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Thursday, January 20, 2011

PUMPER FIRE APPARATUS REQUIREMENTS - NFPA 1901

Standard for
Automotive Fire Apparatus
NFPA 1901

CHAPTER 3 PUMPER FIRE APPARATUS REQUIREMENTS

3-1 General. If the apparatus is to function as a pumper, it shall meet the requirements of this chapter.
3-2 Fire Pump. The apparatus shall be equipped with a fire pump that meets the requirements of Chapter 14 and that has a minimum rated capacity of 750 gpm (2850 L/min).
3-3 Aerial Device.
3-3.1  If the pumper fire apparatus is equipped with an aerial device, the aerial device shall meet the requirements of Chapter 18.
3-3.2  If the aerial device is equipped with a permanently mounted waterway, the fire pump shall be capable of supplying the flow requirements of 18-6.1.2, 18-12.1, or 18-16.2 with a maximum intake gauge pressure of 20 psi (138 kPa).
3-3.3  Provisions shall be made to ensure that the pump operator is not in contact with the ground. Signs shall be placed to warn the pump operator of electrocution hazards.
3-4* Water Tank.  The pumper shall be equipped with a water tank(s) that meets the requirements of Chapter 17 and that has a minimum certified capacity (combined, if applicable) of 300 gal (1136 L).
3-5* Equipment Storage.  A minimum of 40 ft3 (1.13 m3) of enclosed weather-resistant compartmentation that meets the requirements of Chapter 13 shall be provided for the storage of equipment.
3-6* Hose Storage.  Hose bed area(s), compartments, or reels that comply with Section 13-10 shall be provided to accommodate the following. These areas need not be contiguous.
(1)        A minimum hose storage area of 30 ft3 (0.85 m3) for 21/2-in. (65-mm) or larger fire hose
(2)        Two areas, each a minimum of 3.5 ft3 (0.1 m3), to accommodate 11/2-in. (38-mm) or larger preconnected fire hose lines
3-7 Equipment Supplied by the Contractor.   The following equipment shall be supplied and installed by the contractor. The contractor shall provide such brackets or compartments as are necessary to mount the equipment.
3-7.1* Ground Ladders.  All ground ladders carried on the apparatus shall meet the requirements of NFPA 1931, Standard on Design of and Design Verification Tests for Fire Department Ground Ladders. At a minimum, the following ladders shall be carried on the apparatus:
            One straight ladder equipped with roof hooks
            One extension ladder
            One attic ladder
3-7.2* Suction Hose.  A minimum of 15 ft (4.6 m) of soft suction hose or 20 ft (6 m) of hard suction hose shall be carried. Suction hose shall meet the requirements of NFPA 1961, Standard on Fire Hose. The purchaser shall specify whether hard or soft suction hose is to be provided, the length and size of the hose, the size of the couplings, the manner in which the suction hose is to be carried on the apparatus, and the style of brackets desired.
3-7.2.1 Where hard suction hose is provided, a suction strainer shall be furnished. The friction and entrance loss of the combination suction hose and strainer shall not exceed the losses listed in Table 14-2.4.1(b).
3-7.2.2  Where soft suction hose is provided, it shall have long-handle female couplings with the local hydrant outlet connection on one end and the pump intake connection on the other end.
3-8 Minor Equipment.  The lists of equipment in 3-8.1 and 3-8.2 shall be available on the pumper fire apparatus before the apparatus is placed in service. Brackets or compartments shall be furnished so as to organize and protect the equipment. A detailed list of who is to furnish the items and the method for organizing and protecting these items shall be supplied by the purchasing authority.
