AIR AMBULANCE FOR DROWNING VICTIM
On 8/24 Battalion 14 responded to a reported Drowning on Mammoth Avenue in Studio City. Although not a part of the initial dispatch Battalion 14 added themselves to the incident when they realized they were approximately 2 blocks from the reported address.
As the first unit to arrive on scene the members of Battalion 14 ran to the reported address to find a 1-year old female who had just been removed from the family pool by her father. The child was found on her back under water. It was unknown how the child fell into the pool.
After a quick assessment by the Battalion 14 members the child was moved to Rescue 88 following their arrival on scene. It was determined that an Air Ambulance would be needed to fly the child to Children's Hospital for treatment.
Battalion 14 designated Studio City Park as the Landing Site for the Air Ambulance (Fire 4). Following their arrival on scene units cleared the Landing Site where approximately 75 people were enjoying a day at the park. After both the child and her Mother were loaded into Fire 4 they were flown to Children's Hospital where the child was treated and determined to be in Good Condition.
