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Firefighters and a specialized rescue team are responding to a vehicle crash at Black Mountain Rd and Carmel Mountain Rd in San Diego. Crews have established a command post and are working to locate and rescue the individual involved.

Crashed Glider Rescue

Found IC, I copy. IC terminated. I'll show Battalion 7, Battalion 5, both available.

The incident command has been terminated, and all units are now available.

7 Hotel, 7 India, 2500 to 2799 Serena Boulevard.

Metro, Mountain IC, patient's been transferred to Medic 33, all units are picking up, going available.

 Rescuers are still making their way down the hill.

 Mountain IC, Metro copies, patient transferred to Medic 33, all units picking up, going available.

7 Hotel, 7 India, 2500 to 2799 Serena Boulevard.Metro, Mountain IC, patient's been transferred to Medic 33, all units are picking up, going available. Rescuers are still making their way down the hill. Mountain IC, Metro copies, patient transferred to Medic 33, all units picking up, going available.

The patient has been transferred to a medic unit on standby, and all units are now clearing the scene.

Medic 33 from Battalion 5, hold short of the helicopter until it's shut down.

Medics are instructed to wait until the helicopter shuts down before approaching.

IC, copy, we've got the patient loaded up and we're heading to LZ now.

 Copy, from Battalion 59 Bravo, I copied, you've got the patient, you're en route to LZ.

 Do you want the power lines lit up with the lights from the engine?

 Battalion 59, that's a negative, we're good, we can do.

 Copy, I'll be at your point at your 12 o'clock once you turn that final.

IC, copy, we've got the patient loaded up and we're heading to LZ now. Copy, from Battalion 59 Bravo, I copied, you've got the patient, you're en route to LZ. Do you want the power lines lit up with the lights from the engine? Battalion 59, that's a negative, we're good, we can do. Copy, I'll be at your point at your 12 o'clock once you turn that final. Copy, we're inbound.

The patient is now en route to the landing zone with the rescue team.

Affirm, I'm at the Gladiator Park parking lot.

A police officer is positioned at the Gliderport parking lot to assist with the rescue operation.

 Mountain I-C, San Diego PD acknowledged. One of the officers already at scene, we'll meet at the command post.

Mountain I-C, Metro. Metro, Mountain I-C. Mountain I-C, San Diego PD acknowledged. One of the officers already at scene, we'll meet at the command post. Copy.

A police officer has arrived at the scene and will meet at the command post to assist with the rescue.

 from Rescue Group. Same plan. We're just now finishing packaging the patient.

 Should be about five minutes before we start hoisting them out, and we'll go to the LZ next to Battalion 5.

Go ahead. from Rescue Group. Same plan. We're just now finishing packaging the patient. Should be about five minutes before we start hoisting them out, and we'll go to the LZ next to Battalion 5. Q, copy.

Rescue teams are finalizing patient packaging and will begin hoisting in about five minutes to the landing zone.

 Mountain IC, we've been unable to get a hold of the rangers. We've left a voicemail for them.

 I copy. I will take a San Diego PD officer to the command post and update on conditions.

 Copter 3's status is orbiting right now while we're still packaging.

Mountain IC, Metro. Metro, Mountain IC. Mountain IC, we've been unable to get a hold of the rangers. We've left a voicemail for them. I copy. I will take a San Diego PD officer to the command post and update on conditions. Copter 3's status is orbiting right now while we're still packaging. Mountain IC, Metro, copy. B's.

Attempts to reach the rangers have been futile, as the helicopter is currently orbiting while rescue teams prepare the patient for extraction.

And Metro from Mountain IC requesting San Diego City Ranger to the incident command post if available.

 Mountain IC copy, requesting San Diego City Ranger to the incident command post.

And Metro from Mountain IC requesting San Diego City Ranger to the incident command post if available. Mountain IC copy, requesting San Diego City Ranger to the incident command post. We'll confirm, standby.

The incident command has requested the San Diego City Ranger to assist at the command post.

Metro, Mountain IC. Mountain IC, go ahead. Update on conditions. Rescuers are packaging the patient. Primary plan is to extricate, via Copter 3, to a local LZ. Mountain IC, Metro copies. Rescue groups are packaging patient. Primary plan to extricate, via Copter 3, to a local LZ.

