Martin Luther King Fatility Fire Anniversary News Conference
By frhayes | December 10, 2008
Last year, on December 14th, 2007 shortly after 2:00 A.M. Long Beach Firefighters responded to a structure fire in the 1000 block of Martin Luther King Blvd. This fire occurred in an un-permitted living space without smoke detectors, and impacted the city of Long Beach in such a tragic way, with the resulting deaths of the three young girls.
This year, with the anniversary date approaching, the Long Beach Fire department (LBFD) will be holding a news conference on Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 11:30 A.M. in the neighborhood where the fire occurred, in front of Fire Station #10, located at (1417 Peterson Ave. 90813).
The purpose of this news conference is to remember the three young girls lives, and to discuss what has been done to help prevent this type of tragedy from occurring in the future. In addition to this fire safety information will be presented, including space heater safety (probable cause of the fire), how to install and properly use smoke detectors, and the importance of having exit plans, and practicing them regularly in the home.
An announcement will also be made discussing the LBFD smoke detector distribution program, identifying all LBFD fire stations as being distribution locations for up to two (2) smoke detectors for residents who cannot afford them.
Attendees tentatively scheduled are elected city officials, members from the fire department, including crewmembers that responded, and were involved with the incident in 2007. Representatives from the Community Redevelopment Agency (Code Enforcement), and family members of the three young girls are also scheduled to attend. City officials will specifically address their issues and present relevant information, then the family members will speak, with the news conference ending with a brief question and answer period.
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Mobile Home Explosion and Fire
By frhayes | December 9, 2008
On Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. the Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD) responded to the reports of an explosion in the 5500 block of Long Beach Blvd. Units that responded included BC3, E12, E9, E7, T11, R11, R12, ARSN1, PIO1, ARSN2, ARSN3 and ARSN4. Upon arrival LBFD units found a Structure Fire that had been caused by an explosion.
Engine 9, the first arriving unit, arrived and found an approximate 70 year old male sitting by the front of his mobile home who had received second degree burns to his face. Rescue 11 treated and transported this patient to a local hospital in stable condition, while other units extinguished the fire, and performed salvage and overhaul operations.
Arson units on scene through their preliminary investigation have determined that the probable cause of the explosion and ensuing fire were due to the ignition of an accumulation of a large amount of natural gas. It appears that the occupant was in the process of repairing a heating unit, and that the gas escaped through the ducting system.
A total of 12 apparatus and 21 personnel responded to this call.
This incident occurred in council district 8.
The local media has been forwarded this information, with no interviews given.
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Structure Fire In A Second Story Apartment
By Jackawa Jackson | December 8, 2008
On the evening of December 5 at 5:35 PM, Long Beach Fire Department units were called to 446 Cerritos Avenue to a report of a structure fire. Units arrive onscene to find a second story apartment unit well involved. Firefighters from Engine 2, Engine 10, and Engine 1 made an aggressive interior attack and managed to contain the fire to the area of origin. Truck 1 provided vertical ventilation with the assistance of Rescue 2. There were no injuries reported to either citizens or to firefighters. 5 adults and 2 minor children were displaced from the involved unit and the unit below. Both families were referred to The Red Cross. 26 firefighters responded to this incident, which occurred in council district 2.
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Ocean Blvd. Apartment Fire
By frhayes | December 8, 2008
On Monday, December 8, 2008 at 11:18 A.M. Long Beach Fire Department Units; Engine 8, Engine 14, Engine 4, Truck 14, Rescue 14, Battalion Chief 2, Arson 4 and Arson 2 responded to a report of an Apartment Fire on the 6000 Block of East OCEAN BLVD, LONG BEACH, CA 90803. Upon arrival an Apartment Fire incident was found, units made an aggressive attack on the fire, with a search of the residence for any occupants. The unit was clear of occupants and the fire was isolated to furniture in the room of origin.
There were no injuries to any civilians or Firefighters; the cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
A total of 9 apparatus and 21 personnel responded to this call.
This incident occurred in council district #3
The local media has been forwarded this information, with no interviews conducted.
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KTLA 5 along with LBFD at local Restaurant
By JJohnson | December 8, 2008
KTLA channel 5 came down to Michael’s of Naples restaurant on Friday, November 27th do a live broadcast for local Long Beach Firefighters. Michael’s wanted to promote their deal they were giving to LBFD firefighters for a free dinner the following week, they wanted to show their appreciation for all of the hard work the LBFD does. So E8, T14, R14, and BC2 showed up and basically were going to sample some of the food that was going to be served later that week. Reporter, Ally McKay, was very entertaining and put the crews on the spot for live interviews while seated and eating at the table. The food was fantastic and fun was had by all.
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