56th Way Apartment Fire
By Matthew Dobberpuhl | December 11, 2013
Long Beach Fire Department resources responded to reports of a residential structure fire early this morning. Calls were received just after midnight for an apartment fire on the 2600 block of East 56th Way. First arriving Fire Department resources encountered a fire in a second floor unit and initiated an aggressive fire attack. Firefighters were able to confine the fire to the kitchen area but the apartment was determined to be uninhabitable.
A female resident was treated and released at the scene for an asthma attack. The family is being assisted by the Red Cross.
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LBFD Marine Safety Division conducts “Swift Water” Training Drills
By Will Nash | November 13, 2013
On Wednesday, November 13th, the Long Beach Fire Department Marine Safety Division conducted “Swift Water” Training Drills in various Long Beach Waterways. The purpose of these annual drills are to recertify Swift Water Team Members on safety equipment, rescue procedures, and team coordination.
Although the weather is still warm and riverbed water levels are relatively low, the rainy season will be here soon. As we prepare for a wet winter, LBFD personnel need to be aware of swift water hazards and considerations. Each year, there are a number of “river rescues” resulting from people involved in vehicle accidents, or those playing or living in the riverbed area.
The LBFD Swift Water Team consists of 28 members and is a certified Type 3 Rescue Task Force. The Team has been deployed nationally to Texas for Hurricane Ike and Louisiana for Hurricane Gustav.
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Confined Space Rescue
By Matthew Dobberpuhl | November 10, 2013
The Long Beach Fire Department responded to the 1400 block of Walnut at 4:55pm on Saturday, November 9th for reports of a person trapped in a confined space. On arrival, Firefighters found a worker buried to his waist in mud. The Long Beach Fire Department Urban Search and Rescue Team was requested and assisted in successfully extricating the patient. The patient was treated on scene and transported to Saint Mary’s Hospital in minor distress.
No further information is available at this time.
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Long Beach Fire & Civil Service Department to host recruiting workshops
By Will Nash | October 17, 2013
The Long Beach Fire Department is hiring new Fire Recruits. There will be two (2) informational workshops provided where interested applicants can learn more about the firefighter recruitment process, as well as have the opportunity to speak with LBFD personnel.
INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOPS
WHEN: Saturdays, October 19th & 26th @ 10:00AM-12:00PM
WHERE: Long Beach Public Library Auditorium, 101 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, 90802
See flyer for more details about the upcoming workshops:
Fire Recruit Information Workshop Flyer
More information about the firefighter recruitment process may be found online via the following link:
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LBFD 710 Freeway Traffic Accident
By jiarviz | October 9, 2013
On Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at approximately 1:40 p.m. the Long Beach Fire Department responded to an injury traffic accident on the southbound 710 freeway at the 91freeway. The first arriving unit found multiple vehicles involved with one victim trapped in one of the vehicles. Firefighters used the Jaws of Life to extricate the victim. A total of three victims were transported to area hospitals. The CHP was on scene and is handling the investigation.
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