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NFPA - Firefighter Headsets and Communication …

1901 4/28/04 10:16 AM Page 1. warning lights was added. Interlocks to prevent inadvertent movement to an unsupported side 10. Brakes, brake lines and wheel seals have been replaced or serviced in accordance with nfpa 1901. and to prevent raising the aerial device prior to the manufacturers' maintenance schedule the stabilizers being deployed were specified. 11. Tires and suspension are in serviceable condition 100% non-destructive tests became a requirement 12. All horns and sirens are relocated from the with increased safety and strength of materials roof to a position as low and far forward as being required. possible 13. Seat belts are available for every seat and are What does And all this happened in just the 1991 editions of the nfpa apparatus standards. Subsequent new or in serviceable condition 14.

NFPA 1901 Annex D Guidelines for First Line and Reserve Apparatus D.1 Brief Summary:In order to maximize fire-fighter capabilities and minimize their risk of

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1 1901 4/28/04 10:16 AM Page 1. warning lights was added. Interlocks to prevent inadvertent movement to an unsupported side 10. Brakes, brake lines and wheel seals have been replaced or serviced in accordance with nfpa 1901. and to prevent raising the aerial device prior to the manufacturers' maintenance schedule the stabilizers being deployed were specified. 11. Tires and suspension are in serviceable condition 100% non-destructive tests became a requirement 12. All horns and sirens are relocated from the with increased safety and strength of materials roof to a position as low and far forward as being required. possible 13. Seat belts are available for every seat and are What does And all this happened in just the 1991 editions of the nfpa apparatus standards. Subsequent new or in serviceable condition 14.

2 Sign plates are present stating no riding on the nfpa say revisions in 1996 and 1999 further enhanced the open areas safety and operating characteristics of all of the apparatus. As an example the 1999 edition included 15. A complete weight analysis shows the fire apparatus is not over individual axle or total about apparatus chapters on "Quints" and mobile foam apparatus, GVW ratings UH-10 Headset Single-plug under helmet further defined slip resistance of stepping and walking surfaces, called for better mounting of 16. The fire pump meets or exceeds its original pump rating radio transmit headset. (Red PTT located on dome.) Adjustable volume, Noise-canceling safety features equipment in the driving and crew compartment, required pre-delivery testing of foam systems and 17.

3 Alternator output meets its rating 18. Water tank and baffles are not corroded electret microphone, adjustable headstrap, flex0style boom rotates for left or right dress, and operating specified that fill stations for breathing air cylin- or distorted comfortable liquid foam ear seals. 24 dB NRR. ders be designed to totally contain a rupturing cylinder. 19. A transmission shift pump interlock is present and working properly on vehicles equipped 2 Year Warranty capabilities. with an automatic transmission Upgrading or Refurbishing Fire Apparatus: 20. All loose equipment in the driving and crew Any apparatus, whether in first line or reserve areas is securely mounted to prevent its move- service, should be upgraded as necessary to ment in case of an accident ensure the following features are included as 21.

4 The radiator has been serviced in accordance a minimum: with the manufacturers' maintenance schedule and all cooling system hoses are new or in serviceable condition 1. Fully enclosed seating is provided for all members riding on the fire apparatus 22. If so equipped, the generator and line voltage accessories have been tested and meet the 3025R Intercom Touch pad adjustable volume, 2. Warning lights meet the current standard current standard advanced noise reduction circuitry, rugged steel 3. Reflective striping meets the current standard 23. If equipped with an aerial device, a complete casing, voltage range 12 to 57 volts maxinum. 4. Slip resistance of walking surfaces and test to original specifications has been conducted Digital Message Recorder (DMR), Dual Radio handrails meets the current standard and certified by a certified testing laboratory Monitoring and primary radio transmit 5.

5 A low voltage electrical system load manager selection. 2 Year Warranty is installed if the total continuous load exceeds the alternator output Fire department administrators and fire chiefs should 6. Where the GVWR is 36,000 pounds or more, exercise special care when evaluating the cost of an auxiliary braking system is installed and refurbishing or updating an apparatus verses the operating correctly cost of a new fire apparatus. A thorough cost/benefit 7. Ground and step lights meet the current analysis of the "value" of upgrading or refurbishing standard a fire apparatus should be conducted. In many 8. Noise levels in the driving and crew instances it will be found that refurbishing costs will compartment(s) meet the current standard greatly exceed the current value of similar apparatus.

