Friday, June 29, 2012
Finally an update
Battalion 14 has been through many changes over the past 5 years since this page has been updates. Here is a summary of what has been going on.
Station 16
Pedley Station 16 would to say a few welcomes and a few good byes. Riverside County Board of Supervisors has decided to upgrade the staffing levels at Station 16 to consist of a Fire Captain, Engineer and Firefighter on duty every day with one of those being a Paramedic. With the change in staffing Station 16 would like to welcome Captain David Bell and Engineer Nica Vasquez. On a sad note, Station 16 is loosing Firefighter Tim Anderson and Firefighter/Paramedic Jordion Ciota. Tim is moving out to the Desert and Jordon has moved to battalion relief. Division Chief Mecham has allocated some funds to finally remodel Station 16 which includes a plymovent system and some much awaited interior work.
Station 17
Glen Avon Station 17 has been through many changes over the past 5 years. The 75' Quint was replaced with a 100' TDA Smeal, Engine 17 was replaced with a new Smeal as well. Engineer Frederick was tasked with putting in service a Urban Search and Rescue vehicle. USAR 17 has been in service for a few years now and it looks great. Station 17 also took delivery of a USAR support vehicle. As far as the personnel goes, there has been quite a few changes. Captain Colvin transfered into his old truck position on A-Shift, Captain Oakley and Captain Hoopingarner are also assigned to the truck now. Engineer Alarcon left Riverside to take a Captain position up in Shasta, we wish you the best Tony. After many long years of being a BLS Ladder truck, the County has decided to make Truck 17 an ALS truck. Truck 17 lost 3 good firemen due to the ALS transition but also welcomes a few good medics. Station 17 will miss FF Pete Boctor, FF Keith Doyle and FF Eddie Ortiz, and FF Steven Caban, all will be working out in the desert with the exception of Steven who will still be with us at Station 19. Engine 17 also received a few new faces. Engine 17 welcomes Captain James Agapay, and Firefighter / Paramedic Diley Grieser.
Station 18
West Riverside Station 18 has felt the budget issues as well. Engine 18 was recently taken out of service due to the financial situation that the county is in. Engine 18 has been replaced with a Medic Squad staffed daily with 2 personnel. Station 18 has seen new arrivals as well as a few that have left us. Welcome Engineer Mark Braun and Engineer Jorge Segura. Station 18 would like to wish Firefighter Jay May the best of luck with his transfer down to San Diego and wish Captain Todd Phillips the best with his transfer over to Station 76. The State engine has been brought back online for the summer and it also has a new face assigned to it. Captain Vince Kirk welcome to Engine 3166.
Station 38
Rubidoux Fire Station 38 has had its ups and down with the rest of the county, Truck 38 was taken out of service a few years ago. Captain Phil Kallenberger retired after 38 years of service. Captain Joe Taylor transfered behind Phil from Truck 17. Engine 38 also would like to welcome back Engineer Jorge Padilla and welcome Engineer / Paramedic Josh Robinson. Engine 38 was converted 2 years ago to an ALS engine meaning there is always atleast one paramedic on that engine. With the engine converting to a ALS engine, we were able to take on a few paramedic transfers. Engine 38 welcomes Firefighter / Paramedic Ray Leanos and Richard Maddox. The old 1986 Engine 238 was recently replaced with a 1999 Saulsbury Engine. Station 38 also received a Breathing Support and will have a plymovent system installed along with Station 16
Station 19
Highgrove Station 19 hasn't changed to much. Water Tender 19 has been moved over to Clark Training Center. Station 19 has seen 2 new faces. Engineer / Paramedic Rex Morris transfered in after Station 15 was closed and Firefighter Steven Caban transfered over when his position on truck 17 was converted to a Paramedic position.
Station 16
Pedley Station 16 would to say a few welcomes and a few good byes. Riverside County Board of Supervisors has decided to upgrade the staffing levels at Station 16 to consist of a Fire Captain, Engineer and Firefighter on duty every day with one of those being a Paramedic. With the change in staffing Station 16 would like to welcome Captain David Bell and Engineer Nica Vasquez. On a sad note, Station 16 is loosing Firefighter Tim Anderson and Firefighter/Paramedic Jordion Ciota. Tim is moving out to the Desert and Jordon has moved to battalion relief. Division Chief Mecham has allocated some funds to finally remodel Station 16 which includes a plymovent system and some much awaited interior work.
Station 17
Glen Avon Station 17 has been through many changes over the past 5 years. The 75' Quint was replaced with a 100' TDA Smeal, Engine 17 was replaced with a new Smeal as well. Engineer Frederick was tasked with putting in service a Urban Search and Rescue vehicle. USAR 17 has been in service for a few years now and it looks great. Station 17 also took delivery of a USAR support vehicle. As far as the personnel goes, there has been quite a few changes. Captain Colvin transfered into his old truck position on A-Shift, Captain Oakley and Captain Hoopingarner are also assigned to the truck now. Engineer Alarcon left Riverside to take a Captain position up in Shasta, we wish you the best Tony. After many long years of being a BLS Ladder truck, the County has decided to make Truck 17 an ALS truck. Truck 17 lost 3 good firemen due to the ALS transition but also welcomes a few good medics. Station 17 will miss FF Pete Boctor, FF Keith Doyle and FF Eddie Ortiz, and FF Steven Caban, all will be working out in the desert with the exception of Steven who will still be with us at Station 19. Engine 17 also received a few new faces. Engine 17 welcomes Captain James Agapay, and Firefighter / Paramedic Diley Grieser.
Station 18
West Riverside Station 18 has felt the budget issues as well. Engine 18 was recently taken out of service due to the financial situation that the county is in. Engine 18 has been replaced with a Medic Squad staffed daily with 2 personnel. Station 18 has seen new arrivals as well as a few that have left us. Welcome Engineer Mark Braun and Engineer Jorge Segura. Station 18 would like to wish Firefighter Jay May the best of luck with his transfer down to San Diego and wish Captain Todd Phillips the best with his transfer over to Station 76. The State engine has been brought back online for the summer and it also has a new face assigned to it. Captain Vince Kirk welcome to Engine 3166.
Station 38
Rubidoux Fire Station 38 has had its ups and down with the rest of the county, Truck 38 was taken out of service a few years ago. Captain Phil Kallenberger retired after 38 years of service. Captain Joe Taylor transfered behind Phil from Truck 17. Engine 38 also would like to welcome back Engineer Jorge Padilla and welcome Engineer / Paramedic Josh Robinson. Engine 38 was converted 2 years ago to an ALS engine meaning there is always atleast one paramedic on that engine. With the engine converting to a ALS engine, we were able to take on a few paramedic transfers. Engine 38 welcomes Firefighter / Paramedic Ray Leanos and Richard Maddox. The old 1986 Engine 238 was recently replaced with a 1999 Saulsbury Engine. Station 38 also received a Breathing Support and will have a plymovent system installed along with Station 16
Station 19
Highgrove Station 19 hasn't changed to much. Water Tender 19 has been moved over to Clark Training Center. Station 19 has seen 2 new faces. Engineer / Paramedic Rex Morris transfered in after Station 15 was closed and Firefighter Steven Caban transfered over when his position on truck 17 was converted to a Paramedic position.
# posted by Unknown : 3:43 PM
