Erie Street House Fire
By jiarviz | October 1, 2013
On Monday, September 30, 2013 at approximately 4:00 PM the Long Beach Fire Department responded to a reported house fire in the 1600 block of Erie Street The first unit arrived withing three minutes and reported fire coming from an upstairs window. The fire was quickly extinguished; however, an unstairs bedroom sustained significant fire damage. There were no injuries reported. The fire is under investigation.
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Roswell Ave House Fire
By Matthew Dobberpuhl | September 29, 2013
Long Beach Fire resources were dispatched to a house fire on the 2400 block of Roswell Ave at approximately 6am this morning. First arriving companies found a single story home with heavy fire involvement throughout the entire house and attic. An interior search and fire attack was quickly initiated by all responding companies. Fortunately, the occupant of the home and his dog were able to get out on their own and suffered no injuries. Unfortunately, due to the heavy amount of fire involvement, one of our Firefighters suffered 2nd degree burns to his ears, neck, and knees. The Firefighter was transported to Long Beach Memorial for evaluation and then transferred to the USC Burn Center where he was treated and released.
The cause of the fire is being investigated.
No further information is available at this time.
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2nd Alarm Commercial Structure Fire, Downtown Long Beach
By Will Nash | September 10, 2013
On Monday, September 9th at 21:27, LBFD units were called to 627 Magnolia to the La Bodega Market for a commercial structure fire.
The first arriving units were on-scene within two minutes and found heavy smoke and fire showing from the roof of this multi unit strip mall. A second alarm was requested due to the extent of the fire and size of the structure.
A large portion of the roof collapsed during the fire fight but did not result in any injuries to Firefighters A strip cut on the roof kept damage to a minimum in two of the four building units. Knockdown on the main body of fire was called at 22:29. Smaller spot fires in the attic kept crews busy until complete knockdown at 23:21.
No injuries were reported. An investigation is currently underway.
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AUTO VS PEDESTRIAN (Alamitos Ave & 4th St)
By Matthew Dobberpuhl | September 3, 2013
Monday, September 2, 2013, at approximately 3:15 pm, Long Beach Fire Department resources responded to the intersection of Alamitos Ave and 4th St after receiving reports of a vehicle striking a pedestrian. Upon arrival units found a 13 year old had been struck by a vehicle. The patient was transported to Long Beach Memorial Medical Center with serious injuries. A second patient was also struck by the vehicle and sustained what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries. He too was transported to Long Beach Memorial.
No further information is available at this time.
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Lifeguard Rescue in Rainbow Harbor, Long Beach
By Will Nash | August 22, 2013
At approximately 9:55 this morning, Long Beach Fire Department Marine Safety Lifeguards responded to a distressed swimmer call in Rainbow Harbor. Upon arrival, LBFD Rescue Boat 2, found two people in the water behind the Grand Romance Paddle Boat. A distressed male swimmer (approximately 40’s) was hanging on to the back paddle wheel and was spotted by crew members just prior to engaging the paddlewheel and backing out of the slip. A life ring was tossed and a good samaritan entered the water with a life jacket in an attempt to stabilize the distressed swimmer. LBFD Rescue Boat 2 arrived with lifeguards who entered the water and assisted both people onto the dock.
The initial swimmer was thought to be psychologically unstable and hypothermic. That initial patient was transported via LBFD Paramedic Rescue to a local hospital. The good samaritan was released without injury.
Long Beach Fire Marine Safety Chief, Randy Foster, stated, “Swimming Rescues are very dynamic in nature. As a layperson, remember to call 911 and get the proper resources coming.” If attempting a rescue, remember the phrase “Reach, Throw, Row, Go! Entering the water is the last resort. Don’t put yourself in danger and become part of the problem. Frightened victims can often cling onto and overwhelm potential rescuers. In this instance, all ended well.
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