ID
4-508-1277
Name
Fire Boat
Status
Published
Version
1.2
Updated
4/5/2022 2:28:35 PM
Original Release
04/05/2022
Last Major Release
 
Description
A Fire Boat is a vessel equipped with master stream appliances, pumps, and other firefighting equipment to combat fires on vessels and in waterfront areas
Resource Category
Fire/Hazardous Materials
Primary Core Capability
Fire Management and Suppression
Secondary Core Capability
 
Resource Kind
Equipment
Overall Function
A Fire Boat suppresses fires on watercraft, in and around waterfront areas, or during other emergencies
Composition and Ordering Specifications
1. Discuss logistics for deploying this equipment, such as security, transportation, maintenance, and fuel, prior to deployment 2. Requestor specifies specialized equipment when ordering, if necessary 3. Coordinate with the United States Coast Guard in the intended operating area for requirements and safe navigation standards, if necessary
Supporting Core Capabilities
None
Components
Component Notes  
Vessel Navigation CrewNot Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1Same as Type 2
Type 22 – Crew per 12-hour watch
Type 3Same as Type 4
Type 41 – Operator per 8-hour watch
Equipment Pump CapacityNot Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 120,000 GPM
Type 210,000 GPM
Type 34,500 GPM
Type 41,500 gallons per minute (GPM)
Pump Equipment Per VesselNot Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1Same as Type 2
Type 2Same as Type 3
Type 32 – Tandem pumps
Type 41 – Pump
Generators Per VesselNot Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1Same as Type 2
Type 22 – Generators
Type 31 – Generator with direct power source
Type 4Not Specified
On-Station Fuel Capacity Per VesselNot Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 148 hours
Type 224 hours
Type 38 hours
Type 46 hours
Communications Equipment Per VesselOperation area may have additional requirements
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1Same as Type 2
Type 2Same as Type 3
Type 3Same as Type 4
Type 41 – Very High Frequency (VHF) radio/cell phone
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Notes
References
Reference
1. FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017 2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1925: Standard on Marine Fire-Fighting Vessels, 2018 3. United States Coast Guard Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook, August 2014
Published Versions
Version Publish Date Document Type
1.2 4/5/2022 2:28:35 PM PDF
1.1 4/5/2022 10:45:19 AM PDF
1.0 4/5/2022 10:37:00 AM PDF