The fire boat will be used on Lake Michigan and Glen Lake.
GLEN ARBOR -- A new fire fighting resource will be delivered to the Glen Lake Fire Department Thursday.
The entire $265,000 cost of the 28-foot fire boat was raised by community members in three months. The boat was built by Response Marine of Newburyport, MA.
The Fire Chief for the Department says the boat adds new capability for fighting fires on boats, wildfires near the water, as well as homes along the waterfront. Nearly 75% of the homes in the Glen Lake area are within 1000 feet of a body of water.
The fire boat will be used on Lake Michigan and Glen Lake. Fire fighters have been receiving U.S. Coast Guard training on boat piloting and operation, as well as marine firefighting techniques.
7&4 News will bring you more on the new resource for the community, as its taken for a test drive. You can see more on 7&4 News at 5 and 6.
