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Revision as of 15:00, 18 December 2010 by Brad101 (talk | contribs) (merge declined / no action)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)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 |
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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.
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