A fireboat or fire-float is a specialized watercraft with pumps and nozzles designed for fighting shoreline and shipboard fires. The first fireboats, dating to the late 18th century, were tugboats, retrofitted with …

Fireboat, vessel used in fire fighting in port cities. Basically a large tugboat, the fireboat is equipped with powerful pumps capable of producing streams of up to 12,000 gallons (45,000 litres) per minute.

Feb 3, 2022 · The water-based or offshore cousin to a fire engine or fire truck, the fireboat is a vessel that has onboard equipment, such as nozzles, hoses and pumps, that are used to fight and …

She was a historic first: the first fireboat powered by internal combustion engines and the first that could pump and maneuver simultaneously. She was the largest, fastest fire-fighting machine of her time, …

Fire Fighter, the most award-decorated fireboat in the world, has been in frontline service for over seven decades protecting New York Harbor, involved in some of the most storied and harrowing maritime …

In frontline service for over seven decades protecting New York Harbor, Fire Fighter has the hard-earned distinction of being the most famous fireboat in the world, due to its prowess as a fire apparatus.

Sep 21, 2025 · A fireboat is a specialized vessel equipped with firefighting apparatus, used primarily to combat fires on other vessels or on structures reachable via waterways.

Oct 30, 2025 · The Firestorm High Speed Aluminum Fireboat represents a new generation in fireboat technology. It is a culmination of years of study and research into high volume pumping systems and …

Jan 31, 2025 · This article explores the fireboat in detail, including its description, history, design, propulsion, construction materials, types, and its indispensable role in maritime safety.

Mar 12, 2025 · A fireboat is a specialized vessel designed for firefighting operations on water. These boats are equipped with powerful water pumps and nozzles to combat fires on ships, docks, and …