VIDEO: The Daytona Beach Fire Department has its own boat to assist in emergencies on the Halifax River and only Channel 9 went for a ride to see how this would improve response times on the water. The bright red boat can now be seen navigating the Intracoastal Waterway in Daytona Beach. Its purpose is to safeguard the residents and visitors of the Halifax River.
Fire Chief Dru Driscoll mentioned that having their own boat allows his team to reach emergencies faster. โSometimes we had to commandeer a boat from someone else to give us a lift to rescue people,โ he said. The boat, called Marine Rescue One, is equipped with advanced technology, such as sonar, to help in search and rescue operations. It is also equipped with all the standard emergency medical services gear to save people during emergencies.
