Firefighters rushed to the scene of a small bedroom fire at 5 Birch Court on Sunday at around 5 p.m., according to Long Beach Fire Commissioner Scott Kemins.
The fire had been contained to one …
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By Bridget Downes
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11/13/17
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The Long Beach firefighters and lifeguards responded to 13 water rescues on Sunday between 1:30 and 7:16 p.m., the department said on its Facebook page.
Firefighters and emergency crews …
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By Bridget Downes
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9/25/17
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The Long Beach Fire Department responded to a scene at the corner of Florida Street and Beech Street at about 8:40 p.m. last night, according to the department’s Facebook page.
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By Bridget Downes
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3/30/17
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Long Beach police and firefighters rushed to the scene of a three-car collision on West Park Avenue Monday night.
Lt. Eric Cregeen, a spokesman for the Police Department, said the incident …
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By Bridget Downes
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1/4/17
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A five-year study undertaken by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health found that U.S. firefighters develop malignant mesothelioma, a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, at twice the rate of the general population. The study also revealed . . .
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9/8/16
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U.S. Senator Charles Schumer announced new legislation on Aug. 10 aimed at helping firefighters across New York state combat cancer, which frequently affects those in the emergency services sector. …
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By Steve Smirti
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8/24/16
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In honor of their 10th anniversary, the Nassau County Junior Firefighters Association unveiled a new monument dedicated to the region’s youngest volunteers in Eisenhower Park on May 15. A …
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By Julie Mansmann
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5/19/16
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Sun and warmer temperatures are making the Jan. 23 blizzard seem like a distant memory, but there’s still a month and a half to go until spring . . .
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2/4/16
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By now most people are familiar with their local fire departments’ reminders to change the batteries in their smoke detectors . . .
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10/1/15
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A week before the Sept. 10 Democratic primary for Long Beach City Council, two prominent lawmakers have thrown their support behind a separate slate of candidates running for three open council …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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9/3/15
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