La Habra Heights Traffic Accident Sends Three to Hospital

On October 1, 2016 at 3 AM, La Habra Heights Firefighters responded to a head on traffic collision on Harbor Blvd near Kashlan Rd. Upon arrival La Habra Heights Firefighters found a two car traffic collision with three patients complaining of injury.



Firefighters used extrication tools to open the drivers door to remove the injured driver.

La Habra Heights Paramedics with AMR Ambulance transported two patients to UCI trauma center in fair condition.

Los Angeles County Fire Department assisted  the La Habra Heights Fire Department by providing patient care and transporting one patient to a local hospital in stable condition.

Harbor Blvd. remained closed for several hours.

Woman Hit By Car Critically Injured

On September 29, 2016, La Habra Heights Firefighters responded to a citizen's report of a pedestrian struck by an automobile on Hacienda Rd. just south of City Hall in front of Osornio Park in the city of La Habra. 

Photos by Rick McClure

Engine 71 and Engine 72 responded and found an adult female in critical condition after being struck by an automobile. Paramedics began rendering Advanced Life Support to the injured woman. 

L. A. County Engine and Squad 191 and La Habra 1 Ambulance arrived on scene and due to the location being in the County area, patient care was transitioned to L.A. County Fire. 

Due to the patients condition, LACo Engine 191 requested an air ambulance to transport the patient to a local trauma center. 

La Habra Heights Engine 71 and 72 set up the helicopter landing zone in the adjacent soccer field to ensure the safety of bystanders. Firefighter Paramedics loaded the patient into the waiting helicopter and the patient was transported to the LAC/USC Medical Center in critical condition.

Patient is loaded into L.A. County Air Squad 11 for transport

Ready.gov Announces "America's PrepareAthon Day"

As a community, La Habra Heights can never be too prepared. Visit the Ready.Gov website for tips and information about National Preparedness month. Wildfire season is a 24/7/365 possibility in Southern California, don't get caught unprepared.

America's PrepareAthon! is a grassroots campaign for action to increase community preparedness and resilience. Join others around the country to practice your preparedness!

L.A. County Emergency Mass Notification System

The La Habra Heights Fire Department encourages all residents to take advantage of the new Los Angeles County Emergency Alert System

Los Angeles County has implemented an emergency mass notification system that will be used to contact County residents and businesses via recorded phone messages, text messages or e-mail messages in case of emergency.

The system, called Alert LA County, will be used by the County’s Emergency Operations Center to notify residents and businesses of emergencies or critical situations and provide information regarding necessary actions, such as evacuations.

The system utilizes the telephone companies’ 911 database and is able to contact land-line telephone numbers, whether listed or unlisted.  If the call is picked up by an answering machine, the system will leave a recorded message.  If the number called is busy or does not answer, the system will redial the number in an attempt to deliver the message.  The system is also TTY/TDD compatible.

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Get Involved, La Habra Offers Free CERT Training

In a continuing effort to expand upon citizen involvement in public safety programs the City of La Habra Heights has been informed that the City of La Habra is offering free Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training.

 

 

CERT training will develop a citizen’s disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations. They will learn how to prepare for emergencies, what supplies to have, how much food and water, as well as how to protect their families in an emergency.

 

The next session will be on October 1st, 8th, and 15th. To sign up for the CERT training please contact La Habra’s Emergency Management Coordinator, David Gonzalez, at 562-383-4306 or dgonzalez@lahabraca.gov. 

In addition, citizens can also think about participating in the Great California Shakeout on October 20th. This event will help you and your family be more prepared to survive and recover quickly from California’s next big earthquake. For more information about participating please visit:  www.shakeout.org/California.

Get Involved, La Habra Offers Free CERT Training

In a continuing effort to expand upon citizen involvement in public safety programs the City of La Habra Heights has been informed that the City of La Habra is offering free Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training.

 

 

CERT training will develop a citizen’s disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations. They will learn how to prepare for emergencies, what supplies to have, how much food and water, as well as how to protect their families in an emergency.

 

The next session will be on October 1st, 8th, and 15th. To sign up for the CERT training please contact La Habra’s Emergency Management Coordinator, David Gonzalez, at 562-383-4306 or dgonzalez@lahabraca.gov. 

In addition, citizens can also think about participating in the Great California Shakeout on October 20th. This event will help you and your family be more prepared to survive and recover quickly from California’s next big earthquake. For more information about participating please visit:  www.shakeout.org/California.

La Habra Heights Firefighter Practice Vehicle Extrication

Training is the cornerstone of any successful rescue during emergency situations. The Firefighters in La Habra Heights constantly train, using the tools which are available at the scene of an emergency. The ability to lift a 20 ton piece of machinery off a trapped victim or use the extrication tools to cut up a car when someone is trapped but be well thought out and planned in advance.

Firefighters use cribbing and Air Bags to lift vehicle of victim