BATTALION 14 News & Information

One of the most important facets of the 2006 Battalion 14 "Great Race" was the opportunity for all of the participating teams to review their performance and develop various "Lessons Learned" from their operations. Following are some of the "Lessons Learned" that were submitted to the Battalion 14 Commanders:





















"As an officer, continue your SOGs regarding delegation. I bit off a larger piece of the pie than I would on a real incident. This caused my field of vision to narrow. Train like it is the real thing!"

















"Size up is very important! (The Captain) sets the pace for all members".













"Focus on completeing the tasks which form the foundation. Example: I should have provided my Engineer with additional staffing to complete establishment of a water supply".






















"Setting up the first two minutes (Crucial to obtaining goal)"





















(Captain) "Provide better direction to the crew (SOD Members) regarding the desired objectives and final product".

















"Assisting with Hose Packs helped all members. Flaking hose upstairs allowed for extinguishment".






















"Know when to say enough and get out of IDLH safely. Valuable lesson of discipline in 2 in-2 out. Exhausted member needed help out".


















"Pace, Pace, Pace".

















"Watch corners (hose caught) Hose pullers very important".

















"At a real incident be comfortable enough to abandon an evolution which isn't working and not salvageable (loaded hose line) and assist the backup company with the revised evolution".




















"Carry nozzle and coupling to nozzle for fast extension". (when extending line off nozzle)






















"Train as if your life depends on it...because it does".


Observations from the "Great Race" officials:

"When setting up your hose lay in the stairwell get all unused equipment and hose packs out of the way and clear of the work area".

"The teams that were deliberate and steady had the best times".

"Take the extra time to carefully flake out your hoselines before loading".

"Some of the officers tried to do too much".

"This operation (hi-rise) more than any other takes clear and concise order and direction from the Captain to the crew to be successful".


















To all of the teams...Thanks again for your outstanding efforts!