Challen Park
Incident Name: Challen Incident
Date Reported: 05/19/2020
Time Reported: 1106
Incident Location: 4600 Block of Challen
Ward #: Ward 6, Councilmember Perry
Type of Incident: Hillside Rescue
Incident Number: 20-014211
Control Time: 05/19/20 at 1201
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Chief Officer(s): 1
Engine Companies: 2
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Squad(s): 1
Ambulance(s): 1
Firefighter(s): 9
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Current Situation
The City of Riverside Fire Department responded to a report of a female hiker fallen in the 4600 block of Challen Avenue, at Challen Park. The first due Rescue Squad arrived to find a female hiker that had fallen approximately 300 feet up from the entrance to the park. Firefighters on the Squad Company recognized that the location of the victim was going to pose challenges. Two additional Engine Companies, and a Battalion Chief responded to assist. They then climbed up the hillside to begin treating and stabilizing the female patient’s injuries which included a leg injury. As additional resources arrived, they ascended the hill to assist with placing the patient in a rescue litter. Riverside Firefighters worked together to safely bring the patient off the hillside. The patient was transported in moderate condition to an area hospital.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Jeff DeLaurie
Prepared By: BC Jeff DeLaurie
Date / Time Posted: 05/19/2020 1515
Information Center: 951.826.5321