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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.

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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.

Media Attention

The Warner Lawrence was featured on the Discovery Channel's show Mega Machines.

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