An Afternoon Traffic Accident Entraps One Patient And Injures Two Others
By Jackawa Jackson | May 25, 2009
At 3:03 on the afternoon of May 24th, Engine 10, Truck 1, Rescue 10, Rescue 1, BLS16 and BC1 responded to a report of a two vehicle injury traffic accident with a possible trapped victim at the intersection of 10th St and Gardenia Ave. Once on scene it was discovered that a 35 year old female was trapped inside her vehicle. There were also two other patients requiring treatment but did not require extrication. It took the crew of Truck 1 ten minutes to cut the woman from the wreckage. Rescue 1 transported an approximately 12 year old male trauma patient to Long Beach Memorial. Rescue 10 transported the extricated 35 year old female trauma patient to St. Mary’s Medical Center. BLS 16 transported a 24 year old patient with minor injuries to St. Mary’s Medical Center. Fortunately, none of the patient’s injuries appeared life threatening. No other injuries were reported.
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Apartment Fire On Myrtle Ave
By JJohnson | May 21, 2009
At 11:48 PM on 5/20/09, units responded to a reported apartment fire on the 1000 block of Myrtle Ave. On arrival Engine 10 found smoke and a small amount of fire showing from a side window. E10 and E2 used forcible entry techniques and knocked down the fire quickly. Truck 1 provided lights and fans for horizontal ventilation.
Fire damage was confined to the kitchen and living room, there was some smoke damage to the balance of the residence. A fourth engine was requested to assist with overhaul due to pack rat conditions. LB Gas and Edison confirmed shut off of utilities, Public Service was requested for board up. The residence was left in the possession of the property owners.
Approx. $50,000 fire and smoke damage to 800 sq. ft. apartment.
There were no injuries to firefighters or occupants, however one bird perished and one cat and snake are missing – unable to locate.
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Mid Air Collision Between Two Private Planes Over The Ocean
By Jackawa Jackson | May 20, 2009
On the evening of May 18th, Long Beach Fire Department land and sea companies responded to a report of two small aircraft that had collided over the ocean just past the breakwater. They were joined in their search by the US Coast guard, LBPD, LAFD, and LA County fire units. LBFD boat 15 was the first to locate one of two debris fields which proved to be the point of impact in the water and proof that the report was correct. This began an extensive search of the area in an attempt to locate possible survivors. The initial call was placed by another pilot who witnessed the crash. The intense search continued through the night and into the following day. Sadly, by the afternoon of the following day, all hope of rescue was abandoned and the grim reality set in that all people on board the two planes were killed in the accident. The mission then became a recovery operation in an effort to recover the deceased and the wreckage of the two planes. Both planes flew out of Long Beach airport to an area frequented by pilots in training. The cause of the tragic accident is under investigation. There were no other reports of deaths or injuries to citizens or first responders.
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Afternoon Earthquake Damages A Two Story Apartment Building
By Jackawa Jackson | May 19, 2009
On the evening of May 19, 2009 at 7:52 pm, Long Beach Fire Department units responded to 2284 Locust Ave for a report of a 2 story garden style apartment building in danger of collapse. Once on scene, they found a 10 foot by 70 foot section of wall on the second floor peeling away at the roof line. Residents stated the wall began cracking during the earthquake that occurred earlier in the afternoon. Nine apartment units were evacuated with 18 residents displaced. Families were referred to The Red Cross in an effort to provide shelter. A city building inspector was contacted in order to check the integrity of the remainder of the building. Fortunately no injuries or deaths were reported. Long Beach Fire Department units continued to operate on scene well into the evening. Station 7 and Battalion 3 responded to this incident.
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Airport Earthquake Drill Video
By frhayes | May 13, 2009
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