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Fire Engine 14 elimination

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Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.

Public comments (8)

OpposedUnidentified Resident (Patrick)Aug 11, 2026

A 911 veteran with a healthcare administration master's degree warned that removing fire resources endangers residents and will burn out responders.

City Council Special Meeting - Aug 11, 2026 · 1:26:30 →
OpposedKayleighAug 11, 2026

A CSULB alumna urged the council to keep Engine 14, citing growth near Belmont Shore and lessons from the Eaton and Palisades fires.

City Council Special Meeting - Aug 11, 2026 · 1:29:13 →
OpposedEd DineAug 11, 2026

Cited 1,200 new housing units near 2nd and PCH and urged keeping Engine 14 at Station 14 with a comprehensive public safety plan.

City Council Special Meeting - Aug 11, 2026 · 1:26:10 →
OpposedAndrew HawkinsAug 11, 2026

Began commenting on Engine 14 cuts but was redirected to second non-agenda public comment.

City Council Special Meeting - Aug 11, 2026 · 3:38:00 →
OpposedPatrickAug 11, 2026

A 911 veteran with a healthcare administration master's degree warned that removing fire resources endangers residents and that ambulances cannot replace fire suppression capability.

City Council - Aug 11, 2026 · 1:40:53 →
OpposedKeilyAug 11, 2026

A CSULB alum urged keeping Engine 14, citing growth around Belmont Shore and the campus and lessons from the Eaton and Palisades fires.

City Council - Aug 11, 2026 · 1:44:02 →
OpposedAnnette DyneAug 11, 2026

Cited 1,200 new housing units near Second and PCH and urged keeping Engine 14 and a comprehensive public safety plan for southeast Long Beach.

City Council - Aug 11, 2026 · 1:46:04 →
OpposedAndrew HawkinsAug 11, 2026

Spoke against eliminating Fire Engine 14 and critical fire and police positions; was redirected to second public comment.

City Council - Aug 11, 2026 · 3:52:42 →