Public Safety Committee
July 29, 2022

Long Beach Fire Department
Services and Initiatives Contributing to the Public Safety Continuum … More Than Fighting Fires
9 Fire Department Early Prevention / Pre-Intervention
• Rockett Academy
• Future Firefighter Development Program
• Junior Lifeguard Program
• Girls Fire Camp
Increasing opportunities for social, economic, and emotional development to increase pathways for success over the life course.
10 FD Community Connection
In Partnership with Special Events and the Police Department • Community Block Party Engagements
• Spark of Love Toy Drive
• Social Media Engagement
11 • Community Emergency Response
Team (CERT) READY LB Logo
12 FD Community Connection
• Mentorship Programs
• Fire Pathways Program - Jordan High School
• Prospective Recruit Exercise Program (PREP)
• LB Search & Rescue Program
• LBCC & CSULB Recruitment Programs
• Women in the Fire Service
• Female Firefighters Career Workshop
13 Invest in Individuals
Prevent Violent Events Before They Happen
• First Responder Mental health
Awareness Training
• LB Integrated Medical Response
with PD
MHAT Pic
14 Long Beach Fire Department
is committed to investing in
individuals and the
community
15 Summary…
Questions?
Ty Burford
Deputy Chief
Executive Bureau
16 Dennis Buchanan
Deputy Fire Chief
Support Services Bureau