After being out of service for over a year, Boat 3 returned to Fire Station 49 for a short stay. Boat 3 was the last of the three small dive boats to get a paint job and much needed upgrades. It returned shortly only to be moved to Fire Station 110 for the relief of Boat 5. Apparently Boat 5 suffered some major engine damage and had to be put out of service again. Due to the fact that there are no reserve fireboats, Boat 3 is usually called on as a relief boat for Boat 1 and 5. The crews of Boat 3 had been operating with a Skiff for over a year that is on loan from the swift water team . "Not that practical but we make it work" says Frontline Diver John Torres. "It was disappointing to see the Boat leave no sooner than it was put back into service" states Torres. The boat looked great, there were a lot of upgrades, chrome, custom polishing and other nice upgrades spearheaded by Mate Dave Bender.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Boat 3 Back in Service
After being out of service for over a year, Boat 3 returned to Fire Station 49 for a short stay. Boat 3 was the last of the three small dive boats to get a paint job and much needed upgrades. It returned shortly only to be moved to Fire Station 110 for the relief of Boat 5. Apparently Boat 5 suffered some major engine damage and had to be put out of service again. Due to the fact that there are no reserve fireboats, Boat 3 is usually called on as a relief boat for Boat 1 and 5. The crews of Boat 3 had been operating with a Skiff for over a year that is on loan from the swift water team . "Not that practical but we make it work" says Frontline Diver John Torres. "It was disappointing to see the Boat leave no sooner than it was put back into service" states Torres. The boat looked great, there were a lot of upgrades, chrome, custom polishing and other nice upgrades spearheaded by Mate Dave Bender.
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