Marine Program - Engine One

About the Fireboat

Engine One provides speed and agility - and the back-up to ensure adequate coverage even when one of the other boats is in dry dock for annual maintenance. The fireboat was completed in 2006.

The 50-foot fast attack boat has the capacity to pump 5,000 to 6,000 gallons of water per minute and a top speed of about 30.5 knots.

Jensen Maritime Consultants, naval architects, designed the boat. Metalcraft, in Kingston, Ontario, built the vessel.

Click here to view photos of the boat.

Current Status

Engine One is stationed at Fisherman's Terminal. During the planned retrofit of the Chief Seattle, Engine One will move to Elliott Bay.

Milestones

July 2006 - Engine One was delivered to Seattle from Ontario. Mayor Nickels held a press conference and welcoming event.

May 2006 - The boat was launched, and sea trials began.

April 2005 - Metalcraft was awarded a contract to build the boat.

January 2005 - Jensen Maritime Consultants were selected as the naval architects.