OPERATIONAL EXPECTATIONS EXERCISE 4/24/06
On Monday, April 24, Bureau of Emergency Services Commander Deputy Chief Mario Rueda, assisted by members of the Tactical Training Group, gave a presentation of his Operational Expectations to the Command Teams of Division 3.
Chief Rueda, pictured with Division 3 "A" Platoon Commander Assistant Chief Tony Varela, gave a Powerpoint classroom presentation followed by a field exercise featuring two challenging fire command scenarios.
With a focus on Command at emergencies, the Operational Expectations covered in Chief Rueda's presentation and field exercise are designed to let all Officers, including Captains, Battalion Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs, know exactly what should be considered and accomplished at every emergency incident.
With a goal of establishing a uniformity that will improve both the efficiency of our operations and the safety of our members and the public the presentation is invaluable in getting all of the Officers and Command Teams "on the same page" when it comes to handling an emergency.
All of the Officers on the Department will receive this training and Operational Expectations presentation. The Expectations include several things that are "new" to our operations and are designed to improve our operations on the fireground and provide for an increased level of safety to our personnel.
The importance of this training is best underscored by Chief Rueda's comment, repeated several times during the presentation;
"We need to very good at what we do as officers...our people both deserve it and expect it of us".
