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Chicago Fire Boat

Dennis McGuire, Jr. sent in this link to the information listed below about the new Chicago Fireboat.

Chicago Fire Boat Boat Information


CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT
FIRE BOAT
Overview Principal Characteristics The Schlaeger Construction Photos Acquisition Team
Boat Information   Principal Characteristics

Principal Characteristics

Fire Boat Picture

Concept Design

Principal Characteristics
Overall Length 90′ 0″
Designed Waterline Length 82′ 5″
Beam 25′ 0″
Depth 12′ 2″
Navigational Draft 7′ 6″
Displacement (light ship) 208 LT (approx.)
Design Speed 12 knots
Pumping Capacity 14,000 GPM
NFPA Classification Type 3 with enhanced pumping


Photos:


Photos of the Schlaeger


Boat Construction Photos

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Chicago Fireboat update

Dan McInerney of the Oak Park and Countryside Fire Departments passed along a link to the CFD website featuring updates on the new CFD fireboat.

The following information is from the link:


The Chicago Fire Department is acquiring a new NFPA Type III Fireboat to replace their 60 year old Fireboat, the Victor L. Schlaeger. The boat will be designed and built to operate year-round in Lake Michigan, the Chicago River, and surrounding harbors. It will be used to respond to the firefighting, rescue, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive incidents (CBRNE), Hazmat decontamination, dive operations, and other waterway related responses.

Construction Progress  (6/11/2010)
Construction on the Chicago Fireboat is progressing on schedule. The majority of the hull structure has been assembled and the hull plating fitted. The aluminum deckhouse is being assembled simultaneously to the hull.
Construction Progress  (3/1/2010)
Construction on the Chicago Fireboat began in February 2010. The cut steel sections for the hull have been delivered to the boat yard and the boat’s hull structure is currently being assembled.
Contract Award  (8/3/2009)
A contract to build an NFPA Type III Fireboat for the City of Chicago was awarded to Hike Metal Products on June 20, 2009. Construction will begin in 2010 and the boat will be delivered in 2011.

Check the link HERE from time to time for CFD updates.

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