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Dec 19 7:01 am
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15 years on, a tragic blaze that killed the Aviles sisters is a reminder about fire safety

Jackie Rae

Pat Wills, an investigator on the case, was greatly impacted by the loss of young life. His book, “The Reality of PTSD: When Children Die,” details the impact of the situation.

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Nov 10 9:09 am
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Long Beach Fire Chief Xavier Espino announces retirement

Staff Reports

Long Beach Fire Chief Xavier Espino announced his retirement on Thursday after 36 years in the department and four years in the top job. His last day will be Dec. 30.

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Nov 8 2:23 pm
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Explosion during LBFD training exercise leaves 11 with minor injuries, department says

Fernando Haro Garcia

The explosion happened just as a group of recruits was starting their first round of live-fire training, the LBFD said.

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Oct 19 7:05 am
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City Council approves new 3-year contract for Long Beach firefighters, lifeguards

Jason Ruiz

The two deals will cost Long Beach an additional $15 million over the next three years, but city officials say the new firefighters’ contract could help with retention and recruitment efforts.

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Oct 12 12:07 pm
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City, firefighters reach deal on new contract with raises meant to attract, retain employees

Jason Ruiz

The contract includes three annual raises that will add a cost of about $14.4 million to the city’s budget through September 2025.

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Sep 29 5:53 pm
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Former Dallas Cowboy who joined LBFD this year dies in rock climbing fall

Fernando Haro Garcia

Gavin Escobar, who retired from football in 2019 and joined the LBFD earlier this year, was one of two climbers who fell to their deaths while scaling a mountainside near Idyllwild.

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Sep 23 12:07 pm
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Rex, LBFD’s first search and rescue dog, dies at age 14

Fernando Haro Garcia

“Rex was a great example of what a search dog is, and he will be forever missed,” his handler said in a statement on social media.

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May 6 3:30 pm
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Construction worker hospitalized after steel frame collapses at firehouse, LBFD says

Fernando Haro Garcia

The collapse happened around 2:12 p.m. at the new Fire Station 20, which is still under construction, an LBFD spokesman said.

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May 3 12:18 pm
  • Fire and Police Memorial

‘No greater expression of love’: Long Beach honors first responders killed in line of duty

Fernando Haro Garcia

“True love is selfless, it is prepared to sacrifice,” LBFD Chief Xavier Espino said during the annual ceremony held in front of City Hall Tuesday morning.

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Sep 30 2021 7:53 am
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Drunken, off-duty firefighters caused chaos as medics treated unconscious partygoers

Jeremiah Dobruck

“So you’ve got a bunch of intoxicated firemen here that are all trying to help, and they’re hammered,” one sheriff’s deputy said.

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