Firefighters help dig out woman stuck in sinkhole on beach
The woman was working some type of construction along the waterline when she got stuck just before 5:40 p.m. near 55th Place and East Ocean Boulevard, LBFD spokesman Jack Crabtree said.
Old City Hall to be used for fire department high-rise drills in December
A fire apparatus will be blocking the far right lane westbound on Ocean Boulevard between Pacific and Chestnut avenues during the drill, limiting traffic to two lanes, according to the department.
City reaches tentative labor agreement with firefighters that includes raises, parental leave
The agreement between the city and the Long Beach Firefighters Association also provides an increase in pay for bilingual employees that can assist when language skills are needed.
Long Beach has only 15 female firefighters; it wants to change that
The LBFD is more racially diverse than the average fire agency, but it still falls short of representing Long Beach, according to its chief.
Long Beach Fire Department Expands Mental Health Training To Help Themselves
The Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD) has added a new mental health curriculum for its firefighters, training meant to help them better respond to high-stress emergency situations.
Long Beach Fire Department Recognized for Live-Saving Efforts During Montecito Mudslides
The Long Beach Fire Department’s Urban Search and Rescue Team was recognized this morning for their life-saving efforts in the recent Montecito mudslides.
Long Beach Fire Department Announces the Passing of City’s First Black Firefighter
Before the year ended a historic member of the Long Beach Fire Department family died as Otis Reid, the first African-American hired by the department, passed away December 23.
City, Fire Fighters Association Agree to Terms That Will Provide Raises, Health Care Reform for Long Beach Fire Department
The Long Beach Fire Fighters Association (FFA) reached a tentative deal with the city Tuesday that would provide salary increases and adjustments for skill pay for the city’s roughly 350 sworn employees for the next three years.
A Reshuffling of Funds Helps to Restore Services to Long Beach Fire and Police Departments
It’s been seven years since North Long Beach has had its own paramedic rescue unit, but after Tuesday night’s Long Beach City Council meeting, those days are numbered. The council voted unanimously to restore Rescue 12 as well as resume police academy activity, delivering on its promise to revamp the city’s public safety infrastructure after the passage of Measure A in November.
UPDATE: Long Beach Marine Safety Saves Sinking Boat After Rescuing Six
Long Beach marine safety officials successfully saved a 36-foot Grand Banks yacht that had been leaking profusely, slowly sinking into the water early Thursday evening, they announced late last night.