Chief Seattle (fireboat) explained

MV Chief Seattle is a fireboat named for Chief Seattle operated by the Seattle Fire Department (SFD). It is one of four fireboats operated by the SFD, the others being and, and Fireboat Two.[1] Chief Seattle was built in 1984 and commissioned the following year.[2]

The 96adj=onNaNadj=on Chief Seattle has a top speed of 20kn. The ship was refurbished and refitted in 2013 with the aim of extending its service life until 2033. Chief Seattle is regularly docked at Fishermen's Terminal where it serves as Seattle's primary freshwater firefighting vehicle.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Warren. Brad. Leschi: Pumped up and ready for anything: the dreadnought of Seattle's fireboat fleet. 5 August 2015. Professional Mariner. 9 January 2008.
  2. Web site: About the Fireboat. seattle.gov. City of Seattle. 5 August 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150924115000/http://www.seattle.gov/fleetsfacilities/firelevy/facilities/marine/marine.htm. 24 September 2015. dead.
  3. News: Fireboat Business Heats Up in the Northwest. 5 August 2014. Pacific Maritime Magazine. 1 September 2014.

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