FIREFIGHTING CAPABILITIES
The Edward M. Cotter has a pumping capacity equal to that of 11 pumper trucks.
4 Fire Pumps: Two-stage centrifugal - Series Type with a capacity
of 3750 gpm at 1600 pounds pump pressure each
5 Turrets: 2 main deck forward, 1 aft (Elevated Platform 22'), 1 topside of pilothouse, 1 aft main deck
6 Hose Connections: 3 1/2" reduced to 2 1/2" outlets each on port and starboard sides for hand lines.
Hose Connections: 40 lengths 2 1/2"; 10 lengths 3 1/2"; 6 lengths
1 1/2"
2 reels of booser line (1"): 250' each reel
Foam Mechanical: (2) 230 gallon liquid foam tanks