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January 14, 2020
Agenda Item No. 13
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Jeff Boyles, Fire Chief - 949-644-3101, jboyles@nbfd.net
PREPARED BY: Mike Halphide, Chief Lifeguard, mhalphide@nbfd.net
PHONE: 949-644-3046
TITLE: Acceptance of a Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Community
Benefit Program Grant for the Newport Beach -Surfer Awareness in
Lifesaving Techniques Program
ABSTRACT:
The Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Community Benefit Program provides grants
to community organizations that strive to meet the health and social service related needs
of the Orange County community. The Newport Beach Fire Department, Lifeguard
Operations Division has been awarded a grant to teach local surf team members and
resident surfers how to respond safely and effectively to life threatening incidents with
training focused on water safety, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and bleeding control.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because
this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly;
b) Accept the Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Community Benefit Program grant
funding of $15,000 to be used in support of the Fire Department's Newport Beach -
Surfer Awareness in Lifesaving Techniques (NB -SALT) program; and
c) Approve Budget Amendment No. 20-027 to increase revenue estimates by $15,000
and increase expenditure appropriations by $15,000 in Fire Department, Lifeguard
Operations NB -SALT Program.
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
The proposed Budget Amendment increases revenue estimates by $15,000 from the
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian (Hoag) Community Benefit Program grant and
appropriates $15,000 in related increased expenditures for the Newport Beach—Surfer
Awareness in Lifesaving Techniques (NB -SALT) program. The entire program is
anticipated to cost $16,879. The current adopted budget includes sufficient funding for
the program beyond the revenue received from the Hoag grant. An estimated $1,879 in
program related expenditures can be absorbed by existing appropriations in the Fire
Department, Lifeguard Operations division.
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Acceptance of a Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Community Benefit Program
Grant for the Newport Beach -Surfer Awareness in Lifesaving Techniques Program
January 14, 2020
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DISCUSSION:
Hoag's Community Benefit Program (CBP) is focused on meeting the unique needs of
Orange County residents with particular emphasis for the disadvantaged and
underserved. Each year, Hoag's CBP provides grants to community organizations that
strive to meet the health and social service related needs of the Orange County
community (Attachment B).
The Newport Beach Fire Department's (NBFD) Lifeguard Operations Division will use the
grant funding for the Newport Beach -Surfer Awareness in Lifesaving Techniques
(NB -SALT) program, which is congruent with the CBP's 2020 focus area: Prevention and
management of chronic disease. This newest public education endeavor originated with
the Huntington Beach Fire Department Lifeguards, which encouraged the duplication of
the program in Newport Beach. The NBFD Lifeguards have enhanced the program to
include bleeding control and hands -only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training.
The NB -SALT program goals are to teach community members lifesaving skills to provide
emergency care prior to the arrival of first responders. This timely intervention can reduce
the likelihood of death or disability from an ocean -related injury. The NB -SALT training
will be provided by Newport Beach Fire Department lifeguard personnel and consists of
the following three elements:
1. Ocean safety education and basic rescue techniques. The ocean safety education
component aims to reduce the likelihood of injury or death by creating awareness
of ocean hazards. The basic rescue technique training will demonstrate how to
safely intervene and assist a person in aquatic distress to prevent drowning or
exacerbating a spinal injury.
2. Bleeding control. Uncontrolled bleeding is the number one cause of preventable
death from trauma. Instruction in bleeding control will provide students the tools to
intervene and minimize this threat.
3. Hands -only CPR. CPR empowers students with the skills necessary to help a
drowning victim or a person suffering cardiac arrest.
NB -SALT students will learn how to successfully respond to an emergency in a marine
environment. The skills learned will be useful for many life-threatening events such as a
drowning in a backyard pool, injury in a traffic accident, or when someone is in cardiac
arrest and can be applied during any emergency situation.
The program's target audience are local surf teams, classes, and ocean enthusiasts. The
goal is to teach 12, five-hour classes throughout the year to train an estimated 325
students. The program will take place at the Benjamin M Carlson Lifeguard Headquarters
and on the adjacent beach area. A Newport Beach Fire Department lifeguard officer will
lead the program's instruction with the assistance of seasonal, part-time ocean lifeguards.