Metro, Mountain IC. Mountain IC, go ahead. Update on conditions. Rescuers are packaging the patient. Primary plan is to extricate, via Copter 3, to a local LZ. Mountain IC, Metro copies. Rescue groups are packaging patient. Primary plan to extricate, via Copter 3, to a local LZ. Okay.

Rescuers are preparing the patient for extraction by helicopter to a local landing zone.

 Actually, you start 41. Do you want us to commit to the parking lot or just stage outside here?

 Go ahead and stage. You're just a contingency in case we need the wheel.

41. Actually, you start 41. Do you want us to commit to the parking lot or just stage outside here? Go ahead and stage. You're just a contingency in case we need the wheel.

Rescue teams are staging additional resources outside the parking lot as a contingency.

Compton 3 from Battalion 5, I copied the last. Just be advised, you do have wires, high-attention wires on the east side of the field. Again, your best approach is going to be from the south.

 Compton 3 copies. We got your location. We have the wires inside, thanks.

Compton 3 from Battalion 5, I copied the last. Just be advised, you do have wires, high-attention wires on the east side of the field. Again, your best approach is going to be from the south. Compton 3 copies. We got your location. We have the wires inside, thanks.

Rescue teams are aware of high-tension wires near the field and will approach from the south.

 Received, Rescue Group. Our primary plan right now is to go to the LZ next to B5.

 Secondary plan would be to fly them direct to the trauma center.

 I copy. Primary plan to the LZ. Backup plan to the TAD at Scripps.

Go ahead, Rescue Group. Received, Rescue Group. Our primary plan right now is to go to the LZ next to B5. Secondary plan would be to fly them direct to the trauma center. I copy. Primary plan to the LZ. Backup plan to the TAD at Scripps.

The primary plan is to transport the patient to the landing zone. A direct flight to a trauma center is the backup.

 In the event that you do do a location and need an LZ, your LZ is going to be to the west of Battalion 5's apparatus.

 Your best approach is going to be from the south, if that's able to do.

Copter 3 from Battalion 5, 9 Bravo. Copter 3, go ahead. In the event that you do do a location and need an LZ, your LZ is going to be to the west of Battalion 5's apparatus. Your best approach is going to be from the south, if that's able to do. I copy, copy.

The helicopter is advised to approach the landing zone from the south.

Copy, lower pad, lower pad Copy, rescue group, do you copy direct?

 Rescue group can copy that. And confirming they are not trapped, again, just extra in case you need. We copy the lower pad.

 Affirm. Will have your medics decide if you're going to go direct trauma transfer or we've got the LZ set up with Medic 33 at the park.

Copy, lower pad, lower pad Copy, rescue group, do you copy direct? Rescue group can copy that. And confirming they are not trapped, again, just extra in case you need. We copy the lower pad. Affirm. Will have your medics decide if you're going to go direct trauma transfer or we've got the LZ set up with Medic 33 at the park. Copy, 3 Battalion 5.

Medics will decide on direct trauma transfer or use the landing zone at the park for patient transport.

Hey IC, you've inserted our medic with some equipment. He's heading out to the rescues right now.

 We copied that last traffic he had with the rescue group.

 Affirm, you're going to be our primary plan. We do have an LZ set up for you, unless your medic is going to go direct.

 And we'll have Truck 40 Firefighter clear the pad for you, see if it's open.

 Break, Firefighter, you copy direct. If you make base hospital contact, see if Scripps' pad's open.

Hey IC, you've inserted our medic with some equipment. He's heading out to the rescues right now. We copied that last traffic he had with the rescue group. Affirm, you're going to be our primary plan. We do have an LZ set up for you, unless your medic is going to go direct. And we'll have Truck 40 Firefighter clear the pad for you, see if it's open. Break, Firefighter, you copy direct. If you make base hospital contact, see if Scripps' pad's open. Copy.

A medic with equipment is heading to the rescue site. The landing zone is prepared for helicopter use.

All that sounds good. We'll see you guys inside. We can clear at 1758.

