An Interdepartmental Coordination Task Force was formed, with volunteer coordinators from all nine city departments. An annual banquet is held to recognize volunteers with more than 100 hours of service for their accomplishments and others in partnership with the community. Citizens are offered a special rate for cardiopulmonary resuscitation training, through the joint efforts of the American Red Cross and volunteers from the Long Beach Fire Department. Terminally ill patients at Miller Children's Hospital are treated to regular visits from LBFD Kids volunteers and on-duty fire equipment and personnel. Fourth of July Fireworks Show Veteran's Stadium is the site for the annual fireworks show sponsored by the Long Beach Firemen's Memorial Association and a host of department volunteers.
Fireworks are illegal in the city of Long Beach.
This safe alternative is a time-honored tradition for many Southland families. The goal is to finish under two hours and beat the instructors. In celebration of legendary Long Beach lifeguard Dutch Miller, a series of skills contests are held for local lifeguards as part of the International Sea Festival. North Long Beach residents coordinate resources from all parts of the city to honor our nation's veterans. The parade goes north on Atlantic Avenue to Houghton Park with 'USO style' festivities and local war hero memorabilia on display.