Fire Boat
Miami Dade Fire Rescue crews, including two fireboats, responded to a third-alarm fire at a scrap metal yard
A sightseeing helicopter broke apart and crashed into the Hudson River less than 18 minutes after takeoff
Several fire and police boats are on the scene near the Holland Tunnel
Strategic partnership between Acela Truck Company and General Truck Body leads to 6x6 high water flood rescue vehicle for fire departments
Firefighters learned proper maneuvering in a boat, shore-based operations, defensive swimming, victim pickups from the water and how to paddle
The Edward M. Cotter — believed to be the oldest active fireboat in the world — has been putting out fires and breaking up ice for 118 years
Rigid-hull boat construction and parallel hybrid propulsion are well-suited to the challenging rescue operations of firefighting boats
A 21-foot rescue boat and 28-foot fireboat can be seen at FDIC 2017
Officials said the boat has been in commission since before President Theodore Roosevelt took office
A fleet of fireboats raced to the scene and directed water cannons toward the flames while 70 firefighters battled the blaze
With the number of increasing incidents occurring on water, the department recognized the need for water-friendly equipment
The modified V-hull, custom-built craft is the first in the fire boat industry to use Mercury technology
The fire did not spread beyond the bridge; the cause is under investigation
Town officials are still working out the formal arrangement, with some fire department personnel renewing calls for greater control
Rescuers transferred the victims to a fire rescue boat and tried to resuscitate them as they headed back to the marina
The firefighter became pinned during the incident and was taken to the hospital with an arm injury
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