Sgt. David Cherkes (fireboat)
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The fireboat Sgt. David Cherkes, launched on June 1st, 2023, is operated by the Suffolk County Police Department, in New York state.[1] In Suffolk County marine firefighting is the responsibility of the Police Department's Marine Bureau.
The 38 foot vessel was named in honor of a highly respected officer who served in the Marine Bureau, who had continued to work for the Bureau as he fought against the cancer that killed him in 2020.[1]
The vessel was built by Safe Boats International of Bremerton, Washington.[1] The vessel is equipped for search and rescue in addition to firefighting.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Michael O'Keefe (2023-06-01). "Suffolk police name new marine vessel after 'extraordinary' sergeant who lost battle with cancer". Newsday. Archived from the original on 2023-06-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20230604165715/https://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/suffolk-police-boat-david-cherkes-uttg65o7. Retrieved 2023-06-09. "Marine Bureau Commanding Officer Deputy Inspector Paul Mamay said the 38-foot boat, which will be used to patrol Suffolk's 600 miles of waterways, represented a 'lasting reminder for the department and Dave's family of his commitment' to his work."
- ↑ "EMERGENCY SERVICE VESSEL NEWS ROUNDUP". Baird Maritime. 2023-06-09. https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/small-craft-world/search-and-rescue/emergency-service-vessel-news-roundup-june-9-a-chinese-firefighting-boat-plus-response-craft-for-us-federal-and-municipal-operators/. Retrieved 2023-06-09. "The 38-foot (11.5-metre) boat is equipped for patrol, SAR, and firefighting duties. For firefighting, the vessel relies on an integrated pump and a remotely controlled monitor."
