10 hours ago

Use caution when using Portable Heaters, never use an extension cord or power strip.

Portable space heaters are responsible for an average of 1,700 house fires a year, resulting in 80 deaths and 160 injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. They’re mostly caused when a heater—typically an electric one—is placed too close to curtains, bedding, or upholstered furniture. Unplug the heater when it’s not in use by pulling the plug straight from the outlet. Check the cord for damage periodically, and don’t use the heater if the cord is frayed or worn. ... See MoreSee Less

1 day ago

At 10:07 pm last night the Long Beach Fire Department received a report of a Building Fire at 1042 W. Beech St, Chief Reinhard and Tower Ladder 2372 were on scene within 3 minutes and found a heavy smoke condition in a ground floor restaurant. They located the partially extinguished fire in a front storage room.

The crew of Engine 2343 stretched a hose line into the restaurant, while the truck company opened up checking for extension.

There was a smoke condition in the apartments above the restaurant at 51 Georgia Ave. the residents were evacuated for their safety, while members of Engine 2344 and Ladder 2362 checked for extension above. A fan was placed above the fire to ventilate the residual smoke.

The fire was contained to the room of origin and there were no injuries.

The fire is under the investigation of the Office of the Fire Marshal - County of Nassau and the Long Beach Police Department, the Nassau County Health Department was notified due to a fire in a restaurant.

Units at Scene: Ambulance 2319, Engine 2343, Engine 2344, Engine 2342, Tower Ladder 2372, and Ladder 2362.

The Oceanside NY Fire Department, Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department and the Point Lookout Lido FD stood by at our Fire Headquarters with an Ambulance, Engine and Ladder in case of any other alarms.

All operations were under the Command of Chief Hadrick Ray and Assistant Chiefs Marino and Reinhard.

Photo Credit: Kanye Ray ... See MoreSee Less

3 days ago

This morning members of the Long Beach Fire Department, Career, Volunteer and Junior's were all trained on Self-contained Breathing Apparatus and Blood Borne Pathogens.

Our members are constantly training to be prepared for any emergency. ... See MoreSee Less