Collaborative Effort Results in New Boat for Holyoke, MA, Fire Dept.

The Holyoke, MA, Fire Department recently placed a new rescue boat into service. The 21-foot, steel hull boat was donated by the U.S. Coast Guard last year, and it was repaired and painted by Dean Technical High School students.

To access two articles about this initiative, please visit:

Springfield Republican: Effort restores boat for service (15 MAR 11)

Holyoke Firefighters Association Local 1693: New boat for Holyoke Fire Department (10 MAR 11)

Background information:

Holyoke Firefighters Association Local 1693

City of Holyoke

William J. Dean Technical High School

Wikipedia: Holyoke, Massachusetts