S-143 M/V LA Fireboat 2

105' Fire Boat 

The LA Fire Boat 2 was completed and delivered to the Los Angeles Fire Department in 2003. The complete propulsion system consists of two 1800 HP Detroit Diesel 12V4000 diesel engines coupled to a Voith Schiffstechnik Cyclodal Drive system. The fire-fighting system is made up of six pumps delivering 31,000 gallons per minute at a range of 550'. The LA Fire Boat 2 is one of the most powerful fire boats in the world today.

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Technical Specifications

  • Client: Los Angeles Fire Department
  • Beam: 29'
  • Draft: 14'-6"
  • Main Engines: 2 x MTU/DDC 12V-4000 @1800HP each
  • Propulsion: Voith Schneider Cycloidal Drives
  • Speed: 13 Knots
  • Fuel Capacity: 4,800 Gallons
  • Crew Capacity: 6
  • Delivery: 2003
  • Auxiliary Engines: Lugger MP 150C @150 KW
  • Depth: 13'-6"
  • Fire Monitors: 10 Unitor/Skum Fi-Fi Systems @ 38,000 GPM total
  • Firefighters: 12
  • Fresh Water Capacity: 650 Gallons
  • Length (Overall): 105'

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