La Conner dedicates new fire boat, gives it the call sign 'Marine 27'

The La Conner Town Council and community marked the dedication of a new town fire boat at a recent ceremony that council members described as well attended.

Councilmembers and staff acknowledged the work of Scott (staff/council member) and others who handled contracting, registration and logistics for the purchase. At the dedication, the vessel was given the call sign Marine 27 and received a public demonstration of its firefighting capability.

No council action or appropriation was required at the meeting; the item was presented as a mayoral/council recognition of a completed acquisition and local dedication ceremony. Officials said the boat’s radios and AIS equipment are being configured and that the boat will be used in town marine response operations.

Ending: Council members praised staff and community partners for completing the project and noted the boat’s role in enhancing local marine safety and emergency response.