Bigger, Better, Safer At 140 feet long and weighing 500 tons, the Three Forty Three and Fire Fighter II are the world’s largest fireboats, with a maximum speed of 18 knots (just under 21 mph ...

The New York Daily News report claims the "Three Forty Three" is riddled with problems. The 140-foot, 500-ton fireboat is considered the first of its kind and the FDNY claims it is the largest in ...

The Three Forty Three and its sister ship "Firefighter II" -- currently undergoing trials in Panama City, Fla. -- were both funded in part by $54 million in DHS grants. Voice Your Opinion!