The grant application includes additional details about the program (Attachment C).
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Acceptance of a Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Community Benefit Program
Grant for the Newport Beach -Surfer Awareness in Lifesaving Techniques Program
January 14, 2020
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In compliance with Hoag's CBP grant, lifeguard staff will produce an outcome report
documenting the number of students trained and will gauge the effectiveness of the
program with pre- and post -training surveys completed by the students.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Staff recommends the City Council find this action is not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not
result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment)
and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA
Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no
potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.
NOTICING:
The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of
the meeting at which the City Council considers the item).
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A
— Budget Amendment
Attachment B
— Grant Award Letter
Attachment C
— Grant Application
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City of Newport Beach
U`K i BUDGET AMENDMENT
c�c'FO �sP 2019-20
Department: Fire
Requestor: Jeff Boyles
❑ CITY MANAGER'S APPROVAL ONLY
❑� COUNCIL APPROVAL REQUIRED
ONE TIME: OYes ❑No
ATTACHMENT A
BA#: 20-027
Approvals
Prepared by: Walid Hardin
Finance Director f' Date ()
City Clerk: J Date
EXPLANATION FOR REQUEST:
To increase revenue estimates and expenditure appropriations from the approval and acceptance of the Hoag ❑from existing budget appropriations
Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Community Benefit Program grant to support the Fire Department's Newport Drom additional estimated revenues
Beach Surfer Awareness in Lifesaving Techniques (SALT) program. ❑From unappropriated fund balance
Fund # Org Object Project Description
01040406 561061 G2010 Lifeguard Operations - Hoag NB SALT
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Increase or (Decrease) $
$15,000.00
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Subtotal $15,000.00
Fund # Org
_ 01040406
01040406
Object
711002
871002
Project
G2010
G2010
Description
Lifeguard Operations - Salaries Safety
Lifeguard Operations - Advert & Pub Relations
FUND BALANCE
Fund # Object D
Subtotal
Subtotal
Increase or (Decrease) $
_ $12,450.00
$2,550.00
$15,000.00
Increase or (Decrease) $
No Change In Fund Balance
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ATTACHMENT B
HI h4EMORIAL HOSPITAL PRESBYTERIAN
hoa One Hoag Drive, PO Box 6100
Newport Beach, CA 9 2658- 6100
December 4, 2019
Mr. Michael Halphide
Newport Beach Fire Department - Lifeguard Operations
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Dear Mr. Halphide,
Congratulations! We are pleased to inform you that the lifeguard grant in the amount of $15,000.00 has
been approved by Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Community Benefit Program for the grant term
2020 for the project titled Newport Beach -Surfer Awareness in Lifesaving Techniques (NB -SALT).
Our mission as a nonprofit, faith -based hospital is to provide the highest quality health care services to
the communities we serve. We are excited to partner with your lifeguard agency in fulfilling our mission
and the unmet needs of our community. Acceptance of this grant acknowledges agreement to the
following:
• The 2020 grant term: January 1, 2020 — December 31, 2020 (12 months)
• The funds must be used specifically for the designated project listed above as outlined in your
2020 grant application.
• Maintain your records to show and account for the uses of grant funds.
• Your organization must notify us immediately if there is any change in your public charity status.
• We will be sending a request for a final outcomes report (January 2021) in the months to come.
o We are requesting that your agency consults with William Koon to review/discuss your
program's evaluation plan. Below are his available dates/times — please follow up with
him to schedule.
■ Thursday, December 5th 8-12PM
■ Friday, December 6th 1-3PM
■ Monday, December 91h 1-4PM
■ Tuesday, December 10th Flexible
■ Wednesday, December 11th 8-12PM
■ Thursday, December 12 Flexible
Your organization will receive a check in the mail for $15,000.00 to be used for Newport Beach -Surfer
Awareness in Lifesaving Techniques (NB -SALT) by late January 2020.
Please note, the check will be mailed to the address indicated on your government W-9, as per Hoag's
Accounting policy. Please send an email acknowledging receipt of your check to
Com munitvBenefitGrantslcDhoae.ore.
