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Long Beach firefighters worked a house fire on W. Penn St. Monday morning.
Fire strikes Long Beach home
A father and son escaped a fire that broke out in the attic of their W. Penn St. home early Monday morning, in what Long Beach Fire Chief Rich Corbett described as a “labor intensive” blaze that … more
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Thank a volunteer firefighter
April 15-21 is National Volunteer Week, and we want to recognize a special group of volunteers — firefighters. more
Paul Brady
Cuomo vetoes Brady Bill
“Saddened,” “upset” and “disappointed” were among the many dispirited words people used to describe Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s decision to veto a bill that would … more
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Long Beach firefighters Anthony Fallon, left, Billy Piazza, Dave Yolinsky, Ed Ehursland and Sam Pinto are among the department’s first responders who field roughly 5,000 emergency calls per year, most of them medical emergencies.
Long Beach firefighters make two life-saving rescues in a week
“The probability of bringing someone back from cardiac arrest is under 7 percent,” said Sam Pinto, a six-year member of the Long Beach Fire Department’s professional unit. “It’s very slim, … more
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familty of firefighter Garrett Rooney.
East Rockaway resident unveils new hydrant design
It was a new innovation in Long Beach on Nov. 17, as nearly 100 people watched the unveiling and dedication of a new fire hydrant to Garret Rooney, a fire chief and Long Beach assistant city manager … more
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Resident Cecil Garrett asked whether City Manager Charles Theofan would resign at Tuesday’s City Council meeting, saying that he violated his oath of office.
Firefighters union blasts Theofan
The president of the Long Beach Professional Firefighters Association, union members and some residents are criticizing City Manager Charles Theofan after a state administrative law judge said in … more
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This year, Local 287 Long Beach Professional Firefighters held two softball tournaments to benefit MDA and also took to the streets of Long Beach to “Fill the Boot.” The local continues to find new and innovative ways to raise funds for MDA each year.
MDA thanks L.B. pro firefighters
The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and the children and adults they serve, would like to thank the Long Beach Professional Firefighters for their tireless efforts this summer in collecting a … more
Bill Piazza, president of the L.B. Professional Firefighters, addressed the council.
Firefighters blast staffing change
More than a hundred Long Beach firefighters and their supporters blasted a new city policy that they said would cut staff and reduce services after City Manager Charles Theofan terminated a … more
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Mayor Mike does it right
Recent polls show popular three-term New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg’s approval ratings declining as a result of his continued support for the proposed mosque near ground zero. But in my book, Bloomberg will always be top-notch for his willingness to fight for what he believes in, even if it’s not always popular. more
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Long Beach walk for Franklin Square 9/11 victim
Michael Kiefer had been a New York City firefighter for only nine months when, on September 11, 2001, at age 25, he made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. more
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