will be hosted in the future. For more information, follow our official Facebrowser page here or our official website here. We'd also like thank to Senator Rossi and the government personnel who helped during the drive. Special thanks also go to the San Andreas Fire Marshals for their help during the whole event. Credits for the picture go to PR Member R. Burton.

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DEADLY GRAPESEED HELICOPTER CRASH 18th of March, 2022 LSFD Public Relations Specialist Jennifer Schneider GRAPESEED - A helicopter crashed near Grapeseed airfield, killing the only person on board, and setting landscape vegetation on fire. The Los Santos Fire Department responded on Wednesday, 16th of March, 2022 to a reported mayday call coming from a pilot near the Grapeseed airfield. The pilot reported issues with both engines before approaching the airfield. Firefighters arrived to find a helicopter involved in a heavy fire at the end of the main runway. The vegetation quickly caught fire, spreading to the nearby field. ARFF1 company along with Brush Patrol 1 crew approached the helicopter from the field, and other units assisted from the southern side. Engine 7 crew had to move a small ultralight from the runway, to prevent further damage. Engine 7 and Truck 7 crews then continued with the fire attack from the southern side. After approximately 37 minutes into the fire attack, a knockdown was declared by Fire Captain James Reinhart. During the overhaul, units were looking for more hotspots and victims. Only one deceased female was found on the front seats tragically beyond medical help. No other injuries were reported. The circumstances leading to this tragic crash are being investigated by the San Andreas State Fire Marshals and SAAA. Identification of the deceased female will be handled by the Los Santos County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. Incident Photo Album Units Dispatched: E7, BP1, PR1, PR4, T7, RA71, RA831, ARFF1, BC2

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MULTIPLE FIRES IN SANDY SHORES INJURED THREE FIREFIGHTERS 9th of March, 2022 LSFD Public Relations Specialist Jennifer Schneider SANDY SHORES - It took more than 15 firefighters on Saturday evening to extinguish multiple major fires that consumed an abandoned motel, a trailer, tankers, and trees in Sandy Shores, sending three firefighters to the hospital. At 19:29 on March 5th, 2022, the Los Santos Fire Department received a call from the San Andreas State Park Rangers about a large fire in Sandy Shores, quickly spreading towards an abandoned motel. Multiple emergency calls followed, confirming several fires in the area. Firefighters arrived to find tankers with unknown substances on fire, a large tree on fire blocking the entry road on Panorama Drive, and multiple floors in the abandoned motel on heavy fire. Later on, a trailer was found to be involved in a fire on Algonquin Boulevard/Panorama Drive. Engine 3 company and Squad 3 crew from the Urban Search and Rescue unit started a fire attack on the tankers, Truck and Engine 7 company approached the motel fire and Engine 6 crew upon arrival battled the trailer fire. Rescue crews set up a triage center near the Sandy Shores Medical Center. Department of Public Works was contacted and after a few minutes, the power was turned off in the area. After approximately 60 minutes into the fire attack, Engine 3 and Squad 3 companies confirmed a knockdown on the tanker fire. Crews checked the tankers to make sure nothing is leaking and they were properly sealed. Engine 3 was reassigned to the tree on fire blocking the road, Squad 3 formed Brush Patrol 4 from Station 4 in Sandy Shores and started a fire attack on the tree. Engine 6 crew arrived from Station 6 at the same time and quickly started a defensive attack on the trailer fire. Air Operations deployed FIRE 3 helicopter to help with the main motel fire, by providing water drops from above. Engine and Truck companies started to run low on water and because of no hydrants in the area, water supplies at Station 4 had to be used. Once the Engine 6 crew confirmed a knockdown on the trailer fire, the crew joined the remaining companies in the motel fire. Engine 3 and Brush Patrol 4 companies followed. Truck 7 crew was ordered to check the roof condition for other crews, other companies checked the overall stability of the structure. A few minutes later, the roof collapsed and injured two firefighters. Injured firefighters were extracted out of the building and a third firefighter was injured in the process. All crews were ordered to not enter the building after. Two firefighters were transported by Rescue crews to the city hospital, the last was transported by FIRE 3 helicopter in a serious condition. No other injuries were reported on the scene. All companies battled the fire for more than 180 minutes. The cause of all fires in the area is under active investigation by the San Andreas State Fire Marshals and the Los Santos Sheriff's Department. Incident Photo Album Units Dispatched: E7, T7, RE3, SQ3, BP4, CM2, BC1, BC2, E6, FIRE3, RA71, RA72, RA73, CM22, PR2, PR3, PR4