Altadena Sheriff's Station Urges Hikers to File Safety Plans – Pasadena Now

The Altadena Sheriff’s Department is reminding Los Angeles County hikers to prioritize safety by completing a Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Search and Rescue Hiking Plan Worksheet before heading out on their outdoor adventures. The recommendation is part of an effort to improve emergency preparedness in the region’s wilderness areas.

According to an announcement posted on the Altadena police station's Facebook page, the completed form must be given to a responsible person who can provide the information to law enforcement or search and rescue teams if the hikers do not return as requested. foreseen. The police station stressed that this precaution is crucial for all groups of hikers, regardless of weather conditions.

The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Search and Rescue Walk Plan Worksheet is available for download on the Los Angeles County website.

To download the worksheet, visit http://file.lacounty.gov/lasd/cms1_163961.pdf.

The worksheet would help emergency responders more effectively locate lost or injured hikers.

The Altadena Sheriff's Station, one of 23 patrol stations in the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, is located at 780 East Altadena Drive in Altadena. It serves several areas, including Altadena, parts of the Angeles National Forest, and northeast Pasadena. Its jurisdiction covers popular hiking destinations such as Eaton Canyon and Chaney Trail.

These efforts are supported by Los Angeles Sheriff's Emergency Services (ESD) deputies, who operate 24 hours a day. In addition to their tactical operations, these specially trained personnel are certified paramedics and rescue divers, coordinating mountain, underwater and swift water rescue operations throughout Los Angeles County.

According to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department website, the ESD team uses advanced resources, including the Air-5 rescue helicopter and the Ocean Rescue Boat, to conduct search and rescue missions. They also collaborate with special weapons teams during operations, ensuring a comprehensive approach to emergency response.

The full-time team is reinforced by reserve assistants, volunteers from the local community who bring a variety of skills to the team. These dedicated individuals are certified emergency medical technicians and mountain rescuers, embodying the motto “So that others may live.”

The emergency services also have a medical company, consisting of doctors and medical specialists who work with the Air-5 crew during busy weekends and major holidays, further enhancing their emergency response capabilities. emergency response.