About Us

The Long Beach Fire Department proudly serves a community of approximately 18,000 people covering 10 square miles.  We provide emergency response, fire prevention, safety training, and public education.  We are a non patient transporting department providing Basic Life Support utilizing, 1st Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics.  We are a proactive department that prides ourselves on being proficient, professional, and well trained; both physically and mentally.

Our Department consists of:

3 Stations

4 Administrative Personnel; Monday – Friday 8am -5pm

·        Fire Chief

·        Assistant Fire Chief

·        Fire Inspector

·        Training Officer

36 Full Time Firefighters; 3 shifts working 48 hours on duty with 96 hours off duty

Each shift consists of the following:

·        (1) Battalion Chief

·        (3) Lieutenants

·        (8) Firefighters/ Driver Operators

8 Full Time Communications Personnel (2 Person Shift) monitoring a 24 Hour Dispatch Center