''Warner Lawrence'' is a

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owned and operated by the

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(LAFD) in

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. Designed by

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in the early 2000s, ''Warner Lawrence'' was built in

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and delivered to San Pedro on 21 May 2003. She was dedicated on 12 April of that year. She was built by Nichols Boats of

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, according to the

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. She replaced the fireboat ''Ralph J. Scott''. It is an omnidirectional vessel driven by two

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s type 26 GII/165-AE 45. ''Warner Lawrence'' has the capability to pump up to up to in the air; has 10 monitors. Its pumps are powered by two pump engines. It has a fully equipped medical suite; can deploy a bucket and ladder to at up to . A diving platform can be deployed to below the surface.

References

External links

Los Angeles Fire Department Home Page
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