Brush, Initial Attack, Wildland and Skid Unit Designs

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Brush, Initial Attack, Wildland and Skid Unit
Designs

• Jerry Halpin, CET Fire Pumps
• Gary Handwerk, Hale Products

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Traditional Slip On
Good for Grass Fires Drops in a Pick Up Gasoline
9 to 18HP Hose Reel 150 to 300gal Tank
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What We Didnt Cover

• ATVs, Motorcycle, Trailers, Track Vehicles, Golf
  Carts, Hovercraft
• Park Service Patrol Trucks

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European Approach
What We Didnt Cover
TSF, TSFW and KTLF Style Trucks are Common in
Germany and Austria for Initial Attack and Car
Fires
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Loaded Slip On
You Still Need the Rest of the Apparatus
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New Class of Apparatus

• Slip-on, Skid Unit, Micro Pumper or Flatbed

Wildland Brush/Grass Car Accidents Trash Initial
Attack Light Aircraft
This is a Fire Truck!
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Performance

• Engine Driven Pump
• 11HP to 60HP
• Booster Tank
• 300 to 1000Gal
• Compartments
• Hose Bins Reel
• Chassis
• 17500 to 26000 GVWR

South Africa and Australia Along with the US
Build This Style of Apparatus
F550 Ford Changed Everything
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ISO Regulations
This is an Apparatus Standard

• ISO8
• 1000Gal Tank
• 250GPM at 150PSI Pump
• ISO9
• 300Gal tank
• 50GPM at 150PSI Pump

ISO 9 is Popular in AR, KS, NE, OK and TX
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NWCG Classes
This is an Apparatus Standard
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NFPA 1906 Regulations
This is an Apparatus Standard

• Most Missed Items
• Vehicle Stability 4.9
• Documentation 4.17.1/6.14
• Weight Allowance 5.1.2
• 300
• 500
• 1000
• 1500
• Fluid ID Plate 5.2.3.3

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NFPA 1906 Regulations

• More Missed Items
• - Engine Intake Ember Screen 5.2.4.1.1.3
• Alternator Capacity 6.3.3
• Body Electrical Disconnect 6.4.5.5
• Full Warning Light Package 6.8

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NFPA 1906 Regulations

• More Missed Items
• Back Up Alarm 6.11
• Red or Orange Seat Belts 7.1.3.1
• Step Height 8.6
• Step/Standing Slip Resistance 8.6.3
• Handrails 8.7

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NFPA 1906 Regulations

• More Missed Items
• - Power Rewind on Reels 8.9.8.2
• Auto Pump Cooling Line 9.6.6
• Intake Master Gauge 9.8.3
• 30 minute Pump Test 9.11

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NFPA 1906 Regulations

• More Missed Items
• Droop on 2 ½ Valves 9.5.4/9.6.5
• Intake Connection Strainer 9.5.7
• Pump Suction Capacity 9.2
• Tank Baffling/Venting

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Does This Meet NFPA 1906?
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What About NFPA 1901?
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Normal Performer
Meets NFPA 1906 NWCG 4 ISO9

• Pressure Pumps
• 1 ¼ AGE, HP75, G2015, HP, BB4
• Medium Capacity/Pressure Pumps
• 1 ½ AGE, HP200, 2515, M
• Capacity Pumps
• 2BE, HP300, 3030, 1D

11 to 23HP Gas Engines
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Big Performer

• 26/35HP Engine w/ 30FS/200, DSL, CPT2 or 2 1/2AGE
• NFPA 1906
• ISO 9
• 250 GPM Tank or Hydrant
• 150 PSI Plus Capable

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Bigger Performer

• 50/60HP Engine w/ 30FS, DSL, CPT2 or 2 1/2AGE
• NFPA 1901- 250GPM Rating
• NWCG 3
• ISO 8
• NFPA 1906
• 300 to 400GPM Tank or Hydrant
• 300PSI Plus Capable

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Performance

• Determine Required Nozzle Flow Pressure
• Determine Hose Size and Length
• At the Nozzle Flow Determine the Lose in the Hose
  in PSI
• Add in Anticipated Elevation Changes at 1PSI / 2
  Ft
• Add Nozzle PSI Hose Lose PSI Elevation Change
  PSI Required Pump Pressure at the Required
  Nozzle Flow

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Maximize Pump Performance
Nozzles with Low Tip Pressure Settings will
Maximize Pump Performance
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Inline Eductor Foam System
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By Pass Eductor Foam System
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Around the Pump Foam System
The Scotty is the Popular Wildland Foam System
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Balanced Pressure Foam System
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Direct Injection Foam System
Class A
Class B
Booster Tank
Flow Sensor
Discharges
Fire Pump
Foam Pro 1600 or Foamlogix 2.1A are Popular
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CAFS Option
Common Sizes 120 to 160GPM w/ 60to80CFM using 26
to 60HP 800 to 1400 250GPM w/ 125CFP using 80 to
90HP 1800 to 2000
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Pick Up Slip On Configuration
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Flat Bed Configuration
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Full Body Configuration
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Common Features/Options

• Sight window for water tank level
• Valve Type
• Additional Discharges
• Gating Main Intake

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Common Features/Options

• Work Lighting
• Plumbing Material
• Hard Suction Mounting
• Hose Lays/Bins

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Exhaust Routing
Direct the Exhaust Away From the Body, Tank,
Hose, Equipment and Personnel
Commonly Missed Requirement
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Tank Size Chassis Size

• 10,000GVWR
• 150 to 200gal
• 13,000GVWR
• 250 to 300gal
• 15,000GVWR
• 300 to 400gal
• 17,999GVWR
• 400 to 500gal
• 25,999GWVR
• 800 to 1000gal

No CDL Needed NY
No CDL Needed
Two door cab, Diesel Engine, 4X4, NFPA Loading
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Hose Reel Location
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Hose Reel Location
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Hose Reel Location
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Hose Reel Options

• Aluminum Hose Reel
• Reel Rollers/Guides
• Reel Rewind System
• Hose Size Length

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Compartments

• No Compartments

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Compartments

• Side Compartments for Pick-Up Bed

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Compartments

• Side Compartments on Flat Bed

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Compartments

• Full Body

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Walkway Option
Jump Lines
Jump Lines
Pump and Roll Operations But Not According to NFPA
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Top Consul Option
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Brush Breaker Bars
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Hose Lays
Roll Out Tray
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Hose Lays
Top of Tank
Top of Body
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Hose lays
Cross Lays
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In Cab Controls
Pump and Roll w/ Bumper Turret
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Bumper Turret
Akron, Elkhart and TFT have Bumper Turrets,
100GPM is common
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Options
Rear Step Trailer Hitch Tow Eyes
Cab Spot Light
Back Cab Safety Guard
Grill Guard
Post Lights
Fog Lights
Alloy Wheels
Ground Sweeps
Wheel Chocks
Single Rear Tires
Winch
Running Boards
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