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Antonio "Chino" Cuevas WINS Chief's Election

On September 9th, Hook & Ladder 2's Antonio "Chino" Cuevas won the department election for Second Assistant Chief. Chino has been a very dedicated member of the company and the department for almost 10 years. Prior to joining Hook and Ladder 2, Chino served as company Captain of Engine Company 4. Congratulations and Good Luck Chino!

5/16/09 - 4th Alarm @ 118 through 134 East Park Ave

At shortly after 3am Saturday morning, the Long Beach Fire Department responded to a report of a building fire at 134 E Park Ave. An agressive interior attack was commenced on several taxpayer/storefront occupancies. For more pictures visit http://fredkopf.smugmug.com/gallery/8227494_hKXr2#537834284_cLoRK or http://snick.smugmug.com/gallery/8227550_yGDzk#537836230_ytUxB.

4/26/09 - Working House Fire @ 225 E Beach St

H&L 2 responded to a report of "smoke in the house" at 225 East Beach St. A Signal 10 was quickly transmitted by the first arriving Chief. An agressive interior attack contained the fire to the 2nd and 3rd floors in the 2/3 corner.

3/15/09 - Working House Fire @ 165 W Fulton St

During the department's weekly drill and training session, all companies were alerted for a report of a house fire at 165 W Fulton St. Hook and Ladder 2 responded as the first due truck company. A "room and contents" fire on the 1st floor was quickly knocked down.

3/2/90 - Working House Fire @ 524 East Bay Dr

H&L 2 responded to a working house fire at 425 East Bay Drive. The company encountered heavy fire upon arrival on the "2 side" of the house. The fire reportedly started in the fireplace, extended into the wall, and was contained to the 2/3 corner. 3-Handlines stretched an operated, one on each floor and an exterior line.