Appendix C _ Specifications.pdf

APPENDIX C

Ford F-550 XL Extended Cab Rescue/Quick Attack Fire

Apparatus

R. David Dyer, Fire Chief Union County, Ga. Fire Department

507 Shoe Factory Road, Blairsville, Ga. 30512 ucfdcaptain@uniongov.com

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Chassis Specifications

Current year model Ford F-550, XL, Super Cab, Diesel Engine, Automatic, Race Red, 4x4

Chassis:

The cab and chassis meeting this specification shall have the following as a minimum:

▪ Ford F-550 Super Duty Super Cab and Chassis

▪ 19,500 GVWR with Payload Plus Upgrade Helper Springs package

▪ 192-Inch Wheelbase with an 84-Inch Cab-to-Axle Measurement

▪ 47J Emergency Prep Package

▪ Four Wheel Drive

▪ 6.7 Liter Diesel Engine

▪ Engine Block Heater

▪ 10 Speed Automatic Transmission

▪ OEM Heavy Duty Cooling Radiator

▪ OEM Heavy Duty .410 Amp Dual Alternators

▪ OEM Heavy Duty Air Conditioner

▪ Comfort Ride Suspension

▪ OEM Heavy Duty Dual Batteries

▪ Modified Vehicle Wiring Kit

▪ Engine Idle Control

▪ Telescoping Power Tow Mirrors

▪ Power Steering with Tilt Steering Wheel

▪ OEM AM / FM / MP3 Stereo Radio with Digital Clock

▪ Gauge Package: Fuel Level, Water Temperature, Oil Pressure

▪ Seat Belts, Lap and Shoulder Harness

▪ Front Stabilizer Bar

▪ 225 Max Trac Tires

▪ Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System

▪ Front and Rear Heavy-Duty Shock Absorbers

▪ Aft-Axle 40 Gallon Capacity Fuel Tank

▪ Ford XL Trim Level Package

▪ 4.30 Limited Slip Rear Axle

▪ Black Mat Floor Covering

▪ OEM 40/20/40 Front Seats

▪ OEM Fold-Up 60/40 Rear Bench Seats

▪ Front Tow Hooks

▪ Preferred Equipment Group

▪ Power Equipment Group

▪ OEM Steel Wheels

▪ Ford Race Red in Color, P-Q Paint Code

▪ Chrome Front Bumper and Grille

Bidder Complies: Yes: No:

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Commercial Chassis:

The cab and chassis meeting the requirements of this specification shall be a new, unused, current year model, Ford F-550 XL, super cab, 4x4 chassis with a 6.7 liter diesel engine, automatic transmission, and have an approximate 84-inch cab-to-axle measurement and an approximate 192-inch wheelbase measurement.

The cab and chassis shall be delivered to the body manufacturer’s facility from the Ford Motor Company for manufacturing into an emergency response Rescue/Quick Attack Fire Apparatus, meeting and/or exceeding the customer’s specifications. Once the cab and chassis has arrived at the body manufacturing facility, work shall begin on installing the 12-foot Rescue/Quick Attack body, water tank, water pump, pump control panel, booster reel with hose, and specialty equipment onto the chassis.

Apparatus Completion Timeline:

The Rescue/Quick Attack Fire Apparatus, once the chassis is received by the body manufacturer, shall be completed within approximately 180 weekdays from the receipt of the cab and chassis from the Ford Motor Company.

Ranch Hand Sport Full Front Bumper Conversion:

There shall be provided, one (1), Ranch Hand, Sport, full front bumper conversion with grille guard, brush guard, headlamp guard, and winch carrier. The full front bumper conversion shall have a black anodized finish.

The full front bumper conversion shall have the following:

One (1) Brush, grille, and headlamp guard.

➢ Black in color.

One (1) Winch carrier.

➢ Black in color.

One (1) Permanently mounted Warn winch.

➢ See the following paragraph.

