4. John D. McKean

Photo via Wikimedia Commons/Jim.henderson

The John D. McKean served in the FDNY as Marine Company 1 starting in 1954. It was involved during September 11, along with Fire Fighter and the retired John. J Harvey to provide water to firefighters after the water mains broke down. Eight years later, the boat was also involved in rescuing the passengers from the US Airways Flight 1549 accident. In 2010, the John D. McKean was retired and put into reserves.