Newport Beach Fire Department

The Newport Beach Fire Department is the agency that provides fire protection, lifeguard coverage, and emergency medical services for Newport Beach, California.

Newport Beach Fire Department
Operational area
Country United States
State California
City Newport Beach
Agency overview[1]
Established1911
Annual calls10,284 (2014)
Employees119 (2014)
StaffingCareer
Fire chiefScott Poster
EMS levelALS
IAFF3734
Facilities and equipment[2]
Battalions1
Stations8
Engines8
Trucks2
Ambulances3
Website
Official website
IAFF website
Newport Beach FD Truck 63 leaving Station #3 on a call
Engine 63 at the training facility in Newport Beach

Marine Operations

The Marine Division of the NBFD is responsible for lifeguarding the nearly 10 million annual visitors to Newport Beach’s 6.2 miles (10.0 km) of ocean and 2.5 miles (4.0 km) of bay beaches.[3] In 2013 alone the marine division performed 3,811 water rescues.[4] Newport Beach Lifeguards are recognized as the top agency in the nation, considering their relatively small size. They are also recognized as an advanced agency by the United States lifesaving Association.

Newport Beach Lifeguards also hold an annual summer Junior Lifeguard program, which is one of the largest and oldest in the nation. The Junior Lifeguard program works closely with the John Wayne Cancer Foundation to spread skin cancer awareness.

Included in their area is The Wedge, a spot located at the extreme east end of the Balboa Peninsula that is known for its large wedge shaped waves that makes it a popular spot for skimboarding, surfing, bodyboarding and bodysurfing. During a south or south/southwest swell of the right size and aligned in the swell window, the Wedge can produce huge waves up to 30 feet (9.1 m) high. Newport Beach has one of the most diverse coastlines in the world, spanning over 6 miles. And because of this the NBFD Marine Operations Division requires Lifeguards to be in top shape and have years of local ocean experience to be able to work as an Ocean Lifeguard.

Stations & Apparatus

The Newport beach has 8 fire stations spread across the city, as well as Lifeguard Headquarters at the base of the Newport Pier.[2]

City Engine EMS Truck Other
1 Balboa PeninsulaEngine 61
2 Lido IsleEngine 62Medic 62Truck 62
3 Fashion IslandEngine 63Medic 63, Ambulance 63Truck 63Battalion 6
4 Balboa IslandEngine 64
5 Corona del MarEngine 65Medic 65
6 Newport HeightsEngine 66
7 Santa Ana HeightsEngine 67
8 Newport CoastEngine 68

References
  1. "Chief's Message". Newport Beach Fire Department. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
  2. "Fire Stations". Newport Beach Fire Department. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
  3. "Marine Operations Divisions". Newport Beach Fire Department. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
  4. "Lifeguard Statistics". Newport Beach Fire Department. Retrieved 20 February 2015.

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