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FireBrand 28/30

Model FB-28, FB-30

Compact NFPA fireboat based on a fire truck design; Darley 1250 GPM pump producing 1500 GPM flow meter results.

Description

The FireBrand 28/30 is a compact outboard fireboat based on a fire truck design for ease of maintenance and repairability. The FireBrand 30 is a stretched FireBrand 28 with alternate equipment and cabin layouts. MetalCraft calls it the highest pumping 28 ft NFPA fireboat in North America.

Key features

  • Darley 1250 GPM pump (with 4.3L Mercruiser) producing 1500 GPM flow meter results via a proprietary sea chest
  • Roof-mounted remote Elkhart 8294 1250 GPM monitor
  • Twin outboards, 200–250 HP; 40 MPH max
  • LOA 33'5", beam 10'1", draft 18"
  • Heated patient care area and SCBA storage
  • Meets NFPA 1925 Class C pumping, USCG CFR 46, ABYC and ABS welding standards

Applications

Built for Bridgeport CT and Norfolk VA Fire-Rescue; suited to municipal fire departments.

Specifications

Max speed40 MPH
L.O.A.33'5"
B.O.A.10'1"
Draft18"
Pumps1250 GPM Darley /w 4.3L Mercruiser
MonitorsElkhart 8294 remote
EnginesTwin Bombardier 225, E-Tech Outboard, 200-250 HP

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