Apparatus - Indian River Vol. Fire Co.

Apparatus

2010 SVI 80 Marine 1 - 80 Marine 1

The Vessel Committee acquired a 26’ foot vessel from SVI Trucks (www.svitrucks.com and www.sviboats.com) of Loveland, Colorado to serve the fire district of the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company.

The 26’ SVI Boat is a vessel to serve fire companies and is constructed of heavy duty marine grade aluminum constructed vessel with a 72” power operated bow landing craft gate to transport manpower, equipment and/or ATVs. The vessel hosts a 12’ x 6’ working deck space; self-bailing hull design with seating for ten (10) and can be fully maneuverable while flowing water.

The vessel host an array of technology and telecommunication devices which include: 800 megahertz radios, 400 megahertz radios, VHF Marine radios, Garmin Radar devices, FLIP thermal imaging camera, global positioning units, and much more. The fire suppression system is capable of running 5” large diameter discharges, monitor discharges, and 1 ¾” hand lines.

The vessel's graphic art work and lettered were coordinated by Rogers Sign Co. of Milton, Delaware.

Awarded the Best Appearing Marine Unit in the 2012 Delaware Volunteer Firefighters Association's 92nd Annual Parade in September, 2012.