Changes in REsponse to COVID-19
The Long Beach Fire Department recently created a Mobile Assessment Team designated to transport individuals with confirmed positive results or positive screenings of COVID-19, in order to limit the spread of COVID-19 to other patients, hospital staff and first responders.
Consisting of two Long Beach Fire Department paramedics and one ambulance, the Mobile Assessment Team will respond from central locations within the city to facilitate a rapid response. The team also provides patient assessments, treatment and transportation to local area hospitals as needed, in accordance with Los Angeles County emergency medical services protocols. Read more HERE.
The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services introduced a new website & interactive data dashboard to provide transparency to residents. Access the information HERE.
