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FIREBOATS
Photos by Britton W Crosby

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Cape Cod, Massachusetts
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Added Nov 25, 2007

There are a number of boats protecting the shorelines, harbors, lakes, and ponds
around the Cape & Islands area. Some of these are designed primarily for rescue
while others have capabilities for fire fighting, either by permanently installed
pumps or portable pumps when needed.

Hyannis, MA
Fireboat 808
"Reliance"
32' Former USCG Boat
750 gpm
Barnstable Police and Hyannis Fire Department
Served Hyannis from 1996 to 2007 when it was removed from service.

Hyannis, MA
Fireboat 808
At its Hyannis Berth

Hyannis, MA
Fireboat 808
Off Hyannisport, Figawi Race May 2005

Hyannis, MA
Fireboat 808
May 2005

Hyannis, MA
Fireboat 808
Operates its deckgun, off Hyannis harbor 2005

The Hyannis Fireboat "Reliance" was called to duty on
December 10, 2003.

The Fireboat responded to a 5 alarm fire at the Crosby Yacht Yard in Osterville.
4 Large storage sheds and over 125 boats were involved.

The Hyannis boat took over an hour to reach the scene. It pumped thousands of gallons
of salt water onto the smoldering ruins.

Hyannis Fireboat 808

Hyannis Fireboat at the Crosby Yacht Fire.

Mashpee purchased this 18' Edge Water in 2005.

Mashpee operated the 16' Whaler as well.

OAK BLUFFS, MARTHA'S VINEYARD, MA
OAK BLUFFS MARINE 567
This vessel was built in Kingston, Ontario, Canada
by MetalCraft Marine and delivered in November 2004.
Constructed of aluminum, it has a LOA of 39'6" and a beam of approx 13'.
The boat is powered by twin diesels and is jet propelled achieving a
speed of approximately 35 knots. It has a 550 gpm fire pump and
has a bow mounted deckgun that can be stowed when not in use.
There is a full lower cabin and a spacious control cabin.
The large cockpit has easy access from either side and the
stern folds down providing access for divers to the platform.
This vessel is operated by the Oak Bluffs Fire and Police Depts
under the O.B. Emergency Management and is docked in Oak Bluffs
harbor providing protection for hundreds of boats and thousands of
travelers on high speed ferries, steamship vessels, and cruise ships
in season. It cost approximately $360,000 to construct.