 Set up at the LZ. I'll handle the copper coming in here if you want.

 If you want to send the medics to this area unless they're going to go straight to the hospital, once you can confirm that.

 Affirm. I'll let you know. Medic 33 stage, standing by.

 We're going to stay off the TAC channel for copper 3.

All that sounds good. We'll see you guys inside. We can clear at 1758. Copy, thank you. Mountain IC, Battalion 5, 9 Alpha. Go ahead for Mountain IC. Set up at the LZ. I'll handle the copper coming in here if you want. If you want to send the medics to this area unless they're going to go straight to the hospital, once you can confirm that. Affirm. I'll let you know. Medic 33 stage, standing by. We're going to stay off the TAC channel for copper 3. Thank you.

Medics are on standby at the landing zone, awaiting further instructions for patient transport.

Mountain IC, Truck 40, patient weight is 125.

 And we have USAR 41 stage, let us know if you need any additional equipment.

Mountain IC, Truck 40, patient weight is 125. Copy, 125. And we have USAR 41 stage, let us know if you need any additional equipment.

Rescue teams have confirmed the patient's weight and are prepared with additional equipment if needed.

Okay, first off, we're going to definitely need the helicopter for extraction up here.

 Got a 46-year-old female with possibly a couple of fractures.

 Other than that, really just extrication is all we need.

 Primary plan is going to be support from Copter 3.

 And can you just give us a wait on the patient for Copter 3?

 And then we'll have you make base hospital contact.

Okay, first off, we're going to definitely need the helicopter for extraction up here. Very rocky, extremely steep terrain. Got a 46-year-old female with possibly a couple of fractures. Other than that, really just extrication is all we need. Okay, I copy. Primary plan is going to be support from Copter 3. And can you just give us a wait on the patient for Copter 3? And then we'll have you make base hospital contact. Thank you.

The helicopter is confirmed necessary for extraction due to steep, rocky terrain. The patient has possible fractures.

 Engine 40's coming out the utility road, then it'll be clear for you to come on in.

 And we'll have you bring your, set up your wheel, as well as potentially some braking equipment in case he is trapped by this rock cropping.

 Copy, we're going to need a utility rig.

And Engine 39, 7 Hotel, 7 India. USAR 41 for Mountain IC. Go ahead for USAR 41. Engine 40's coming out the utility road, then it'll be clear for you to come on in. And we'll have you bring your, set up your wheel, as well as potentially some braking equipment in case he is trapped by this rock cropping. Copy, we're going to need a utility rig. Copy that.

A utility rig is being set up to assist with the mountain rescue operation.

 Mountain I-C, can you advise if the units have made contact with the patient?

 Yeah, the first rescuer is now with the patient.

 The rest of the rescue group is still ascending.

Mountain I-C, Metro. Metro, Mountain I-C. Mountain I-C, can you advise if the units have made contact with the patient? They're saying they've made contact. Yeah, the first rescuer is now with the patient. The rest of the rescue group is still ascending.

And, Copter 3, we'll keep the radio clear for you.

 Did you see those ball fields just to your north?

And, Copter 3, we'll keep the radio clear for you. Did you see those ball fields just to your north? We've got that cleared for you.

The first rescuer has reached the patient, while the rest of the team continues to ascend.

I see, we're just coming overhead now. We'll go to our search pattern. I'll switch to 9 Bravo for you. Switching to TAC 9 Bravo.

Okay, switching to TAC 9 Bravo, and you'll see them off your 2 o'clock now, coming up on your 3 o'clock at the rock cropping. They should be at your 3 o'clock right now.

I see, we're just coming overhead now. We'll go to our search pattern. I'll switch to 9 Bravo for you. Switching to TAC 9 Bravo.Okay, switching to TAC 9 Bravo, and you'll see them off your 2 o'clock now, coming up on your 3 o'clock at the rock cropping. They should be at your 3 o'clock right now.You got me, sir.

The helicopter is now overhead, beginning its search pattern to locate the crash site.

and 39th Street. Engine 18, 7 Echo, 7 Foxtrot.

