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17 hours ago
The Long Beach Fire and the Long Beach Lifeguard Patrol were true heroes last night.
Multiple Water Rescues, Multiple Victims, Multiple lives saved, on Thursday evening.
At 6:14 PM-Laurelton Blvd and the Beach, 3 victims were rescued by the Long Beach Lifeguard Patrol, and treated by LBFD EMS
At 6:36 PM-2189 Atlantic Blvd. Atlantic Beach, LBFD Water Rescue Unit responded for a person who fell from a Jetski.
At 7:00 PM-Monroe Blvd and the Beach, 2 victims rescued by both the Long Beach Lifeguard Patrol and the LBFD, one victim was transported to Mount Sinai South Nassau Emergency Department at Long Beach in stable condition.
At 7:36 PM-Maryland Ave and Reynolds Channel for a kayaker in distress, kayaker was safely transported to an area dock and required no medical attention.
At 7:58 PM-Monroe Blvd and the Beach, Multiple victims close to drowing were rescued by the LBFD using their Jetskis and the Long Beach Lifeguard Patrol, one victim was transported to an area Hospital.
More than 8 lives were saved in less than 2 hours, the members of the Long Beach Fire Department and the Long Beach Lifeguard Patrol are our true HOMETOWN HEROS!
All Operations were under the Command of Chief John Marino and Assistant Chief DiGiacomo
We were assisted on these alarms by the Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department, Inwood Fire Department, Woodmere Vol. Fire Department, and Atlantic Beach Rescue . As well as the Ambulance from Mount Sinai South Nassau.
People need to follow the rules of water safety. They are putting others who have to go in and save them at risk for their lives. Grateful that everyone is safe including the Lifeguards and all the emergency workers!
The ocean could not have been any calmer. If you don’t know how to swim, stay out of the water.
The golden rule is to never go in the water after 6pm. It’s a testament to the expertise of the LB lifeguard patrol that no one was killed in ignoring this rule.
I grew up in long beach .there are rules and regulations regarding swimming and any other activities on the ocean. High tide low tide rip tides ,under currents no life guard after sunset . Even during day time lifeguard will call swimmers back if you go to far out to prevent drowning. These people should be charged for being out on the ocean after sunset no lifeguards . Not following beach and town rules .
The ocean is no Joke
Always the same people.
What is the fine for swimmers after lifeguards are off duty?
I witnessed the rescue at Monroe. True heroes at work. Thank you!
Who swims after 6pm????
I witnessed some of it last night from The Long Beach Boardwalk the guys and gals who helped out a true heroes thank you all.. it's a lot quieter tonight as of now
I would never go even close to Reynolds channel. ๐
I witnessed the laurelton rescue and it was incredible. I should mention those same kids had just been pulled out by the lifeguards 45 min prior and then decided to go back in after they went off duty๐คฆโ๏ธ. They are so lucky to be alive and I am thankful no one else lost their life rescuing them.
No sharks involved! Use your head in and around the water!
The ocean is like booze- it’ll take ya down
Was this due to rip currents?
The rip was strong yesterday...BRAVO to our brave firefighters and lifeguards!!
Thank goodness the lifeguards were still close and fd were quick to arrive. And wife took 8 y/old twins to our beach Franklin yesterday afternoon 3-6 and said water was absolutely beautiful, no pull.
Wow! Great work. Thank you!
Thank you for your service! Perhaps people should not swim after the lifeguards are off duty. They were all very lucky.
A big Thank you to all the Long Beach first responders yesterday and everyday that save lives. Real Life Hero’s! Thank you for your dedication and quick response! For going above and beyond…. Amazing! May God bless you always!
Thank you for your tireless fearless efforts and God Bless you๐๐ผ
Outstanding!! Thank you ๐๐ป
Thank you for your service LBFD!!
Thank you to the Long Beach Fire and Lifeguard Patrol for your bravery and selflessness! ๐๐
Definitely out of towners! Job we'll done!
4 days ago
Hometown Hero #2
Ross "Earl" Norton was born in Bainbridge, Georgia and grew up in Vidalia, Georgia. Vidalia is known as the Onion City of Georgia.
Earl attended the University of Georgia in Athens, home of the Bulldogs, for journalism.
After graduating, Earl began working for the Macon Telegraph in Macon, Georgia as a business reporter. With a love for reporting, he continued on with journalism working in various places. Earl eventually wound up living in New York working for the New York Post and ABC News, running their digital editorials.
Earl moved to Long Beach in 2008, where he wanted to be closer to the beach and able to surf.
He joined the Long Beach Fire Department in December of 2019 because he felt he wanted to do something that matters and he truly believes being a volunteer firefighter does that.
Earl is a dedicated individual who has risen to the rank of Captain in the Hook and Ladder 2 company.
Earl currently works at the Wall Street Journal where he writes a newsletter for CEOs.
Amazing guy!
Yeah Captain Earl!
Captain Earl! The best of the best human! Thankful for his friendship!!!
Thank you for your service to LB! Congratulations
Thank you, Earl.
GO DAWGS! There’s quite a few of us now in LBNY! This season, let’s get a squad together๐คโค๏ธ๐ฆด๐พ๐ถโค๏ธ๐ค
Earl is a southern gentleman of the finest order.
Great Individual ๐
Great job, Earl. I wish I was still in LBFD
Earl is a wonderful neighbor and friend
Congratulations
So encouraging to read these profiles! Great inspiration. Thank you Earl for coming here to Long Beach and bringing talent and initiative.
Way to go!
SendingLoveyourway
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