The Tahoe Douglas Fire Department officially launched and dedicated its new fire boat. Marine 24 is a “floating fire hydrant” and rescue boat. The boat cost $450,000 and was purchased with support fromn homeowners in the area. TDFD Fire Marshall Eric Guevin says the boat will give fire fighters access to areas they could not have reached before. Guevin said the boat is officially ready to go and will be in the lake year round.