PHOTOS: The Anne Arundel County Fire Department officially welcomed the newest addition to its maritime fleet with the first of two state-of-the-art 50-foot Defiant NXT Fireboats on Tuesday at Sandy Point State Park. Representatives from Metal Shark, which manufactured the boat, delivered the first fireboat via waterways from Louisiana to Maryland. This powerful and versatile vessel is set to significantly enhance the county’s ability to respond to emergencies on the water.
The new fireboat, whose name will be released in the coming months, represents a significant investment in the safety and security of Anne Arundel County. With over 500 miles of shoreline, this new asset is faster and better equipped to handle a wide range of maritime emergencies, from fires on boats and waterfront structures to medical emergencies and search and rescue operations on and around the county’s vast waterways.