Fire Fighter II, via FDNY/twitter
Breaking news: The powerful pumps on board the New York City Fire Department’s Robert Allan Ltd-designed fire boat, Fire Fighter II are coming in handy this afternoon as the sole source of water to fight a fire in Keansby, New Jersey.
Now: #FDNY Marine 9 Fire Fighter II is the sole water source for Keansby, NJ, fire. Plans to provide more support. pic.twitter.com/AhlMdmNCBp
— FDNY (@FDNY) April 26, 2014
Here’s a photo of the vessel in 2010:
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