WELCOME Port Canaveral's newest hi-tech firefighting vessel Fireboat 2, which was commissioned and christened with a bottle of environmentally-friendly champagne. Florida State Fire Marshal Division Director Julius Halas placed a wreath on the new boat, followed by Florida Sen. Debbie Mayfield, christening Fireboat 2. Read More: https://www.portcanaveral.com/fireboat2-commissioning | Port Canaveral

NEW FIREBOAT ARRIVES: Port Canaveral's newest firefighting vessel arrives today, marking the first step in becoming the first LNG cruise port. The 75 ft. marine rescue vessel, arrived at port with it's water cannons on and was greeted by a SpaceX booster and Royal Caribbean International's Allure of the Seas, who is here for provisions. Total cost $4.8 million, with a $1.5m grant from the State of Florida and $1m FEMA grant. | Port Canaveral

38 Defiant NXT fireboat built for South King Fire & Rescue in King County, Washington. This next-generation, “right-sized” firefighting machine offers crew-friendly features, class-leading performance, and a level of capability typically only found on larger vessels. Power options include twin inboard diesels with waterjets or triple outboards. Other agencies with 38 Defiant NXT fireboats recently delivered or currently on order include Orange Beach Fire Rescue, Chicago Fire Department, Miami-Da

Follow Lt. Bob Kerns as he provides a tour of our Fireboat Leschi! | Seattle Fire Department