Post 1933 Long Beach Earthquake Film Footage
By frhayes | November 23, 2009
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Don’t Tell Him He’s a Hero
By frhayes | November 18, 2009
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Veterans Day Parade 2009
By Jackawa Jackson | November 10, 2009
On the morning of November 7, 2009, members from the Long Beach Fire Department again participated in the annual Veteran’s Day Parade in North Long Beach. Units in attendance included Engine 12, Truck 11, Lifeguard Dive 1, Lifeguard 1, as well as 3 museum rigs. City council members Andrews, Schipske, and Lerch rode aboard the three antique fire engines that were driven by retired Long Beach firefighters from the LBFD museum. Carsten Sorensen was recognized as this year’s assistant grand marshal of the parade. Carsten is assigned to Station 11 and retired from the United States Marine Corp after two tours of duty in Iraq and one tour in Afghanistan. Captain Mike Duree and Paramedic Lewie Silva were also in attendance and rode aboard the antique Mack with councilwoman Schipske. Mike served with the United States Marine Corps during Desert Storm and Lewie served with the US Air force during the rescue attempt of American hostages in Iran during the early 80’s. This year’s parade was well attended by veterans from all branches of the military and hundreds who came out to thank those who served.
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LBFD Rescues Dog From Three Story “Center Hallway” Apartment Building Second Dog Jumps and Sustains Life Threatening Injuries
By frhayes | November 9, 2009
On Monday, November 9, 2009 at 7:46 A.M. Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD) responded to a reported Apartment Fire at 445 E 3RD ST, LONG BEACH, CA 90802.
Engine one the first arriving unit, on scene in approximately three minutes from the time of dispatch reported black smoke showing from a rear window of a three-story “center hall-way” apartment building. A second alarm was requested due to the configuration of this building. This type of structure has the potential for a large number of residents, and if a fire spreads the smoke can fill-up the hallways, cutting off the exit routes for the occupants. The initial crews began search and rescue operations with a coordination of locating the fire.
The fire was extinguished quickly and the crews were able to rescue a dog from the involved unit, where no residents were present. However prior to their arrival a second dog had jumped from the third story window to ground level and sustained injuries to his rear legs. Animal control was contacted and has transported the injured dog to the Park View animal hospital for medical treatment, the dog’s injuries appear to be serious and the owners may not be able to afford the required treatment.
The fire was contained to the unit of involvement, which sustained approximately 20,000 in damage. Public works has been contacted to secure the unit, and the Red Cross will be assisting the displaced residents if required.
Members of the LBFD Arson division are currently investigating the cause of the fire.
This fire occurred on the border between council districts one and two with a total of 18 apparatus and 44 personnel responding to this call.
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Late Night Accident Downtown Requires Extrication
By Jackawa Jackson | November 9, 2009
At 11:16 PM on 11/08/09 Long Beach Fire Department units, BC1, E101, T1, R1 and BLS 3 responded with LBPD and LACO Sheriffs to a two-vehicle injury traffic accident at Broadway and Long Beach Blvd. (Council Dist.2).
The driver of one of the vehicles apparently left the scene prior to emergency unit arrival. The driver of the second vehicle needed to be cut from the wreckage of his car using the Jaws of Life. The extrication was completed within 15 minutes. The extricated driver was a 27-year-old male with unknown extent of injuries. Rescue and 1 transported the patient to a local area trauma center. There were no other reports of injuries to firefighters or to citizens.
There was some damage that occurred to the light rail platform at the incident site. Due to this, Blue Line traffic was shut down at the site for an unknown duration.
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