6 (See nfpa 1500) 7340 SW Durham Road Apparatus not built to nfpa apparatus standards Portland, OR 97224 USA. 9. Engine belts, fuel lines, and filters have been 1-800-527-0555. replaced in accordance with the manufacturers or manufactured prior to 1979 (over 24 years old) maintenance schedule(s) should be considered for upgrading or replacement. 1901 4/28/04 10:17 AM Page 2. mended that only apparatus that meets the 1991 or The completely revised 1991 edition was the result reflective striping was required on all four sides later editions of nfpa apparatus standards or that of the efforts of many task groups and the full com- of the apparatus. Electrical system requirements is refurbished in accordance with nfpa 1912, be mittee's strong desire to make the automotive fire for line voltage were upgraded to require the use permitted to operate in first line service to ensure apparatus standards more "safety oriented and user of "listed" components that are grounded.

7 That the latest improvements and upgrades are friendly." In 1991, actually four standards were available for the firefighters. issued; they were Pumper Fire Apparatus ( nfpa Many requirements were added to increase the 1901), Initial Attack Fire Apparatus ( nfpa 1902), operating capabilities of all aerial devices. For It is recommended that apparatus built to meet the Mobile Water Supply Fire Apparatus ( nfpa 1903) aerial ladders, the minimum design strength of 1979 or 1985 editions of nfpa 1901 (or equivalent and Aerial Ladder and Elevating Platform Fire the rungs was increased, a height requirement for ULC Standards) be placed in reserve status and Apparatus ( nfpa 1904). the hand rails was specified, a minimum load upgraded to incorporate as many features of the carrying requirement for folding steps was specified post 1991 fire apparatus as possible (see Section Contained within the 1991 editions of the fire and the aerial ladder had to have a minimum of this Annex).

8 Apparatus not built to nfpa appa- department apparatus standards were requirements carrying capacity of 250 pounds at the tip at 0. nfpa 1901 ratus standards or manufactured prior to 1979 (over for such items as: increased battery capacity to degrees elevation at maximum extension. Where 24 years old) should be considered for upgrading ensure starting under most conditions, intersection a water tower was equipped with a ladder, the Annex D. or replacement. lights for increased visibility, removal of all roof same requirements as applied to an aerial ladder Guidelines for First Line and Reserve Apparatus mounted audible warning devices to reduce hearing were required of the ladder on the water tower. Discussion: It is a generally accepted fact that problems, a flashing light in cab to Brief Summary: In order to maximize fire- fire apparatus, like all types of mechanical devices, warn if a cab or body door is open, a fighter capabilities and minimize their risk of have a finite life.

9 How long that is depends on back up alarm, an automatic trans- injuries, it is most important that fire apparatus be many factors. Some of those are mileage, quality of mission to make it easier to drive equipped with the latest safety features and oper- the preventative maintenance program, quality of (unless the purchaser had a specific ating capabilities. In the last 10-15 years, much the driver training program and rules enforcement, reason for a manual transmission), progress has been made in upgrading functional quality of the original builder and components, fully enclosed riding areas with capabilities and improving the safety features of availability of parts, and custom or commercial reduced noise (dba) levels to keep the fire apparatus. Apparatus built prior to 1991 chassis to name a few.

10 In the fire service there are crew members safe, warm (or cool). might have a few of the safety upgrades required fire apparatus with 8-10 years service that are just and informed as to what is happening, by the 1991 and subsequent editions of the nfpa plain worn out. There are also fire apparatus that seat belts and seats for all crew mem- fire department apparatus standard or the equiva- were built with quality components, that had excel- bers riding on the apparatus, fail safe lent Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada (ULC) lent maintenance and that have responded to a door handles so the sleeve of a coat standards. Because the changes, upgrades and minimum number of runs that are still serviceable will not inadvertently catch a handle fine tuning to nfpa 1901 since 1991 have been after 20 years.


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