Unconscious child prompts medical flight landing, Valley Center CA


Radio traffic reports a non-injury vehicle collision and a separate medical call for an unconscious child behind Valley Center Station 1 near Lilac Rd. A medical flight (Reach 16) was launched to land behind the station with an estimated arrival of about 19 minutes. Ground units including Engine 161 and Medic 211 coordinated on scene and a sheriff unit was asked to close the intersection.
Audio|Source: Fallbrook Amateur Club Repeaters and CAL FIRE
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Transcript:
Vehicle involved in the collision is non-injury. County transit is on scene. Medic[1]al flight launched for an unconscious pediatric patient. Land behind Valley Center Station 1 near Lilac Rd. Ground contact Engine[3] 161 on San Diego Med 2. Advise sheriff for closure at the intersection. Engine 161, you have Medic 211 as your transport medic. Reach[2] 16 has been launched with an ETA of 19 minutes. (name withheld) 161-16, thank you. Reach 19.
Vehicle involved in the collision is non-injury. County transit is on scene. Medic[1]al flight launched for an unconscious pediatric patient. Land behind Valley Center Station 1 near Lilac Rd. Ground contact Engine[3] 161 on San Diego Med 2. Advise sheriff for closure at the intersection. Engine 161, you have Medic 211 as your transport medic. Reach[2] 16 has been launched with an ETA of 19 minutes. (name withheld) 161-16, thank you. Reach 19.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Medic: Medical unit
[2]
Reach: Medical helicopter
[3]
Engine: Engine company (fire/EMS)
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Location mentioned:
Near Lilac Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082
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