LA FIREBOAT 2

LA FIREBOAT 2 (IMO: 9271535) sailing under the United States of America flag. It has an overall length of 98 feets and a beam of 30 feets.

Vessel Profile

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 368226970
• IMO: 9271535
• Call Sign: WDM6642
• Vessel Type: Fireboat
• Flag: United States
• Official Number: 1119644

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 96 GT
• Length Overall: 88 feet (26.8 m)
• Beam: 24 feet (7.3 m)
• Draft: 5 feet (1.5 m)
• Hull Material: Steel
• Year Built: 2004

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-mechanical
• Drive Type: Twin screw
• Engines: Twin Detroit Diesel Series 60 engines
• Horsepower: Approximately 1,000 HP total

Shipyard

• Builder: Kvichak Marine Industries
• Build Location: Seattle, Washington, United States
• Year Delivered: 2004

Owner/Operator

• Owner: City of Los Angeles
• Operator: Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD)
• Port of Registry: Los Angeles, California

Navigation/Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class B
• Navigation Systems: GPS/GNSS
• Radio: VHF Marine Radio

Operating Region

• Primary Area: Port of Los Angeles and Los Angeles Harbor, California
• USCG District: District 11
• Waters: Inland and coastal waters of Southern California

Vessel Description

LA Fireboat 2 is a purpose-built municipal fireboat operated by the Los Angeles Fire Department, assigned to marine firefighting and emergency response operations within the Port of Los Angeles and surrounding harbor waters. The vessel is capable of high-volume water discharge for shipboard and waterfront firefighting, as well as search and rescue, hazardous materials response, and emergency medical services on the water. As part of the LAFD's Marine Division, the vessel serves a critical public safety role in one of the busiest ports in the United States. The design reflects modern fireboat standards emphasizing maneuverability in confined harbor environments and rapid deployment capability.