Huntington Beach Fire Department
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| Operational area | |
|---|---|
| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| City |  Huntington Beach |
| Agency overview[1][2] | |
| Established | 1909 |
| Annual calls | 17,205 (2014) |
| Employees | 198 (2014) |
| Annual budget | $44,520,867 (2014) |
| Staffing | Career |
| Fire chief | Patrick McIntosh |
| EMS level | ALS |
| IAFF | 3354 |
| Facilities and equipment[3] | |
| Battalions | 1 |
| Stations | 8 |
| Engines | 8 |
| Trucks | 2 |
| Ambulances | 5 |
| HAZMAT | 1 |
| USAR | 1 |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
| IAFF website | |
The Huntington Beach Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency medical services for the city of Huntington Beach, California.[4] In addition to fire services, the HBFD also provides medical transport via a fleet of five ambulances.[3] Each ambulance is staffed by two three-year limited term EMTs and the department transports over 10,000 patients annually.[5]
History
The Huntington Beach Fire Department was formed as an organization in 1909 with 20 volunteers. John Tinsley, became the first fire chief. The first fire engine was a 1923 Seagrave purchased in 1922.[6]
Marine Operations
The Marine Safety Division of the HBFD is responsible for patrolling the 3.5 miles (5.6 km) of shoreline along Huntington Beach.[7] The staffing levels vary from just five lifeguards during the offseason to as many as 65 during the summer. The division staffs 30 lifeguard towers along the beach as well as Tower Zero on the Huntington Beach Pier.[8] Members of the Marine Safety division have a wide array of equipment available for their use including beach patrol trucks, underwater search and rescue SCUBA gear, twin-engine rescue vessels, rigid-hulled inflatable boats and all-terrain vehicles.[8]
Stations & Apparatus
| Address | Engine | Truck | EMS | Other | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18311 Gothard St | Engine 41 | Medic 41 | Battalion 41 | [9] | |
| 2 | 16221 Gothard Ave | Engine 42 | Truck 42 | Medic 42 | USAR 42 | [10] |
| 3 | 19711 Bushard St | Engine 43 | [11] | |||
| 4 | 21441 Magnolia St | Engine 44 | Medic 44 | [12] | ||
| 5 | 530 Lake St | Engine 45 | Truck 45 | Medic 45 | [13] | |
| 6 | 18591 Edwards St | Engine 46 | Medic 46 | HazMat 46 | [14] | |
| 7 | 3831 Warner Ave | Engine 47 | [15] | |||
| 8 | 5891 Heil Ave | Engine 48 | [16] |
References
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