Fireboat #1 is one of five fireboats in the country to be a historic landmark. The boat, which is now dry docked along Ruston Way was constructed in 1929 and had served for 54 years.

Information from the Tacoma Park’s Department can be found here: http://www.metroparkstacoma.org/page.php?id=66

The detailed historic nomination form can be found here: http://www.nps.gov/maritime/nhl/fireboat.htm