Eureka Fire-Rescue has 2 aluminum, 2 inflatable boats along with the 24' Crestliner pictured below to assist communities along approximately 8 miles of the Allegheny River with fire suppression, rescue and many other needs. All have the ability to be trailered should the need arise to move them elsewhere.

During "boating season" our 24' Crestliner (certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Health - QRS) is kept in the water for quicker response. Our personnel have Pennsylvania Water Rescue as well as EMT/Paramedic certifications. We share our docks with the PA Fish and Boat Commission Bureau of Law Enforcement.

281 Fire Boat is a 24' aluminum Crestliner, with a 200hp Evinrude E-Tec, 1,000gpm pump. Draft through the keel supplying a bow monitor and 2 handlines. A hoist for lifting. Koden radar, multiple radios. Various emergency and work lights. EMS equipment and a stokes basket.

Marine Services

A view of our river rescue center from the bank of the Allegheny River.

Dear Santa,

We've still been good and are looking for development in the borough of Tarentum and a new fire boat for Station 281.

281 Squad is our multi-purpose vehicle. It tows the boat, carries various medical equipment along with an AED and is certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Health - QRS.

Ok, if the above boat won't work. A boat from the USCG looks good detailed in Eureka fashion!