SaukRd Add'l Fire Measures.doc

USDA Forest Service

Fire Protection and Suppression

Additional Fire Precautionary Measure 1 - Tank Truck

The Contractor shall provide a tank truck or trailer, containing not less than 300 gallons of water, during yarding, loading, land clearing, right-of-way clearing, and mechanical treatment of slash. A tank truck or trailer will not be required if powersaw falling and bucking is the only operation. Such tank truck or trailer shall be maintained in a serviceable condition and located within 10 minutes, round trip, from each project area during fire period and closed season.

The tank truck or trailer shall be equipped with a pump capable of discharging 20 gallons of water per minute, using a 1/4 inch nozzle tip, through a 50-foot length of rubber-lined hose. In addition, 500 feet of serviceable fabric jacket rubber-lined hose of not less than 1 inch outside diameter, fitted with a nozzle capable of discharging a straight stream of 1/4-inch diameter and a spray pattern shall be immediately available for use. The tank, pump, and at least 250 feet of hose and nozzle shall be connected and ready for use at all times.

If a trailer is used, it shall be equipped with a hitch to facilitate prompt movement. A serviceable tow vehicle shall be immediately available for attachment to the trailer and must meet the time requirements stated above. Such truck or trailer shall be equipped to operate for a minimum of 8 hours.

Tank truck or trailer shall be available from the start of work to the end of the Fire Watch/Fire Security service.

Additional Fire Precautionary Measure 2 - Communications

The Contractor shall provide adequate two-way communication facilities to report a fire to Forest Service within 15 minutes of detection. FCC Regulations prohibit commercial use of Citizen Band (CB) radios. (CB's are not considered adequate two-way communications).

Such communications shall be operable during periods of operation of power-driven equipment, including the time fire security is required.