ALT Huntington Beach Fire Chief Jeff McCoy pins the Fire Captain badge on Keita Sato during a promotion ceremony. Captain Sato smiles while standing in front of a red door, as a congratulatory graphic featuring Huntington Beach Fire Department logos and the message "Congratulations Keita Sato on Your Promotion to Fire Captain" is displayed across the bottom of the image.
ALT Newly promoted Captain Keita Sato poses for a photo with Battalion Chief Bryan Kistler and Captain Berkley Northrop during a Huntington Beach Fire Department promotion ceremony. The three department leaders stand together smiling inside a department meeting room.
ALT Members of the Huntington Beach Fire Department Hazardous Materials Team conduct a training scenario at an industrial facility while wearing fully encapsulating chemical protective suits. Personnel operate near chemical storage tanks and simulated hazardous materials containers as part of a mitigation exercise.
ALT HBFD Hazardous Materials Team members and facility representatives gather around monitoring and detection equipment during a training session at a local industrial business. Participants review response procedures, hazard assessments, and mitigation strategies.
ALT Huntington Beach firefighters assigned to the Hazardous Materials Team provide instruction to facility personnel during a training exercise. Specialized detection equipment and protective suits are displayed as participants discuss hazardous materials response plans.
ALT Hazardous Materials Team members wearing fully encapsulating chemical protective suits operate in a simulated hazardous environment near chemical storage tanks. The training exercise focuses on hazard identification, mitigation techniques, and coordinated response procedures with local businesses.
ALT A purple awareness ribbon is displayed against a soft purple background with the words "Alzheimer's Awareness Month" in large white lettering. The Huntington Beach Fire Department logo appears in the lower left corner, recognizing June as Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month and promoting awareness of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
ALT Firefighters operate outside a commercial warehouse unit as smoke vents from an open roll up door. One crew advances a hose line into the structure while additional firefighters coordinate operations in the smoky industrial complex.
ALT Two Huntington Beach firefighters in full protective gear use a rotary saw to perform forcible entry on a metal security gate at a commercial building. Bright sparks shower across the ground as crews work to gain access to the fire area.
ALT Firefighters direct a hose stream through a partially opened roll up door of a commercial warehouse while heavy smoke escapes from the interior. Additional personnel monitor conditions and communicate tactical assignments nearby.
ALT Captain Keita Sato of the Huntington Beach Fire Department stands in the street with a portable radio during commercial structure fire operations. Fire apparatus, hose lines, and firefighters are visible in the background as incident command activities continue.
ALT Six members of the Huntington Beach Fire Department's 2026 Firefighter Paramedic Academy pose in front of the department's historic antique fire engine during their graduation ceremony. The graduates, dressed in navy blue uniforms, stand shoulder to shoulder inside a fire station apparatus bay as they celebrate the completion of their academy training.
ALT The six graduates of the Huntington Beach Fire Department's 2026 Firefighter Paramedic Academy pose with academy instructors and department leadership in front of a Huntington Beach fire engine following their graduation ceremony. The group stands proudly in Class B uniforms as the newly graduated firefighter paramedics prepare to begin their one year probationary assignments on engine companies throughout the city.
ALT Huntington Beach firefighters gather under a canopy during a community appreciation event. A banner thanking police officers hangs in the background as firefighters visit, share a meal, and receive gift bags from community members.
ALT Huntington Beach Fire Captains Luke Jones and Berkley Northrop stand outdoors holding meals and gift bags during a community appreciation event. The captains smile for a photo while visiting with community members and supporters who gathered to recognize local first responders.
ALT Huntington Beach firefighters Joe Ferguson, Jordan Lasher, and Tristan Gale enjoy a meal during a community appreciation event. The firefighters stand together outdoors while visiting with community members and showing appreciation for the support provided to local first responders.
ALT Huntington Beach firefighters Donny Sand, Ronny Perez, and Kevin Martin pose for a photo during a community appreciation event hosted by Children Giving Gifts. The firefighters hold gift bags while standing near a display table prepared by volunteers who organized the event in support of local first responders.
ALT A Huntington Beach Fire Department Marine Safety rescue vehicle is parked on the sand near the shoreline while personnel prepare for a training exercise. The Huntington Beach Pier is visible in the background under overcast skies as waves break along the beach.
ALT Dr. Rahimian, Chief Medical Officer for Huntington Beach Fire Department, speaks with a television news crew outside the Marine Safety Headquarters building. A cameraman records the interview as Dr. Rahimian discusses beach safety, pediatric trauma care, and the importance of emergency response training.
ALT Huntington Beach Marine Safety personnel and medical responders provide care to a simulated pediatric trauma patient on the beach during a training exercise. Responders stabilize the patient on a backboard while coordinating treatment near the shoreline.
ALT Firefighter paramedics and Marine Safety personnel prepare a gurney during a pediatric trauma training exercise near a Marine Safety rescue vehicle. Responders coordinate patient transport as part of a simulated beach emergency response.