Hoag Hospital Newport Beach Haag Hospital Irvine
One Hoag Drive 16200 Sand Canyon Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92663 Irvine, CA 92618 www hoag.org
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HDAG hM1EMORIAL HDSPITAL PRESBYTERIAN
hoag One Hoag Drive, Box 8-61
Newport Beach, CAA 92658-6100
Additionally, Hoag's Marketing and Corporate Communications Department has developed a
Community Benefit Grant Seal/Logo specific to each grant cycle. This seal can be utilized on any website,
presentation, etc. They are requesting that the seal be used to replace any representation/usage of the
Hoag logo that may have been used in the interim.
Attached you will find a pdf with guidelines for the Community Benefit Seal, as well as different image
files of the same Community Benefit Seal 2020.
Please note, that all usage of the seal must be shared with Hoag's Marketing and Corporate
Communications Department for final approval, prior to publishing. You can contact Heidi Pallares with
any usage requests or questions concerning the seals. Below is her title and contact information:
Heidi Pallares
Director I Marketing & Corporate Communications
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
(949) 764-6939 / Heidi. PaIlares@hoag.org
Please be sure to thoroughly review the guidelines for additional details regarding the seal and its usage.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
Once again, congratulations on this recognition of the great work you do to serve the community. We
look forward to working with you during the coming year.
Sincerely,
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Minzah Malik, MPH, MBA Lauren Tabios, MPH
Manager, Community Benefit Program Specialist, Grants & Special Projects
Hoag Hospital Newport Beach Haag Hospital Irvine
One Hoag Drive 16200 Sand Canyon Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92663 Irvine, CA 92618 www hoag.org
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ATTACHMENT C
COMMUNITY BENEFIT GRANTS PROGRAM
REVIEWER PROGRAM SUMMARY SHEET 2020
Organization Newport Beach Fire Department - Lifeguard Operations
Program Title: Newport Beach -Surfer Awareness in Lifesaving Techniques (NB -SALT)
Funding Request: $15,000.00
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Organization Contact
Newport Beach Fire Department - Michael Halphide
Lifeguard Operations
Newport Beach Assistant Chief - Lifeguard Operations
Geographical Area Organization Serves
Newport Beach
Background
Mission Statement
Protect life, property and the environment with innovative professionalism and organizational
effectiveness using highly trained professionals committed to unparalleled service excellence.
Brief Summary of Agency's Operations
The Newport Beach Fire Department provides Fire Suppression, Emergency Medical Service and Marine
Safety services to 80,000 residents and 10 million visitors. The department staff consists of 135 Firefighters,
12 Administrative staff members, 15 permanent Lifeguards and 225 Seasonal Ocean Lifeguards.
Current Public Education and Outreach Activities
The Lifeguard Operation division's largest public education program is our Junior Lifeguard program that
teaches beach and ocean safety to 1350 children from 9-15 years of age. We provide safety lectures to schools,
college classes, scout programs and other groups that request information about beach safety and lifeguard
operations. Our division provides "CPR in the Schools" training to teach lifesaving skills to high school
students at Newport Harbor High School.
Our newest public education endeavor is teaching the Surfer Awareness in Lifesaving Techniques (SALT).
This program originated with the Huntington Beach Lifeguards who encouraged us to duplicate the program in
Newport Beach. The class teaches surfers about beach hazards, how to recognize a swimmer or surfer in
distress and how to assist safely.
In Spring 2019, we initiated our first SALT classes, teaching three classes to the local high school's surf team
and surfing classes. The class was a success based on the feedback we received from the students coaches and
teachers. We plan to expand the training to more surf teams, classes and the general surfing public.
Potential Conflict of Interest
The Newport Beach Fire Department contracts with William Koon, Project Wipeout Program Coordinator -
Community Health to provide statistical analysis and produce an annual report of lifeguard activities and
statistics.
