SCOPE:
The Santa Monica Mountains are home to some of the most spectacular and horrific fires in our nation’s history. Topanga Canyon is home to roughly 10 thousand residents, is set within the Santa Monica Mountains, and is located at the southern border of Malibu/Lost Hills station’s jurisdiction. The rolling hills and ample vegetation serve to provide both privacy for its residents, and fuel for fires which have become a common occurrence in Southern California.
The topography and roadway design make egress challenging during normal conditions, nearly impossible under exigency.
“69BRAVO” is a critical hilltop base suited to support both firefighters and law enforcement efforts, and has become the most critical asset in this region. It serves the communities of Topanga, Fernwood, Calabasas, Malibu, and Agoura Hills by providing a reliable way to deliver life-saving services. It is equipped with two helipads, 10,000 gallons of water, and a command center equipped with a full communication network. “69BRAVO” is outfitted with numerous real-time security cameras and is under constant surveillance.
* GPS Coordinates: 34° 4' 29.013", -118° 37' 39.9072"
* www.69bravo.com
PURPOSE:
In support of the Topanga Emergency Management Task Force (TEMTF), and the Topanga Coalition for Emergency Preparedness (TCEP), Malibu/Lost Hills station will provide a fully functional Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department radio car to support any emergency mission within a 5 mile radius of Topanga.
ORDER:
In coordination with community members, the Topanga Town Council, the TEMTF, TCEP, Supervisor Sheila Kuehl’s office, and other various safety partners to include but not limited to Los Angeles County Fire & Los Angeles City Fire, Malibu/Lost Hills station will leave an LASD vehicle at the hilltop base “69BRAVO” to provide immediate response capabilities to any major disaster.
Malibu/Lost Hills station will remain responsible for its general care and scheduled maintenance, and will conduct routine checks of the vehicle on an as-needed basis.
Should any questions or concerns surface regarding the property and equipment, or any related issue located at “69BRAVO”, Mr. Simon T is the property’s patron, sponsor, benefactor, and caretaker. He can be reached at (858) 456-7890.