Greetings, 

Welcome to the website for the finest Fire Department in the country, the Long Beach Fire Department. I have been a proud member of this Department for over 20 years and I still feel as excited and lucky to be here as I did on my very first day so long ago.

Here at the LBFD we take pride in many things that make us “Who we are.” Things like: 

            ·         Our outstanding commitment to quality customer service;

            ·         Our continued focus on meeting the emergency response needs of the community, even during tough 
                  budgetary times;

            ·         Our belief that we are a part of the community we serve;

            ·         Our commitment to providing the finest training to our personnel;

            ·         The family atmosphere that permeates the organization, and

            ·         Our dedication to our mission:

                “The mission of the Long Beach Fire Department is to protect lives, property and the environment, 
                 improving the quality of life and safety of the community.”

These words set the tone for the day-to-day activities and actions that regulate how we wish to perform. The Fire Service has a long history of providing service to the community and the LBFD carries on this tradition each day in the actions and activities of its Firefighters, Lifeguards, Dispatchers, Ambulance Operators, Fire Prevention personnel, educators, and other civilian support staff. The Department is made up of many individuals, with a variety of different skill sets and levels of training, all working together to serve the residents, businesses, and visitors of this fine City. The LBFD is an “All-Risk” organization. In addition to the usual services expected of a fire department, our personnel are trained and equipped for specialties such as: Airport Rescue Fire Fighting, Hazardous Materials Response, Urban Search & Rescue, Marine Safety, Swift Water Rescue, Dive Operations and Marine Fire Fighting (including boat operations for Rescue Boats and large Fire Boats).

The Department has been through many changes in its proud history and I anticipate that we will go through more changes in the coming years. Many organizations are fearful of change but, because of our history, the LBFD recognizes that change, while scary, allows us to become better at what we do. Through this process we can adapt to the community’s changing needs as well as the needs of the City, while maintaining the high quality service that we are known for. 

I am proud of the members of this Department. I have watched them perform heroic deeds and monumental acts of kindness & compassion while fighting to remain outside of the limelight. The statement “I was just doing my job” is an almost routine quote from them and I am touched each time I hear it.

In closing, our promise to all that we serve is that we will always be prepared to respond to your needs, day or night, with professionalism, compassion, and respect regardless of the situation you may find yourself in.

Sincerely,
Alan