Siren speakers and forward facing emergency warning lights shall be mounted to the full front bumper conversion.

The actual layout and components mounted to the full front bumper conversion shall be determined by the purchasing department during the pre-construction conference.

12,000 lb. Permanently Mounted Warn Winch:

There shall be provided, one (1), Warn, model # M12000, electric, permanently mounted winch, rated at a minimum of 12,000 pounds. The Warn winch shall be installed on the Ranch Hand Sport

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The permanently mounted Warn winch shall have the following:

One (1) Permanently Mounted Warn winch.

➢ Rated at 12,000 lb.

➢ 100-feet of 3/8-inch cable.

➢ Heavy-duty clevis hook.

➢ 4-way fairlead rollers.

➢ 12-foot removable tethered remote control.

Apparatus Wheel Simulators and Tires:

The chassis of this apparatus shall be supplied with Ford OEM steel wheels and come with stainless-steel simulators. The tire and wheel assembly shall be balanced accordingly, by the OEM of Ford, to maximize the life of the tires. The chassis shall be provided, by the OEM of Ford, with 225/70R19.5G BSW all position tires.

Tire Air Pressure Monitoring System:

There shall be provided a set, six (6), of Real Wheels, LED Air-Secure tire alert air pressure sensors. The air pressure sensors shall monitor each tire’s air pressure. A sensor shall be provided on the valve stem of each tire, for a total of six (6) sensors.

The sensor shall calibrate to the tire’s air pressure when installed on the valve stem for air pressures between 10 and 200 psi. The sensor shall activate an integral battery operated LED light when the air pressure of that tire drops between 5 to 8 psi.

Removing the cap from the sensor, will indicate functionality of the sensor and battery. If the sensor and battery are in working condition, the LED light will immediately start to flash.

Apparatus Exhaust System Modification:

The factory exhaust system shall be modified to extend out the officer’s side of the apparatus, rearward the rear wheel well, and be flush with the side of the apparatus’ body. The exhaust tip shall extend at a 90 angle with the ground and be capable of accepting an exhaust system tube with minimal modifications to the exhaust pipe and/or tip.

Class IV Hitch Receivers:

There shall be provided, three (3), Class IV hitch receivers. The hitch receivers shall be located:

one (1) on the driver’s side under the L-1 compartment, one (1) under the officer’s side under the

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R-1 compartment, and one (1) on the rear side of the apparatus’ body and shall be flush with the rearward edge of the rear tailboard. The Class IV hitch receivers shall be securely fastened to the chassis’ frame rails, as no body attachment method shall be utilized or shall be acceptable.

With the rear hitch receiver, there shall be two (2) anchors adjacent to the hitch receiver for the securing of a trailer’s safety chains.

The rear hitch receiver shall have a 12,000 lb. rating, be classified as a Class IV receiver, and be capable of accepting a 2-inch trailer hitch.

There shall be provided a 7-prong connector with weatherproof cover at the rear hitch receiver to power the taillights on trailers the purchasing department owns.

There shall be provided three (3), 12-volt DC outlets, one (1) at each of the three (3) hitch receivers for powering portable equipment such as a portable winch or rope pully.

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Apparatus Body

General Body Construction and Finish:

The Rescue/Quick Attack body of this fire apparatus shall be fabricated from the highest quality of materials, using the highest quality of craftsmanship, and shall be designed for use as an emergency response Rescue/Quick Attack Fire Apparatus. To keep with the purchasing department’s construction methods and high standards for emergency response fire apparatus, the following shall be applied:

Plastic, fiberglass, composite, or FRP panels shall NOT be used to cover any exterior metal surface in lieu of paint.

NO EXCEPTIONS.

All add-on items such as handrails, steps, lights, brackets, etc. shall be removed prior to prepping for paint.

NO EXCEPTIONS.

All surfaces of the body shall be sanded, prepped, primed, and painted to match the job color with the highest level of craftsmanship.

