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Tuesday, August 19th, 2008On Tuesday, August 19th at 9:00 A.M. in the Headquarters Gym, the “Biggest Loser” contest awards ceremony was hosted by the Contest Organizer (Exercise/Nutritionist Corey Howe M.S.), members of the Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD) Command Staff, and members of Local 372. Winners were announced and presented with their awards. Corey organized and developed the “Biggest Loser Challenge” with […]
Long Beach Fire Station 20 Profiled in the Press Telegram
Tuesday, July 29th, 2008LONG BEACH – For the firefighters of Station 20 in the Port of Long Beach, just showing up for work can be hazardous. Their station house – a series of “temporary” bungalows erected in 1985 – sits below the crumbling Gerald Desmond Bridge, a monstrous span so decrepit that engineers were forced to place giant […]
Arson Suspects Arrested
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008This article written by Tracy Manzer of the Press Telegram appeared on June 15, 2008. For the complete story and a video of the arrest click on to the link provided below. LONG BEACH – Surveillance video and bragging rights led to the arrest early Tuesday of two Long Beach men in connection with one […]
Smoke Detector “Give Away Day” a Success
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008The smoke detector “Give Away” Day held on June 21, 2008 from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. was a major success with a total of approximately 906 smoke detectors given away, with a maximum of two (2) smoke detectors being distributed for each residence in the City of Long Beach to those individuals who visited […]
Long Beach Fire Department Profiled in Community Redevelopment Agency Newsletter
Tuesday, July 8th, 2008The Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD) and the Community Redevelopment Agency (RDA) have formed a partnership that will improve fire-ground safety, efficiency, help save lives, decrease injuries, and save property. As the RDA acquires properties that are scheduled for demolition to make way for community improvements, they have allowed LBFD crews to perform multiple types of drills […]
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