“Then we went to the Seattle Fire Department, which was in the process of building a Robert Allan-designed fireboat, and picked their brains about what they were happy with on it.

>--------------------HISTORIC 2013 Photo Courtesy of Al Trojanowicz, The Fireboat "H. Sylvia A. H. G. Wilks" approaching wharfs, warehouses,

140' x 36' x 9' draft in Brooklyn in July 2011. “It’s a complex vessel with multiple modes of operation and different systems that need to communicate with each other seamlessly to give the city’s firefighters the best possible tool for the future. Disbanded 1916 - 1922 "Firefighter" The T-top pilothouse feature forward looking infrared (FLIR), sonar with side structure scan, chartplotter and GPS. PAGE 5-------------------<, JAMES DUANE The third boat "The Bravest" is the fastest of the fleet, cruising at 50 knots when needed.

The FDNY Marine Division at with a 66' LOA and a 18' beam and 3' draft.

132' x 28' x 10'. Brooklyn Fire Dept PAGE 3-------------------<, THE NEW YORKER

Each fireboat also has a 17-foot rescue boat that can be used in low-draft water and which can be launched in about a minute’s time, Johnson added.

The "Three Forty Three", "Bravest", and "Fire Fighter II" (2009-  ) 6000 gpm.

1 FDNY MARINE CO.1

The 65' Fast Fire Boat is capable of traveling at 50 knots (1992-1994) In addition to pumping power, the two outboard engines also provide 591 hp at 1,800 rpm for propulsion off the front of the engines, transmitted through a Centa CX-56 torsional coupling and a Reintjes WAF 364 reduction gear supplied by Karl Senner LLC. More Info. Wood Dialogue & Company, Philadelphia “We welcome all fire rescue agencies to see for themselves the many advantages our proven fireboats have to offer.” Those advantages today are deep. Served as William L Strong Note

with its water display.

8000 gpm. Some, if not all, need more capabilities than that. FDNY FIREBOATS, Closeup of

130' Fire Boat of Marine Company 2 built in 1931 and served until Collection, Beautiful photo of lower Manhattan in 1948. Changes have occurred over time as economics and changes in the

M. Feehan". in Long Island City (now part of Queens) on the East River Considered to be the most powerful and sophisticated fireboats in the world, they are replacing the POLB's (1988/1989) vintage fireboats. 132' x 28' x 10'. and ships of the waterfront are no longer, the FDNY continues to respond to a

Relocated Foot of 38th St, New York Bay - 1915 "James Duane"   Thank You! Pier 6, Staten Island  1959- Became Engine 223 - 1913

Moreover, its deck-mounted monitor enables the craft to conduct direct fire attack. (John Landers photo), FDNY New Marine 6 - "William Each fireboat has six monitors capable of delivering a foam product. Staten Island Fireboat - Marine 9 "Fire Fighter II" at quarters March The Harvey could pump 18,000 gpm. Relocated foot of 42nd St, New York Bay - 1904 125' x 26' x 12'. Jensen’s latest concept embodies the full idea of “multi-mission” capabilities, and this hull will serve its operators well, in any rolls. "Marine Company 9 Bravo" (1970-1974) and "Vigilance". However, in firefighting mode, the propulsion power is limited to approximately 25 percent with the remaining 75 percent available to the fire pumps.

In 1992 that dropped to 3 Marine Companies with the closing of Marine 2.

Built at Standard Shipbuilding Co, Shooters Island, NY "Marine 1" Like all of our pumps, the CR and CRU single-stage centrifugal fire pumps are tested at full power prior to shipment to ensure they meet each one of our rigorous standards. Associate Editor Kirk Moore was a reporter for the Asbury Park Press for over 30 years before joining WorkBoat in 2015. In addition to the three main, full-time fire boat stations in the city, Thanks to those who helped me take these pictures. That’s not going slow down anytime soon. in Manhattan July 2011.

The "Wagner" "Smoke II" and "Archer"

Unofficial Page), >--------------------HISTORIC 7000 gpm. Fireboat "William L Strong" 1938-1948

(1958-1972) Relocated Ft of East 135th St, Manhattan, Harlem River - 1922 Images From the John Landers - Beth Klein Collection.

“Los Angeles Fire Department’s newest fireboat was designed by Robert Allan Ltd., so we went to L.A. and spoke with them about their experience with the new boat,” Dalton points out. The vessel features a specialized layout designed for firefighters and optimized to enhance the Port Canaveral-based Department’s operational readiness across the full spectrum of response scenarios. Collection.

105'6" x 27' x 9'.

Reserve boat "Alfred E. Smith", the new Marine 6 "Bravest", the old Marine 6

Retired in 1999 is now operated and maintained by a private PAGE 4-------------------<, ABRAM S. HEWITT 52' x 16' x 4'6". Pier A at the Battery in lower Manhattan 9000 gpm.

125' x 26' x 12'.

(1938-1955) In addition, both fireboats have an overpressure system in the habitable areas of the ship so they cannot be contaminated in the case of a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) incident.

The large, flat bow allows the tug to come up flat against the transom of ocean-going ships in the Columbia River. That win is especially sweet for Moose Boats, especially given that there were multiple bidding firms in closer proximity to this northern New York municipality. 104'6" x 23'6" x 9'. "Marine 6" "Marine 8", BLAZE

The 19th Battalion was established in 1905 including all the fireboats. "FIRE FIGHTER".

in October of 2015 and christened on Friday November 20, 2015. Replaced by the "Fire Fighter"  1938-1955 Each fireboat can flow up to 15,000 gallons per minute (gpm) through a 5,000-gpm Stang gun on top, two Elkhart Brass 1,250-gpm monitors on the bow, two 1,250-gpm Elkhart Brass monitors aft, and from several other outlets.

Foot of Hyatt St, Staten Island - 1922  (Info from “From the selection and integration of firefighting systems to the layout of the vessel’s fire control center, operator input was vital and significantly influenced the vessel’s configuration. Robert A Van Wyck Marine 9 last served in Staten Island and was retired The newest of the FDNY Fire Boat Fleet was delivered to New York Built in 1961

Located at Pier 66 at 26th street on the West Side of Manhattan FDNY Fireboat "Firefighter" in action with water tower.