NEW BATTALION 14 LAFD WEB LINKS 2/28/06
There are a number of outstanding web sites available for our members. Many are related to training and would be of great value for those wishing to improve their skills or promoting through the ranks. We have added several of these links on our site. they can be found under the "Links" heading on the right side of this page.
Newly added this week are "LAFD Tactical Training", "Fire Officer Promotional Program", "TACTICAL DECISION GAMES", and "ICS Web Site". Please take a look and let us know of any other sites that you think would be valuable and we will link them as soon as possible. You can reach us by clicking on the name of any Battalion 14 Officer (at the right) and sending us an e-mail.
Thanks
BATTALION 14 UPCOMING EVENTS 2/28/06
Battalion 14 Companies are planning a couple of events that they would like members to be aware of;
3/4/06 Fire Station 89 is hosting a drill on Firefighter Safety and Self Rescue. The training will take place at the Regional Training Building in back of Fire Station 89 and will consist of both a Classroom Session and a Practical Exercise. Two Sessions will take place-one in the morning and one in the afternoon. (4 hours each)
3/17/06 Fire Station 89 members will be hosting the annual St. Baldrick's fund raiser for children's cancer. This event has been a huge success and 89s has done an excellent job in promoting this fine cause. Look for more info coming on this site.
3/4/06 Fire Station 89 is hosting a drill on Firefighter Safety and Self Rescue. The training will take place at the Regional Training Building in back of Fire Station 89 and will consist of both a Classroom Session and a Practical Exercise. Two Sessions will take place-one in the morning and one in the afternoon. (4 hours each)
3/17/06 Fire Station 89 members will be hosting the annual St. Baldrick's fund raiser for children's cancer. This event has been a huge success and 89s has done an excellent job in promoting this fine cause. Look for more info coming on this site.
RECENT BATTALION 14 PROMOTIONS
A number of members assigned to Battalion 14 have recently been promoted. The Battalion 14 office would like to congratulate the following members on their promotions:
Jeff Brown, CI @ FS 60-A, promoted to CII @ FS 88B
John Scherer, F/F @ FS 89-B, promoted to Engineer @ FS 35-B
Sandra Stratman, F/F @ FS 60-A, promoted to Engineer @ FS 43-A
Christian Burgess, F/F @ FS 60-B, promoted to Engineer @ FS 46-C
John Ignatczyk, F/F @ FS 60-A, promoted to Apparatus Operator @ FS 14-C
Louie Abeyta, F/F @ FS 60-A, promoted to Apparatus Operator @ FS 75-A
and... Chris Bustamante, S/A @ DIV 3-B, promoted to Captain I @ FS 57-B
To those that promoted....a tip of the cap....
To those about to be promoted....hang in there....
Jeff Brown, CI @ FS 60-A, promoted to CII @ FS 88B
John Scherer, F/F @ FS 89-B, promoted to Engineer @ FS 35-B
Sandra Stratman, F/F @ FS 60-A, promoted to Engineer @ FS 43-A
Christian Burgess, F/F @ FS 60-B, promoted to Engineer @ FS 46-C
John Ignatczyk, F/F @ FS 60-A, promoted to Apparatus Operator @ FS 14-C
Louie Abeyta, F/F @ FS 60-A, promoted to Apparatus Operator @ FS 75-A
and... Chris Bustamante, S/A @ DIV 3-B, promoted to Captain I @ FS 57-B
To those that promoted....a tip of the cap....
To those about to be promoted....hang in there....
PROMOTIONAL DINNER @ FS 60 - ENGINEER CHRISTIAN BURGESS
Tradition Lives! Recently promoted Engineer Christian Burgess, who was assigned to Fire Station 60 B, returned to his home at the big house to put on a good ol' fashioned PROMOTIONAL DINNER (remember those?) with his former crew on Thursday, February 23.
Eng. Burgess finished #2 on the Engineer's List but put on a dinner worthy of a #1, serving up Prime Rib, Lobster Tail, Stuffed Potatos, Creamed Corn, etc. Christian was assisted by his bride Devon.
Christian's former skippers Randy Beaty and Scott Mac Leod returned to make sure all the food was consumed (they ate most of it) and see old friends. Camaraderie is alive and well.
Great Job!
GREATER ALARM FIRE 2/22/06
Battalion 14 responded to a reported structure fire at 3623 Cahuenga near Universal Studios early Wednesday afternoon. First arriving companies reported a 2 story commercial with heavy smoke showing from the front portion of the structure. E-76, E-86 and E-97 made the initial attack on the fire and carefully coordinated their operations in order to avoid opposing hose streams.
With Truck 27 and Truck 35 handling roof ops the fire was confined to the occupancy of origin. Damage was estimated at $170,000 and the cause is under investigation.
For additional information click here.
With Truck 27 and Truck 35 handling roof ops the fire was confined to the occupancy of origin. Damage was estimated at $170,000 and the cause is under investigation.
For additional information click here.
F.S. 60 MEMBERS HONOR COUNCILMEMBER LaBONGE
On February 22, 2006, the members of Fire Station 60 presented City Councilmember Tom LaBonge with a beautiful plaque honoring him for his strong support of the Los Angeles Fire Department. The plaque features a leather helmet shield crafted by retired LAFD firefighter Sam Brown.
Councilmember LaBonge has and continues to be a relentless supporter of our Department. His support has been critical in insuring that the members of the LAFD can continue to provide the highest level of safety and protection to the citizens that we so proudly serve.
Councilmember LaBonge we proudly say... THANKS!
AUTO vs. ORANGE LINE BUS 2/18/06
Members of LF 102, RA 102, RA 878, RA 860, RA 889 and EMS 10 along with Battalion 14 responded to a single vehicle vs. an Orange Line bus this afternoon. A total of 4 passengers from the bus were treated on scene and transported to local hospitals with minor injuries.The driver of the auto was also transported with moderate injuries sustained during air bag deployment. Cause of the accident was undetermined.
