<p>About the Fireboat
</p><p>The Leschi, built in 2007, is a 108-foot fireboat that can shoot 22,000 gallons of water per minute and travel at 14 knots.
</p><p>Jensen Maritime Consultants, naval architects, designed the boat, and Dakota Creek Industries in Anacortes, WA built the vessel. 
In honor of the Chief of the Nisqually Tribe, the new vessel was named the Leschi. 
</p><p>Current Status
Docked on Elliott Bay at Fire Station 5, the Leschi has replaced the Chief Seattle as the City's primary saltwater firefighting vessel.
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