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In addition, the Newport Beach Fire Department and the Newport Lifeguards have a long history of
collaborating with Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian on a variety of projects: including our paramedic
program and Hoag's Project Wipeout.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Program Information
Program Title
Newport Beach -Surfer Awareness in Lifesaving Techniques (NB -SALT)
Program Description
Please provide a detailed description/outline of your program(s). Please include program's:
• Core components and elements ofprogram(s) (e.g. targetpopulation, what the problem/goal is, timeline ofprogramming)
• Identify what inputs/resources are required (e.g. staff, materials, transportation)
• Describe broadly the activities/interventions of the program(s) to address problem/achieve goal (e.g. workshops, care coordination, staff
training, treatment)
• Identify outputs - direct results or products of programming (e.g. community trained, activities conducted)
CORE COMPONENTS AND ELEMENTS OF NB -SALT PROGRAM
The target population is school surf classes, school surf teams and local surfers.
The problem this program addresses is when lifeguards are not on duty in an area, surfers and body -boarders
are often the first to render assistance in an aquatic emergency. Bystander response can be the difference
between life and death. Untrained individuals are often hesitant to intervene out of fear for their own safety.
Additionally bystanders are uncertain about what to do or are worried about liability for a wrong action. This
program aims to change that. This grant will facilitate the training and education of surfers and body boarders
to recognize and intervene in aquatic emergencies.
This training has two primary goals:
1. Increases the probability of a positive outcome for the person in distress.
2. Decrease the potential for rescuer injury or death while assisting.
The plan is to teach eight classes in 2020 to surf teams and surf classes (local colleges, high schools and a
middle school) and provide four additional classes, open to the public. Each class is 5 hours in duration and
will be divided into three modules. A total of a dozen, five-hour classes would be provided annually to the
surfers and body boarders that frequent Newport Beach and Southern California beaches.
INPUTS/RESOURCES REQUIRED
A Newport Beach Lifeguard Officer will lead the instruction and oversee the instructional/safety staff.
Seasonal Ocean Lifeguards will assist in the instruction and hands-on skill training in first aid and rescue
technique.
The class will utilize a multi -modal learning environment with interactive lectures, printed materials, and
hands-on skills training. The training will take place at Newport Beach Lifeguard Headquarters and utilize the
department training materials and equipment. A stretch goal for this project would be to support the learning
with a e -learning components to reinforce the information presented during the course.
ACTIVITIES/INTERVENTIONS OF THE PROGRAM TO ADDRESS PROBLEM/ACHIEVE GOAL
The 5 -hour training will include:
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-Lecture and audio-visual presentations on emergency response procedures, ocean safety skills, recognition
and response to aquatic distress (1.5 hours)
-Instruction of CPR, C -Spine immobilization, bleeding control and communicable disease transmission. (1.75
hours)
-Practical skills in proper ocean entry and exit, rescue techniques, spinal immobilization. (1.75 hours)
PROGRAM OUTPUTS
The desired outcome of NB -SALT training will be a greater recognition of marine hazards and an increased
understanding of how to respond safely to aquatic emergencies for the students. The program will train 300-
350 individuals to be safely respond to aquatic emergencies when lifeguards are not on duty. This should lead
to better outcomes, and decreased disability and death for distressed victims in the ocean in Newport Beach
and other Orange County beaches.
Hoag's Priority Health Issue: Prevention and Management of Chronic Disease
Program Budget Request Amount Program Budget Ratio
$16,879.00 $15,000.00 88.87%
Budget Narrative
Please provide an overview detailing how grant funding would be utilized, and how it correlates with the implementation of the
program(s).
The funds from the Hoag Grant would be used to hire off duty Ocean Lifeguards to provide twelve
classes, each five hours in duration. Every class would have a Newport Beach Lifeguard Officer as a
lead instructor and one seasonal lifeguard per every five students. The personnel costs for the Lead
and assistant instructors would be $12,140. The instructors and assistant instructors would provide
442 total hours of instruction/safety in 2020.
The Hoag Grant will be used to purchase $2,860 of material to be used in the classes. These materials
include printed sheets provided to the students, printed ridged poster board to be used for instruction,
500 printed completion certificates, banners to advertise the program and rashguards, for the students
and instructors to provide identification and organization.
Program overhead consists of scheduling and oversight by a Lifeguard Battalion Chief and reporting
by the Chief Lifeguard. The time estimated for these activities is 23 hours at a cost of $1,484. The
overhead funds would come from the Newport Beach Fire Department - Lifeguard Operations budget
(fiscal year 2019 & 2020).
