Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Marine 19 (Duluth fireboat)" in English language version.
Department staff have begun training on the vessel which will continue through the end of May.
Marine 19 was purchased with the help of a $447,750 Port Security FEMA grant, and a 25-percent match in the form of local funds totaling $149,250.
Duluth Fire Chief Dennis Edwards said the boat will be named Marine 19 to honor the 19 firefighters who have died in the line of duty since the department's inception.
A mock 9-1-1 call was conducted and Duluth's Marine 19 fireboat was used during the training.
The craft was built at Lake Assault Boats in Superior and features thermal imaging night vision cameras, side scan sonar, radar, GPS navigation system and emergency medical equipment.
Marine 19 was purchased with the help of a $447,750 Port Security FEMA grant, and a 25-percent match in the form of local funds totaling $149,250.
Department staff have begun training on the vessel which will continue through the end of May.
Duluth Fire Chief Dennis Edwards said the boat will be named Marine 19 to honor the 19 firefighters who have died in the line of duty since the department's inception.
The craft was built at Lake Assault Boats in Superior and features thermal imaging night vision cameras, side scan sonar, radar, GPS navigation system and emergency medical equipment.
