(VALLEJO, Calif.) — Moose Boats has delivered an M1-46 fire-rescue catamaran to the San Francisco Fire Department’s Airport Division. This will be the second M1 that the San Francisco International Airport will have available for emergency calls in the waters surrounding the runways.
While many of the systems have been upgraded from the previous Moose Boats vessel, the platform and controls have remained the same, enabling a seamless transition for pilots and crew. San Francisco International is the 13th-busiest airport in the United States, accommodating over half a million passengers weekly.
The vessel includes a 1,000-gpm pump, twin turbo diesel Cummins QSC 8.3 600-hp engines, storage for over 50 life rafts (each capable of carrying 10 people), and a climate-controlled cabin featuring a dedicated patient care bench. The vessel will be stored at the Marine Emergency Response Facility near Seaplane Harbor, allowing for a rapid emergency response time.
The San Francisco Fire Department Airport Division will retain its existing M1 Moose fireboat as a reserve vessel to serve the community and airport when needed, ensuring continuous service during annual maintenance of the new boat.
– Moose Boats
