Pier 22Ā½ & the SFFD Fire Boats
Prone to disastrous fires, the city of San Francisco has the Guardian, a fireboat gifted by residents, to watch over them from the bay.

šŸ“œ The Fireboat House on Pier 22Ā½ is home to the San Francisco Fire Department's historical fireboats.
šŸ” Designed by Alfred A. Pyle, this Renaissance Revival structure is a unique example of cooperation between the Port of San Francisco and the Fire Department.

Why Go

šŸŒŠ Explore a site embodying San Francisco's extensive maritime history
āš“ See the Phoenix and the Guardian, historical fireboats
šŸ”„ Learn about the Phoenix's critical role in the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake
šŸŽ Discover the Guardian, a fireboat gifted by anonymous donors

Tips

šŸ§‘ā€šŸš’ The fireboat crew consists of a marine-qualified pilot, an engineer, and a firefighting captain or lieutenant.

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