HomeMy WebLinkAboutLake Patrol & Rescue Boat ProgramLake Elsinore
Police Department
Lake Patrol Operations
April 16, 2014
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Police Department Patrol Operations
2014 Boating Season: April 5 – Sept. 1
Lake Patrol Staffing:
Sgt. Ray Nava
Deputy Mark Titus
Deputy Julie Zaborowski
Deputy Alejandro Salcedo
Deputy Hiriam Coleman
Trained Patrol Staff:
5 Sergeants
12 Deputies
Trained Boating Accident
Investigation/Reconstruction
3 trained staff
Lake Season- April 5 to September 1, 2014
Staffing:
Lake Patrol staff in 2014: Sgt. Ray Nava, Deputy Mark Titus, Deputy Julie Zaborowski, Deputy Alejandro Salcedo & Deputy Hiriam Coleman
Currently there are 5 Sgt.'s and 12 deputies boat trained at Lake Elsinore Station. Generally there is boat trained deputy on duty 24/7 in the event of a water emergency at any time
of the day, week or year.
3 staff trained in Boating Accident Investigation/ Reconstruction
July 4th Fireworks on the water
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Patrol Hours and Schedule
2,230 lake patrol hours proposed for 2014 season
1,780 regular, patrol hours
360 holiday hours
90 Supervisor holiday hours
Weekend Boat Patrol Schedule
April 5th – May 18th: 1 boat Sat. & Sun.
May 23rd – Sept. 1st: 1 boat Fri.,
2 on Sat. & Sun.
Holiday Weekends: 1 boat Fri.,
3 boats on Sat. & Sun.
Boat trained deputy on duty
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Patrol Hours:
1780 regular hours
360 holiday hours + 90 Supervisor holiday hours
April 5th to May 18th- 1 patrol boat Saturday & Sunday
May 23rd to September 1st- 1 patrol boat Fridays, 2 patrol boats Sat & Sun
Holiday weekends- Memorial Day, 4th of July & Labor Day- 1 patrol boat Friday, 3 patrol boats Sat, Sun & holiday, July 4th Fireworks on the water
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2013 Calls for Service
1592 Calls for Service
287 Citations Issued
1 BUI Arrest
6 Vessel Collisions
1 Drowning
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LEMC 9.96.080- Traffic Pattern
LEMC 9.96.120b- Exceed speed Limit 5 MPH
LEMC 8.40.060e- No Day Use Pass
LEMC 9.96.160- Inspections/ Equipment
Common Violations
Most common type of violations:
LEMC 9.96.080- Traffic Pattern
LEMC 9.96.120b- Exceed speed Limit 5 MPH
LEMC 8.40.060e- No Day Use Pass
LEMC 9.96.160- Inspections/ Equipment
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Lake Elsinore Marine Search and Rescue
The purpose of LEMSAR is to provide the
Riverside County Sheriff's Department, L.E.P.D. and Fire Department additional resources and special expertise in the application of marine search and rescue to better serve the users
of Lake Elsinore for public safety.
LEMSAR- Lake Elsinore Marine Search and Rescue
PURPOSE - Lake Elsinore Marine Search and Rescue is a public service oriented nonprofit, incorporated organization and is not organized for the private gain of any person. It is organized
under the Non-profit Public Benefit Corporation Law for public and charitable purposes. Lake Elsinore Marine Search and Rescue may legally be referred to as "LEMSAR".
(a) The specific purpose of LEMSAR is to provide the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, L.E.P.D. and Fire Department additional resources and special expertise in the application
of marine search and rescue to better serve the users of Lake Elsinore for public safety.
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Lake Elsinore Marine Search and Rescue
19 active members, many are lake front property owners.
LEMSAR Board:
Commander- Clif Ayres
Vice Commander- Jeff George
Treasurer- Lou Prijatel
Secretary- Terry Prijatel
Assist police in vessel assist,
vessel recovery, and search
and rescue operations.
Use personal water crafts.
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City of Lake Elsinore
Rescue Boat Program
April 16, 2014
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Lake History
Southern California’s largest natural, freshwater lake
Lake size 3000 acres
Shoreline 14 miles
Boaters per year 25,000
Owned and operated by the State of California Parks and Recreation Department until 1993;
In 1993 the lake assets and water rights were turned over to the City of Lake Elsinore & EMWD.
Rescue Boat Program is the first offered by any city in Southern California with lake ownership.
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Program Purpose and Intent
Fire Department approached the City of Lake Elsinore for certified program
No current EMS/Rescue provider for on lake emergencies
Increase in lake related incidents
Riverside County Sheriff Department currently enforces law and may not be trained in EMS/Rescue
LEMSAR volunteer organization currently assisting stranded boaters; not trained in EMS/Rescue
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Rescue Boat 85
Specifications
2003
21 foot
Inboard / Outboard
Designcon Whaler
Center Console
Aluminum Hull
5.7 EFI MPI Volvo Motor
Owned and maintained by
the City of Lake Elsinore
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Rescue Water Craft (RWC)
Specifications
2001 (RWC-97)
Rotax 947 - 2 Stroke
2 – seat Bombardier GTX
2004 (RWC-10)
Rotax 1503 - 4 Stroke
3 – seat Bombardier GTX
All RWC owned and
maintained by the City of Lake Elsinore
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Storage / Response Locations
Rescue Boat 85 stored and maintained by fire station staff assigned to McVicker Park Station #85
Rescue Water Craft 97 (2-RWC) stored and maintained by fire station staff assigned to Rosetta Canyon Station #97
Rescue Water Craft 10 (2-RWC) stored and maintained by fire station staff assigned to Elsinore Station #10
All water craft strategically stored within the city to meet operational readiness for deployment.
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Rescue Boat 85 / RWC
Rescue Equipment
Advance Life Support
AED
Trauma Emergencies
Staffing Levels
3 – person minimum for rescue boat operations (Rescue Boat 85)
2- person minimum for each rescue water craft (RWC)
Equipment and Staffing
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Training and Certification
Rescue Boat
3-Day Program
Static & Dynamic Testing
Aha Quinn Blythe, CA
Rescue Water Craft
3-Day Program
Static Water Testing
Lake Elsinore, CA
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Training Program
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Current Program
10 – Trained and Qualified Rescue Boat 85 boat operators and rescue swimmers
12 – Trained and Qualified Rescue Water Craft operators and rescue swimmers
Rescue Boat 85 (only) for on water coverage for holiday weekends and special events.
Coverage to begin Memorial Day weekend to kick-off boating season
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Program Future
Rescue Water Craft coverage for holiday weekends and special events.
Cross-Staff coverage for all water rescue equipment as incidents dictate.
Continue the purchase of equipment for all rescue water craft to meet program intent.
Continue annual training for adding qualified boat operators to the roster.
Continue quarterly refresher drills for currently qualified operators and rescuers.
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Special Thanks
Francisco Diaz Chief Mechanic (City Staff)
Luis Ceja Mechanic (City Staff)
Ray Nava Sergeant (RSO)
Todd Williams Division Chief (Cal Fire)
Mark Barr Battalion Chief (Cal Fire)
Steve Beach Battalion Chief (Cal Fire)
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