M/V Marine One is a fireboat operated by the Seattle Fire Department (SFD). Marine One was laid down in 2006 and commissioned the same year.[1] It is one of three fireboats operated by the SFD, the others being M/V Leschi and M/V Chief Seattle. All of these vessels respond to salt and fresh water situations.
The 50foot vessel, classified by the SFD as a "fast attack boat", has a flank speed of about 30 knots. It is a FireStorm 50 model fireboat constructed by MetalCraft Marine of Kingston, Ontario.[2] The craft has an integrated 200gal foam tank for use against chemically-fueled fires.[3] It can pump water for land-based firefighting, handle rescue and salvage operations in contaminated environments, accommodate emergency medical services and pinpoint people in the water and other hot spots through a thermal imaging camera.[4]