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Thursday, July 1st, 2010Attending a fireworks show is a great way to ensure a great Independence Day celebration for the entire family and helps ensure safety for all. The 53rd annual 4th of July Show will be held at Long Beach Veterans Memorial Stadium. Live Entertainment will include: Live band “Assisted Living”, LBFD Clowns, bicycle raffle, and fire [...]
Lateral Firefighter Job
Wednesday, June 16th, 2010We do a lot more than fight fires, with a major port, airport, technical rescue, hazmat unit and more. Qualified applicants are invited to apply for a rare opportunity to join our Long Beach Fire Department team. The Firefighter-Lateral recruitment will be open June 18, 2010 to July 9, 2010, 4:30 p.m. PST.
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Long Beach Fire Ambassador’s Senior Program
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010The Long Beach Fire Department is proud to announce the kick off of our Fire Ambassador’s Senior Program. The fire ambassadors have been known as a highly motivated group of retirees who travel to local elementary schools, teaching fire safety to 3rd grade classes. Now, they will go to various senior groups offering free seminars [...]
Message from Fire Chief Ellis
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009I want to wish everyone a “Happy Holiday Season and a Great New Year”.
With the dawn of a new decade for the Long Beach Fire Department, there is so much to be thankful for in our past and it will be an exciting time as many retire and members get ready to promote to their [...]
Lose an Hour Gain a Life
Friday, October 30th, 2009Now that it is day light savings time, this video is a good reminder to change batteries regularly in smoke detectors and replace smoke detectors after ten years of use.
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City Officials and the Long Beach Fire Department Encourage participation in the Great Shake Out Drill 2009
Monday, October 12th, 2009Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster, other City Officials and the Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD) encourage all city employees, residents, businesses, and schools to participate in the “Great Southern California Shakeout”. This event, similar to last years event, will be one of the largest earthquake drills ever planned and simulated in Southern California, and aims [...]
Fire Destroys Apartment And Displaces 9 Residents
Sunday, October 11th, 2009On 9/10/09 at 7:44 pm, a call came in to the Long Beach Fire Department for reports of fire on the 400 block of Plymouth Street. Engine 12 was the first unit on scene within 3 minutes and reported heavy fire blowing through the roof and requested a fourth Engine for manpower.
The apartment fire was [...]
Horses Escape From Stable Fire
Sunday, October 11th, 2009The call came in to LBFD dispatch for a brush fire near the 6900 block of Atlantic Avenue and the Los Angeles river bed at about 7:45pm on 9/10/09. a couple of minutes later it was upgraded from a single response to a full structure response. The first arriving LBFD unit was Rescue 12 and the paramedic [...]
Dryer and Washing Machine Safety
Friday, October 9th, 2009Dryers & washing machines
Do not operate the dryer without a lint filter. Clean lint filters before or after each use and remove accumulated lint from around the drum.
Make sure that the dryer is plugged into an outlet suitable for its electrical needs as overloaded electrical outlets can result in blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers.
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Candle Fire Safety Practices
Thursday, October 8th, 2009
Candles
Keep candles at least 12 inches from anything that can burn.
Use sturdy, safe candleholders.
Never leave a burning candle unattended. Extinguish candles when you leave a room.
Be careful not to splatter wax when extinguishing a candle.
Avoid using candles in bedrooms and sleeping areas.
Always use a flashlight, not a candle, for emergency lighting.
Consider using battery-operated flameless candles.
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