Los Angeles, CA Fireboat 2

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FIREBOAT 2

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Los Angeles City Fire department
"Warner L. Lawrence"
"Fireboat 2"
2003 Fireboat
105' LOA - 29' beam - 13' 6" draft
Rated at 38,000 GPM - Actual in excess of 50,000 GPM

Fireboat 2 is propelled by a Voith Schneider Cyclodal Drive
which enables the boat to turn and maneuver in any direction.

The fireboat has 10 monitors
It also has a 50' crane / boom for lifting equipment and a small boat.
The boat is equipped with an EMS room
It is a CBRNE vessel.

Built by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders in Freeland, WA
The vessel was designed by Robert Allan Ltd.
Fireboat 2 replaced the 78 year old "Ralph J. Scott" built in 1925.

Fireboat 2 is docked at Fire Station 112
444 S Harbor Blvd, San Pedro, CA
Berth 86 in the Main Channel

YOUTUBE VIDEO OF LA CITY FIREBOAT 2

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The Ralph J. Scott
Built 1925 - Retired 2003
Served 78 years
99'3" length over all
19' beam
9' depth
152 gross tons
Originally 10,200 gpm capacity
Upgraded to 18,600 gpm capacity

Replaced by the new Fireboat 2
"Warner L Lawrence"
in 2003

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Fireboat 1
Fireboat 2
Fireboat 3
Fireboat 4
Fireboat 5
LA County Fireboats
LA County Lifeguards