American Fireboats: The History of Waterborne Firefighting and Rescue in America

The first comprehensive account of fire and rescue boats in America, this profusely illustrated book sheds light on a heroic tradition dating to the nineteenth century. From coast to coast and in cities large and small, it documents everything from battleship—size fireboats so powerful their monitors could reduce concrete structures to rubble, to small waterjet—powered fireboats, and everything in between. Included are operational details that showcase the proud traditions of marine firefig...