Quick Action Prevents Major Damage To A West Long Beach Home
By Jackawa Jackson | August 11, 2009
Just after 11:00 on the morning of August 11, 2009, units from the Long Beach Fire Department responded to 2637 Fashion Ave to a report of a house fire. There was a large column of smoke that was visible to all incoming companies. Upon arrival engine 13 found an attached storage area to the rear of single-family home ablaze with fire rapidly spreading to the main house. Fire department members mounted a rapid assault on the flames and managed to hold the fire to the area of origin and prevent further damage to the main structure. The owner of the residence was home at the time of the fire and called 911 when it became clear the fire was beyond his control. The first fire engine arrived 3 minutes after the time of dispatch. A total of 21 firefighters responded to this incident achieving complete control of the fire in a matter of minutes. There were no reports of injuries to firefighters or citizens.
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Looking For A Few Good Men Or Women
By Jackawa Jackson | August 10, 2009
New fire dispatchers are needed. Applications will be accepted until August 17th. Below are the requirements.
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Formerly: Communications Dispatcher Under general supervision received and dispatches emergency (911) calls for police or fire and emergency medical services.
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Note: No online job interest cards are accepted for this job. Under general supervision, receives and dispatches emergency (911) calls for police or fire and emergency medical service; enters data into personal computer while questioning callers for information; determines nature, validity and disposition of calls; may provide post dispatch medical instructions; utilizes computer generated messages and priorities to dispatch field units to emergency situations; operates a variety of communications equipment including radio transmitters, accessories and telephones; performs call reception and dispatch activities utilizing computer-assisted dispatch system; answers or refers inquiries and complaints regarding a wide variety of public safety and related matters; accesses, retrieves, and transmits vehicular or personal information to field units; relays relevant situational information to non-city enforcement or public safety agencies; may provide training for dispatchers and participate in evaluation of their performance; may act in a variety of dispatch supervisory positions; performs other related duties as required.
The Long Beach Civil Service Commission in conjunction with the Long Beach Police Department and the Long Beach Fire Department present Public Safety Dispatcher Preparation Workshops.
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1. MUST be willing to work: Any shift assignment in either the Police or Fire Departments and work mandatory holidays and weekends and overtime (Public Safety Dispatchers work a 10-hour shift in the Police Department and a 12-hour shift in the Fire Department.) 2. MUST be able to: Handle a high volume of emergency calls with tact, good judgment, initiative and speed; question callers while simultaneously typing information into a computer terminal; speak English clearly and understandably; comprehend, interpret and retain written and orally presented information effectively (i.e., read, memorize, interpret and apply policies and procedures, State Penal Code, FCC regulations, charts and maps.) 3. Ability to demonstrate keyboarding skills at 30 wpm. 4. Ability to pass a thorough background investigation and polygraph examination conducted by the Long Beach Police Department. The investigation will cover information regarding relatives, references, acquaintances, educational background, residential history, employment history, criminal history, military service records, financial status, legal history, drug use and related areas. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual skills in English/Spanish or English/Southeast Asian languages, experience or training as an emergency communications operator, dispatcher or similar position requiring knowledge of emergency medical or public safety operations, experience dealing with the public in a service related capacity, a First Aid, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Emergency Medical Dispatching (EMD), or California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Public Safety Dispatcher Basic (or above) certificate.
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EXAMINATION WEIGHTS: Application and Supplemental Application…………………..Qualifying Scope: the ability ti retain orally presented information and aptitude for dispatching. *The Keyboarding Test will be waived for candidates providing acceptable keyboarding certificates. Please View Information Sheet If you have not received notification by September 2, 2009, contact the Civil Service Department at (562) 570-6202. This information is available in an alternative format by request to (562) 570-6202. J.O.B. 116-09 J4AN-09 PSD 7/29/09 |
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Rider Of A Scooter Struck By A Vehicle
By Jackawa Jackson | August 10, 2009
On the morning of August 10, 2009 at 9:59 am Long Beach Fire Department units responded to the corner of Martin Luther King and 7th Street to a report of a vehicle vs. a motorcycle. While responding, further information was received that the rider of the motorcycle may be trapped beneath the car prompting the addition of Truck 1 and a battalion chief to the response. Upon arrival, Engine 2 crewmembers found a scooter crushed beneath the front bumper of a vehicle and it’s rider lying in the middle of the intersection. Fortunately the 20-year-old male rider was not trapped, but he had sustained moderate injuries when he was thrown from his bike in the collision. The injured patient was treated by on scene fire department personnel and transported to a local trauma center. The cause of this accident is currently under investigation. A total of 11 firefighters responded to this incident.
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Injury Traffic Accident On Spring And Clark
By JJohnson | August 7, 2009
Friday, August 7th, 2009 LBFD units responded to reports of an ITA (Injury Traffic Accident) with a trapped victim, South of the the intersection of Clark Avenue and Spring Street. Truck 19 was the first unit on scene and reported there was one victim, the driver of the Volvo, was hit on the drivers side door. Units were able to get her out through the passenger side door. Due to the significant impact to the drivers car, she was taken to a local hospital for evaluation by Rescue 17.
The driver of the other vehicle was not injurred and did not require medical attention.
Truck 19, Rescue 17 and Engine 18 were the units on scene.
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Family Displaced By Mobile Home Fire
By JJohnson | August 7, 2009
On Friday, August 7th at 2:18pm, the Long Beach Fire Department was called out to reports of a structure fire at Villa Park mobile home park. Units arrived within 3 minutes and found the single family home fully engulfed with flames showing and potentially spreading to the adjacent home next door.
Engine 12 along with Rescue 12 were first on scene and reported heavy smoke and fire from the home and began an aggressivefire attack. Engine & Truck 11 were not that far behind and pulled additional lines from both E12 and their own Engine. E19 was also en-routeand helped out with the fire attack, along with checking out the home next door.
E12 reported that the primary search was complete and that no victims were found, even though there were reports of potential occupants inside the time the fire broke out. It took about 15 mins to knockdown the fire and begin the overhaul process. There were also 2 vehicles that were damaged by the fire in the car port.
The unit next door had minor damage from the exposure to the flames,or radiant heat, but no damage to the inside of the home.
1 Firefighter was taken to a local hospital for heat exhaustion as a precaution.
One family, 7 members total, were displaced due to the total loss and damage to the home. The Red Cross was requested to help with shelter for the night.
Total units involved: E12, E11, T11, R12, E19, BC3, PIO4, Arson 1
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