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Long Beach Firefighters The Long Beach Firefighters Association serves as the voice of the over 400 professional Firefighters of the Long Beach Fire Department.

The Long Beach Fire Fighters Association is group formed to unite the members of the Long Beach Fire Department. We work together to provide fair wages, a good working environment and united network of fire fighters throughout the Great City of Long Beach, California and the United States of America

10/08/2026

A Special Thank You to Greenlaw Management 🚒🇺🇸

From the very beginning, when the Long Beach World Trade Center 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was nothing more than an idea, Greenlaw Management and their incredible team welcomed our vision with open arms.

They didn’t simply provide us with a location to host an event. They embraced our mission, opened their doors, and went above and beyond to help us create a truly meaningful tribute to the heroes and lives lost on September 11, 2001.

From the earliest planning meetings to the final moments of the event, their generosity, hospitality, and unwavering support helped transform an ambitious idea into something our entire community could be proud of.

Recently, we to the World Trade Center to personally express our gratitude and present the Greenlaw team with a special gift: an authentic New York-style fire helmet featuring a custom shield, beautifully crafted by Martin Magana

While no gift could adequately express our gratitude, we hope this helmet serves as a lasting reminder of what we accomplished together and the important mission that brought us all together.

To the entire Greenlaw Management team: Thank you for believing in our vision, supporting our mission, and helping us ensure that Long Beach will NEVER FORGET.

We look forward to continuing this special partnership for years to come.



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🇺🇸 RELIVE THE MOMENT. HONOR THE MEMORY. NEVER FORGET. 🇺🇸Whether you were there with us or couldn’t make it in person, we...
10/08/2026

🇺🇸 RELIVE THE MOMENT. HONOR THE MEMORY. NEVER FORGET. 🇺🇸

Whether you were there with us or couldn’t make it in person, we invite you to experience the powerful and moving opening ceremony of the 2026 Long Beach World Trade Center 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb.

From the stirring sounds of the Pipes & Drums and the presentation of colors to the heartfelt tributes, moments of reflection, and remembrance of the 2,977 lives lost on September 11, 2001, this ceremony was a special reminder of why we come together and why we continue to remember.

🎥 The full memorial ceremony is now available to watch on our YouTube channel!

If you joined us, we hope this video brings back the emotion and meaning of that unforgettable morning. If you couldn’t attend, here’s your opportunity to experience it for yourself.

A special thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible and to Long Beach Television Long Beach - LBTV for beautifully capturing the ceremony.

📺 Visit your Long Beach Firefighters YouTube channel to watch. And please share it with your friends and family so we can continue to carry the message forward.

We climb to remember. We gather to honor. We promise to NEVER FORGET. 🇺🇸

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Today, Engine 14 is officially out of service.A paramedic ambulance formerly assigned as Rescue 4 has been moved to Fire...
10/02/2026

Today, Engine 14 is officially out of service.

A paramedic ambulance formerly assigned as Rescue 4 has been moved to Fire Station 14 and redesignated Rescue 14. That resource is important — but a Rescue Ambulance does not replace a Fire Engine.

Engine 14 was staffed by 4 firefighters and carried the hose, water, pump, ladders and equipment needed to fight fires — along with a Firefighter/Engineer and Company Officer. Rescue 14 is staffed by 2 Firefighter/Paramedics and is primarily equipped for emergency medical response and transportation.

They are different resources with different capabilities.

Your Long Beach Firefighters remain deeply concerned about what the loss of Engine 14 means for our communities and our citywide emergency-response system.

We are disappointed that this frontline resource was eliminated, but one thing has not changed:

Our commitment to you.

When you call 911, we will continue giving you everything we have. But we can only respond with the firefighters, engines, ambulances and equipment available to us.

Our resources changed today. Our commitment did not.

And to every resident who spoke up, showed up and stood beside your firefighters throughout this fight: thank you.

We haven’t given up on Engine 14. We will continue advocating for the resources necessary to protect the people of Long Beach — and we will continue working to bring Engine 14 back.

We’re still here. We’re still fighting. And we’re still coming when you call.

— Your Long Beach Firefighters, Local 372

Today was the first day without Engine 14.As of October 1, 2026 - Engine 14 is no longer protecting the neighborhoods su...
10/02/2026

Today was the first day without Engine 14.

As of October 1, 2026 - Engine 14 is no longer protecting the neighborhoods surrounding Fire Station 14.

A paramedic ambulance — formerly Rescue 4, taken from nearby Fire Station 4 — has been moved to Station 14 and redesignated as Rescue 14.

We want to be very clear about something:

A Rescue Ambulance does not replace a Fire Engine.

Rescue 14 is staffed by two Firefighter/Paramedics who provide critical emergency medical care and ambulance transportation. Our rescue ambulances are an absolutely vital part of the Long Beach Fire Department.

But they are not engine companies.

An engine carries four firefighters.
A rescue carries two.

An engine has fire hose.
A rescue does not.

An engine has a fire pump and water.
A rescue does not.

An engine carries ground ladders and firefighting equipment.
A rescue does not carry the equipment of an engine company.

An engine is staffed with a Fire Captain and Firefighter/Engineer responsible for leading and operating a fire company.
A rescue is not.

These resources perform different jobs, and both are necessary to a complete emergency-response system.

So make no mistake: your Long Beach Firefighters are deeply concerned about what the loss of Engine 14 means for our communities and for an already heavily utilized citywide emergency-response system.

