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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

08/01/2026

Yesterday afternoon at approximately 1135 hours, Station 49 was dispatched to channel marker 55 in the Barnegat Bay, adjacent to Sunset Park in Harvey Cedars, for a report of a jet-ski accident with injuries.

Water Rescue Truck 4906 and Jet Ski 4916 responded along with additional apparatus from Station 51, 13, Squad 12, HCBP, NJSP Marine Unit.

4906 arrived first due & under the command of Chief 5100 launched Jet Ski 4916 with 2 rescue swimmers, one of whom is an EMT.

The victim was secured on the rescue sled of Jet Ski 4916, where the rescue crew took C-Spine precautions, and then transported back to shore where care was transferred to awaiting EMTs from Squad 12.

Thank you to all responding agencies & stay safe!

**Stock Image Used, Not From Call**

07/28/2026

Last evening Surf City Water Rescue, Fire & EMS joined numerous fire, EMS, and law enforcement agencies across the Long Beach Island (EMS Zone 2) to participate in a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) boating accident exercise led by Ocean County EMS Deputy Coordinator Michael Wolfschmidt and EMT Instructor Bob Selfridge.

Exercises like this strengthen interagency coordination, resource management, and communication during a complex, multi-patient emergency. Responders practiced rescue operations, incident command, triage, treatment, transport, and regional resource coordination.

07/20/2026

On the evening of July 17th, at approximately 1814 hours, Station 49 was dispatched to the Division Avenue 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, and additional apparatus from Station 46, 15, 13 - and HCBP after-hours patrol.

Upon arrival, Chief 4610 confirmed the initial report of two swimmers caught in a rip current, with surfers going out to assist, 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. The victims were secured with flotation, while other members staged jet-ski 4916 to launch if needed.

All victims were safely brought to shore and evaluated by EMTs from Surf City Fire & EMS.

Photo courtesy of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Drone Unit, who assisted with the rescue.

Stay safe and always swim near a lifeguard!

06/30/2026

Surf City Fire & EMS was proud to provide Water Rescue and EMS coverage for tonight’s annual “Epic” Lifeguard Tournament.

Congratulations to all of the competing beach patrols, especially to our hometown team, Surf City, for bringing home 1st place! It was a beautiful evening to kick off the summer season!

06/08/2026

❗️PUBLIC SAFETY MESSAGE ❗️

Over the weekend, Surf City Fire & EMS responded to four water rescue incidents involving swimmers caught in dangerous rip currents.

We urge residents and visitors to stay out of the ocean until lifeguards are on duty for the season, beginning June 20th in Surf City.

⚠️ Respect the ocean, follow all safety warnings, and help us prevent further tragedies ⚠️

Stay safe, and remember: Only swim at guarded beaches when lifeguards are on duty.

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!

Address

713 Long Beach Boulevard
Surf City, NJ
08008

Website

https://surfcityfireandems.org/

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