Long Beach Fire Department
Junior Lifeguard Program
Junior Lifeguard Batalion Chief
MSBC Omar Naranjo
Years as a Lifeguard: 28 years
Years overseeing JG Program: 8
Education: Garfield HS (E.L.A.), Cerritos College, Executive Leadership Program USC Price
What is your favorite marine animal and why? Chinook salmon - can adapt to different environments and swim against the current to get the job done.
What is a fun fact about yourself? Traveled with Red Bull Air Race for 5 years teaching pilots egress from submerged aircraft.
Sgt. Shawn Farnell
JG Coordinator
Years as a Lifeguard: 10 years
Years with JG Program: 2nd year!
Education: AA-Radiological Technician
Favorite marine animal? Electric Eel, because they're shocking!
What is your favorite place in Long Beach? The Aquarium of the Pacific
Which JG event are you most excited for? Pier jumps
Favorite hobbies? Surfing, paddle boarding, and free diving
Kylee Yocky
Administrative Assistant
Years with LBFD: 9 years
Years with JGs: all 9 years!
Education: B.A. from Cal State Fullerton
What is your go-to dance move? Anything that embarrasses my children
Which JG event are you most excited for? the Ironguard!
Fun fact about yourself? I'm a mom of 3 that has never had a sip of coffee
Sabrina Zavala
JG Assistant Coordinator
Years as Lifeguard: 6 summers
Years with JGs: 3rd summer!
Education: B.S. in Kinesiology-Allied Health
Fun fact about yourself? I lived and worked on a cruise ship for 6 weeks!
What is your favorite place in Long Beach? Gusto's and fingerprints on 4th st
You’re sailing around the world, what’s the name of your boat? La Chalupa
