LASD SAR TEAM VEHICLES

[41engine41 3]

Hi guys sorry for all the questions! But i am slowly learning LA!! A fantastically diverse area!!

 

With regards Los Angeles Sheriff Search And Rescue Teams, is there a standard number and type of vehicles across all teams? I see Malibu SAR has a Dodge Ram with winch attached, a ford SUV a ford simmilar to the Ram but all in white and a trailer. 

 

What is the role of each vehicle? I assume the Ram is the first away to attend calls and the rest are back up or supervisor roles? 

 

Many Thanks in advance. 

[mr.ranger 18]

The two rams are primary patrol/rescue vehicles.  The Ford is a reserve. And the trailer is used as a command post. On weekends they are out on patrol doing preventive rescue contacts and just out making a presence in the back country of the mountains. The deputy’s are from the reserve bureau. Not all them are full fledge deputies. They have a wide range of backgrounds several of them are doctors or nurses.  

Each team I believe has their own individual vehicles based on the area they serve. 

[e5911 23]

Don't the 240 guys have their own units and are full time ?

[mr.ranger 18]

As far as I know some have some personal cars that respond in. But as far as I know they are not full time. 

[41engine41 3]

Many thanks for the info. With regards been full time, they are all part time reserve volunteers, totally unpaid. They have a a full time LASD senior officer and sergeant who oversee operations and run the unit, they rotate through the unit, I have conflicting info on where 240 are based, i thought it was Lost Hills LASD station but also seen info they have a base or outpost in the middle of the Malibu Hills/Santa Monica Mountains. 

With regards Sierra Madre Search And Rescue Team, they are a stand alone independent unit that is only affiliated with and works with or alongside LASD but is not a part of the LASD, with that in mind are they allowed to respond on lights and sirens or Code 3 as it is termed in LA?

[e5911 23]

From LASD news :

The Emergency Services Detail is the Department’s tactical paramedics and rescue / recovery specialists. The detail’s members are special weapons team members and are trained / certified in the following areas: SWAT / Tactical Operations, Rural / Mountain Rescue, Ocean / Swift Water Rescue, Helicopter-Based Rescue, and Public Safety Diving. Additionally, each member is a licensed paramedic / certified tactical medic and is able to deliver advanced life support care in any of the austere environments SEB deploys in. ESD also maintains cadres with advanced expertise involving instructor level certifications, in the mentioned skill set, to train its own members and those from outside agencies. Advanced specialized training involves Combat Medical, Combat Technical Rescue, Confined Space Rescue / Recovery, Tactical HAZMAT, and advanced underwater recovery operations. ESD also functions as a FEMA asset and has been called on numerous times to offer its expertise and services in California and across the nation involving natural disasters.  ESD members
have extensive tactical experience and can only be selected after serving with the Special Weapons Teams. Training to be an ESD deputy takes approximately 18 months to become operational.

 

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VOLUME 7  -  CHAPTER 2    RADIO COMMUNICATION CALL NUMBERS
 
 
7-02/010.00 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS CALL IDENTIFIERS
 
Personnel and units assigned to the offices of the Sheriff, Undersheriff, and assistant sheriff(s) have been assigned special designations.
 
Division headquarters’ units have been lettered, which shall precede any additional number or letter as follows:
 Special Enforcement Bureau
 
240K9 – Canine Unit 240Q – Prisoner Transportation 240R – Rescue  240-249 – SEB units not assigned to a station/unit

[e5911 23]

3 hours ago, 41engine41 said:

Many thanks for the info. With regards been full time, they are all part time reserve volunteers, totally unpaid. They have a a full time LASD senior officer and sergeant who oversee operations and run the unit, they rotate through the unit, I have conflicting info on where 240 are based, i thought it was Lost Hills LASD station but also seen info they have a base or outpost in the middle of the Malibu Hills/Santa Monica Mountains. 

With regards Sierra Madre Search And Rescue Team, they are a stand alone independent unit that is only affiliated with and works with or alongside LASD but is not a part of the LASD, with that in mind are they allowed to respond on lights and sirens or Code 3 as it is termed in LA?

That was my info also...