Long Beach port and city officials recently dedicated two new Port of Long Beach fireboat stations that they say enhance the Long Beach Fire Department’s waterside and landside emergency response capabilities, thereby better safeguarding visiting ships, cargo and waterfront workers. The facilities – Fireboat Station 15 and Fireboat Station 20 – are the products of a $109 million Port of Long Beach program to preserve business continuity, security and economic interests. The dedication ceremony was held March 1 at Station 15. With an anticipated lifespan of 50 years, both stations were approved for construction by the Long Beach Board of…