FDNY MARINE OPERATIONS CELEBRATES THE OPENING OF ITS NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART MAINTENANCE BUILDING

Commissioner Daniel Nigro, Chief of Department James Leonard, and Chief of Marine Operations Michael Buckheit are joined by FDNY Members in cutting the ribbon to the new Marine Vessel Maintenance building.

FDNY Marine Operations celebrated the opening of its new, state-of-the-art Marine Vessel Maintenance Building at the Brooklyn Navy Yard on December 15. FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro, Chief of Department James Leonard, and Chief of Marine Operations Michael Buckheit attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new building which boasts a regulated temperature and ventilation system, solar panels, and a stand-alone trolley crane that can haul engines out of boats.

The new maintenance building can house several boats at once and a new travel lift allows for the fleet's small to medium size boats to be hauled on site directly into the building. The enclosed facility makes it easier to maintain the FDNY's marine fleet year round, ensuring the appropriate temperature and ventilation throughout the seasons. More than $460,000 in federal Port Security funds directly supported this new facility. Federal funding supported security enhancements, solar panels, mechanical equipment, and design costs. Additionally, this funding helped provide the tools, equipment and materials needed to carry out an ongoing system of maintenance and repair.

“This will serve as the keystone to our entire operations, and will allow for the proper preventative maintenance and care of our fleet, so that we can save lives” said, Chief Michael Buckheit.

From rapid response boats, to the ability to provide support to Firefighters on land, the Marine Operations Unit protects more than 560 miles of waterfront in New York City, keeping those who live, visit and work in the City safe.

An inside look into the new state-of-the-art FDNY Marine Operations Vessel Maintenance Building.