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  1. Fireboat - Wikipedia

    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 …

  2. Fireboat | Rescue, Firefighting & Protection | Britannica

    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.

  3. Everything You Need to Know About Fireboats - Martide

    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 …

  4. Fireboat John J. Harvey - National Maritime Historical Society

    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, …

  5. America's Fireboat - The Fireboat Fire Fighter Museum

    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 …

  6. Fire Fighter - Mystic Seaport Museum

    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.

  7. Fireboat: Definition, Examples & Quiz | UltimateLexicon.com

    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.

  8. High-Speed Aluminum Fireboats Manufactured by MetalCraft Marine

    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 …

  9. Fireboat - Boating and Marine Accessories

    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.

  10. 26 Facts About Fireboat

    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 …