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A visitor to Chicago … Houston Fire Boat
Tim Olk sent in this picture of a brand-new fireboat destined for the Houston Fire Department. While en route to Houston, the vessel made a stopover in Chicago for the evening.
Here's a closer look at the impressive new arrival:
[Image Caption: A newly arrived MetalCraft Marine Firestorm 70 fireboat for Houston pauses briefly in Chicago. Photo by Tim Olk]
From the Port of Houston Authority:
HOUSTON — A two-week journey across four Great Lakes and down the Mississippi River will deliver the first of three high-performance fireboats to the Port of Houston Authority. These modernized vessels will equip the Port Authority’s firefighting team with what is touted as the most advanced fireboat fleet globally.
"As the nation's busiest port in terms of foreign tonnage and home to one of the world's largest petrochemical complexes, our firefighting team stands out in safeguarding this vital national asset and all those who work here," remarked Port Authority Executive Director Len Waterworth. "These new fireboats will significantly enhance the firefighters' capacity to protect lives and property along the 25-mile stretch of the Port of Houston."
The five-person crew consists of three members from the Port of Houston Authority’s Fire Department. They'll guide the new craft across Lake Ontario and Lake Erie to Detroit, Michigan (May 22), and then traverse Lake Huron and Lake Michigan to Chicago, Illinois (May 25). From there, the journey continues via the Cumberland River with a stop at Lockport, Illinois (May 26). Along the Illinois River, the fireboat will head to St. Louis, Missouri (May 27), and sail down the Mississippi River with four stops en route to New Orleans, Louisiana (May 31): Cape Girardeau, Missouri (May 28), Memphis, Tennessee (May 29), Greenville, Mississippi (May 30), and Baton Rouge, Louisiana (May 31). A final stop will occur at Galveston, Texas (June 1) before reaching the Port of Houston around June 1, 2013.
To track the progress of the new fireboat as it makes its way to Houston, follow updates from the Port Authority on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PortofHouston or on Twitter @PortofHouston.
The voyage will be led by Port Authority Senior Captain Glenn Hood, a 14-year veteran of the fire department, alongside Engine Operators Robert Lacour and Vic Vasquez, each with 10 years of service at the Port Authority. These professionals are part of the highly trained firefighters and Hazardous Materials Response Teams. The firefighters are certified by the state of Texas in structural firefighting, marine operations, hazardous materials handling, and emergency medical services (EMT). All pilots and captains hold licenses from the U.S. Coast Guard.
The Port of Houston Fire Department currently operates four fire stations strategically located along the Houston Ship Channel. Their teams and resources tackle marine and land fires and respond to other emergencies within the upper ship channel.
The ship will be captained by Ron Peddle, an owner of MetalCraft Marine with 32 years of experience piloting vessels and 34 years in boat construction.
Introducing the Firestorm 70:
This state-of-the-art command center and high-speed response vessel is a product of MetalCraft Marine. Each fireboat boasts powerful quad diesel inboard engines capable of propelling the vessel at an impressive 45 knots—far surpassing the current fleet’s 14 and 16 knots. This significant increase in speed is crucial for effective fire protection across the 25-mile-long Port of Houston. The new fireboats are also highly maneuverable, stopping quickly and changing direction within just three boat lengths.
Combining elements of a firehouse and a fireboat, the vessel allows the crew to remain on station for extended periods. The cabin features a primary care berth with four secondary berths in the cuddy. Additional portable berths can be set up in the aft equipment cabin to accommodate injured individuals during incidents.
Equipped with four firefighting pumps, the Firestorm 70 can achieve flow rates of 13,600 gallons per minute (GPM) at 150 pounds per square inch (PSI) and 17,000 GPM at 130 PSI. Streams can reach up to 450 feet with a roof-mounted Stang monitor. This output is triple the discharge rate of any existing Port Authority fireboats. Acting as a shore hydrant, the Firestorm 70 can pump an impressive 7,000 GPM at 70 PSI through 1,000 feet of hose from a 5-inch Storz outlet before requiring staging pumps.
Each fireboat measures 70 feet 10 inches in length, with a breadth of 22 feet 10 inches and a draft of 34 inches. Federal grants primarily fund these vessels to replace the three aging fireboats commissioned in 1973 and 1983.
"The entire MetalCraft team is proud to have been entrusted with this contract by the Port of Houston Authority," stated Michael Allen, General Manager of MetalCraft Marine. "Guided by Project Manager Jay Milner and Design Manager Ryan Hunter, our skilled artisans invested over 20,000 hours into crafting this industry-leading fast-response Firestorm 70.
"Throughout the construction process, we collaborated closely with numerous representatives from the Port of Houston Authority and developed a deep understanding of their roles. It's clear they take immense pride in their responsibilities, and we're proud to have built our most comprehensive Firestorm yet for them. Our mission is to deliver the ideal vessel for every client, and we hope the Port of Houston Authority feels we've achieved that goal."
