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MetalCraft Marine delivered a new fireboat to the Stamford Fire Department this past August. The 35’9”x10’9″ FireStorm 32 is powered by two 420-hp Cummins 5.9 engines matched with two Hamilton 274 waterjets. It is equipped with a Hale 1500 fire pump which can pump 1,750 gpm. The vessel has a top speed of 38 knots.

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Stamford Fire Department Fire Boat

Specifications

  • Length: 35’9″
  • Beam: 10’9″
  • Displacement: 17,500
  • Engine: (2) Cummins 5.9, 420HP
  • Waterjet: (2) Hamilton 274
  • Fire Pump: Hale 1500
  • Discharges: 1 monitor

Performance

  • Horsepower: 420 hp
  • Speed: 38 knots
  • Pump Performance: 1,750 GPM

Features

  • 6’5″ head room in cuddy
  • Exceeds ABS structure
  • FLIR
  • Water level recovery deck

City of Stamford’s New Fireboat

Posted: December 15, 2013
About the Author: Deputy Chief Philip Hayes
Deputy Chief Philip Hayes is a 37-year veteran of the Stamford Fire Department. He is currently assigned as a Deputy Chief in the Northern District. In addition to his regular Fire Officer duties, he is a Public Relations Officer, The DC in charge of the Marine Division, the developer of the StamfordFire.com website and serves on the Departments' IT Team. He is also an avid fan of Fire Department history.
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