fireboat

[ fahyuhr-boht ]

noun

1. a powered vessel equipped to fight fires on boats, docks, shores, etc.

fireboat

/ ˈfaɪəˌbəʊt /

noun

1. a motor vessel with fire-fighting apparatus

Word History and Origins

Origin of fireboat¹

First recorded in 1875–80; fire + boat

Example Sentences

The man commandeered the fireboat, known as the John J. Harvey, by untying it from its mooring at Pier 66 off the west side of Manhattan, according to authorities.

From Seattle Times

The fire destroyed Independent Asphalt Co. and damaged Occidental Fish Company nearby but could have been catastrophic for the waterfront if not for gushers from “the highest powered fireboat in existence,” the Duwamish.

From Seattle Times

A fireboat greeted the ferry with a water display just before docking, according to silive.com.

From Seattle Times

On Tuesday morning more helicopters joined the effort to put out the fire, along with a fireboat sent by Mexico.

From Reuters

The fireboats from Vancouver and Portland arrived later and extinguished the fire on the second boat.

From Seattle Times