The Wilmington Fire Department unveils its new 71′ Metalcraft Fire Boat on September 19th.

The vessel – aptly named “The Firefighter” – was introduced at Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park.

The $3.5 million vessel was bought with a Federal Emergency Management Port Security Grant, with additional funding from the Public Service Electric and Gas Co., Midstream Magellan Partners and Wilmington, according to a news release.