Marine Two
Marine Two is officially called "Sergeant Steve Downing," named for a former Gallatin police officer who died during a water rescue. Downing was off-duty fishing with his daughter when he heard a boater in distress who had fallen into freezing waters of the Cumberland River. After jumping in and managing to get the victim to safety, Downing died of a heart attack.
While the boat is operated by the fire department, it's actually an extension of the Office of Homeland Security multiple hazard response capabilities including the following:
- Water-based rescue and medical calls
- Fire suppression on boats, docks and on shore
- Search and rescue
- Chemical/fuel spill response
- Support during natural disasters, earthquakes or other large-scale incidents
- Support for Hazardous Materials and Technical Rescue response operations
- Law enforcement support
- Underwater camera search
- Electronic navigation in dense fog or no light conditions
- Diver support