3-8.1* Fire Hose and Nozzles.  The following fire hose and nozzles shall be carried on the apparatus:
            800 ft (244 m) of 21/2-in. (65-mm) or larger fire hose
            400 ft (122 m) of 11/2-in. (38-mm), 13/4-in. (44-mm), or 2-in. (51-mm) fire hose
            One combination spray nozzle, 200 gpm (757 L/min) minimum
            Two combination spray nozzles, 95 gpm (360 L/min) minimum
            One playpipe, with shutoff and 1-in. (25-mm), 11/8-in. (29-mm), and 11/4-in. (32-mm) tips
3-8.2* Miscellaneous Equipment.  The following additional equipment shall be carried on the apparatus:
            One 6-lb (2.7-kg) flathead axe mounted in a bracket fastened to the apparatus
            One 6-lb (2.7-kg) pickhead axe mounted in a bracket fastened to the apparatus
            One 6-ft (2-m) pike pole or plaster hook mounted in a bracket fastened to the apparatus
            One 8-ft (2.4-m) or longer pike pole mounted in a bracket fastened to the apparatus
            Two portable hand lights mounted in brackets fastened to the apparatus
            One approved dry chemical portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 80-B:C rating mounted in a bracket fastened to the apparatus
            One 21/2-gal (9.5-L) or larger water extinguisher mounted in a bracket fastened to the apparatus
            One gated swivel intake connection with pump intake threads on one end and one or more female connections compatible with the supply hose carried on the other
            One self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) complying with NFPA 1981, Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for the Fire Service, for each assigned seating position, but not less than four, mounted in brackets fastened to the apparatus or stored in containers supplied by the SCBA manufacturer
            One spare SCBA cylinder for each SCBA carried, each mounted in a bracket fastened to the apparatus or stored in a specially designed storage space
            One first aid kit
            Four combination spanner wrenches mounted in brackets fastened to the apparatus
            Two hydrant wrenches mounted in brackets fastened to the apparatus
            Two double female adapters, sized to fit 21/2-in. (65-mm) or larger fire hose, mounted in brackets fastened to the apparatus
            Two double male adapters, sized to fit 21/2-in. (65-mm) or larger fire hose, mounted in brackets fastened to the apparatus
            One rubber mallet, suitable for use on suction hose connections, mounted in a bracket fastened to the apparatus
            Two salvage covers each a minimum size of 12 ft  14 ft (3.7 m  4.3 m)
            Two wheel chocks, mounted in readily accessible locations, that meet or exceed the requirements of SAE J348, Standard for Wheel Chocks, for the wheel diameter on which the chocks are to be used
3-8.2.1  If the pumper is equipped with an aerial device, two additional wheel chocks, mounted in readily accessible locations, that meet or exceed the requirements of SAE J348, Standard for Wheel Chocks, for the wheel diameter on which the chocks are to be used shall be provided.
3-8.2.2  If the pumper is equipped with an aerial device with a permanently mounted ladder, four ladder belts or ladder/escape belts meeting the requirements of NFPA 1983, Standard on Fire Service Life Safety Rope and System Components, shall be provided.


