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November 20, 2009

Report: Canada capsized fire boat had limited stability

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HALIFAX, Canada — A Transportation Safety Board report says a small, high-powered fire boat that capsized in Halifax harbour last fall, dumping several firefighters into the water, had limited stability.

The report, released yesterday, says it took only a small amount of force to tip it over.

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No one was hurt when the new 8.5-metre Firehawk flipped in calm conditions while being tested in September 2008.

The tests revealed that the speedy, 250-thousand dollar craft failed to meet virtually every minimum requirement in a stability test, known in the industry as the Stab 6 standard.

The Firehawk was built by Harbour Guard Boats of Costa Mesa, California.

Halifax fire Chief Bill Mosher says the purchase was not completed and the money remains in reserve.

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