We fought against this cut because we believe maintaining adequate firefighting and paramedic resources in our neighborhoods matters. Many of you fought alongside us. You attended meetings, contacted City Hall, spoke publicly, shared information and made it clear that public safety matters to you.

Thank you. We heard you, and we will not forget your support.

We are disappointed that despite those efforts, City leadership adopted a budget that eliminated this frontline firefighting resource.

But there is something the budget did not eliminate:

Our commitment to you.

When you call 911, your Long Beach Firefighters will continue giving you everything we have. We will continue responding with urgency, professionalism and heart. We will continue finding ways to make this system work even when resources are stretched…

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Ryan Lee Thornton, Sr. - affectionately known as “T” - served in the U.S. Navy prior to starting a career in the fire se...
09/30/2026

Ryan Lee Thornton, Sr. - affectionately known as “T” - served in the U.S. Navy prior to starting a career in the fire service. He started his firefighting career with the Long Beach Fire Department and rose through the ranks to captain during his 18-years of service. Outside of work, he donated his time as a youth basketball coach, youth mentor and volunteered for the Long Beach Fire Department children’s charity. Ryan’s hobbies included spending time with his family on vacation, sports, mentoring youth and practicing his faith. Ryan succumbed to the effects of a job-related illness September 30, 2015.

Gone but never forgotten, Brother!
We love you.
We miss you.

We’ve spent this month talking about connection, recognizing the signs, and taking care of our own.Now comes the most im...
09/21/2026

We’ve spent this month talking about connection, recognizing the signs, and taking care of our own.

Now comes the most important part… if you see something, say something and do something.

If someone doesn’t seem like themselves, trust your gut and check in. You don’t need the perfect words. Be present, listen, and don’t be afraid to ask the hard question when it needs to be asked.

Looking out for each other is part of who we are.

Take care of yourself. Take care of your family. Take care of your crew.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988.



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Sometimes the signs are obvious. Sometimes they’re not.We know our people. We know when someone isn’t quite themselves. ...
09/14/2026

Sometimes the signs are obvious. Sometimes they’re not.

We know our people. We know when someone isn’t quite themselves. A change in attitude, pulling away from the crew, trouble sleeping, drinking more, losing interest in things they normally enjoy… sometimes the little changes are telling us something.

Pay attention. Trust your gut. Check in.

You don’t have to diagnose anything or have the perfect words. Just be willing to start the conversation and listen.

Take care of yourself. Take care of your family. Take care of your crew.

CPF



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We’re still taking it all in. ❤️To everyone who climbed, volunteered, donated, sponsored, attended, shared our posts, se...
09/13/2026

We’re still taking it all in. ❤️

To everyone who climbed, volunteered, donated, sponsored, attended, shared our posts, sent messages, encouraged us, or simply supported this event from afar — thank you.

You helped make the inaugural Long Beach World Trade Center 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb something truly special.

The day began in remembrance, became a climb filled with purpose and determination, and ended with an incredible feeling of community, unity and gratitude.

You showed up. You honored. You remembered.

And because of all of you, this became so much more than an event.

Thank you for helping us Never Forget. 🇺🇸

More to follow… 🙏

09/11/2026

We were honored to join ABC7 this morning to share the story behind the Long Beach World Trade Center 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb — and there is still time to be part of it.

This Saturday, September 12, we will gather at the Long Beach World Trade Center to remember the 2,977 lives lost on September 11, 2001, honor the 343 FDNY firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice, and recognize the families and first responders who continue to carry the legacy of that day.

This is much more than a stair climb.

The morning will begin with a powerful memorial ceremony honoring those we lost, followed by the climb — 110 floors in remembrance of those who climbed into danger while others were escaping.

Afterward, climbers, families, friends and supporters are invited to stay for our Memorial Reception in the WTC Plaza — a chance to come together, share a meal and a drink, reflect on the experience, and spend time as a community.

And every registration helps make a difference.

All proceeds from the event benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and the FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation, supporting firefighters and families who have sacrificed so much.

If you have been thinking about joining us, this is your last-minute invitation.

Come climb.
Come remember.
Come be part of something meaningful.

25 years later, “Never Forget” is not just something we say.

It is something we do.

🇺🇸 LONG BEACH WORLD TRADE CENTER 9/11 MEMORIAL STAIR CLIMB
📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
📍 Long Beach World Trade Center
🔥 110 Floors | 5 Trips | 22 Floors at a Time

Registration is still open. Join us Saturday.

Happy Labor Day from Long Beach Firefighters Local 372!Today we honor the men and women whose hard work keeps Long Beach...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from Long Beach Firefighters Local 372!

Today we honor the men and women whose hard work keeps Long Beach moving — our firefighters, public employees, tradespeople, construction workers, service workers, educators, healthcare professionals, and every working family that helps build and strengthen this city.

To our Long Beach firefighters: thank you for the long hours, the missed holidays, the difficult calls, and the countless sacrifices that often go unseen. Your commitment to serving and protecting this community does not go unnoticed.

Labor Day is also a reminder of what generations of working people have fought for: fair wages, safe working conditions, meaningful benefits, dignity on the job, and the opportunity to provide a better life for our families.

To all who work hard, serve others, and help make Long Beach stronger — we see you, we appreciate you, and we proudly stand with you.

Happy Labor Day, Long Beach. 🇺🇸

Long Beach Firefighters • IAFF Local 372

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2201 Cherry Avenue
Signal Hill, CA
90755

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+15629893667

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