Wanting to know what equipment is ment to be on a Fire Truck?

Question

Hi, I want to know what equipment is ment to be stored on a Firetruck because i have just been elected apparatus officer. I asked the CFA but its like banging your head against a brick wall talking to them, i have a list but im not quite sure if that is all i need.

Steve

Answer 1

Consider calling your local fire department and asking them.  You might be suprised at how helpful they can be.

Answer 2

Lots Of Chord Reels, Roof Ladder, Attic Ladder, Nozzles, Pipes, Booster Nozzle, Hand Lights, Axes, First Aid Supplies, Ropes, Generator, Small Hand Tools, Fittings, Warning Lites, Extinguishers, Hydrant Assist Valve, Exhaust Fan, Shovels, Brush Brooms...............

Answer 3

Most Fire Departments follow the NFPA 1901. It states at a minimum, a fire truck must have:

1200' of 2 1/2" or greater supply hose

400' of 1 1/12" or 1 3/4" attack line

400' of 2" or 2 1/2" attack line

1 3" hose jacket

Hose clamp

1 2 1/2 gal. stored pressure water extinguisher

1 10 lb. ABC extinguisher

1 12' or 14' roof ladder

1 24' or 28' extension ladder

1 10' folding ladder

A 1000 gpm or greater fire pump

Minimum of 500 gals of water

You must have a SCBA w/spare bottle for every ridding position with a minimum of four

1 8' pike pole

1 12' pike pole

2 1 1/2" combination nozzles

1 2 1/2" smooth bore nozzle w/ tips

1 hydrant wrench

2 spanner wrenches

Hose bed cover

2 2 1/2" double female adaptors

2 2 1/2" double male adaptors

1 12 lb flat head axe

1 12 lb pick head axe

1 halligan or hoolagan tool

20' of hard suction hose w/ strainer or 25' of soft sleeve hose

2 8x12 salvage covers

These are the minimums. Of course you can go beyond this list and add additional equipment taliored to your department's needs.