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Commission hears status update on MU‑229 boat upfitting and plans for public launch
Summary
Commissioners were updated July 15 that the MU‑229 boat has most systems installed and should be ready for training in a few weeks; a public launch/ceremony is planned and the vessel will be named in honor of a deceased firefighter.
Chief staff told the Norwalk Fire Commission on July 15 that MU‑229 equipment installations — lights, radios, antennas and fabrication of a replacement intake pipe — are nearly complete and the department expects the new boat to be in the water for training within two to three weeks. Commissioners discussed keeping the department’s existing boat in service while MU‑229 enters service; Department staff said the older boat will be pulled from the water for jet‑drive repairs once crews are trained on the new craft. When the boat is fully ready, the department plans a launch ceremony; staff said the vessel will be named in honor of a deceased firefighter and the commission will be invited to the event. Ending: Staff will notify commissioners when fabrication and final markings are complete and schedule the launch ceremony and training opportunities for commissioners and staff.
