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Fireboats at Port of Los Angeles Unfit for Emergencies

12/10/2025

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Steve Meiche, a Los Angeles firefighter, warns the Port of Los Angeles' five fireboats are in poor condition and incapable of handling large fires, risking $912 million in daily cargo.
Internal documents reveal numerous maintenance issues across the fleet.
The Port has invested millions in repairs, and City Councilwoman Traci Park says the issues are underrecognized.

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Steve Meiche, a Los Angeles firefighter, warns the Port of Los Angeles' five fireboats are in poor condition and incapable of handling large fires, risking $912 million in daily cargo.
Internal documents reveal numerous maintenance issues across the fleet.
The Port has invested millions in repairs, and City Councilwoman Traci Park says the issues are underrecognized.