Fireboats of Duluth

During the early 20th century, large and powerful fireboats were operated in Duluth, Minnesota.

[2][3][4] In 2016 it was reported that the Duluth and Superior Fire Department would be receiving a modern powerful fireboat through a FEMA Port Security Grant.

[5] In recent years firefighters had been reduced to fighting fires using only an inflatable boat.

The Marine 19, a 32 feet (9.8 m) fireboat, manufactured by Lake Assault Boats, was delivered on May 8, 2019.

[6][7][8][9][10] She was built with the assistance of a FEMA port security grant.