What Engineers Do
What have Engineers Dale Shrode and Tim Togneri found?
What at first blush appeared to be a grease duct fire....
....was actually an electrical fire in a wall.
The fire was hemmed in by fire-stopping in the structural members.
Ever alert, engineers keep the water flowing at full capacity.
Battalion 14 Transfers/Promotions
All transfers/promotions effective July 22, 2007. Story forthcoming.
| NAME | RANK | FROM | TO |
| RANDOLPH, David | ENG to CI | 89-A | 11-A (temp) |
| PETERS, Gregory | AO to CI | 60-A | 103-A (temp) |
| STANLEY, David | ENG to CI | 60-A | 87-C (temp) |
| HAMM, Steven | FF to ENG | 89-B | 3-B (temp) |
| MAISEL, Don | FF to ENG | 3-B | 89-A (temp) |
| PEIRCE, Ray | FF to ENG | 75-B | 60-A (temp) |
| WILLIS, Brett | SA to AO | B14-B | 98-A (temp) |
| VAN BLARCOM, Ray | SA to AO | B12-C | 60-A (temp) |
MULHOLLAND PLUNGE
A 2004 Mercedes went for a joyride without its owner.
The SUV obeyed the laws of gravity after its owner failed to fully engage the vehicle in park on a driveway above famed Mulholland Drive.
The Mercedes did a little brush clearance on its way down to its final resting space.
A not-so-plush interior.
The luxury vehicle rolled backwards down this driveway until it couldn't make the turn.
It was all downhill from there.
A rare traffic jam along scenic Mulholland.BATTALION 14 MEMBERS PAY TRIBUTE TO FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS
Battalion 14 members, Engineer Greg Pascolla and Firefighter/Staff Assistant Brett Willis, traveled to South Carolina to join the Charleston Fire Department in paying tribute to the 9 Firefighters who lost their lives fighting a large commercial structure fire last month. Together, with thousands of Firefighters from throughout the nation, they attended a memorial service honoring the 9 fallen Charleston Firefighters. These are some of the pictures taken by Greg and Brett during their visit to Charleston....
The deadly greatly alarm fire was at a large commercial sofa store...
The community of Charleston was shaken by the loss of 9 of their own and turned out by the thousands to pay their respects and support the families of their firefighters....
Engineer Greg Pascolla views some of the messages and flowers placed by the community at a make shift memorial in honor of the fallen firefighters.....
The 9 flag covered caskets at the memorial service held at the sports arena in Charleston. The moving memorial service was attended by thousands of firefighters and community members.....
The fire building was an all steel building with a heavy fire load making it difficult for the Charleston Firefighters....
Firefighter Brett Willis stands tall with Firefighters from New York, who joined hundreds of other Fire Departments, in paying tribute to the fallen firefighters.
The large procession of fire engines was lead by a Charleston Engine Company.....
The fire building which claimed the lives of the 9 Charleston Firefighters.
Firefighters salute the caskets as the processional enters the sports arena at the beginning of the service.
The deadly greatly alarm fire was at a large commercial sofa store...
The community of Charleston was shaken by the loss of 9 of their own and turned out by the thousands to pay their respects and support the families of their firefighters....
Engineer Greg Pascolla views some of the messages and flowers placed by the community at a make shift memorial in honor of the fallen firefighters.....
The 9 flag covered caskets at the memorial service held at the sports arena in Charleston. The moving memorial service was attended by thousands of firefighters and community members.....
The fire building was an all steel building with a heavy fire load making it difficult for the Charleston Firefighters....
Firefighter Brett Willis stands tall with Firefighters from New York, who joined hundreds of other Fire Departments, in paying tribute to the fallen firefighters.
The large procession of fire engines was lead by a Charleston Engine Company.....
The fire building which claimed the lives of the 9 Charleston Firefighters.
Firefighters salute the caskets as the processional enters the sports arena at the beginning of the service.
Chris Granucci Returns to Battalion 14
Battalion 14 graduate Captain Chris Granucci returns to Battalion 14, assigned to EMS 14. Captain Granucci will serve as the "B" Platoon's Battalion 14 Emergency Medical Services Supervisor.
Chris was the Staff Assistant working on the Battalion 14 "B" Platoon command team with retired Battalion Chief Evan Williams. Chris promoted to Captain in August of 2006 and was assigned to Fire Station 65 in South Los Angeles.
Chris is truly a Battalion 14 local and legend, having grown up in the district and attending North Hollywood High School. Chris was assigned to Fire Station 60 as a Firefighter and Paramedic and then making the move to Staff Assistant as Chris moved "upstairs" to the Battalion 14 office to drive B/C McCarty and later B/C Williams. Chris will be working closely with the Firefighters, Paramedics and Officers in Battalion 14 to insure that optimum patient care is achived through training and continuing education along with responding to emergency incidents as part of the Battalion 14 Command Team.
Welcome back Captain Granucci
Chris was the Staff Assistant working on the Battalion 14 "B" Platoon command team with retired Battalion Chief Evan Williams. Chris promoted to Captain in August of 2006 and was assigned to Fire Station 65 in South Los Angeles.
Chris is truly a Battalion 14 local and legend, having grown up in the district and attending North Hollywood High School. Chris was assigned to Fire Station 60 as a Firefighter and Paramedic and then making the move to Staff Assistant as Chris moved "upstairs" to the Battalion 14 office to drive B/C McCarty and later B/C Williams. Chris will be working closely with the Firefighters, Paramedics and Officers in Battalion 14 to insure that optimum patient care is achived through training and continuing education along with responding to emergency incidents as part of the Battalion 14 Command Team.
Welcome back Captain Granucci
Chuck Butler Joins The Battalion 14 Command Team
Newly promoted Battalion Chief Chuck Butler has been assigned to the "B" Platoon in Battalion 14. Chuck replaces retired Battalion Chief Evan Williams. Chief Butler brings with him a diverse background and will be a valuable asset to Battalion 14. 
Chuck joined the Fire Department in August of 1980 (a great class) and promoted to Apparatus Operator in May of 1985. He promoted to Captain in March of 1992 and then to Captain II in January of 2003. In June of 2007, Chuck was promoted to Battalion Chief and assigned to Battalion 14.
Chief Butler has been assigned to many areas of the City, including South Los Angeles, Downtown, and Hollywood. He is USAR certified and served for several years at the Bureau of Emergency Services Liaison Officer.
Chief Butler is congratulated on his promotion to Battalion Chief by Fire Chief Douglas Barry.
Chief Butler is married and has 4 wonderful children. Chief Butler.......Congratulations on your promotion and welcome to Battalion 14....
Chuck joined the Fire Department in August of 1980 (a great class) and promoted to Apparatus Operator in May of 1985. He promoted to Captain in March of 1992 and then to Captain II in January of 2003. In June of 2007, Chuck was promoted to Battalion Chief and assigned to Battalion 14.Chief Butler has been assigned to many areas of the City, including South Los Angeles, Downtown, and Hollywood. He is USAR certified and served for several years at the Bureau of Emergency Services Liaison Officer.
Chief Butler is congratulated on his promotion to Battalion Chief by Fire Chief Douglas Barry.Chief Butler is married and has 4 wonderful children. Chief Butler.......Congratulations on your promotion and welcome to Battalion 14....
