BATTALION 14 RESPONDS TO MAJOR EMERGENCY FIRE 4/22/06
On Saturday April 22, 2006, Battalion 14 responded to a Major Emergency Structure Fire in Battalion 10 at 15440 Sherman Way. First units arriving on scene reported smoke showing from the roof of a large 3-story "Oakwood" style apartment complex and requested additional companies for assistance.
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Battalion 14 was assigned as Rapid Intervention Group Leader on dispatch and eventually worked with LF 89, USAR 88, HR 56 and RA 100 to prepare for RIC ops if needed.
Above: Capt. Henry Amparan prepares his
Company for RIC ops. Note the occupancy
layout and company assignments chalked
out in the street to prepare for deployment.
Investigating companies reported heavy fire and smoke conditions on the third floor of the apartment with fire advancing down the hallway in both directions from the fire unit. In addition the initial Incident Commander, Battalion 10 Commander Richard Markota, was informed that there were civilians who had jumped or were threatening to jump from upper floors.
An excellent job was done by companies at this incident in addressing the challenges that faced them in difficult conditions. With no water supply available deep inside the complex the initial Fire Attack teams, including E 90, E 7, E 39, RA 90 and RA 39, railroaded a 2 1/2" supply line with gated wye over 300' to the base of the courtyard stairwell below the fire to establish the water supply that would supply the Hi Rise Hose Packs that were used as the initial attack lines. In addition, multiple companies smartly worked in concert to put the first attack line into operation.
In reviewing the emergency actions of all companies at the scene shortly after knockdown it was very apparent that solid fundamentals provided the foundation for the very succesful final outcome at this challenging incident.
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Battalion 14 was assigned as Rapid Intervention Group Leader on dispatch and eventually worked with LF 89, USAR 88, HR 56 and RA 100 to prepare for RIC ops if needed.
Above: Capt. Henry Amparan prepares his
Company for RIC ops. Note the occupancy
layout and company assignments chalked
out in the street to prepare for deployment.
Investigating companies reported heavy fire and smoke conditions on the third floor of the apartment with fire advancing down the hallway in both directions from the fire unit. In addition the initial Incident Commander, Battalion 10 Commander Richard Markota, was informed that there were civilians who had jumped or were threatening to jump from upper floors.
An excellent job was done by companies at this incident in addressing the challenges that faced them in difficult conditions. With no water supply available deep inside the complex the initial Fire Attack teams, including E 90, E 7, E 39, RA 90 and RA 39, railroaded a 2 1/2" supply line with gated wye over 300' to the base of the courtyard stairwell below the fire to establish the water supply that would supply the Hi Rise Hose Packs that were used as the initial attack lines. In addition, multiple companies smartly worked in concert to put the first attack line into operation.
In reviewing the emergency actions of all companies at the scene shortly after knockdown it was very apparent that solid fundamentals provided the foundation for the very succesful final outcome at this challenging incident.
