Rescue operation conducted near Victoria Bridge, Costa Mesa CA
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Rescue OperationAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire department crews responded to a rescue operation near the MacArthur and Victoria Bridges in Costa Mesa. Personnel coordinated water retrieval efforts and established medical and downstream safety plans. All personnel were safely removed from the water, and the operation involved multiple engines, trucks, and helicopter support for additional safety coverage.
Audio|Heard on: OCFA All Hazard Tac 4F - Zone 4
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02:4
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 77 from IC.
00:06
IC 77?
00:11
Engine 77 from IC, I'm going to hang on to you just a little bit longer so we have at least a medical plan in case anyone gets injured when they're doing the high point or any of the other stuff they're preparing to do.
00:22
I want to have the ambulance relocate over there and confirm you're still on the MacArthur Bridge.
00:28
Affirmative, we're on MacArthur Bridge on the south side.
00:35
I copy the ambulance making their way over to you now.
00:42
Harbor Command Mesa Branch for Foxtrot.
00:49
Go ahead.
00:52
I don't know if it was relayed to you, but it sounds like Truck 51's boat is out of the water.
00:57
All three personnel are out of the water. I'm going to release one of my engine companies on the Victoria Bridge and I'll keep Mesa Truck 84 and Mesa Engine 81 on the Victoria Bridge to assist in operations.
01:12
Copy that. Thank you.
01:18
Harbor command from Mesa Branch for accountability.
01:22
I'm going to release Mesa Engine 82.
01:26
Copy that.
01:32
IC found unit, we're staying on the MacArthur Bridge.
01:40
For rescue group.
01:43
I've still got two Mesa units downstream to provide a downstream safety for you.
01:48
I was holding the helicopter on scene as well just to provide an additional safety measure for you.
01:53
Are you good clearing them based on what I'm hearing about the water conditions, depth of the water, and speed?
02:03
That's affirmative, we can release the helicopter.
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Location mentioned:
Victoria St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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