Repairs and renovations are underway at the Detroit Fire Department.
A source told WDIV they were concerned about the safety of firefighters and residents as a fire boat is out of service and a station is leaking although it was recently renovated.
The rescue boat, the 'Sivad Johnson,' experienced a pump failure last fall, but stayed in service for search and rescue missions until the season ended, fire officials said.
The outboard motor and water pump needed to be repaired.
On May 7, the boat returned to the water. But, until the pump arrives, it will be used for search missions.
The other boat, the Curtis Randolph, is in service to handle fire suppressions in the Detroit River.
Meanwhile, firefighters assigned to Ladder 30 are expected to be back in their station soon.
It closed in 2012 and the city has spent more than $3 million on renovations, the station reported.
The city's statement about the station read: "We have received no reports of black mold in this building. Today is the first time the team has been alerted to standing water in the basement. We’ve reported this to Construction and Demolition Department, who oversees maintenance of our facilities. They will be investigating and working to mitigate."
