Anne Arundel County Fire Department to receive new fireboats

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The Anne Arundel County Fire Department is preparing to receive the first of two new 50-foot fireboats to join the fleet!

The first of two sister Defiant NXT Monohull Pilothouse fireboats is expected to arrive next month. Currently, the fireboat is in the final stages of manufacturing performance testing at Metal Shark in Louisiana. Once the boat meets all manufacturer standards, a team from the AACo Fire Department will travel to complete final sea trials and arrange for delivery to Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

The 50-foot vessels will enhance the department's ability to more effectively respond to maritime fire and water emergencies on our extensive county waterways.

Late last year, the Anne Arundel County Fire Department solicited names from community members and the department to help name the new boats. “By involving our community and service members in the naming process, we are ensuring that the two fireboats will receive the names of those who will directly benefit from the addition of these two maritime vessels to our fleet,” said Fire Chief Trisha Wolford. The name of the first boat has been retained and will be revealed during the ship's christening at the end of summer 2024.

The new fireboat is expected to replace the current Lady Anne fireboat at Station No. 19 and will operate out of Sandy Point State Park. Lady Anne will go down to Shady Side until the second fireboat is in service, which is planned for fall 2024. 

The Anne Arundel County Fire Department is committed to taking proactive measures aimed at ensuring the safety and well-being of all who live in and visit our county. The addition of these two new vessels will strengthen this commitment.

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