Riverside City Council
August 19, 2025

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RiversideCA.gov/FireCity CouncilAugust 19, 2025TRUCK 1 RESCUEMISSION BRIDGE INCIDENTFire Chief Steve McKinster RiversideCA.gov/Fire2
MISSION BRIDGE INCIDENTDate:Wednesday, July 17, 2025Time:Approximately 3:00 PMLocation: Mission Inn Bridge at the City lineInitial Dispatch:Truck 1 dispatched to reported vegetation fire near Mission Inn and the bridgeIncident Discovery:Crew flagged down by three teenagers reporting a suicidal adult female on the bridgeImmediate Action:Successfully distracted and pulled the woman back over the railingPost-Incident Support:Woman was visibly distraught and in emotional crisisRiverside PD and department therapist arrived shortly afterScene transitioned to mental health and law enforcement support 1 2
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SOCIAL MEDIA“This afternoon, while Truck 1 was investigating reports of smoke near the Mission Bridge, the crew encountered a community member experiencing a mental health crisis. Thanks to their quick thinking and compassionate response, they were able to save a life.This moment serves as a powerful reminder that help is always available. If you or someone you love is struggling with mental health, please know that you’re not alone. Support and resources are just a click away at https://up2riverside.orgor by dialing 9-8-8.” RiversideCA.gov/Fire4
COMMUNITY IMPACT•Shared across multiple profiles, the video reached 15.2 million views and 178,000 interactions.•It’s been shared 8,000 times.•RFD gained 4,000 Facebook followers and 200+ Instagram followers in 24 hours.•Most frequent words in messages and comments about RFD included: “Heroes,” “Great job,” “Save,” “Life,” and “Mental health.”3 4 8/5/2025
3 RiversideCA.gov/Fire5
CHAD SELKCAPTAINTRUCK 1
MARK POWELLENGINEERKYLE SOMMERFIREFIGHTERJT SANBERGFIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDIC5