Big Rig Overturns on Harbor Scenic Drive
By Matthew Dobberpuhl | February 15, 2011
The Long Beach Fire Department responded to reports of an overturned big rig at 12:15pm today. Firefighters found a large tractor-trailer that had rolled onto its left side near 1600 Harbor Scenic Dr. The driver, a male believed to be in his 40’s, was trapped in the cab of the truck. Firefighters used a reciprocating saw to cut a hole in the roof of the cab so that they could access the patient. The patient was then stabilized and safely extricated from the wreckage. Firefighters from Rescue 1 transported him to St. Mary’s Medical Center for further evaluation and treatment. Two Battalion Chiefs and 15 Firefighters responded to this incident that occurred in the 2nd Council District.
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Hotel Fire on 5th St
By Matthew Dobberpuhl | February 15, 2011
Long Beach Fire Department resources were dispatched at 12:37am this morning in response to reports of a structure fire at 127 W. 5th St. Engine 1 arrived on scene in three minutes and encountered a fully involved apartment fire with heavy smoke and flames pouring out of the second floor windows. Firefighters initiated an aggressive interior attack with hose lines while others laddered the roof and cut ventilation holes to clear the structure of heat and smoke. Firefighters searched the building for occupants and found an elderly male in a unit adjacent to the fire. He suffered a severe inhalation injury and was immediately transported to St. Mary’s Medical Center. The fire was knocked down in six minutes. Red Cross was called out to assist the 15 residents who were displaced. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. A Battalion Chief, 24 Firefighters and 2 Arson Investigators responded to this incident that occurred in the 1st Council District.
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Hazmat Drill at Toyota ABC Plant
By Admin | February 10, 2011
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USAR Drill at SA Recycling Center
By Steve Yamamoto | February 9, 2011
On February 6, 2011, the Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD) specialized Urban Search And Rescue (USAR) team participated in a metal cutting drill at the SA Recycling Center located in the Port of Long Beach. This drill was designed to train our USAR members to cut large metal objects in case of a disaster where debris might need to be removed in order to affect a rescue. These drills are designed to drive home the basic tool techniques for use during “real life” incidents.
The LBFD USAR team is a highly qualified and specialized group of individuals that assemble as a typed California State Regional Task Force. They constantly train and participate in drills to maintain their knowledge, skills, and abilities to mitigate large-scale incidents both within the City of Long Beach as well as State wide.
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Fire Rescue Boat Called for Sinking Ship
By Steve Yamamoto | February 3, 2011
At 8:48 AM on Thursday, February the 2nd, Fire Rescue Boat 1 (RB1) was dispatched to Gangway 3 in Alamitos Bay for reports of a sinking vessel. When RB1 arrived on scene within minutes, they found a large motor yacht approximately 85 feet in length was sitting several feet below the waterline. The Captain realizing the need for dewatering operations called for Rescue Boat 3, a Battalion Chief, and another Lifeguard to assist in the lengthy operation. Lifeguards and Firefighters then boarded the vessel and setup their siphon eductors below deck to begin dewatering operations. The ship was pumped for more than an hour by both Rescue Boats until it was brought back up to bilge level.
The quick efforts of the Firefighters and Lifeguards prevented this yacht from completely sinking and possibly preventing any damage to nearby ships. Health and Hazardous Materials was notified for the residual oil that was left in the engine room and the cause of the vessel sinking is currently under investigation.
There were a total of 5 Fire Department apparatus and 7 personnel operating on scene of this incident.
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