CHAPTER 4 INITIAL ATTACK FIRE APPARATUS

4-1 General.  If the apparatus is to function as an initial attack fire apparatus, it shall meet the requirements of this chapter.
4-2 Fire Pump.  The apparatus shall be equipped with a fire pump that meets the requirements of Chapter 14 and that has a minimum rated capacity of 250 gpm (950 L/min).
4-3 Water Tank.  Initial attack apparatus shall be equipped with a water tank(s) that meets the requirements of Chapter 17 and that has a minimum certified capacity (combined, if applicable) of 200 gal (757 L).
4-4* Equipment Storage.  A minimum of 22 ft3 (0.62 m3) of enclosed weather-resistant compartmentation that meets the requirements of Chapter 13 shall be provided for the storage of equipment.
4-5* Hose Storage.  Hose bed area(s), compartments, or reels that meet the requirements of Section 13-10 shall be provided to accommodate the following. These areas need not be contiguous.
(1)                 A minimum hose storage area of 10 ft3 (0.283 m3) for 21/2-in. (65-mm) or larger fire hose
(2)                 Two areas, each a minimum of 3.5 ft3 (0.1 m3), to accommodate 11/2-in. (38-mm) or larger preconnected fire hose lines
4-6 Equipment Supplied by the Contractor.  The following equipment shall be supplied and installed by the contractor. The contractor shall provide such brackets or compartments as are necessary to mount the equipment.
4-6.1 Ground Ladders.  A 12-ft (3.7-m) or longer extension-type ground ladder shall be carried on the apparatus. All ground ladders on the apparatus shall meet the requirements of NFPA 1931, Standard on Design of and Design Verification Tests for Fire Department Ground Ladders.
4-6.2* Suction Hose.  A minimum of 15 ft (4.6 m) of soft suction hose or 20 ft (6 m) of hard suction hose shall be carried. Suction hose shall meet the requirements of NFPA 1961, Standard on Fire Hose. The purchaser shall specify whether hard or soft suction hose is to be provided, the length and size of the hose, the size of the couplings, the manner in which the suction hose is to be carried on the apparatus, and the style of brackets desired.
4-6.2.1  Where hard suction hose is provided, a suction strainer shall be furnished. The friction and entrance loss of the combination suction hose and strainer shall not exceed the losses listed in Table 14-2.4.1(b).
4-6.2.2  Where soft suction hose is provided, it shall have long-handle female couplings with the local hydrant outlet connection on one end and the pump intake connection on the other end.
4-7 Minor Equipment.  The list of equipment in 4-7.1 and 4-7.2 shall be available on the initial attack fire apparatus before the apparatus is placed in service. Brackets or compartments shall be furnished so as to organize and protect the equipment. A detailed list of who is to furnish the items and the method for organizing and protecting these items shall be supplied by the purchasing authority.
4-7.1 Fire Hose and Nozzles.  The following fire hose and nozzles shall be carried on the apparatus:
                     300 ft (91 m) of 21/2-in. (65-mm) or larger fire hose
                     400 ft (122 m) of 11/2-in. (38-mm), 13/4-in. (44-mm), or 2-in. (51-mm) fire hose
                     Two combination spray nozzles, 95 gpm (360 L/min) minimum
4-7.2* Miscellaneous Equipment.  The following additional equipment shall be carried on the apparatus:
                     One 6-lb (2.7-kg) pickhead axe mounted in a bracket fastened to the apparatus
                     One 6-ft (2-m) pike pole or plaster hook mounted in a bracket fastened to the apparatus
                     Two portable hand lights mounted in brackets fastened to the apparatus
                     One approved dry chemical portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 80-B:C rating mounted in a bracket fastened to the apparatus
                     One 21/2-gal (9.5-L) or larger water extinguisher mounted in a bracket fastened to the apparatus
                     One gated swivel intake connection with pump intake threads on one end and one or more female connections compatible with the supply hose carried on the other
                     One SCBA complying with NFPA 1981, Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for the Fire Service, for each assigned seating position, but not less than two, mounted in brackets fastened to the apparatus or stored in containers supplied by the SCBA manufacturer
                     One spare SCBA cylinder for each SCBA carried, each mounted in a bracket fastened to the apparatus or stored in a specially designed storage space(s)
                     One first aid kit
                     Two combination spanner wrenches mounted in a bracket(s) fastened to the apparatus
                     One hydrant wrench mounted in a bracket fastened to the apparatus
                     One double female adapter, sized to fit 21/2-in. (65-mm) or larger fire hose, mounted in a bracket fastened to the apparatus
                     One double male adapter, sized to fit 21/2-in. (65-mm) or larger fire hose, mounted in a bracket fastened to the apparatus
                     One rubber mallet, for use on suction hose connections, mounted in a bracket fastened to the apparatus
                     Two wheel chocks, mounted in readily accessible locations, that meet or exceed the requirements of SAE J348, Standard for Wheel Chocks, for the wheel diameter on which the chocks are to be used



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