The boat, named Marine 24, has the capacity to act as a fire engine on the water by using the lake to provide direct fire suppression.
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"This boat is like a floating fire engine or fire hydrant on the water, with a full spectrum of the latest technology to aid in saving lives and protecting property," Eric Guevin, TDFPD fire marshal, said in a press release. "We really needed this type of apparatus to meet the code requirements and provide for fire protection."