Additional Sources of Funding (if applicable)
For 2020 any additional costs above the Grant amount would come from the Newport Beach Fire
Department - Lifeguard Operations budget. Once the program becomes established we will seek out
other funding sources to sustain the program in future years.
Program Narrative
Need/Problem Program Addresses
At peak staffing during summer days, the Newport Beach Fire Department employs 85 lifeguards to
patrol and protect seven miles of oceanfront. During the winter, typical staffing levels can be five to
seven full-time lifeguards to cover the beach. Between 6 pm and 7 am, lifeguards are not staffed but
instead respond on a call back basis with a 5-15 minute response time. During times of low or no
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staffing, there are often surfers on the beach and in the water.
If we were able to train these people to recognize and respond to a person in distress in the ocean, we
could prevent deaths that result from submersion. Early SALT trained bystander intervention has the
potential to limit the level of disability of someone who suffers an aquatic spinal injury. In 2018, the
Newport Lifeguards treated 41 people who suffered suspected spinal cord injuries in the ocean. When
properly extricated and treated, these individuals can have a good prognosis with little long-term
impact to their major life functions. If improperly handled, these patients can suffer a debilitating
injury that affects their life, their family, and can lead to significant costs to provide care and a
shortened life expectancy.
In addition to aquatic rescue and traumatic spinal -cord field treatment, the class teaches hands -only
CPR and bleeding control. These skills address two causes of preventable death and disability that
can be easily remedied with limited training and equipment.
Organizational Capacity to Address Need
The Newport Beach Fire Department - Lifeguard Operations is well qualified to teach this course due to the
expertise in aquatic rescue and extrication, as well as having certified CPR instructors to lead the class. The
SALT program was originated by the Huntington Beach Fire Department's Lifeguards and they have
encouraged us to use their curriculum and teach the class. We have added bleeding control and CPR training to
the class to better prepare the students to be able to confidently and safely respond to the most life threatening
ocean emergencies.
The Lifeguard Officers who will lead the class are trained and certified CPR and First Aid instructors,
accomplished marine safety instructors who teach in our Basic Lifeguard Academy and have completed Fire
Service Instructor training. The Seasonal Ocean Lifeguards selected to assist in the class are experienced
lifeguards. They have experience mentoring, are skilled at instruction and experienced in teaching for the
Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard program.
All employees working in the program have passed background screening and are supervised by a Lifeguard
Battalion Chief.
Challenges/Barriers
One barrier is getting insurance clearance for the public classes. We are working with the City's recreation
department staff and with the City's risk management to determine the insurance needs to conduct the training.
The students in the courses taught to school groups or teams are covered by the insurance through their
educational institution.
Another challenge will be promoting this program so that regular ocean users, will understand the value of this
class and be willing to attend. To address this concern, we will develop a marketing plan that will use the City
of Newport Beach's social media assets and our local media contacts to advertise the program and promote
interest by showcasing the value to the surfing community.
The safety concerns for the class will be addressed as follows:
-For the in water skills portion, a minimum of 5:1 student to lifeguard ratio will be adhered to while the
students are in or near the ocean.
-For the classes taught to surfing teams or classes the coach or instructor will be able to verify the basic
swimming ability and suitability for the NB -SALT training prior to the in water portion of the class.
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-In the public classes, the students will be asked to complete a short ocean swim with lifeguards lining the
course to asses for the minimum swimming proficiency to participate in the water skills portion of the class.
-Any student who expresses a concern about their swimming skill or who does not demonstrate sufficient
aquatic ability will be allowed to participate if they wear a provided Personal Flotation Device (PFD) or life-
jacket while in the water.
Number of People Expected to Reach
335
Area Served Age Group
Costa Mesa;Newport Beach;Orange;Santa All Ages
Ana
Gender Ethnicity
Males and Females All of the Above
Obiectives/Outcomes
Objective #1
Develop comprehensive curriculum and teaching materials that combines the Surfer Awareness in
Lifesaving Techniques training with "Hands Only" CPR and bleeding control. The curriculum should
be relevant and engaging for the target audiences of youths to adult active ocean users.
