Victim Search
By JJohnson | June 13, 2008
On the morning of June 12th, shortly after 0900, Long Beach Lifeguards, Fire and Police Departments were dispatched to 12th place and Ocean Blvd for a possible drowning victim. On scene, units were approached by an I witness who stated, she watched a white male in his 20’s who was acting a little strange go into the water. He came out of the water and put down some personal belongings and wrote a message in the sand “Will always love u Jiime” (this is how it was spelled) he then went back into the water and as she turned away, she looked back and did not see him in the water anymore. The LB Lifeguard Dive team was called out and began an systematic search for the Male. After and extensive and agressive search, with no luck in finding the male, the search was called off just before noon. No other injuries were reported.
A total of approx. 50 personal from all three agencies responded to the incident.
This occurred in the 2nd Council District.
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Strike Team To The Humboldt Fire
By frhayes | June 12, 2008
Strike Team 1322A departed Long Beach for the Humboldt Incident at approximately 1730 hrs. on June 12th. Incident Information from Cal Fire:
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710 Freeway Brush Fire
By JJohnson | June 5, 2008
On June 5th, shortly after 1200, Long Beach Fire Department units were dispatched to 2 seperate incidents on the South and North bound 710 freeway for reports of a brush fire. On scene, units determined that a truck had gone off the shoulder of the northbound 710 (between Del Amo and Long Beach Blvd) subsequently knocking over a telephone pole and cutting some power lines of 6 more poles. The fallen lines then caught the dry brush on fire, and with aggresive hose attacks, units quickly contained the brush fire to a small area. There were no injuries to Firefighters or Civilians.
A total of 24 Fire fighters with one Battalion Chief responded to the incident.
This occured in the 8th Council District.
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Long Beach’s Newest Fire Station
By frhayes | June 2, 2008
The Long Beach Fire Department recently held a dedication and grand opening celebration of Long Beach’s newest fire station – Fire Station 24. This all-new fire station, the first to be built in 22 years, is a $12-million home for firefighters trained to battle the most dangerous and potentially toxic industrial blazes known to man and is located in the Port of Long Beach.
As part of the celebration, the Honor Guards raised the American Flag, bagpipes played and firefighters took part in the ceremonial “push-in” of a fire truck into the firehouse bay, signifying the final effort to make Fire Station No. 24 operational.
Built with Port of Long Beach funding, the station will house an Engine Company and a Hazardous Materials apparatus. “This station will provide the Long Beach Fire Department with an important base in the midst of the Port, and provide for improved service to the tenants in the Port, as well as the entire community”.
By 2010, Port authorities plan to replace port fire stations 15 and 20, which house the city’s firefighting boats. Those stations sit on Piers F and D, respectively.
Click here to view the photos by Christina Salvadore
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Roof fire @ 5500 block of Oleta
By frhayes | May 27, 2008
This morning at 9:55, LBFD units responded to a roof fire at 5534 Oleta St.. Units arrived on scene within 4 minutes to find a small roof fire on a wood shake roof. The fire was quickly extinguished, with little to no damage to the interior. It is believed this fire was a result from embers from a previous unrelated dumpster fire in the rear alley behind the residence. An engine had responded to the dumpster fire earlier, extinguished it and did not notice any extension. There was a build-up of pine needles on the dry wood shingles that may have contributed to the spread of the fire. No injuries were reported. The occupants were not home at the time of the fire and have been notified.
Units responding to the fire included: E17, E22, E14, T14, R14, BC2, & PIO4
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