MetalCraft Marine specializes in designing and manufacturing custom high-performance fire, rescue, patrol, research, and specialized work boats. Established in 1987, the company has become a leader in aluminum water-jet propelled craft, having constructed over 550 hulls to date. Their clients include the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, and Panama Canal Authority.
Images of the new fireboat can be downloaded here.
For more details, visit MarineLog.com:
MAY 22, 2013 — The inaugural high-performance fireboat has embarked on a two-week journey from Kingston, Ontario, to the Port of Houston, navigating four Great Lakes and the Mississippi River. These new boats aim to equip the Port Authority’s firefighting team with the world’s most advanced fireboat fleet.
"As the nation’s busiest port in terms of foreign tonnage and home to one of the world's largest petrochemical complexes, our firefighting team excels in protecting this critical national asset and everyone working here," noted Port Authority Executive Director Len Waterworth. "These new fireboats will bolster our firefighters' ability to save lives and property across the 25-mile span of the Port of Houston."
The five-member delivery crew comprises three members from the Port of Houston Authority’s Fire Department. They will transport the new craft across Lake Ontario and Lake Erie to Detroit, Michigan (May 22), and then across Lake Huron and Lake Michigan to Chicago, Illinois (May 25). From Chicago, the journey proceeds via the Cumberland River with a stop at Lockport, Illinois (May 26). Following the Illinois River, the fireboat sails to St. Louis, Missouri (May 27), and the Mississippi River with stops in Cape Girardeau, Missouri (May 28), Memphis, Tennessee (May 29), Greenville, Mississippi (May 30), and Baton Rouge, Louisiana (May 31). A final stop will occur at Galveston, Texas (June 1) before arriving at the Port of Houston around June 1, 2013.
The voyage is conducted by Port Authority Senior Captain Glenn Hood, a 14-year veteran of the fire department, alongside Engine Operators Robert Lacour and Vic Vasquez, each with 10 years of service at the Port Authority. These professionals belong to highly trained firefighting and Hazardous Materials Response Teams. The firefighters are certified by the state of Texas in structural firefighting, marine operations, hazardous materials handling, and EMT. All pilots and captains hold U.S. Coast Guard licenses.
The Port of Houston Fire Department operates four fire stations strategically placed along the Houston Ship Channel. Their personnel and equipment address marine and land fires and respond to other emergencies in the upper ship channel.
The ship will be steered by Captain Ron Peddle, an owner of MetalCraft Marine with 32 years of ship piloting experience and 34 years in boat construction.
Built to MetalCraft Marine’s Firestorm 70 design, this state-of-the-art command center and high-speed response vessel combines cutting-edge technology with robust performance.
Powered by powerful quad diesel inboard engines, the new fireboats boast a top speed of 45 knots compared to the current fleet’s 14 and 16 knots. This substantial boost in speed is vital for fire protection over the 25-mile-long Port of Houston.
Highly maneuverable, the new fireboats can stop quickly and change direction within three boat lengths.
Part firehouse, part fireboat, the vessel allows the crew to stay on station for extended periods. The cabin includes a primary care berth with four secondary berths in the cuddy. Portable berths can be arranged in the aft equipment cabin to manage injured individuals during incidents.
Four firefighting pumps generate flow rates of 13,600 gallons per minute (GPM) at 150 pounds per square inch (PSI) and 17,000 GPM at 130 PSI, streaming up to 450 feet with a roof-mounted Stang monitor. This output is three times greater than any current Port Authority fireboats. As a shore hydrant, the Firestorm 70 can pump an impressive 7,000 GPM at 70 PSI through 1,000 feet of hose from a 5-inch Storz outlet before requiring staging pumps.
Each fireboat measures 70 feet 10 inches in length, with a breadth of 22 feet 10 inches and a draft of 34 inches. Federal grants largely finance these vessels to replace the three aging fireboats commissioned in 1973 and 1983.
"The entire MetalCraft team is honored to have received this contract from the Port of Houston Authority," expressed Michael Allen, General Manager of MetalCraft Marine. "Under the leadership of Project Manager Jay Milner and Design Manager Ryan Hunter, our team of craftsmen dedicated over 20,000 hours to build this industry-leading fast-response Firestorm 70.
"Throughout the construction process, we worked closely with many individuals from the Port of Houston Authority and came to understand their roles well. It’s evident they take great pride in their essential duties, and we’re proud to have built our most fully equipped Firestorm for them. Our aim is to deliver the perfect vessel for every customer, and we hope the Port of Houston Authority feels we’ve accomplished that."
MetalCraft Marine is a leader in designing and manufacturing aluminum water-jet propelled craft, having constructed over 550 hulls to date. Their clients include the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, and Panama Canal Authority.
Images of the new fireboat can be downloaded here.