Long Beach Fire Department

📢 **Important Announcement:** 📢

We want to reassure our residents that despite reports of a worldwide outage affecting various services, our 911 emergency systems are **fully operational** and unaffected.

Your safety is our top priority, and our dedicated team is here to assist you in any emergency situation.

Please do not hesitate to call 911 if you need immediate help or our non emergency line at 562-435-6711.

Stay safe, Long Beach! 🌟

Our Chief Officer and Officer Continuing Education Program ensures that team stays sharp with top-notch training. From simulations and lectures to live fire scenarios, we keep our firefighters engaged and prepared for ever-evolving hazards. Through realistic training, we rise to every challenge to keep our community safe!

is on the front lines, assisting in the battle against the Shelly Fire. Our dedicated teams are performing progressive hose lays, direct fire attack, and mop up operations to protect lives and property.

We are proud to stand alongside our fellow firefighters and will continue to work tirelessly until this fire is under control.

This morning at 5:42 am, responded to the 900 block of Pine Ave for a structure fire at a vacant commercial building.
During an aggressive fire attack and primary search, a male in his late 20s was rescued and ultimately transported to an area hospital with smoke inhalation injuries. No injuries to firefighters were reported.

Happy 4th of July from Your Long Beach Fire Department!🇺🇸

As we celebrate our nation’s independence, we want to ensure that everyone enjoys a safe and fun holiday. Remember, safety comes first whether you’re at home, at the beach, or watching fireworks.

**Here are some safety tips to keep in mind:**

🚒 **Fireworks Safety:**
- Attend public fireworks displays and leave the lighting to the professionals
-All Fireworks are illegal in the City of Long Beach

🔥 **Grill Safety:**
- Place your grill well away from your home, deck railings, and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.
- Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the grill area.
- Never leave your grill unattended and keep it clean by removing grease buildup.

🌊 **Beach Safety:**
- Swim near a lifeguard

📲**Calling 911**
Only call 911 if you have a

Last night at approximately 9:21 pm, responded to reports of a 48’ boat that had crashed into the Alamitos Bay jetty. Upon the arrival of Rescue Boat 1, multiple patients were identified. Subsequently, an MCI (Mass Casualty Incident)was declared.

In total, 11 patients were involved in this incident. Unfortunately, there was one confirmed fatality. The remaining ten patients were transported to hospitals in the local area. Three patients were identified as critical.

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🚒🔥 Our Long Beach Firefighters had a blast attending the 2024 Orange County Crown Grass Volleyball event at CSULB! We were there to cheer on the incredible Women’s Fire Alliance team and to recruit new members. Proud to support such inspiring athletes and connect with our community!

At 7:00 this morning, was called out to the 600 block of Elm Avenue for a structure fire. Crews worked quickly and were able to contain the fire to a garage, preventing the fire from spreading to the rest of the building and adjacent structures. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.

Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible Long Beach Firefighters! We appreciate your dedication and sacrifice, especially those of you who are on duty today.
Thank you for keeping our community safe while balancing the important role of being amazing fathers. Your bravery and commitment inspire us all.

Today, the Long Beach Fire Department stands in solidarity with our brothers and sisters at LA County Fire as we mourn the loss of a courageous firefighter who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Our thoughts and prayers are with their family, friends, and colleagues. Rest in peace, hero. Your bravery and dedication will never be forgotten.

is pleased to announce the appointment of Brenda Sotelo as an Administrative Officer in the Long Beach Fire Department.

Brenda will lead the Department’s Personnel Services Division, supporting over 550 Fire Department employees.

Before joining the Long Beach Fire Department, Brenda spent over 16 years in public service. Her professional experience includes working with executive policymakers, elected officials, public safety leaders, and labor associations and conducting community engagement throughout the State of California.

Before coming to the City of Long Beach, Brenda previously worked for the Office of the Attorney General, the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, and for a prominent member of Congress. Most recently, Brenda served the City of Long Beach as Acting Administrative Officer for the Community Development Department.

The Long Beach Fire Department is a complex and dynamic public safety organization that protects lives, property, and the environment. The mission of the Fire Department is to improve the community's quality of life and safety. We look forward to Brenda’s leadership as a member of the Fire Department’s Command Staff.

Brenda has a Master of Public Administration from USC Sol Price School of Public Policy and a double Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Spanish from Occidental College. I

Today, proudly attended the Marine Corps Community Service Career Expo at Camp Pendleton Marine Base!

We met terrific candidates eager to join the Long Beach Fire Department and make a difference in our community.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth! We’re excited about the future and the potential new members of our LBFD family.

Join us on June 6th, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., for FREE ‘Hands-Only’ CPR training! This event, co-hosted by EMS, & LA County Fire Departments, , , & local hospitals, aims to empower our community with life-saving skills. Cardiac emergencies can happen anywhere, and knowing Hands-Only CPR can make a difference. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn!

🚨 Attention: On Wednesday, May 29th,
2024, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM we will conduct a Zoom Webinar for those interested in learning more about the Long Beach Fire Department hiring process.
Click the link in our bio to register for this webinar.

“Let their remembrance be as lasting as the land they honored.”
-Daniel Webster

This Memorial Day, honors and remembers those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to safeguard our country and uphold our treasured freedoms. 🇺🇸

Last night around 10:15pm, responded to 5500 block of LB Blvd with reports of a vehicle fire. Upon arrival they found a fully involved mobile home trailer which was communicating to second home. The fire was contained to those two mobile homes. Thank you for helping us with the displaced families.

Tonight, responded to a structure fire with heavy flames coming from the roof of a business. swiftly extinguished the fire and minimized damage to nearby businesses. There were no reported injuries to firefighters or civilians.

🔥 Exciting News, Long Beach! 🔥

will be at the Long Beach City College today. If you’ve ever dreamed of a career in firefighting or public safety, now’s your chance to learn more and get all your questions answered.

🚒 Meet our dedicated firefighters
🚒 Discover career opportunities in firefighting and emergency services
🚒 Get insights into the recruitment process
🚒 Learn about the rewards of serving your community

See us and find out how you can become part of our team! Your future in firefighting starts here!

This evening at 6:21 pm, responded to reports of a single vehicle traffic accident on Studebaker Rd. just south of Loynes Dr. Upon the arrival of fire units it was determined that the vehicle had gone off the road and entered the water. The vehicle was submerged in approximately 10 feet of water. The Long Beach Fire Marine Safety Dive-Rescue team, LBFD US&R team, and L.A. County Fire Department Heavy Wrecker was immediately requested for additional support and assistance. Divers entered the water and pulled a patient out. That patient was transported to a local area hospital and was later determined deceased. As divers continued their search, an additional patient was found. That patient was trapped inside the vehicle. The Heavy Wrecker successfully removed the vehicle from the water where the second patient was evaluated and determined deceased onscene by LBFD paramedics. Fire units have cleared the scene and LBPD remains onscene conducting their investigation.

is proud to honor the life and contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Long Beach Firefighters

LBPD is seeking the public’s help in identifying suspects responsible for three recent burglary incidents involving KnoxBoxes.

For more information, follow the link below ⤵️
https://www.longbeach.gov/police/news/lbpd-seeks-the-publics-help-identifying-suspects-for-recent-burglaries-involving-knoxboxes/