Engines & Pumps
EQUIPMENT
(a) All type 6 engines shall have operational all-wheel/or multiple axle drive capability.
(b) All Engines shall have pump and roll capabilities. The vehicle drive engine and drive train shall be arranged so that the pump can deliver at least its rated capacity or 20 GPM, whichever is less at a gauge pressure of 80 psi, while the fire apparatus is moving at 2 mph or less.
(e) Engines shall be equipped with a single rapid shutoff valve that permits the attachment of a 1-1/2 inch hose.
(i) Pump: The pump may be an auxiliary powered pump or a power take-off pump.
All pumps shall have a discharge pressure gauge. If the pump is of the positive displacement type, a bypass or pressure relief valve shall be provided. The pump shall meet minimum capabilities for the type of Contract Equipment as designated in Section D of this specification.
The pump, as mounted, shall be capable of drafting water from a water source located 10 feet vertical distance below the pump head through the required 20 feet of suction hose.
The Contractor may substitute a portable pump capable of meeting the fill times identified for that particular type of equipment.
Foam: Minimum of 5 gallons of foam must be carried on all engines.
Pump & Roll equipment must be able to pump water & foam while moving. Must be capable of injection of foaming agent into the water line at variable controlled rates on discharge side of pump. (Be proportional). System shall provide full foam delivery within 60 seconds after system is engaged.
Operator shall be experienced and knowledgeable of system operation, and be capable of demonstrating their ability to operate the system.
Equipment Reliability
The Contractor shall provide dependable equipment that meets all applicable state and federal laws relating to motor vehicles and equipment.
(b) The Government reserves the right to conduct inspections at any time.
The Contractor shall arrive at the incident fully outfitted and prepared to perform under the terms of the agreement.
The Contractor may be given 24 hours or a timeframe designated by a Government representative to bring the resource into compliance.
ENGINE -- MINIMUM EQUIPMENT INVENTORY LIST
Company Name:__________________ Vehicle s/n or Unique ID:_________________
ALL resources shall have the following minimum equipment. Additional quantities or items may be carried.
List additional items in the space provided. This inventory list may be requested at any time by the government for inspection purposes.
D.2.1.2 -- Equipment Requirement
Vendors are required to permanently mark their equipment inventory with vendor/company information. Acceptable markings shall be etched or engraved.
Painting or marking the equipment with permanent markers is not acceptable.
In addition, the vendor is to maintain a complete inventory list, including any extra items they may be carrying.
1 – Live Hose Reel w/ minimum of 100’ of 1” hose non-collapsible 3/4” inside Diameter
1 ½” Hose (see table for min. quantity)
1” Hose (see table for min. quantity)
¾” Hose (see table for min. quantity)
20’ Suction hose with screened foot valve
2 – Nozzles, comb fog/straight stream, 1 ½” NH Female
2 – Nozzle, comb fog/straight stream, 1” NPSH Female
5 – Nozzle, Adjustable ¾” Garden Hose
1 – Nozzle, Foam 1 ½ NH
1 – Double Male 1 ½” NH
1 – Double Female 1 ½” NH
1 – Double Male 1” NPSH
1 – Double Female 1” NPSH
2 – Gated Wyes, 1 ½” NH
2 – Gated Wyes 1” NPSH
1 – Gated Wye ¾” Garden Hose
1 – Reducer, 2 ½” NH Female to 1 ½” NH Male
4 – Reducers, 1 ½” NH Female to 1” NPSH Male
1 – Reducer 1” NPSH to ¾” Garden Hose
1 – Adapters 1 ½” NH Female to 1 ½” NPSH Male
1 – Adapters 1 ½” NPSH Female to 1 ½” NH Male
1 – Mop-Up Wand ¾” Receptor w/ ¾” Nozzle Tip
5 – Inline Ball Valves ¾”
3 – Shovels, size “0”
3 – Pulaski’s
1 – Forestry, Fire Hose Clamp
4 – Spanner wrenches, combination (4 wrenches with 1” and 1 ½” on each wrench)
2 ea. – Programmable Radio’s at least one must be handheld with 2 additional batteries & Programming
Cable (Narrow Band Compliant)
2 – Backpack pumps
1 Gallon of drinking water
1 – First Aid Kit (5 person)
1 – Flashlight
10 – Fusee’s (fire starter)
3 – Mill Bastard Files
3 – Line Gear (Day Pack)
Reflective Triangles, bi-directional, set of 3
1 – Fire Extinguisher, 2A 10BC or better
2 – each Wheel chocks (see Definitions)
Pump Accessories (If Pump Powered by Auxiliary Engine)
Wrench, Adjustable 10”
Wrench, Spark Plug (Unless adjustable wrench is suitable)
1 Pliers (Slip Joint)
2 Quarts Crankcase Oil
1 Screwdriver (Standard Blade)
1 Screwdriver (Phillips)
1 Spare Starter Rope (If Required)
1 Grease Gun with Grease
Spark Plugs (Sufficient to replace all plugs on auxiliary pump)
Chainsaw Kit
1 chainsaw with fuel (minimum 3.0 cubic inch (49 cc) engine w/18” bar)
1 Chainsaw Kit Bag or Box to store Compliment
1 Combination Bar/Spark Plug Wrench
1 Spare Spark Plug to fit saw
1 Pint of Spare Engine Oil for Engine Fuel Mixture
1 Pair of Chaps meeting USFS Specification 6170-4F or later, or certified to NFPA 1977
1 Extra Chain to fit Saw-Bar Combo
1 Chain File
1 Felling Axe
1 Felling Wedge
1 OSHA or DOT Approved Fuel Container to hold Chainsaw
Fuel and Guide Bar Oil properly secured on vehicl
2 Sets Ear Plugs
Extra items vendor may carry:__________________