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In the Water & Building More Subsequent to West Pierce delivery, Moose vessels with similar arrangements have been delivered and are cur- rently in service with Sandwich Fire in Massachusetts and Richmond Fire in California. Another is currently under construction for Bellingham Fire in Washington. Beyond this, Moose Boats is reportedly in discussions with several other Þ reÞ ghting agencies nationwide regarding both its M2 design, as well as the larger M1 (4,000gpm) Fire Res- cue Catamaran.Looking beyond the Þ reboat market, Moose Boats also builds unique, functional, rugged boats ranging from 33 to 46 feet (LOA) for a wide range of uses including com- mercial, law enforcement, Þ reÞ ghting and government markets. All welded aluminum construction provides a strong, lightweight, as well as corrosion and impact resis- tant hull, exhibiting exceptional stability and superior sea keeping capabilities. When it comes to Þ reÞ ghting boats, however, this isnÕt their Þ rst Ôrodeo.Õ Moose has constructed numerous Þ re Þ ghting vessels for agencies throughout the United States including Rich- mond Fire Department, Tiburon Fire Rescue District, San Francisco Fire Department and Humboldt Bay Harbor Recreation and Conservation District in California, Old Saybrook Fire Department in Connecticut, Lewes Fire De- WORKBOAT DESIGN September 201444 MNMN Sept14 Layout 32-49.indd 44MN Sept14 Layout 32-49.indd 448/20/2014 11:39:00 AM8/20/2014 11:39:00 AM

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