A fire department boat in New Jersey sinks after being struck by a whale, according to multiple reports. The incident occurs over the weekend when the vessel is hit during whale activity off the coast. The collision causes the boat to take on water and ultimately sink. Firefighters on board are forced to abandon the vessel and end up in the water after going overboard. Reports indicate that the crew takes emergency action to get to safety once the boat goes down. The accounts describe the whale as breaching and striking the boat, leading to the sinking. The information provided focuses on the collision and the resulting loss of the vessel, along with the firefighters’ need to leave the ship and respond to the immediate danger of being in the water. Details such as where the incident occurs exactly, the condition of the firefighters, and whether any injuries are reported are not included in the supplied summaries.