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 9-11-2001

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Minimum Equipment on Engines/Pumpers

Fire Pump - a minimum rated capacity of 750 gpm/min.

Pumper With a Aerial Device - If the pumper is equipped with an aerial device, then these apply.
  1. The aerial device shall meet the requirements of NFPA 1901 Chapter 20.
  2. If the aerial device is equipped with a permanently mounted waterway, the fire pump shall be capable
  3. of supplying the flow requirements of NFPA 1901 Chapter 20.6.1, 20.12.1, or 20.16.1 with a maximum intake gauge pressure of 20 psi.
  4. Ensure that the pump operator is not in contact with the ground.
  5. Signs shall be placed to warn the pump operator of electrocution hazards.
  6. Four ladder belts meeting the requirements of NFPA 1983.

On Board Water Tank.
The pumper shall be equipped with a water tank(s) that meets the requirements of NFPA 1901 Chapter 19 and that has a minimum certified capacity (combined, if applicable) of 300 gallons.


Tools and Equipment Storage.
A minimum of 40 cubic feet of enclosed weather-resistant compartmentation that meets the requirements
of NFPA 1901 section 15.1 shall be provided for the storage of equipment.


Hose Storage.
Hose bed area(s), compartments, or reels that comply with NFPA 1901 section 15.10 shall be provided to accommodate the following:
  1. A minimum hose storage area of 30 cubic feet for 2.5 in. or larger fire hose
  2. Two areas, each a minimum of 3.5 cubic feet, to accommodate 1.5 in. or larger preconnected fire hose lines

Tools and Equipment Supplied by the Contractor.
The contractor shall supply the equipment listed below and shall provide and install such brackets or compartments as are necessary to mount the equipment.


Ground Ladders.
All ground ladders carried shall meet NFPA 1931. At a minimum, the following ladders shall be carried on the apparatus:
  1. One straight ladder equipped with roof hooks
  2. One extension ladder
  3. One attic ladder


Suction Hose.
  • A minimum of 15 ft of soft suction hose or 20 ft of hard suction hose. If hard suction hose is provided, a suction strainer shall be furnished and the friction and entrance loss of the combination suction hose and strainer shall not exceed the losses listed in NFPA 1901.
  • If soft suction hose is provided, it shall have couplings compatible with the local hydrant outlet connection on one end and the pump intake connection on the other end and suction hose shall meet the requirements of NFPA 1961, Standard on Fire Hose.
  • The Fire Department shall specify whether hard or soft suction hose is to be provided, the length and size
  • of the hose, the type and size of the couplings, the manner in which the suction hose is to be carried on the
  • apparatus, and the style of brackets desired.


Minor Tools and Equipment.
  • The following equipment items 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 mount the specified equipment.

Fire Hose and Nozzles.
  1. 800 ft of 2.5 in. or larger fire hose
  2. 400 ft of 1.5 in., 1.75, or 2 in. fire hose
  3. One combination spray nozzle, 200 gpm/min minimum
  4.  Two combination spray nozzles, 95 gpm/min minimum
  5.  One playpipe, with shutoff and 1 in., 1 1/8 in., and 1 1/4 in. tips

Miscellaneous Equipment.
  1. One 6 lb flathead axe mounted in a bracket fastened to the apparatus
  2. One 6 lb pickhead axe mounted in a bracket fastened to the apparatus
  3. One 6 ft pike pole or plaster hook mounted in a bracket fastened to the apparatus
  4. One 8 ft or longer pike pole mounted in a bracket fastened to the apparatus
  5. Two portable hand lights mounted in brackets fastened to the apparatus
  6. One approved dry chemical portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 80-B:C rating mounted in a bracket fastened to the apparatus
  7. One 2 gal or larger water extinguisher mounted in a bracket fastened to the apparatus
  8. One self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) complying with NFPA 1981, Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Fire and Emergency Services, for each assigned seating position, but not fewer than four, mounted in brackets fastened to the apparatus or stored in containers supplied by the SCBA manufacturer
  9. 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
  10. One first aid kit
  11. Four combination spanner wrenches mounted in brackets fastened to the apparatus
  12. Two hydrant wrenches mounted in brackets fastened to the apparatus
  13. One double female 2.5 in. adapter with National Hose threads, mounted in a bracket fastened to the apparatus
  14. One double male 2.5 in. adapter with National Hose threads, mounted in a bracket fastened to the apparatus
  15. One rubber mallet, suitable for use on suction hose connections, mounted in a bracket fastened to the apparatus
  16. Two salvage covers each a minimum size of 12 ft x 14 ft
  17. Two wheel chocks, mounted in readily accessible locations, each designed to hold the apparatus, when loaded to its maximum in-service weight, on a 10 percent grade with the transmission in neutral and the parking brake released

If the supply hose carried does not use sexless couplings, an additional double female adapter and
double male adapter, sized to fit 2.5 in. or larger fire hose, shall be carried mounted in brackets fastened to the apparatus.

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