The city of Pittsburgh River Rescue unit has selected Lake Assault Boats to construct river rescue vessel. Credit: Lake Assault Boats, LLC.

Lake Assault Boats has been awarded a contract to build a patrol and emergency response craft for Pittsburgh River Rescue unit.

Claimed to be the most powerful rescue boat in Lake Assault Boats’ history, the 30ft-long EMS river rescue vessel is expected to be delivered by this autumn.

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The boat will be deployed to carry out rescues in response to water emergencies, administer advanced life support (ALS) services, help in fire-fighting operations, and provide security for the nation’s second largest inland port.

Lake Assault Boats operations vice-president Chad DuMars said: “This is our second craft for the city of Pittsburgh in the past three years, and we’re thrilled to receive this vote of confidence from a city known for its vital waterways and iconic riverfront.

“This custom craft features fast response combined with a full toolbox of capabilities to address a wide range of emergency scenarios.”

The boat features a catamaran style hull for improved stability and manoeuvrability. It is equipped with two Yamaha 425 hp outboard engines for maximum response time.

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Yamaha’s Helm Master joystick steering and digital anchoring system has been installed on the boat to control slow-speed manoeuvring.

The craft also includes a 74in hydraulically operated bow door, a heated front deck, as well as dive step cutouts. In addition, it can deploy a SWAT team and its equipment, including an ATV vehicle.

In addition, the vessel carries an ALS squad on-board and is fitted with the same medical gear found on a traditional ambulance.

The ship also features a 10ft-long, fully enclosed pilothouse with an 80in interior clearance height that provides sufficient room to treat patients.

Furthermore, the boat will carry chart plotter, HD radar, sonar, and a forward-looking infrared (FLIR) system, which will be managed using two Garmin touchscreens.