Melissa Hertel News

JMC will be awarded the contract to develop a complete design and specification for Seattle’s new fireboat. In the 115 years since the “Great Seattle Fire”, the City of Seattle has had just four fireboats built to protect its busy waterfront. The first vessel, SNOQUALMIE, was built in 1891. The DUWAMISH followed in 1909, then the ALKI in 1927, and finally the CHIEF SEATTLE in 1985. The ALKI and CHIEF SEATTLE are still in service, providing fire protection and marine community support functions in Elliott Bay and Lake Union.

In the 115 years since the "Great Seattle Fire", the City of Seattle has had just four fireboats built to protect its busy waterfront. The first vessel, Snoqualmie, was built in 1891. The Duwamish followed in 1909, then the Alki in 1927, and finally the Chief Seattle in 1985. The Alki and Chief Seattle are still in service, providing fire protection and marine community support functions in Elliott Bay and Lake Union. On November 4, 2003, Seattle voters approved construction of a new fireboat to replace the ALKI as part of the nine-year Fire Facilities and Emergency Response Levy. This new vessel will become the City's primary salt water response vessel. Following a preliminary design competition between three Seattle based and one Vancouver, B.C.