Lake Assault Boats, a leading manufacturer of purpose-built and mission-specific fire and rescue boats, has placed into service a 28-foot fireboat with the City of Conroe Fire Department in Conroe, TX. The city is located north of Houston and has a popular 22,000 acre lake with 157 miles of shoreline.
Paul Sims is the assistant fire chief for the City of Conroe Fire Department. “When our purchasing committee put out for bids, we received eight quotes from different fireboat manufacturers from across the country, We carefully evaluated each and every one to compare specs, prices, and company history and reputation. Together, our committee decided that Lake Assault rose to the top – that it represented the best value.”
“We are very proud to have earned this sale from a well respected fire department – and first-time customer – that is responsible for protecting vitally important water resources near Houston,” explained Chad DuMars, Lake Assault Boats vice president of operations. “This custom-built Lake Assault fire and rescue boat is a versatile craft that is perfectly suited to meet the emergency response needs of Lake Conroe.”
The Lake Assault modified V-hull design for Lake Conroe features a landing craft style configuration with a hydraulically operated bow door that enables faster and more efficient rescue operations. The boat is equipped with a T-top-style cabin (with a lockable rollup back wall for added security), twin 250-hp Honda engines, an Optimus 360 joystick control system, a 500 gpm pump, Garmin radar and sonar with SideVu and DownVu, and a forward looking infrared (FLIR) system.
“With Lake Assault, much of the equipment, such as the full length rub rails, were included in the price, while others listed these as additional items,” noted Sims. “In addition, their packaged pricing on the motors, alone saved a significant amount. This type of approach is what really set Lake Assault apart.”
Initial pre-production meetings were held in Conroe. Subsequently, the craft was engineered and manufactured at Lake Assault’s facilities on the shores of Lake Superior. Prior to going into service, the company provided three days of on-the-water training. “We spec’d an excellent boat, and the craftsmanship and quality Lake Assault provided was top notch,” explained Sims. “Since its arrival, everyone that has seen it is in awe.”
Completed in 1973, Lake Conroe is a 22,000 acre lake that runs through the classic East Texas Piney Woods forests. The area has experienced incredible growth and transformation over the last quarter century, and some of the finest residential developments in the country have sprung up around the picturesque shores and wooded terrain surrounding the lake.
ABOUT LAKE ASSAULT BOATS
Lake Assault Boat are born in a shipyard, designed for a mission, tested on Lake Superior, and custom engineered using technology and resources unmatched in the fireboat industry. Lake Assault offers a wide range of custom hull designs and configurations suitable for use on inland lakes and rivers, and intercoastal and offshore waters, to meet the needs of first responders. What mission can we help you perform? For more information visit www.lakeassault.com
