MIAMI (WSVN) - The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department has added two 50-foot fire boats to their fleet of vehicles.

The boats arrived to PortMiami from Louisiana on Monday to a celebratory water cannon salute and a procession from local agencies.

The new additions to the fleet will allow for faster response time as well as increased pumping capabilities for firefighting.

An official ceremony will take place in a couple of weeks, when the boats are ready for service.

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