Hall County Government and Fire Rescue will hold a christening ceremony for its new fire boat on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 3 p.m. at the Laurel Park boat ramp in Gainesville.
The new fire boat, a 38-foot Marine Rescue vessel, is equipped with twin Yamaha 450-horsepower motors, firefighting capabilities, and a cabin for patient care. It will assist in emergency responses on Lake Lanier, lowering response times.
โThis new fire boat is more than just an addition to Hall County Fire Rescueโs fleet,โ Fire Chief Jerry Smith said. โThis boat represents our continued commitment to the safety, protection, and service of the Hall County community.โ
โPart of serving the citizens and visitors of Hall County is being prepared to respond to any type of emergency,โ Hall County Board of Commissioners Chairman David Gibbs said.
Following weeks of training and preparation among Marine Rescue Team members, the christening ceremony will celebrate that it is fully operational and ready for service.