Objective #2
Deliver eight NB -SALT classes, 5 hours in duration to local surf teams, Middle school, high school and
community college surfing and ocean safety classes covering water safety, lay person distress recognition and
response, proper spinal immobilization and extrication techniques for bystanders, bleeding control training and
"Hands Only" CPR classes for 325-350 students.
Objective #3
Deliver four NB -SALT classes, 5 hours in duration to the general public covering water safety, lay person
distress recognition and response, proper spinal immobilization and extrication techniques for bystanders,
bleeding control training and "Hands Only" CPR classes for 325-350 students.
Evaluation
Description of how to track if meeting program objectives
What information will you be able to report about your program? Considerations for components of a basic monitoring and evaluation
plan:
• Number of classes
• Class/course details - dates of classes, location
• Number ofparticipants (Is demographic information available? Grades? Age? Gender?)
Is a baseline or follow up survey possible?.
Please describe your plan to track if you are meeting your program objectives.
The plan is to teach:
One public class and two surf team/surf class courses in the first quarter of the
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March)
One public classes in the second quarter of the year (April -June)
Three surf team/surf class courses in the first quarter of the year (July - September)
Two public classes and two surf team/surf class courses in the first quarter of the year (October -
December).
Prior to each class, students will be given a survey to gather demographic data as well as a pretest to
assess their existing knowledge. At the end of each class, students take an assessment to gauge their
understanding of the class and the effectiveness of instruction. The students will complete a survey to
assess their satisfaction with the various instructional modules and offer feedback about the
curriculum, learning environment and instruction.
Program Implementation
Key Collaborative Partners
This program will be primarily staffed with Newport Beach Lifeguard personnel. We plan to
collaborate with other members of the Newport Beach Fire Department including our Fire
Suppression, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Community Education staff.
The Newport Beach Fire Department's Lifeguard Operations staff has a long partnership with The
Orange Coast College Surfing and Ocean Safety Class taught by Laird Hayes Ed.D. and we will be
teaching the SALT program to this college class.
in 2019 We have taught the SALT class for the Newport Harbor High School Surf Team and Surf
Class lead by Matt Barnes.
In 2018 the Corona Del Mar (CDM) High School Surf team received a shorter version of this training
from the Huntington Beach Lifeguards. We have had discussions with CDM Surfing team Coach
Steve Conti about delivering the training to the team in the fall of 2019.
We have reached out to other Orange County surf teams and are waiting until the fall semester starts
in August and September to confirm commitments for the training in 2019 from Mater Dei High
School in Santa Ana, Calvary Chapel High School in Santa Ana and Horace Ensign Middle School in
Newport Beach.
We will work with the Newport Beach Recreation and Senior Services program to promote our public
classes in the Newport navigator list of recreation classes for the Spring and Fall of 2020. We will use
the resources of our City's Public Information Office as well as promote the program by producing a
public service announcement suitable for the Web and cable TV distribution in collaboration with
NBTV.com.
Program Sustainability for the Next 3 Years
We started with a small pilot program in 2019. The teaching staff and students had a positive reaction to the
class and have both expressed interest in continuing and expanding the program to reach more ocean users.
The financial backing for this program will initially be supported by the Hoag grant and allow us to
successfully establish the program and develop demonstrable results that could assist us in developing more
financial backing going forward.
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The program would be sustained through 2023 from the Newport Beach Fire Department's Community
Education budget, from Lifeguard Operations training budget and by soliciting financial support from the Ben
Carlson Foundation and the Newport Beach Ocean Lifeguard Association.
The grant from Hoag will allow us to successfully establish the program as effective by producing measureable
and verifiable results that would allow us to develop sustainable financial support to continue and expand the
NB -SALT program in future years.
If not funded, how will the program be supported
If the Hoag grant funding is not approved, we would continue the program but on a reduced scale. Without the
Hoag grant funding, we would expect to be able to support training 75-90 students in 2020. We would attempt
to secure other funding from Newport Beach Fire Department's Community Education budget, from Lifeguard
Operations training budget and by soliciting financial support from the Ben Carlson Foundation and the
Newport Beach Ocean Lifeguard Association.
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