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Join us for the Huntington Beach Fire Department 2026 Open House!Come spend the day with HBFD and get an up-close look a...
09/07/2026

Join us for the Huntington Beach Fire Department 2026 Open House!

Come spend the day with HBFD and get an up-close look at your fire department. Bring the whole family, meet your Huntington Beach firefighters, check out the fire station and enjoy a fun day with plenty to see and do.

Saturday, October 10
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Fire Station 1 – Gothard
18311 Gothard St., Huntington Beach

The event is FREE, open to the public and family friendly!

Come see live firefighter demonstrations, explore fire department equipment, meet our crews and enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at what HBFD does to serve our community.

Mark your calendar, bring the family and come spend Saturday with HBFD. We look forward to seeing you there!

Warner Fire Station Emergency Siren UpdateWe’ve received a few questions regarding why the emergency warning siren at Wa...
09/06/2026

Warner Fire Station Emergency Siren Update

We’ve received a few questions regarding why the emergency warning siren at Warner Fire Station was not heard during our regularly scheduled monthly siren test on Friday.

The audible test at Warner Fire Station is currently being temporarily suspended due to a protected bird’s nest. We are working with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the bird conservation representatives to ensure we are protecting the nesting birds while maintaining the readiness of our emergency warning system.

Although the siren cannot currently be sounded, it is still tested each month. HBFD conducts a digital test to verify communication and connectivity with the siren, and the unit is rotated without activating the audible warning.

We are working toward a solution that will allow normal audible testing to resume while also addressing the issue before the next nesting season.

As a reminder, emergency warning sirens located at all eight Huntington Beach fire stations are normally tested at noon on the first Friday of each month.

We appreciate the community members who noticed the missing test and reached out with questions.

Remembering September 11Join us on Friday, September 11, at 6 p.m. at Pier Plaza for Huntington Beach’s annual Patriot D...
09/04/2026

Remembering September 11

Join us on Friday, September 11, at 6 p.m. at Pier Plaza for Huntington Beach’s annual Patriot Day Ceremony, presented in partnership with American Legion Post 133.

As our nation marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Mayor Casey McKeon, alongside our public safety personnel and community, will gather to honor and remember the lives lost and those who were injured that day.

We will also pay tribute to the firefighters, police officers, first responders, and civilians whose extraordinary courage and selflessness demonstrated the very best of the human spirit during one of our nation’s darkest days.

We hope to see you there.

Flashback FridayThis week’s Flashback Friday takes us back more than 64 years to March 22, 1962, when this Huntington Be...
09/04/2026

Flashback Friday

This week’s Flashback Friday takes us back more than 64 years to March 22, 1962, when this Huntington Beach Fire Department squad truck was placed into service at Headquarters Station.

The photo offers a great snapshot of what being prepared looked like for HBFD in the early 1960s. Nearly the entire complement of equipment carried on the Ford squad truck was laid out alongside it — ladders, hose, extinguishers, hand tools, ventilation equipment, cords, blankets and other firefighting and rescue gear.

Beyond the apparatus itself, take a look at the background. The palm-lined street, vintage cars and local businesses provide a glimpse of Huntington Beach during a very different era.

The equipment has changed. The apparatus has changed. Huntington Beach has certainly changed. But for more than six decades since this photo was taken, the purpose behind all that equipment has remained the same — being ready when our community needs us.

International Overdose Awareness DayAn overdose doesn’t have a certain look, age, occupation, or background. It can happ...
08/31/2026

International Overdose Awareness Day

An overdose doesn’t have a certain look, age, occupation, or background. It can happen to anyone, in many different circumstances. Knowing how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose can save a life.

Naloxone, commonly known by the brand name Narcan, can temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. If someone is unresponsive and you suspect an opioid overdose, administer naloxone if available, call 911, and stay with the person until help arrives.

HBFD, in partnership with Drug SAFE HB, provides free overdose response kits to members of our community. Stop by our Open House on October 10th to pick up a free kit and be prepared to help save a life.

Today, we remember those lost to overdose, support their families and loved ones, and continue working toward prevention through education, awareness, and preparedness.

This morning, Huntington Beach Fire Department crews responded to a two-vehicle traffic collision in the area of Gothard...
08/31/2026

This morning, Huntington Beach Fire Department crews responded to a two-vehicle traffic collision in the area of Gothard Street and Slater Avenue. The collision resulted in one of the vehicles going into a nearby building.

Firefighters treated multiple patients at the scene, with two patients transported to local hospitals for further evaluation and treatment.

Structure Fire in Sunset BeachLast night, Huntington Beach Fire Department crews responded to a residential structure fi...
08/30/2026

Structure Fire in Sunset Beach

Last night, Huntington Beach Fire Department crews responded to a residential structure fire in the 16000 block of 16th Street in Sunset Beach.

Firefighters arrived and worked to contain and extinguish the fire, followed by overhaul operations to ensure the fire was fully extinguished. The incident resulted in significant fire and smoke damage inside the residence.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

This incident serves as an important reminder to have a family fire escape plan and make sure everyone in your home knows what to do if a fire occurs, especially at night. Practice your escape plan regularly, identify two ways out when possible, and establish a safe meeting place outside your home.

HBFD units are on scene of a working structure fire in the 16000 block of 17th Street in Sunset Beach. Crews are activel...
08/30/2026

HBFD units are on scene of a working structure fire in the 16000 block of 17th Street in Sunset Beach. Crews are actively working to extinguish the fire.

Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

08/29/2026

HBFD personnel continue their assignment on the Timber Fire, where our OES Type 6 engine is deployed as part of a strike team.

The crew has been working the night shift, operating in areas with significant fire activity and supporting suppression efforts throughout the incident.

Two HBFD Chiefs are also deployed as Strike Team Leaders, providing leadership and coordination for the resources assigned to the strike team.

Our personnel have been on the Timber Fire since August 17 and continue to work through the night in support of the ongoing firefighting efforts.



Video Description:
Nighttime footage from the Timber Fire shows firefighters working near active fire as flames burn through vegetation and illuminate the surrounding smoke and night sky. Fire personnel are seen silhouetted against the flames while working along the fire’s edge. Additional footage shows emergency vehicles operating nearby under smoky conditions. Huntington Beach Fire Department’s OES Type 6 engine is assigned to the incident as part of a strike team working the night shift. Two HBFD chiefs are also assigned as strike team leaders, providing leadership for the deployed resources. HBFD personnel have been assigned to the fire since August 17.

Flashback FridayA look back at an early piece of Huntington Beach Fire Department history.Pictured is HBFD's Rescue-Salv...
08/28/2026

Flashback Friday

A look back at an early piece of Huntington Beach Fire Department history.

Pictured is HBFD's Rescue-Salvage No. 1, an early rescue and salvage apparatus used by the department decades before today's specialized emergency response vehicles.

The photograph also provides a glimpse of Huntington Beach from another era, with a Standard service station and businesses visible in the background.

As HBFD's equipment and capabilities have evolved over the years, the mission has remained the same: serving the Huntington Beach community.

If anyone recognizes the apparatus, location, or approximate year this photograph was taken, we'd love to hear from you.

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Huntington Beach, CA
92648

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