Noun
a boat equipped to fight fires on ships or along a waterfront
Source: WordNetCleanup Cleanup crews used salt water from a fireboat to wash the molasses away, and used sand to try to absorb it. Source: Internet
When the other gondoliers notice that Luigi did not return with the fireboat, they discover him sailing on the turbulent waters on the Grand Canal. Source: Internet
The TFD operates out of seven fire stations and operates a fire apparatus fleet of 7 engines, 3 ladders, and one rescue, along with one HAZMAT unit, a mobile command unit, one fireboat, and numerous other special, support and reserve units. Source: Internet