NO EXCEPTIONS.

The painted surfaces shall not have any visible imperfections within the painted finish.

NO EXCEPTIONS.

The street side (left), the curb side (right), the front side, and a portion of the rear side of the modular body shall be painted to match the job color with the highest level of craftsmanship.

NO EXCEPTIONS.

Polished aluminum diamond plate and/or brushed finished stainless-steel shall NOT be used to cover the body in lieu of paint except for were used as protection panels on the lower portion of the front body panel, on the four lower corners of the body, surrounding the rear wheel wells, and as a kick plate on the lower portion of the rear of the body.

NO EXCEPTIONS.

12-Foot L. x 98-Inch W. x 80-Inch T. Extruded Aluminum Rescue/Quick Attack Module: (If Extruded Aluminum cannot be used, please provide detail alternative.)

The 12-foot long x 98-inch wide x 80-inch tall Extruded Aluminum Rescue/Quick Attack body shall be of an all-aluminum built body, using heavy-duty extruded crowns and corner posts. The body shall be specifically engineered, designed, and fabricated to meet the severe cycle duties of the fire and rescue industry.

The department shall not seek, nor accept; a lesser built, bent or formed aluminum or converted utility style body. Also, to avoid warranty issues, the department shall only purchase the unit complete from a manufacturer who fabricates the entire unit, 100%, including the body, electrical harnesses, paint, shelving, slide-out trays, etc. at the manufacturer’s facility.

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The body shall consist of six (6), individual, enclosed, exterior compartments and one (1) open-air compartment. The body shall have two (2), weather resistant, coffin style built-in compartments, over the top of the ground accessible compartments. The coffin style compartments shall be within the structure of the body and behind the header of the body. The body shall be mounted on the before mentioned chassis and shall come with a Manufacturers Lifetime Structural Warranty.

Body Construction Overview:

The body shall be fabricated of heavy-duty, custom designed, aluminum extrusions and aluminum plate. The body shall be designed and engineered specifically for use as an emergency response fire apparatus and shall be built to meet the heavy-duty demands of the fire and rescue industry.

The body shall be of a welded style construction for maximum strength and integrity for the entire life span of the apparatus.

The aluminum extrusions shall be custom designed structural shapes that are of an alloy of 6061 and heated to a temper of T-6 hardness. The aluminum shapes shall be designed with a force-fit interlock system that shall eliminate any vibrations to the welded structural members.

The interior structural members shall be spaced at a maximum of 12-inches on center. The floor, compartment roofs, and sides shall be of a cage type construction that is built to form an independent structure which shall be self-standing and rigid. The body shall then be mounted to the before mentioned chassis. No chassis fabrication shall be required or shall be permitted.

The exterior walls shall be constructed of 5052 H-32, aluminum with a heat-treated plate that is stretch leveled to a tolerance of +/- 0.003-inches. The exterior walls shall interlock into place.

All exterior compartments shall be separate, individual components, and no two compartments shall share a common wall.

Floor Construction:

The floor structure shall consist of 2-inch x 3-inch structural 6063 T-6 aluminum tubing spaced specifically for each body style as structurally required. Lateral tubing shall extend the full width of the body between the compartment boxes. The floor tubes shall be welded to the side structure channels.

The compartment’s interior floor surface shall be covered with heavy-duty, 0.125-inch-thick, smooth aluminum plate. The compartment floors shall have the required framework to support the anticipated loads that shall be applied to the floor surfaces.

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Corner Radius:

The corner radius shall be of the same heavy-duty style construction as the compartment roof radius, except there shall be no built-in drip molding. The corner radius shall be a 3-inch radius.

All corners shall be semi-hollow extruded shapes for structural strength and shall give a smooth exterior appearance without the need for bending or forming of the aluminum plate.

Body Side Structure:

The body sides shall be fabricated with four (4) corner radii. The radii shall be 3-inch arc shapes with interlocking edges on both sides. The extrusions shall be of an alloy of 6063 with a heat-treated temper of T-6.

