The Big One: L.A. Fireboat 2
The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) has accepted its new fireboat, L.A. Fireboat 2, which is the largest in the U.S. according to its length of 105 ft. (32 m) and a fire-fighting capacity of more than 10,300 cu. m. /hr. Built to replace the 75-year-old Ralph J. Scott, it was designed by Robert Allan Ltd. And constructed in 18 months by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders. The basic principle of this ship was developed by Voith Schiffstechnik, Germany and it is based on the Voith Water Tractor. During fire fighting the pumps are running with 70 percent of the main engine power and the remaining 30% are sufficient for the vessel to maintain an exact position. The vessel has a unique hull form developed by Robert Allan Ltd.
Vessels: L.A. Fireboat 2 Delivered
The Los Angeles Fire Department has accepted its new fireboat, L.A. Fireboat 2, which is the largest in the U.S. according to its length of 32 m and a fire-fighting capacity of more than 10,300 cu. m./hr. Built to replace the 75-year-old Ralph J. Scott, it was designed by Robert Allan Ltd. and constructed in 18 months by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders. The basic principle of this ship was developed by Voith Schiffstechnik, Germany and it is based on the Voith Water Tractor. During fire-fighting the pumps are running with 70% of the main engine power and the remaining 30% are sufficient for the vessel to maintain anexact position. The vessel has a unique hull form developed by Robert Allan Ltd.
