MetalCraft Marine

MetalCraft Marine Inc of Kingston Ontario and Clayton New York just rolled out the latest version of their award winning FireStorm-line of fireboats. The new FireStorm 69 will be the fastest fireboat in the world in the over 10,000 GPM class. It is the first NFPA Class 2 vessel built in North America.

On their way to an emergency call the 100,000 lb hull tops out at 40 Miles per Hour. Its super-low draft (28") at speed with quad Hamilton Jet drives and Iveco diesels will permit the Tampa Fire Rescue team to cross shallow areas cutting miles of travel.

The presence of the craft and its state-of-the-art systems will make the port of Tampa one of the safest in the United States. All thanks to an UASI grant from DHS.

Key features include:

• Four Iveco C13 825hp @ 2400rpm,
• Foam System - Accumax 7 discharge,
• 5500 GPM Stang main monitor,
• 2 x 2000 Elkhart monitors and 2 x 1250 Elkhart monitors,
• 4 Hale pumps producing over 13,500 gpm,
• 5 x 5" storz connections,
• Hydraulic crane,
• Jordair scuba/scba cascade refill station,
• full galley and accommodation for 4 crew,
• medical center with fridge, sink and oxygen.
• The vessel also has 2 x Onan 13.5 KW gensets.

The Jacksonville Florida Fire Department has a FireStorm of that size under construction now, due for delivery next summer.