The corners and compartment roofs shall be designed to work as a system that has a double gusset connector in each corner joint. The compartment roofs, corners, and sides shall be welded as no bolts or rivets are required, permitted or shall be acceptable.

The sides shall be of a jig locked style construction. The jig shall hold the corners and body side panels in place while the inner 6063 T-6 structure is welded. The members shall be located at a maximum of 12-inches on center and welded to the compartment roof rails, which shall become the inner structural connector that shall become the roof members.

The exterior panels shall interlock with the compartment roof, extruded corner post and specially designed extruded aluminum compartment door frames and shall be constructed of 6063 T-6 aluminum material.

Compartment Roof Radius:

The roof cove radius shall be of an extruded aluminum shape with an alloy and temper of 6061 T-6 with an ultimate strength of 42,000 psi. The shape shall be a 4-inch radius with a built in inner structural connector to form a one-piece side and roof structure.

The radius shall be of a semi-hollow shape for strength, reduced weight, and to allow passage for the electrical wiring harnesses.

The roof and side sheets shall interlock into the roof radius and shall be welded from the inside of the body.

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Compartment Roof Construction:

The compartment roofs shall be covered with 0.125-inch-thick, bright finished, aluminum diamond plate. The roof structure shall consist of 2-inch x 3-inch 6063 T-6 aluminum tubing that shall span the full width of the compartments. The roof structure tubes shall be spaced at a maximum of 12-inches on center.

The roof tubes shall be welded to the diamond plate roof and to the inner structural connector of the radius. The aluminum diamond plate sheet roof’s perimeter shall be completely welded to the roof radii.

All roof seams and perimeters shall be solid welded to aid in the prevention of water and dust leakage into the compartment areas, no caulking, screws, or rivets shall be utilized or shall be permitted and acceptable.

Compartment Construction:

All exterior compartments shall be fabricated using 0.125-inch-thick, heavy-duty, smooth aluminum plate. All corners shall be solid. The appropriate amount of aluminum tubing shall be utilized for each body style as structurally required to form the framework of the compartments to support the anticipated loads applied to the floor surfaces.

Each compartment shall be vented with a minimum of a 4-inch vent.

Each compartment shall be vented to the atmosphere.

Each compartment floor shall be of the “sweep out” design for the ease of cleaning.

Each compartment shall have drain holes in the floor in the rear corners for ease of cleaning.

Each compartment shall be finished with a textured style protective coating.

Decreased overall floor-to-ceiling height of the L-3/R-3 compartments due to the increased Angle of Departure.

Increased Angle of Departure:

The response area of the purchasing department has steep inclines that must be traversed therefor, the purchasing department shall require that the Angle of Departure be no less than approximately 18°, measured from the bottom of the rear tires to the rearward lower edge of the rear tailboard.

The purchasing department is aware that by increasing the Angle of Departure, shall decrease the overall height of the rear L-3 and R-3 compartments as measured from floor to the ceiling of each compartment.

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Body Mounting:

The body structure sills shall be fabricated using 1/2-inch-thick x 3-inch-wide, heavy-duty, aluminum flat bar and shall run the full length of the body structure. The flat bar shall be welded to each lateral structural member on both sides. The chassis’ frame rails, and modular body shall be separated using a 1-inch-thick x 3-inch-wide nonmetal sill.

The body shall be capable of being removed from, and transferred to, a new chassis, similarly sized to the old chassis, with minimal modifications. There shall be adequate space left between the cab and body, to prevent damage to either the cab and/or body from flexing and normal highway use.

The body shall be attached to the before mentioned chassis using eight (8), 5/8-inch steel “U” bolts and torsion springs. The body shall be mounted as per the chassis manufacturers’ guidelines.

Additionally, an isolator shall be installed on each “U” bolt at the “U” bolt mounting point and the structural sill.

