Charleston County, SC, Rescue Gets New Boat

An all-new multi-mission boat has been put into service to meet increasing challenges faced by Charleston County Rescue, South Carolina, which responds to a wide range of emergencies that include hurricane outcomes and flooding. The boat, launched December, 2017, was developed by Stanley Aluminum Boats in close cooperation with the Charleston Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad, which includes first responders, EMTs, and paramedics. It is 31-foot overall, powered by twin YAMAHA 250 outboards, and can travel at 44 mph to quickly assist victims who are not within reach of land-based units. It can operate in as little as 20 inches of water, to facilitate operations under local conditions.