New Hurst Tool Training
By Jackawa Jackson | March 1, 2010
Over the course of three days, more than 65 members of the Long Beach Fire Department were trained in the use of the new extrication equipment (Jaws of Life) purchased over the last few months. The new equipment was necessary because newer cars use exotic metals like Boron alloy and high strength steel to keep them lightweight but still meet crash test standards. The old equipment the department used was designed to cut light weigh steel and aluminum. Crews had to find alternative locations to cut vehicle that had these high strength materials because the old cutter simply would not cut them. Thanks to the efforts of Engineer Eddie Smith and the trainers from L.N.Curtis & Sons (sales) and Hurst, (manufacturer) the Long Beach Fire Department now has the ability to cut through almost any material the auto industry can throw our way for the next few years.
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Tsunami Activity In The Long Beach Downtown Marina
By Admin | March 1, 2010
Video shot off of one of the LB Rescue Boats on Sat Feb. 27th at approximately12:30 PM.
Topics: Video | 41 Comments »
LBFD Badge Ceremony
By JJohnson | February 22, 2010
The mornings at the Long Beach Fire Department headquarters are typically pretty quiet, but on the morning of Friday, February 12th, that wasn’t the case on this day. This morning was filled with people chatting and laughing and the lobby was especially full. 13 Firefighters, who have been promoted to various ranks, were receiving their new badges. Below is a list of the names and their new ranks:
Battalion Chief
- Michael Duree
- David Segura
- Xavier Espino
- Christopher Albers
- Christopher Rowe
- Steve Raganold
- James Rexwinkel
Engineer
- Dennis Garrett
- Karen Rindone
Fire Boat Operator
- Fred Barkis
- Frederic Losey
- Abraham Chira
Marine Safety Officer
- Mitchell Garrison
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Early Morning Fire Ravages a Belmont Area Home
By Jackawa Jackson | February 22, 2010
On the morning of February 22, 2010, just before 7:00 am, Long Beach Fire Department units were dispatched to 775 Stanley Avenue to a report of a house fire. Responding units were able to see a large column of smoke rising from the area to which they were responding. Engine 2 was first to arrive on scene and found a 2-story Victorian era home with flames rolling from the first floor windows. The crew mounted an aggressive interior attack while other companies performed a diligent search of the residence for victims. Due to the early hour and severity of the fire, an accurate accounting of all residents was a necessity. It took fire crews 15 minutes to bring the blaze under control. The first floor was heavily damaged by fire while smoke damage was extensive on the second. Fortunately, home smoke detectors were in place and functioning and alerted the family to the danger. All members of the family were able to escape their burning home safely. Had there been no smoke detectors or no working batteries in them, this fire could have ended very differently. A total of 3 adults and 4 children were displaced as a result of this early morning fire and were provided shelter from the American Red Cross. The cause of this fire is currently under investigation. Damage estimates exceed $100,000. A total of 27 firefighters responded to this incident.
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USAR Air Ops Training
By Admin | February 16, 2010
Topics: Drills, Video | 22 Comments »