ALT Firefighters, paramedics, and law enforcement personnel work at the scene of a multi vehicle traffic collision at a signalized intersection. A black Nissan Rogue is stopped in the foreground while emergency crews assess damaged vehicles and prepare patient transport. Fire engines, rescue equipment, and medical gear are positioned throughout the roadway under overcast skies as responders coordinate incident operations
ALT Swimmers participate in an ocean event near a pier at Huntington Beach. The water is filled with people wearing colorful swim caps, and the horizon shows a few ships. The pier is lined with spectators and flags.
ALT Hands perform chest compressions on a CPR training manikin while an AED training device, red AED carrying case, and CPR pocket mask are displayed nearby. The Huntington Beach Fire Department logo and fire service emblem are shown above the scene. Large text reads “National CPR and AED Awareness Week,” accompanied by a red heartbeat line. The scene highlights CPR training, AED use, and community preparedness for cardiac emergencies.
ALT Public safety graphic for National Bicycle Safety Month featuring a sunny Southern California style street lined with palm trees and tan block walls. A bicyclist and an e bike rider wearing helmets ride side by side in a marked bike lane. Large bold text at the top reads “National Bicycle Safety Month.” The Huntington Beach Fire Department logos are displayed in the lower right corner. The image promotes safe bicycle and e bike riding in the community.
ALT Firefighter Paramedic Kevin Martin stands next to Fire Chief Eric McCoy inside a Huntington Beach Fire Department station. Both are smiling and wearing navy blue duty uniforms. A promotional banner across the bottom of the image reads, “Kevin Martin Promoted to Firefighter Paramedic,” alongside Huntington Beach Fire Department logos. The photo was taken in a station meeting room with wood cabinetry, tables, and office chairs visible in the background.
ALT Fire Chief Eric McCoy pins Kevin Martin's new Firefighter Paramedic badge during a promotion ceremony inside a Huntington Beach Fire Department station. Chief McCoy is seen from behind while Martin stands facing him in uniform. Other department personnel are seated and standing in the background near a conference table. Large windows provide natural light into the room as the badge pinning takes place.
ALT Nine Huntington Beach Fire Department B-Shift members stand in front of a fire engine during the department's annual apparatus inspection. Personnel are wearing navy blue duty uniforms and black command uniforms, posing together on the station apron under an overcast sky. The front of the fire engine is visible behind the group, highlighting the teamwork and professionalism involved in maintaining operational readiness.
ALT A Huntington Beach Fire Department firefighter stands beside an open fire engine compartment during the annual apparatus inspection. The engine's red Cummins powerplant and mechanical systems are fully exposed, allowing inspection of critical components. Additional HBFD vehicles and personnel can be seen in the background as crews conduct detailed evaluations to ensure apparatus reliability and readiness for emergency response.
ALT Close up view of a Huntington Beach Fire Department fire engine with the rear engine compartment opened during the annual apparatus inspection. The engine, hoses, filters, and mechanical systems are visible as personnel inspect and evaluate equipment condition and functionality. Department vehicles can be seen in the background, highlighting the ongoing effort to maintain a safe and reliable emergency response fleet.
ALT Photo of engineer Rich Sanchez and Firefighter/Paramedic Tanner Hummer standing with Huntington Beach Fire Chief Eric McCoy during a Mayor’s Spotlight Award recognition ceremony at Huntington Beach City Hall. Sanchez and Hummer hold framed certificates while a blue and gold banner above them reads “Rich Sanchez & Tanner Hummer – Mayor’s Spotlight Award.”
ALT Group photo inside Huntington Beach City Hall showing Fire Explorer Advisors Rich Sanchez and Tanner Hummer standing with the Mayor, Huntington Beach Fire Department command staff, firefighters, family members, and a large group of HBFD Fire Explorers in uniform. A blue and gold banner at the bottom reads “Mayor’s Spotlight Award – Rich Sanchez & Tanner Hummer – HBFD Fire Explorer Advisors.”
ALT Group photo of Huntington Beach Fire Explorers standing with Firefighter/Paramedics Rich Sanchez and Tanner Hummer during a Mayor’s Spotlight Award recognition ceremony at Huntington Beach City Hall. Sanchez and Hummer hold award certificates while surrounded by Fire Explorers in uniform. A blue and gold banner at the bottom recognizes them as HBFD Fire Explorer Advisors.
ALT Public safety graphic showing a close up fire sprinkler actively spraying water inside a commercial building. The Huntington Beach Fire Department logos appear in the upper left corner. Large bold text reads “Fire Sprinklers” with smaller text below stating “Protecting Lives. Limiting Damage. Making a Difference.” The image highlights the important role automatic fire sprinkler systems play in controlling fires and improving safety.
ALT Graphic with flames in the background displaying the words “Incident Alert” in large white and red lettering. The Huntington Beach Fire Department logos are centered above the text against a dark fiery backdrop. The image is designed as an emergency notification graphic for active incidents.
ALT Memorial Day tribute graphic featuring Huntington Beach Fire Department Station 3 at night with an American flag displayed at half staff in front of the station. Large text reads “Honor Remember Never Forget” above “Memorial Day.” The station is illuminated with warm lighting beneath a dark cloudy sky, with a spotlight effect highlighting the flag. Huntington Beach Fire Department logos appear in the lower right corner.