Because water transport is an important industry on the rivers of the Mississippi River system, there are a number of fireboats on the Mississippi River system.
Since al Qaeda's attacks within the Continental United States on September 11th, 2001, the Department of Homeland Security has provided generous FEMA Port Security Grants to build new fireboats.
+ image name municipality state years ofservice notes Clinton Iowa 2014-present Paid for by federal grants. Marine 1 Alton Illinois Ice deposits prevented the vessel fighting a nearby fire in February 2015. Deluge New Orleans Louisiana 1923-1992 Served from 1923 to 1992, and now a historic landmark. Jack Buck St. Louis Missouri 2003-present Stan Musial St. Louis Missouri 2013-present Named after Stan Musial, a St. Louis sports figure.
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