Los Angeles, CA – The Los Angeles Fire Department is set to mark a century of maritime firefighting history with a public celebration honoring the Ralph J. Scott fireboat, one of LAFD’s most iconic vessels. The event takes place Friday, November 1, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Fire Station 112 in San Pedro.
According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the 99-foot Fireboat 2—officially launched in 1925—served the Port of Los Angeles for 77 years, responding to everything from ship fires to refinery explosions. The vessel famously battled the 1947 Markay tanker blaze, maneuvering through a sea of fire to protect harbor workers and infrastructure.
Now designated a National Historic Landmark, the Ralph J. Scott remains a symbol of courage, innovation, and dedication on the water. The LAFD Historical Society will host the centennial gathering, which welcomes residents, maritime enthusiasts, and firefighters to celebrate the legacy of this pioneering vessel.
The event will feature historical displays and tributes to the crews who operated the fireboat over the decades. For more information, attendees can contact the LAFD Historical Society at LAFDHistoricalSociety@gmail.com.
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