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Friday, November 21st, 2008The Long Beach Fire Department is profiled in the first newsletter formulated by the planners, developers, and builders of the LAR COPP vehicle (Los Angeles Common Operational Picture Program). So what is a LAR COPP vehicle? Why was it developed? What components does it have? And what can it are used for? Without getting to […]
Long Beach Fire Department Strike Team Update Covered in the Press Telegram
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008LBFD adds 2nd wildfire strike team Staff reports Article Launched: 11/17/2008 10:15:45 PM PST The Long Beach Fire Department has dispatched two full strike teams – more than 40 firefighters – to the Los Angeles and Orange County fire zones, said Capt. Jackawa Jackson. “Typically they’ve been assigned to structure protection detail and mop up,” Jackson […]
Southern California Offshore Powerboat Elite Donation
Monday, November 17th, 2008Recently the Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD) received a very generous donation from the members of the Southern California Off-shore Powerboat Elite (SCOPE). This donation of $24,321 will go to the Friends of Long Beach Firefighters non-profit organization 501(c)(3). “Friends” supports the Department’s Junior Lifeguard program; the Fire Ambassador program; the Community Emergency Response Team […]
Long Beach Fire Departments Involvement in the “Great Shakeout” Earthquake Drill
Friday, November 14th, 2008On November 13, 2008 the Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD) participated in the “Great Shakeout” earthquake drill. During the drill the Long Beach Fire Department participated with other departments, agencies, and private organizations by conducting evacuations of the Public Safety Building (including prisoners), the Port building, local schools, initiating our communications plan with the Long […]
Firehouse Chefs
Saturday, November 8th, 2008Whether it’s saving lives or protecting property, firefighters can take the heat, but what about in the kitchen? America will be surprised to learn that the very people we rely on to keep us safe in times of emergency are also skilled cooks. Join Long Beach City Firefighter/Paramedic Eddie Sell as he takes […]
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