Fireboats of the U.S.: a Photographic Collection

Fireboats of theU.S.: Aphotographic collection

Photo Credit: Nichols Brothers Boat Builders This book contains a snapshot of fireboats from around the U.S. that have appeared in WorkBoat and WorkBoat.com. The editors chose 21 fireboats from different regions of the country as a glimpse of the different types of fire-response equipment built in recent years. From major platform fireboats to fast-responders, the diversity of fireboat design is clearly evident in these pages.

Along with each photo we provide such basic information as size, location, owner, builder and designer. We also provide each fireboat’s pumping capacity and main propulsion.

We hope you enjoy it.

David R. Krapf Editor in Chief WorkBoat and WorkBoat.com Sponsored by: Photo Credit: Kvichak Marine Industries Inc.

Port of Corpus Christi

Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Designer: Schuller & Allan Inc. Propulsion: Presented by: Sponsored by: (2) Thrustmaster TH200R hydraulic-powered Owner: Port of Corpus Christi Authority Size: 110’ X 30’ X 9’ azimuthing, retractable thruster powered by Builder: Steiner Shipyard Inc. Pumping Capacity: 4,000 gpm Detroit Diesel 6V-92TA DDEC III, 420 hp @1,900 rpm Credit: Steiner Shipyard Inc. Sponsored by: Photo Credit: David Krapf

General Roy S. Kelley

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Designer: Robert Allan Ltd. Propulsion: Presented by: Sponsored by: (2) GM 12V-92TA 1,400 hp Owner: Port of New Orleans Size: 100’ X 24’ 9” Builder: Bender Shipbuilding & Repair Co. Pumping Capacity: 13,500 gpm Sponsored by: Photo Credit: Nichols Brothers Boat Builders

L.A. Fireboat 2

Location: Los Angeles, California Designer: Robert Allan Ltd. Propulsion: Presented by: Sponsored by: (2) Detroit Diesel/MTU 12V4000, Los Angeles Fire Department 105’ X 29’ Owner: Size: 1,800 hp @ 1,800 rpm Builder: Nichols Brothers Boat Builders Pumping Capacity: 38,000 gpm Credit: Steiner Shipyard Inc. Sponsored by: Photo Credit: Moose Boats, Inc. Inc. Boats, Moose Credit: Photo

Fire One

Location: Eureka, California Builder: Moose Boats Pumping Capacity: 3,000 gpm Presented by: Sponsored by: Owner: Humboldt Bay Harbor Designer: Moose Boats Propulsion: Recreation and Conservation District (2) Cummins QSC8.3, 600 hp Size: 43’8”x16’ Credit: Steiner Shipyard Inc.

Sponsored by: Photo Credit: MetalCraft Marine Inc.

Lady Anne

Location: Annapolis, Maryland Designer: MetalCraft Marine Inc. Propulsion: Presented by: Sponsored by: (2) Cummins QSM-11, 580 hp @ 2,300 rpm Owner: Anne Arundel County Fire Department Size: 43’ X 14’ Builder: MetalCraft Marine Inc. Pumping Capacity: 2,000 gpm Credit: Steiner Shipyard Inc. Sponsored by: Photo Credit: Conrad Aluminum LLC Aluminum Conrad Credit: Photo

Authority III

Location: Braithwaite, Louisiana Designer: Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal Pumping Capacity: 10,000 gpm Presented by: Sponsored by: District, Arthur D. Darden Inc., Gulf Ship Design Owner: Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District Propulsion: (2) Caterpillar C32; 1,400 hp Size: 90’ X 25’ X 11’ @ 2,300 rpm Builder: Conrad Aluminum LLC Credit: Steiner Shipyard Inc. Sponsored by: Photo Credit: Kathy Bergren Smith

John R. Frazier

Location: Baltimore, Maryland Designer: Robert Allan Ltd. Propulsion: Presented by: Sponsored by: (2) Cat 3412B, 1,650 hp @ 1,800 rpm Owner: Baltimore Fire Department Size: 87’ X 22’ Builder: Hike Metal Products Ltd. Pumping Capacity: 7,000 gpm Credit: Steiner Shipyard Inc. Sponsored by: Photo Credit: NorthwindPhoto Marine

Vulcan II

Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Designer: Northwind Marine Propulsion: Presented by: Sponsored by: (2) Mercury Optimax outboard, 200 hp Owner: Virginia Beach Fire Department Size: 30’ X 9’6” Builder: Northwind Marine Pumping Capacity: 3,000 gpm Credit: Steiner Shipyard Inc. Sponsored by: Photo Credit: Derecktor Shipyards Derecktor Credit: Photo

Independence

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Designer: Robert Allan Ltd. Propulsion: Presented by: Sponsored by: (4) Series 60 MTU diesel, 825 hp @ 2,300 rpm Owner: Philadelphia Fire Department Size: 66’2” X 19’8” X 2’8” Builder: Derecktor Shipyards Pumping Capacity: 5,200 gpm Credit: Steiner Shipyard Inc. Sponsored by: Photo Credit: Robert Allan Ltd.

City of Portland 4

Location: Portland, Maine Designer: Robert Allan Ltd. Propulsion: Presented by: Sponsored by: (2) Caterpillar C12, 454 hp Owner: Portland Fire Department Size: 65’ X 16’5” X 4’2” Builder: A.F. Theriault & Son Pumping Capacity: 3,000 gpm Credit: Steiner Shipyard Inc. Sponsored by: Photo Credit: Eastern Shipbuilding Group Shipbuilding Eastern Credit: Photo

Three Forty Three

Location: New York, New York Designer: Robert Allan Ltd. Propulsion: Presented by: Sponsored by: (4) MTU 12V4000 M70 series engine, New York City Fire Department 140’ X 36’ X 16’ Owner: Size: 2,000 hp @ 2,000 rpm Builder: Eastern Shipbuilding Group Pumping Capacity: 50,000 gpm Credit: Steiner Shipyard Inc. Sponsored by: Photo Credit: Bruce Buls

Bravest

Location: New York, New York Designer: SAFE Boats International & Pumping Capacity: 6,000 gpm Presented by: Sponsored by: Elliott Bay Design Group Owner: New York City Fire Department Propulsion: Size: 64’ X 17’ (3) Caterpillar C-18, 1,000 hp @ 2,300 rpm Builder: SAFE Boats International Credit: Steiner Shipyard Inc.