Jersey City shows off new rescue boat to work rivers
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
By MICHAELANGELO CONTE
JOURNAL STAFF WRITER

Jersey City officials unveiled the city's new rescue boat at a City Hall ceremony yesterday.

"With the rapid growth along the waterfront we need a rapid response boat that can quickly navigate the shallow waters of the Hudson and the Hackensack," Fire Department Director Armando Roman said.

The boat was paid for using a $27,695 grant from Frenkel & Co., Inc. and Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, officials said. Frenkel CEO John F. Kelly said Jersey City needs the help and his organization was happy to provide it.

"With Jersey City presently suffering a $40 million budget deficit, there are no funds available for this desperately needed rescue boat, so we are very proud to be able to give back to the community in such a meaningful way," Kelly said.

Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, a property and casualty company, supports firefighters for safer communities through the Fireman's Fund Heritage program, said company spokesman Danny Perry.