STAGE IS SET FOR "THE GREAT RACE"
On Saturday, May 6, 2006, every Fire Station in Battalion 14 will be competing to emerge victorius in the inagural edition of "The Great Race". The exact location of the race, as well as the exact nature of what the teams will actually do, has been a close kept secret in an attempt to establish a level playing field. The prime directive is to train hard, improve your skills and have fun.
The event will be held on the "B" Platoon. All stations have received a set of rules. Each Station will field one team. Each team will consist of an on-duty Captain, Engineer and two Firefighters. Although only one team may compete per Station the other on-duty members will be in attendance to cheer their fellow Firefighters on to victory and honor.
Teams will be completing an evolution, or series of evolutions, and will earn a total elapsed time based on accomplishing the stated goal. Lowest elapsed time will win. Conditions will be a simulated emergency incident and all applicable equipment will be utilized. As in an actual incident, safety is a priority and full PPEs are mandatory. Officials will oversee the event and insure a safe and fair competition.
All members will be competing for the Charles E. Miles Perpetual Trophy (shown above) that will remain in possession of the winning Station for one year. The winning team will also be featured in a future post on the Battalion 14 Web Site.
The Battalion 14 Commanders wish all of the teams... Good Luck!
