BATTALION 14 News & Information

In checking our web site stats we noticed that we have been getting visits from all over the world. This really demonstrates that Battalion 14 truly is on the "worldwide web".

A great number of the visits to our site were from various cities in Germany. A little research indicated that they were accessing the Battalion 14 site from a link posted in an article on the above German website "Feuerwehr". This is an outstanding site that focuses on "Fire Brigades" in Germany and around the world.

The article was basically a commentary on the Swiftwater Rescue that occurred yesterday in Battalion 12. During that rescue the crew from Engine 98 used outstanding teamwork and individual efforts to save two children from serious injury or death as they sped down the Pacoima Flood Control Channel. (See post below)

A rough translation of the German article is that LAFD members demonstrated excellent operations as a result of sound tactics and training and that it was good to see that the crew's efforts were being acknowledged and praised on the Battalion 14 site.

Thanks again to 98s for the great save and thanks to our fellow firefighters in Germany and around the world for supporting our efforts in recognizing jobs well done.