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Monday, August 17th, 2009At 4:51 on the morning of August 17, 2009 , Long Beach Fire Department units responded to a report of an injury traffic accident with a possible trapped victim at the intersection of Clark and Carson. Engine 19 arrived on scene within 4 minutes from time of dispatched and determined that there was indeed a […]
Station 11 Practices Above Ground Rescue
Friday, August 14th, 2009On August 6, 2009, units from Long Beach Fire Station 11 practiced what is called a ladder pick-off operation. This operation is used in situations where a patient is either above ground or below grade and has suffered some illness or injury. This illness or injury precludes them from exiting their location on their own […]
Quick Action Prevents Major Damage To A West Long Beach Home
Tuesday, August 11th, 2009Just after 11:00 on the morning of August 11, 2009, units from the Long Beach Fire Department responded to 2637 Fashion Ave to a report of a house fire. There was a large column of smoke that was visible to all incoming companies. Upon arrival engine 13 found an attached storage area to the rear […]
Looking For A Few Good Men Or Women
Monday, August 10th, 2009New fire dispatchers are needed. Applications will be accepted until August 17th. Below are the requirements. Print Job Information | Apply Description Benefits Supplemental Questions Formerly: Communications Dispatcher Under general supervision received and dispatches emergency (911) calls for police or fire and emergency medical services. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Note: No […]
Rider Of A Scooter Struck By A Vehicle
Monday, August 10th, 2009On the morning of August 10, 2009 at 9:59 am Long Beach Fire Department units responded to the corner of Martin Luther King and 7th Street to a report of a vehicle vs. a motorcycle. While responding, further information was received that the rider of the motorcycle may be trapped beneath the car prompting the […]
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