Lake Assault Boats, a leading manufacturer of purpose-built and mission-specific fire and rescue boats, recently assisted the Superior (WI) Fire Department in its response to a fire on an ore boat at Fraser Shipyards. At the time, a team from Lake Assault was in the final stages of testing the 28-foot fireboat destined for the City of Newburgh, New York.  After its successful assist--by providing a water supply for the Superior FD--the craft was placed into service with the City of Newburgh Fire Department.

“Before shipping to customers, we carefully test and inspect every fire boat; this was the first time, though, that we’ve ever responded to a live fire with a craft during its final preparations for delivery,” explained Chad DuMars, Lake Assault Boats vice president of operations. “We are very proud that the boat performed flawlessly with Superior FD, and are, of course, very happy that it’s now on duty with the City of Newburgh Fire Department, protecting vital portions of the Hudson River.”

The fireboat protects large waterfront sections of the Hudson River north of New York City. “It’s pretty interesting that our Lake Assault fireboat helped put out a fire before it was even delivered,” said Ed Petricek, Assistant Fire Chief with the City of Newburgh Fire Department, a 17-year veteran of the department and a member of the committee that spec’d the boat. “We first learned about Lake Assault at the New York Chiefs Show some years ago and, once we were awarded a FEMA port securities grant, we didn’t waste any time moving forward. Our firefighters are really excited to have this new Lake Assault fireboat; it has improved our on-the-water response capability, big time.”

The 28-foot fire boat is a landing craft style hull configuration that features a hydraulically operated bow door, a fully-enclosed CBRNE-rated pilot house (with HEPA filtration and positive pressure system), and twin Honda 250-hp outboard motors. The craft also sports a 2,000 gpm Darley fire pump, foam capabilities, and built-in hose storage compartments. The boat is equipped with a full array of electronics, including Garmin GPS, sonar, and a forward-looking infrared system (FLIR).

In a joint initiative, the City of Newburgh Fire Department also uses the boat to support the city’s police department. “If the police department needs to go on the water, we take them out on the Lake Assault craft,” added Chief Petricek. “We equipped the boat with a police radio and other law enforcement equipment, enabling our city to efficiently consolidate its water response using the Lake Assault unit.”    

More: www.lakeassault.com.

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A fire apparatus in last year's Wallington (NJ) holiday parade.

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The 15th Annual Wallington Fire Department Holiday Parade returns to march down the streets of Wallington, New Jersey on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 6 p.m. The nation’s largest nighttime parade of lighted and decorated fire trucks and floats features more than 2,500 participants and 300 fire apparatus from the Tri-State area.

“The 15th edition of Wallington’s favorite holiday parade promises to deliver an unrivaled spectacle of holiday lights for the thousands of spectators lining the streets of Wallington,” said Rich Pelcher, co-producer of the Wallington Fire Department Holiday Day Parade. “Firefighters look forward to our parade, as it is a time to celebrate their dedication to protecting their communities during the past year. The parade is our way of showing our respect to all these first responders.” 

Any organization, business, or community member who wishes to participate in the parade is encouraged to register, but they must decorate floats with themes that celebrate the holiday season. Parade awards will be presented to participants in various categories, the top trophy being the Best Overall Fire Department or Organization in the line of march.

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The 15th Annual Wallington Fire Department Holiday Parade will begin at 6 p.m. from Mt. Pleasant and Roehrs Drive and concludes at the Veteran’s Monument on Union Boulevard and Paterson Ave  Immediately following the parade, the presentation of awards takes place at the Centennial Field, where participants and spectators can enjoy entertainment and refreshments.

For more information or to register for the Wallington Fire Department Holiday Parade, please visit:  www.wallingtonfdholidayparade.webs.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/WallingtonFireDepartmentsHolidayParade

Twitter: @WallingtonFDHP, and join the conversation at #WallingtonParade or call the Parade hotline at (973) 473-7612.

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