Captain – Fire Station 26
Deceased:
12/07/2021
Appointed:
04/13/1968
Pensioned:
08/08/1995 – FS26
Services:
TBA
Donations:
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Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighter’s Fund
PO BOX 41903
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Alan R. Cowen says
I worked with Carl Long for a 6 month period when assigned to Operations as an “Advocate”. That was the term used when we actually were working Internal Affairs, but the name of the unit changed titles over the years. It was around 1985 when I found myself loaned out to Operations to do a case that was suppose to take a few weeks. After the investigation began, we became aware of the complexity of the investigation and 6 months later finally concluded it. Working with Carl was quite an experience and I learned a myriad of information concerning interview techniques as well as documentation. Carl was a serious sort of guy who who like to get to the source of the issues and sort them out carefully. He did not cut corners nor did he jump to any conclusions. Some things must remain confidential but through it all Carl Long was fair and equitable. Our final report was like a book – but it told the whole story, hook line and sinker. Requiescat in Pace Carl.
Jackie says
Thank you Alan for your thoughts. I did not know much about my Dad’s “Advocate ” days.
Bill Robinson says
I’ve known Carl since he came to old 26’s as a rookie. Over the next few years our families became close and many water ski trips and get-togethers followed. Carl had the type of personality that some would call stand-offish but to me and my family he was a loyal, close friend. I regret the fact that we haven’t been in touch in recent years. Time and older age are my only excuse.
Rest well, old friend.
Jackie says
Thank you Hoss 🙂 love to you and Judy, Mark and Jillanne Marie. So many fun times.
Bill Robinson says
Jackie, love to catch up. Jill’s on facebook.
John F Potter says
Carl Long was one of the Captain Instructors in my DT class, 40-B, August 10, 1980. I remember that he never changed his facial expression and we (recruits) feared him just as we did all of the other members of the training staff, but Carl was different because it seemed none of us could ever guess his mood or what was coming next because he had such a poker face throughout the drill tower. I was able to work with him in the field during the days when some task forces had an overage of members and those members would be detailed for the segment (pool members). Anyway I was assigned to FS 64 and was the pool member for the segment and ended up working with him and I was very nervous but I witnessed a completely different side of him as he spent hours drilling with me and coaching me and boy did I learn a lot from him, he was professional, non judgmental and all about sharing critical and pertinent information to enhance my knowledge. And, he actually laughed and cracked a smile every so often.
Mike Bowers says
I worked with Carl off and on over the years. He told you where you stood and expected you to perform. He was a superb advocate. He upheld the Department standards. He should have been promoted to Chief Officer.
Carl. I was sorry when you retired. RIP
Ron Myers says
So, Capt Long was the drill instructor for the May 1980 Paramedic tower. As the driving instructor, he would get absolutely cranked when the newbies would turn the RA steering wheel all the way to the stops and the powering steering pump would begin to squeal… All we would hear out of Capt Long would be.. ” Dooo Noooot…. Abuseeee…. The… Equipment…… ” as he cracked his neck between each line… Funny as hell. However, as previously stated, Brian Askari’s imitation of Capt long was even more memorable… RIP Sir, you left a memory for many of us…
Brian Askari says
First off, I’m saddened to read of the passing of Captain Long. I want to pass along my condolences to his family. Although intimidating as heck, I really admired Captain Long and his complete dedication and commitment to the job.
I was in the same paramedic tower with Ron and have a couple of comments regarding his post about Captain Long. To this day, if I crank the wheel on my personal vehicle to the extreme right or left while negotiating a tight space, I get an instinctive, negative feeling that comes over me in a subtle but very conscious way. To say that Captain Long left a lasting impression on me would be an understatement.
Regarding my Captain Long imitation, which I had forgotten about until I read Ron’s post, it was done as a sincere form of flattery. Rest in Peace, Sir.
Bernard Salazar says
I was fortunate to work ‘2’ tours with Captain Carl Long, as a fireman at F.S. 4, and as a rookie Captain at F.S. 61. He was the ‘real deal’. Definitely not “fair to midland”. A man of the highest integrity and demanding standards. Tough but fair, with so much to teach and impart, which he did most willingly. I will be forever grateful to have had the opportunity to work and learn under such a high caliber man and call him friend.
Carl, my dear friend, may you rest in peace in your eternal glory.
Richard Watters says
Another Classmate gone too soon. We were Drill tower classmates, but I never worked with Carl in the “field”, but remember him well from the Drill Tower.
Patrick Butler says
I had the pleasure of working with Captain Long as a firefighter at FS61 – he was a no nonsense kind of guy with impeccable character and extreme competence. I remember when the “no smoking” in fire stations was implemented, while Capt. was not happy with the new rule, A/O Mark Whatley custom fabricated an ash tray for Capt. Long to smoke his cigars near the front doors of the apparatus floor. That became Carl’s afternoon spot to smoke his cigars – as he would never violate a policy nor set a bad example to others.
Later in my career Carl lived a few miles from me in Darby Montana up Tin Cup road and I would frequently visit him – to my surprise he was the kindest man despite that tough shell he always appeared to have. RIP Captain Long you set a great example for me and many others.
Rey L. says
I was one of Capt. Long’s paramedics @ F.S. 2. I remember him as all that’s been mentioned above.
One thing he didn’t tolerate was eating at line-up. If he saw you make any chewing motion at line-up, it would be halted immediately. He would give you that steely stare of his until you swallowed, and then proceed with line-up. Funny now, not so much then.