 I'm at scene here at the ball fields. Best access is going to be the south softball field. It's wide open, and there's no hazards in that area of that field. So if you want me to be the on-scene contact, I will be.

and 39th Street. Engine 18, 7 Echo, 7 Foxtrot.9 IC from Talent 5, 9 Alpha. Go ahead, B5. I'm at scene here at the ball fields. Best access is going to be the south softball field. It's wide open, and there's no hazards in that area of that field. So if you want me to be the on-scene contact, I will be. Affirm, and I'll send Engine 40 over.

Rescue teams have designated the south softball field as the best access point for the helicopter landing.

Break. Battalion 5 from Battalion 7 on command.

 Can you scout out the population on the ball fields? I think I see you going there now.

 Copy that, and that's the connected soccer field as well?

 Affirm. Some is fenced in and some is open.

Break. Battalion 5 from Battalion 7 on command. Go for Battalion 5. Can you scout out the population on the ball fields? I think I see you going there now. Copy that, and that's the connected soccer field as well? Affirm. Some is fenced in and some is open. Copy that.

Rescue teams are assessing the nearby ball fields for potential use in the rescue operation.

2, use that to, un-entrapped from the rock cropping.

 Engine 40 copies, covering strength and rescue.

 Can you leave two behind to send over to the park for a set up an LZ with Medic 33, if that's required?

 Metro, Copter 3 is off the ground, Montgomery responding.

 Copter 3 off the ground at Montgomery, en route.

2, use that to, un-entrapped from the rock cropping. Engine 40 copies, covering strength and rescue. Can you leave two behind to send over to the park for a set up an LZ with Medic 33, if that's required? Metro, Copter 3 is off the ground, Montgomery responding. Copter 3 off the ground at Montgomery, en route. Firefighter's en route.

A helicopter is now en route to assist with the mountain rescue.

 Engine 40, we're staged outside at the entrance to the ladder door.

 Yeah, can I have you improve the crew strength of the rescue group?

 Have two firefighters, or yourself and a firefighter, assigned a rescue group and bring a pry bar.

 I've got you startling with roto-hammers if we need.

ICU from Engine 40, Go ahead, Engine 40. Engine 40, we're staged outside at the entrance to the ladder door. Yeah, can I have you improve the crew strength of the rescue group? Have two firefighters, or yourself and a firefighter, assigned a rescue group and bring a pry bar. I've got you startling with roto-hammers if we need.

Firefighters are enhancing the rescue team with additional personnel and equipment, including a pry bar and roto-hammers.

Ranch Community Park. Metro, Mountain IC. Mountain IC, Metro. Requesting San Diego PD to Black Mountain Ranch Community Park, set up a potential LZ with first responders. IC copy. Request SDPD to Black Mountain Ranch Community Park to set up a potential LZ.

First responders have been advised to set up a landing zone at a nearby park for the helicopter.

Hazards around the patient. However, they're at a rock cropping. You'll see somebody waving in a rescue. We'll be looking at Black Mountain Park next door, which does have some overhead wires, but a large ball field for an LZ.

 And that park on your map is called Black Mountain Re...

Hazards around the patient. However, they're at a rock cropping. You'll see somebody waving in a rescue. We'll be looking at Black Mountain Park next door, which does have some overhead wires, but a large ball field for an LZ. I see, copy. And that park on your map is called Black Mountain Re...

Rescue teams have identified hazards near the patient and are considering a nearby park for a landing zone.

 Copter 3, there's going to be a cutout at the top of the mountain where they launch for you to insert.

 It's going to take us approximately 10 minutes up the hill to get rescuers at scene.

 We're just getting ready to lift from Montgomery here.

Copter 3 from Mountain IC. Yes, Copter 3, go ahead, IC. Copter 3, there's going to be a cutout at the top of the mountain where they launch for you to insert. It's going to take us approximately 10 minutes up the hill to get rescuers at scene. Your ETA? IC, Copter 3 copies that. We're just getting ready to lift from Montgomery here. Once we lift by about 10 minutes. Okay, there's no safety.

A helicopter is preparing to assist with the mountain rescue, with an estimated arrival in about 10 minutes.

