The safety of our community is our top priority! Participants will be fit and educated on how to use the life jackets safely. Remember, life jackets are not a substitute for adult supervision! Below you will find information on the program offerings for life jackets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can borrow a life jacket?
Anyone! We have life jackets available for anyone who needs them.
Where can I get a life jacket?
Participants will be fit and educated on how to wear the provided life jackets safely.
The following fire stations have life jackets available:
- Station 1: 610 11th Street, Modesto
- Station 2: 420 Chicago Avenue, Modesto
- Station 5: 200 W. Briggsmore Avenue, Modesto
- Station 10: 148 Imperial Avenue, Modesto
- Station 15: 2755 Third Street, Ceres
- Station 22: 4845 Yosemite Blvd., Modesto
- Station 23: 7737 Yosemite Blvd., Modesto
- Station 24: 129 E Street, Waterford
- Station 26: 3318 Topeka Street, Riverbank
- Station 27: 450 S. Willowood Drive, Oakdale
- Station 28: 325 E. G Street, Oakdale
- Station 29: 17700 Main Street, Knights Ferry
- Station 31:540 E. Marshall Street, Turlock
Is there a cost for the life jackets?
There is no cost to borrow a life jacket! All you need to do is fill out this google form.
How long can we use the life jackets?
You can borrow it for the day, the weekend, or however long you need it.
Where do we drop them off when we are done?
You can drop off the life jackets when you are done with them to the station they were picked up at between the hours of 8am and 7pm any day of the week.
Woodward and Modesto Reservoirs Lifejacket Program
At Woodward & Modesto Reservoirs there are life jackets available free of charge to our patrons who are visiting for the day or staying overnight. Simply head to the marina and check out a vest to use for the day. Be sure to bring it back so that others can have the safety that the life jackets provide. You can view more information on the Stanislaus County Parks and Recreation's lifejacket website.
