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| The '''''Warner Lawrence''''' is an innovative ] owned and operated by the ] (LAFD) in ]. |
The '''''Warner Lawrence''''' is an innovative ] owned and operated by the ] (LAFD) in ].<ref name=ProfessionalMariner2009-08-27> | ||
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| | url=http://www.professionalmariner.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791&tier=4&id=5CA79A6450B9402094B6D9A745A2754D | |||
| | title=Los Angeles Fireboat 2 is No. 1 in the world | |||
| | publisher=] | |||
| | date=2009-08-27 | |||
| | author=Brian Gauvin | |||
| | archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.professionalmariner.com%2FME2%2Fdirmod.asp%3Fsid%3D%26nm%3D%26type%3DPublishing%26mod%3DPublications%253A%253AArticle%26mid%3D8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791%26tier%3D4%26id%3D5CA79A6450B9402094B6D9A745A2754D&date=2009-12-29 | |||
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| Designed by ] in the early 2000s, the ''Warner Lawrence'' was built in ] and delivered to ] on May 21, ]. It was dedicated on April 12 of that year. The boat is driven primarily by pilot James Horimoto, a 30-year veteran of the LAFD. It was built by ] of ] according to the ]. | |||
| ==Abilities/Description== | ==Abilities/Description== | ||
| The ''Warner Lawrence'' is one of the most technologically advanced fireboats in the world. It is an omni-directional vessel driven by two Voith Schneider Propellers type 26 GII/165-AE 45. The ''Warner Lawrence'' has the capability to pump up to {{convert|38000|USgal/min|3}} up to {{convert|400|ft|m|1|lk=on}} in the air. | The ''Warner Lawrence'' is one of the most technologically advanced fireboats in the world. It is an omni-directional vessel driven by two Voith Schneider Propellers type 26 GII/165-AE 45. The ''Warner Lawrence'' has the capability to pump up to {{convert|38000|USgal/min|3}} up to {{convert|400|ft|m|1|lk=on}} in the air. | ||
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| |+ '''Warner L. Lawrence specificiations'''<ref name=ProfessionalMariner2009-08-27/> | |||
| |- | |||
| | '''main engines''' || 2x {{convert|1800|hp|kW}} MTU 12v4000 | |||
| |- | |||
| | '''propulsion mechanism''' || Voith Schneider cycloidal drive | |||
| |- | |||
| | '''pump engines''' || 2x {{convert|1575|hp|kW}} | |||
| |- | |||
| | '''speed''' || {{convert|13|knots|km/h}} | |||
| |- | |||
| | '''fire monitors''' || 10 | |||
| |- | |||
| | '''emergency medical suite''' || fully equipped | |||
| |- | |||
| | '''length''' || {{convert|105|ft|m}} | |||
| |- | |||
| | '''bucket and ladder''' || | |||
| *deployable to a height of {{convert|50|ft|m}} | |||
| *bucket holds up to {{convert|600|lb|kg}} | |||
| |- | |||
| | '''diving platform''' || | |||
| *retractable | |||
| *deployable up to {{convert|10|ft|m}} below the surface | |||
| |} | |||
| ==Media Attention== | ==Media Attention== | ||
| The ''Warner Lawrence'' was featured on the ]'s show ]. | The ''Warner Lawrence'' was featured on the ]'s show ]. | ||
| ==References== | |||
| <references/> | |||
| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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The Warner Lawrence is an innovative fireboat owned and operated by the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) in Los Angeles. Designed by Robert Allan Ltd. in the early 2000s, the Warner Lawrence was built in Washington and delivered to San Pedro on May 21, 2003. It was dedicated on April 12 of that year. The boat is driven primarily by pilot James Horimoto, a 30-year veteran of the LAFD. It was built by Nichols Boats of Freeland, Washington according to the LAFD.
Abilities/Description
The Warner Lawrence is one of the most technologically advanced fireboats in the world. It is an omni-directional vessel driven by two Voith Schneider Propellers type 26 GII/165-AE 45. The Warner Lawrence has the capability to pump up to 38,000 US gallons per minute (2.397 m/s) up to 400 feet (121.9 m) in the air.
| main engines | 2x 1,800 horsepower (1,300 kW) MTU 12v4000 |
| propulsion mechanism | Voith Schneider cycloidal drive |
| pump engines | 2x 1,575 horsepower (1,174 kW) |
| speed | 13 knots (24 km/h) |
| fire monitors | 10 |
| emergency medical suite | fully equipped |
| length | 105 feet (32 m) |
| bucket and ladder |
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| diving platform |
|
Media Attention
The Warner Lawrence was featured on the Discovery Channel's show Mega Machines.
References
- ^ Brian Gauvin (2009-08-27). "Los Angeles Fireboat 2 is No. 1 in the world". Professional Mariner. Archived from the original on 2009-12-29.
External links
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