Subject: Handling Injuries occurring at the Catalina Island Shooting Range
PURPOSE OF ORDER:
To provide information for all sworn station personnel utilizing the station shooting range located in Middle Ranch on Catalina Island.
Catalina Island Shooting Range - Attachment B
The information below is to provide general guidance for handling injuries or emergency medical situations that may occur at the Avalon shooting facility used by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department located near Middle Ranch Road on Catalina Island. The following are predesignated emergency medical protocols to be used by Department personnel should any medical issues occur while at the Avalon Shooting Range.
- Contact LASD Aero Bureau at (562) 421-2701 prior to any use of the Catalina Island Shooting Range regarding their current availability and ability to fly to Catalina Island. (Any training is contingent on Aero Bureau availability)
- Personnel participating in any type of training shall confirm a full shooting trauma kit and first aid kit are present and readily available prior to conducting any type of weapon training. (Trauma kit shall include tourniquet and Quick Clot bandaging)
- LASD dispatchers and LA County Fire dispatchers shall be immediately notified for all emergency medical needs and major injuries. Rescue helicopters shall determine the most appropriate landing zones for air support rescue and appropriate hospitals for transfers. The Catalina Island “Airport in the Sky” shall be used as an alternate landing and evacuation site.
- Department personnel with minor injuries shall be transported by vehicle to the “Catalina Island Medical Center” for treatment and evaluation.
Updated: May 31, 2023