Warner L. Lawrence (fireboat)
- Warner L. Lawrence (fireboat)
The "Warner Lawrence" is an innovative fireboat owned and operated by the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) in Los Angeles. Designed by Robert Allan Ltd. in the early 2000s, the "Warner Lawrence" was built in Washington and delivered to San Pedro on May 21, 2003. It was dedicated on April 12 of that year. The boat is driven primarily by pilot James Horimoto, a 30-year veteran of the LAFD. It was built by Nichols Boats of Freeland, Washington according to the LAFD.
Abilities/Description
The "Warner Lawrence" is one of the most technologically advanced fireboats in the world. It is an omni-directional vessel driven by large propulsion devices similar to huge egg beaters. The "Warner Lawrence" has the capability to pump up to 38,000 US gallons per minute (2 m³/s) up to 400 feet (120 m) in the air.
Media Attention
The "Warner Lawrence" was featured on the Discovery Channel's show Mega Machines.
External links
* [http://www.lafd.org Los Angeles Fire Department Home Page]
* [http://www.lafire.com/fire_boats/Boat2-New.htm Los Angeles Fire Department Warner Lawrence]
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