Pittsburgh takes delivery of Lake Assault fireboat

NOVEMBER 10, 2017 — Superior, WI, based Lake Assault Boats has delivered a 34-foot, high-performance fireboat to the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire in Pittsburgh, PA. The fireboat, named after Pittsburgh’s first female

VIDEO: Silver Ships to commission multi-mission patrol boat

JULY 24, 2017 — A 38 ft multi-mission patrol boat for Montauk Harbor, Montauk, NY, will be officially dedicated with a “splash down” ceremony in Montauk on July 26. The vessel is

Lake Assault Boats to build powerful fireboat for Pittsburgh

FEBRUARY 14, 2017 — According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh, PA, “last last had a fireboat — and an inactive one at that — in 1973.” Now Superior, WI, based Lake Assault

Lake Assault fireboat battles Lake Geneva fire

JANUARY 4, 2017 — Fire and rescue boat manufacturer Lake Assault Boats, part of Fraser Shipyards, Superior, WI, reports that one of its fireboats, from Linn Township, WI, was called upon to

Damen delivers fireboat to Amsterdam Fire Department

DECEMBER 20, 2016—The City of Amsterdam Fire Department recently took delivery of the 17.6m firefighting vessel Jan van der Heyde IV from the Dutch shipyard Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld. The detailed design for

First of two RAnger V-3300 fireboats now in service

AUGUST 23, 2016 — Protector, the first of two Robert Allan Ltd. RAnger V-3300 fireboats is now in service in the Port of Long Beach, CA, with the second vessel, Vigilance, expected

Lake Assault fireboat enters service on Lake Conroe

AUGUST 11, 2016 — A 28-ft fireboat delivered in mid-May by Lake Assault Boats, Superior, WI, is now in service with The City of Conroe Fire Department in Conroe, Texas. It will

Lake Assault boat supports efforts to fight Foss Lake fire

JULY 19, 2016 — A 33 ft fireboat built by Lake Assault Boats, Superior, WI, provided support for firefighting efforts during the Foss Lake wildfire near Ely, MN, earlier this spring. The

Long Beach fireboat is built for Big Ships Era

JUNE 9, 2016 — The Port of Long Beach yesterday officially welcomed into service the first of two advanced new fireboats. Named Protector, the vessel was dedicated in memory of Donald Domenic

Metal Shark delivers 75 ft port security fireboat

Based on the shipbuilder’s Endurance-class catamaran design, the welded aluminum vessel incorporates sophisticated technology to support fire rescue missions, Command and Control (C2) operations, and around-the-clock port security efforts at the port, which stretches 54 miles along the Mississippi River.

Twin Cat C-18 diesel engines in a conventional straight-shaft inboard configuration propel the vessel’s catamaran hull to cruising speeds of 25 knots while giving it a nominal operating range of over 500 miles.

For firefighting, two dedicated drive engines channel up to 6,000 total gallons per minute through an oversized water main where electronic valves divert water to three radio frequency-controlled monitors. Four additional 2.5″ hydrant connections and a 400-gallon foam reservoir provide maximum flexibility across the spectrum of firefighting needs.

The spacious pilothouse provides 360-visibility and comfortable below decks quarters offer bunking capacity for six or more crew members, fully equipping the vessel to stay on station for extended periods.

A state of the art Command and Control suite facilitiates multi-agency coordination during emergency response events, with a positive-pressure Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high-yield Explosive (CBRNE) ventilation system protecting the crew in disaster response situations.

“Our 75 ft Endurance is the most advanced fireboat design on the market, incorporating crew friendly features and advanced systems throughout,” said Metal Shark president Chris Allard. “Metal Shark is honored to have been selected by PSLA to deliver this new vessel. We trust that this new Metal Shark will meet PSLA’s needs, help keep their port secure, and potentially save many lives for years to come.”

A product of Metal Shark’s Franklin, LA, shipyard, the 75 ft Endurance can be custom-configured to suit a wide range of mission profiles. Metal Shark offers the vessel with a wide range of power and propulsion systems, including conventional inboards, water jets and pods, to meet various performance requirements.

Virtually every vessel feature, from firefighting equipment and capacity, onboard systems, general arrangement, berth capacity, etc. can be adapted to suit the needs of individual customers and agencies. In addition to port security and fire rescue, the 75 ft Endurance can be configured for dive support, law enforcement, defense, and numerous commercial markets. Endurance-class vessels are available from 45 ft and up.

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