Metro, Battalion 7. Battalion 7. Metro, Battalion 7 is going to assume Mountain IC. We have a glider down at the top of the mountain, just below the launch area. Utility 40 is making access. Battalion 7, copy, assuming Mountain IC. Glider down at the top area of the mountain. Utility 40 making access.

 Glider down at the top area of the mountain.

Metro, Battalion 7. Battalion 7. Metro, Battalion 7 is going to assume Mountain IC. We have a glider down at the top of the mountain, just below the launch area. Utility 40 is making access. Battalion 7, copy, assuming Mountain IC. Glider down at the top area of the mountain. Utility 40 making access. Glider down at the top area of the mountain.

A glider has crashed at the top of the mountain, and rescue teams are accessing the site.

Okay, I copy. I'm at the glider with Truck 40 and Utility 40.

 Copy that. We're going to circle our way back over there.

 Okay, copy. I'm going to go ahead and assume Mountain IC, and I'm going to have PD go scout out the ball fields next door.

Okay, I copy. I'm at the glider with Truck 40 and Utility 40. Copy that. We're going to circle our way back over there. Okay, copy. I'm going to go ahead and assume Mountain IC, and I'm going to have PD go scout out the ball fields next door. Engine 40, copy.

Rescue teams are coordinating with police to scout nearby areas for additional access points.

 Do you want us up there with you guys and Engine 46 or following Truck 40?

 I think that's where if we do extricate this person with utility, we'll be removing them.

 I'll get clarity and figure out whether we're going to have to fly them out with a copter

 and then I'm going to assign the next unit and find that LC.

Mountain IC, Medic 33. Go ahead for Mountain IC. Do you want us up there with you guys and Engine 46 or following Truck 40? Stay with Truck 40. I think that's where if we do extricate this person with utility, we'll be removing them. I'll get clarity and figure out whether we're going to have to fly them out with a copter and then I'm going to assign the next unit and find that LC. 33, copy.C, Battalion 7.

Rescue teams are coordinating efforts to potentially airlift the individual.

Engine 40, copy. In the area, investigating, looking for a place to enter, U-40 and Truck 40, establishing Mount Nisey.

 Mount Nisey from Truck 40, we entered at the Gliderport parking lot. We're headed up to the parking lot area. I think that might be our best bet.

 Copy that. I'm going to send you rescue group. I think we might have eyes on the individual at the top of that peak. We're trying to look with binoculars.

Engine 40, copy. In the area, investigating, looking for a place to enter, U-40 and Truck 40, establishing Mount Nisey. Truck 40 from Mount Nisey on command. Mount Nisey from Truck 40, we entered at the Gliderport parking lot. We're headed up to the parking lot area. I think that might be our best bet. Copy that. I'm going to send you rescue group. I think we might have eyes on the individual at the top of that peak. We're trying to look with binoculars. 40, copy. I see the same. 10-4.

Firefighters have located a possible entry point for rescue operations and are attempting to spot the individual involved.

Metro, Engine 40's not out. Engine 40. Metro, Engine 40 is in the area of Blackmount Open Space. We're going to be investigating, looking for a place to insert Utility 40 with Truck 40. We'll be establishing Mountain IC.

Firefighters are investigating the crash area and setting up a command post for rescue operations.

Metro Battalion 7, add a USAR to this incident.

 Battalion 7, copy, adding USAR to incident.

Metro Battalion 7, add a USAR to this incident. Battalion 7, copy, adding USAR to incident.

A specialized rescue team has been added to assist with the vehicle crash.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Black Mountain Rd & Carmel Mountain Rd.

Engine 40's district, Battalion 7, open space rescue, 9 Alpha, 9 Bravo, Black Mountain Road and Kumho Valley Road. Battalion 7, 9 Alpha, 9 Bravo.

 Engine 38. Traffic accident. 7 Hotel, 7 India. 10340 San Ramon Drive.

Engine 40's district, Battalion 7, open space rescue, 9 Alpha, 9 Bravo, Black Mountain Road and Kumho Valley Road. Battalion 7, 9 Alpha, 9 Bravo. Engine 38. Traffic accident. 7 Hotel, 7 India. 10340 San Ramon Drive.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a vehicle crash.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 10340 San Ramon Dr.

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