High Rise Roof Fire
By JJohnson | May 11, 2009
On Monday, May 11th at 1pm, Long Beach Fire units were dispatched to the 400 block of Oceangate in downtown Long Beach for reports of a fire at the Union Bank of California. E 101 along with Truck and Rescue 1 were on scene within 2 minutes and initially reported “Nothing showing” and then went into to High-rise operations.
E 101 met up with the buildings engineer at the alarm panel in the lobby, which showed nothing all the way to the 14th floor. E6 arrived shorlty after and reported they saw lite smoke coming from the roof.
E 101 made their way to the 14th floor were they hooked up their attack lines to the buildings standpipe system and proceeded to the roof. Once on the roof they found a small amount of fire, which they knocked down quickly. There were some roofers doing some work on the mechanical room on the roof. They were replacing the asphalt composition or what they call “Hot Mopping” the roof and some of that material is what caught on fire. It was an area of about 2 feet by 20 feet and E 101 along with Truck 7 and E20 took care of the fire and checked for fire extension, which there was none.
All building occupants were evacuated and there were 2 minor medical incidents that were taken care of on scene and did not require transport. There were no injuries to firefighters.
Total units on scene included: E 101, T1, R1, BC1, BC2, E2, R2, T7, E3, E24, Hazmat 24, E6, USAR 6, E20, PIO 4
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Early Morning Freeway Accident Shuts Down 405
By JJohnson | May 11, 2009
This morning at 0322 hours, the southbound 405 Freeway was closed to all traffic as Engines 5, and 18, Truck 19, Rescue 17, BLS 17 and Battalion 2 freed two trapped victims from a car using the “Jaws of Life”.
Two vehicles were involved. The first, whose occupant escaped unharmed, burst into flames shortly after the accident. While Engine 5 extinguished the car fire, Engine 18, Truck 19, Rescue 17 and BLS 17 attended to the second vehicles. After a 10-minute extrication, two patients were transported to a local Trauma Center in stable condition. California Highway Patrol was able to reopen the freeway.
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Long Beach Fire Department Units Respond to Mutual Aid Request From Santa Barbara County to Help Fight the “Jesusita Brush Fire”
By frhayes | May 6, 2009
On Tuesday May 5, 2009 at approximately 5:20 P.M. Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD) units Engine 1, Engine 4, Engine 5, Engine 10, Engine 11, and Battalion Chief 3 responded to a reported Mutual Aid request from Region one to report to the “JESUSITA FIRE” in Santa Barbara County as LBFD Strike Team 1321A.
The Strike team responded to the staging area, which is located at the Earl Warren Fair grounds and is waiting to be assigned to the incident, most likely in the capacity of protecting homes and other structures.
The fire is approximately 20 acres in size and is growing, with a rapid rate of spread, it is mid slope, with heavy fuels, and is also being driven by the wind.
Some evacuations are being initiated at this time.Authorities are issuing an informational reverse 911 call for people west of Highway 154, north of Foothill Road and west of Mission Canyon Road. It is only to let people know there is a fire near them so they can start preparing.
There is an Emergency shelter set up by the Red Cross at the Presbyterian Church at the corner of 21 East Constance Street and State Street in Santa Barbara.
The Santa Barbara Police Department has begun some road closures including Mission Canyon and Mission Ridge at the Foothill Road.
A total of 8 apparatus and 22 personnel responded to this call, as more details occur more information on this situation will be released.
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White Powder Haz Mat Scare At A Long Beach Office Building
By Jackawa Jackson | April 30, 2009
On the afternoon of April 30, 2009, Long Beach Fire Department units responded to a 7-story office building located at 3800 Kilroy Airport Way. Office workers on the 3rd floor found what they described as a white powder on a chair and floor of a conference room. They also described a very foul odor in the area of the substance. The 60 workers on the effected floor were evacuated and the Long Beach Fire Department Hazardous Materials team was called in to identify the substance. Entry to the area was denied to all but the specially trained and equipped Haz Mat members. Law enforcement agencies spoke with witnesses in an effort to determine if there was a credible threat or an intentional crime. A small sample of the material was brought to a secured, outside area where city health/haz mat personnel tested it. Fortunately, the substance was determined to be non-hazardous. In situations such as this, every precaution is taken to ensure the safety of the public, our members and other assisting agencies. There were no injuries reported to citizens or to first responders.
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Long Beach Police and Fire Memorial Ceremony Invitation
By frhayes | April 29, 2009
The Long Beach Police and Fire Departments will pay tribute at the Police and Fire Memorial Ceremony to those members who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
On Tuesday, May 5th, 2009, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM the Long Beach Police and Fire Departments will honor those members who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty at a ceremony held at the Police and Fire Memorial. This site is located towards the rear of Long Beach City Hall, 333 West Ocean Blvd., at the foot of Chestnut Ave.
This ceremony is a way for the men and women of today’s public safety family, city officials, and other dignitaries to pay tribute to those members who gave their lives in the line of duty for the betterment of our community and public safety as a whole. The families, friends, and co-workers are also paid tribute for their sacrifices and dedication to the cause that their loved ones made.
The memorial service will begin as the clock tower chimes ring, the honor guard will call all uniformed personnel into formation as the color guard receives the command to “order arms” at this time all other attendees will be seated. During the ceremony an invocation will be delivered, family members and dignitaries will be recognized, and tributes from both agencies will be presented. The “Last Alarm” ceremony will then commence as the bagpiper plays Amazing Grace and the “Shot Gun” salute will then coincide as Taps are sounded by the bugler.
All Members attending please wear Class A uniforms.
The Long Beach Police and Fire Departments invite all media agencies, city officials, employees, and community members to this event. If there are in questions in regard to this memorial please contact Battalion Chief Frank Hayes, 562-570-2586.
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