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A Division Of Surf City Fire & EMS #1
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Volunteers Proudly Serving LBI From Brant Beach To Loveladies

01/31/2026

Today, members of our team took advantage of the frozen Barnegat Bay to refresh & train their skills in ice & cold water emergencies.

NO ice is safe ice!

01/07/2026

2025 was a busy year for our team! Highlights include:

* 54 Water Rescue & Beach Related EMS Calls Answered
* Weekly Drills & Many Hours Training
* 10+ New Members
* 1 New ATV & Water Rescue Truck Fully Outfitted
* 3 Community Outreach Standby Coverage Assignments In Partnership With &

We would like to thank our members for their dedication and most importantly the LBI community for their support of our Water Rescue Team. We look forward to serving the community this upcoming season and have already started preparation for 2026!

09/05/2025

Thanks to the continued support from the community to our Water Rescue Division, and Surf City Fire & EMS as a whole, we’ve acquired a brand-new rescue board for our Water Rescue Truck!

Please remember: Lifeguards are off duty for the season — when in doubt, don’t go out. Stay safe!

08/26/2025

Yesterday evening, at approximately 1756 hours, Station 49 was dispatched to the North 6th Street Beach in Surf City for a report of two swimmers in distress.

Water Rescue Truck 4906 and Jet Ski 4916 responded, along with UTV 4927, Ambulance 496, the Ocean County Sheriff’s Drone Unit, and additional personnel from Station 13 & Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol after-hours coverage.

Upon arrival, 4906 confirmed the initial report of two swimmers caught in a rip current approximately 100 yards offshore and established command.

The Ocean County Sheriff’s Drone Unit deployed a rescue buoy via drone to one victim, while other personnel on scene entered the water with buoys and a rescue board. They made contact with the victims and provided flotation.

Simultaneously, Jet Ski 4916 was launched with two members of our Water Rescue Team, who safely brought the victims ashore, where they were evaluated by EMTs from Surf City Fire & EMS.

We urge all members of the community to stay out of the ocean while lifeguards are off duty. The ocean may appear calm, but strong rip currents persist as we continue through Hurricane Season.

**Stock image used, not from call**

08/24/2025

Yesterday afternoon, members of the Surf City Water Rescue Team took advantage of the opportunity brought by Hurricane Erin’s larger surf and headed into the ocean to sharpen their skills and train.

When in doubt, don’t go out!

07/21/2025

Some photos from our training session early this morning, taking advantage of great conditions and the warm water! 🌊

07/15/2025

The Surf City Water Rescue team provided coverage this morning for the annual Lifeguard-In-Training competition!

Amazing job to all the young competitors, we hope to have you on our team in a few years! 🏊🏻‍♂️🏄‍♂️

06/30/2025

Yesterday evening at approximately 1939 hours, Station 49 was dispatched to the North 2nd Street Beach in Surf City for a report of two swimmers in distress.

Water Rescue Truck 4906 and Jet Ski 4916 responded, along with Chief 4900, Rescue Engine 4913, UTV 4927, Rig 496, and additional apparatus from Station 46.

Upon arrival, Chief 4900 confirmed the initial report of two boogie boarders caught in a rip current approx 100yds out, notified incoming units that the victims had drifted twoards South 1st Street Beach, and established command.

Two rescue swimmers from our Water Rescue team were deployed into the ocean with rescue cans. An additional team member deployed with a rescue board to assist.

Both victims were safely brought to shore and evaluated by EMTs from Surf City Fire & EMS. This was 1 of 3 swimmer in distress calls we responded to yesterday.

We’re grateful for the continued support of our community! Your generosity helps us train, equip, and respond effectively to protect those who visit our beaches. Stay safe and always swim near a lifeguard!

05/10/2025

We proud to announce our new Water Rescue Truck 4906 & UTV 4927 are fully equipped and ready for the upcoming summer season!

We would like to thank all our members for their hard work this offseason, as well as the LBI community for their continued support to our Water Rescue Team.

When in doubt, don’t go out!
Swim near a lifeguard!

02/22/2025

Members of Station 49’s Water Rescue team traveled north on the parkway to assist Station 45 for the annual Seaside Polar Bear Plunge. A fantastic day of training and teamwork for a great cause!

01/21/2025

This past weekend, Surf City Volunteer Fire & EMS held our annual installation dinner, where we swore in our 2025 officers and honored the outstanding achievements of 2024.

A special shoutout to Don Schule, our 2024 Water Rescue Award for Service recipient! Don, your unwavering dedication and commitment to training have greatly enhanced our ability to serve the LBI community. Thank you for your hard work and guidance.

Looking ahead to 2025, the Surf City Water Rescue team is excited to continue growing and training. Stay tuned for updates on how we’re improving our services to better protect our community!

12/05/2024

JetSki 4916 is lettered and ready to go, thank you

JetSki 4916 is dedicated in memory of Assistant Chief Lou McCall Sr.,whose unwavering commitment to our department and community set the standard for service. His legacy lives on in everything we do.

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713 Long Beach Boulevard
Surf City, NJ
08008

Website

https://surfcityfireandems.org/

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