Sycamore Canyon
Incident Name: Sycamore Incident
Date Reported: 05/05/2020
Time Reported: 0816 Hours
Incident Location: 400 Central, Riverside, CA
Ward #: Ward 2, Councilmember Melendrez
Type of Incident: Rescue
Incident Number: RIV # 20-012857
Control Time: 05/05/2020 at 0937 Hours
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Engine Companies: 1
Truck Companies: 1
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Firefighter(s): 8
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Current Situation
The City of Riverside Fire Department responded to a report of an injured hiker approximately 200 yards up the canyon from the main entrance of the Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park. Upon arrival, Riverside City Firefighters found a 61 year old female with an open fracture to the left ankle. In order to get the injured woman out of the ravine, Riverside firefighters utilized rescue ropes and pulleys to reach the famale hiker. After stabilizing the hikers injuries, Riverside firefighters placed the patient in a rescue basket and carried her out of the ravine and down to the park entrance where she was transferred to an AMR crew. The patient was transported to an area hospital in moderate condition.
Assisting Aid Agencies
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Jeff DeLaurie
Prepared By: Battalion Chief Jeff DeLaurie
Date / Time Posted: 05/05/2020 2030
Information Center: 951.826.5321
