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Norwalk's New Fire Rescue Boat, MU238

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Norwalk Firefighters from Station 3 practice maneuvering their new boat Tuesday. Photo Credit: Nancy Guenther Chapman
Norwalk Fire Department Lt. Steve Popadoulos said firefighters are a short distance away from their boat at Station 3. Photo Credit: Nancy Guenther Chapman
The cabin of Norwalk Fire's new boat, with a bed for victims in the foreground. Photo Credit: Nancy Guenther Chapman
The engine compartment is accessible via a panel on the deck. The boat is designed as a platform for a fully equipped diver. Photo Credit: Nancy Guenther Chapman
Air quality can be tested from inside the pressurized cabin with this equipment. Photo Credit: Nancy Guenther Chapman
When the boat goes out on a long distance rescue diesel fuel costs will be paid by the nearest municipality, firefighters said. Photo Credit: Nancy Guenther Chapman
The boat is made to be used year round, with air conditioning and heat in its cabin. Photo Credit: Nancy Guenther Chapman
Firefighter Phil D'Acunto discusses the boat he captains, named MU 238 in part because it is 38-feet long in the water. Photo Credit: Nancy Guenther Chapman
A back board is part of the standard equipment of the boat. Brackets for air packs will be mounted below. Photo Credit: Nancy Guenther Chapman
Read the Article New Norwalk Fire Boat Increases Homeland Security

NORWALK, Conn. – A man hanging off the side of a capsized sailboat in Norwalk Harbor got some unusual help recently when a new $660,000 rescue boat arrived with the usual fire rescue boat.

Aboard the new craft, paid for by taxpayers across America, were two men representing the manufacturer, on hand to teach Norwalk firefighters how to handle its twin jet motors.

The 42-foot-long, 12-foot-wide rescue boat was out in the harbor on a training mission when a report was called in about the capsized sailboat. The rescue boat arrived six minutes later, Deputy Police Chief ...
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