Services

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Ventura Harbor Patrol Services:

Respond to medical, boating, water-related and other emergencies
Enforces boating laws and local ordinances at a level sufficient to ensure future compliance
Respond to vessel, pier or structure fires in conjunction with the Ventura Fire Department
Vessel towing, pump-out and ocean rescue ∙ General public assistance and routine water and landside patrol
NOAA weather reporting station
Harbor Patrol is integrated into the 9-1-1 Emergency response system and coordinates with a variety of Federal, State and local rescue and law enforcement agencies

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Service Area

The Harbor Patrol provides both land and waterside services within the boundaries of Ventura Harbor. As the only agency with rescue vessels within the City of Ventura, the Harbor Patrol will respond to all calls within a three mile radius of the Harbor and to potential or actual emergency situations up to 10+ miles offshore.

Enforcement Profile

The primary purpose of the Harbor Patrol is to enforce the Ventura Harbor Ordinance, boating law, and specific sections of other codes that relate to their primary duties. The Harbor Patrol is not trained, equipped or sufficiently staffed to other criminal acts that occur within the District. The Ventura Police Department is responsible for handling those call.

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Patrol/Rescue Equipment

Beach Wheelchairs

Beach Wheelchairs are equipped with large, wide wheels can roll across the sand without sinking. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The beach wheelchairs are primarily for use at Ventura Harbor Cove. Arrangements may be made for offsite use on a case-by-case basis.

Boating & Ocean Safety

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