Compartment Door Construction:

All door edges and door frames shall be fabricated using a specially designed extruded aluminum shape of 6061 T-6 alloy and temper. All door frames shall be welded to the exterior aluminum sheets and to the side structure channels.

The exterior aluminum sheets shall fit into the door frame and shall be welded to the door frame from the inside of the body. The door edges shall all be welded together and to the outer aluminum panels.

The exterior door panels shall be fabricated using 0.125-inch-thick, 5052 H-32 aluminum plate, with an ultimate strength of 38,000 psi. The panel shall fit into the door edge extrusion and shall be welded to the extrusion from the inside of the door.

The inner door liner shall be fabricated using 0.090-inch-thick, smooth aluminum plate with an alloy and temper of 3003 H-13. The liners shall be fastened to the door extrusion using stainless-steel fasteners. The liner shall be removable for easy access to the latching mechanism.

The complete door when finished shall be a full, 2-inches-thick. The compartment doors shall fit flush into the door frames and shall meet with a weatherproof gasket.

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“D” Ring Slam Latches:

There shall be provided stainless-steel, non-locking, “D” ring latches, with a polished finish, on each swing-out and flip-up compartment door. The D-ring latches shall be constructed with an off-set design to allow the unit to be used with a “gloved” hand.

The door latches shall be bolted into place using stainless-steel fasteners to allow for the ease of repairs and/or replacement if damaged. The door latches shall be controlled using connecting rods as no cables shall be needed, supplied, or shall be acceptable and permitted.

Stainless-Steel Hinges:

There shall be provided a 3-inch, satin finished, stainless-steel, vertically and/or horizontally mounted, continuous hinge on each of the exterior compartment doors. The hinges shall be full length and/or width with a minimum of a 1/4-inch diameter stainless-steel pin.

All hinges shall be bolted to the door and door frames using a minimum of a 1/4-inch stainless-steel fastener for the ease of removal if damaged. The hinges shall be separated from the door and door frame by a Mylar strip which shall act as a corrosion barrier.

Gas Strut Door Opener/Closer Device:

There shall be provided a gas strut on each exterior compartment door. The gas strut shall be secured to the door and door frame using a gas strut bracket.

There shall be provided two (2) gas struts on each horizontally mounted flip-up compartment door and one (1) gas strut on each vertically mounted swing-out compartment door.

The gas struts shall operate on a 50/50 principal. If the door is partially opened it shall close or if the door is over halfway open it shall open fully.

Compartment Door Drip Rail:

There shall be provided a drip rail molding, with a polished finish, on the driver’s side and the officer’s side of the apparatus’ body over the compartment doors. The drip rail molding shall aid in the prevention of water runoff from entering the compartments.

Painted Compartment Door Finish:

The hinged compartment doors shall have a painted finish, to match the job color, to meet the high-quality standards and procedures of both the purchasing department and the apparatus

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The color of the painted compartment doors shall match the body and cab color of Ford Race Red with the paint code of P-Q. The compartment doors shall be painted prior to installation to insure the complete coverage of the door edges.

Removable Inner Door Panel:

There shall be provided a removable inner door panel on each swing-out and flip-up compartment door. The door panels shall be fabricated using 0.090-inch thick, smooth aluminum plate. The lower 14-inches of the swing-out compartment doors shall have reflective striping, to match the rear Chevron striping on the rear of the modular body in color and design.

The remainder of the door panel shall be Scorpion coated to match the compartment interiors.

The flip-up compartment doors shall not have reflective Chevron striping on the inner door panel.

The color of the Scorpion coating shall be gray in color.

Swing-Out and Flip-Up Compartment Door Locations:

The following compartments shall have a swing-out compartment door:

Compartment L-1.

Compartment L-3 Compartment R-1.

Compartment R-3.

The following compartments shall have a flip-up compartment door:

Compartment L-2.

Compartment R-2.

Rear Wheel Wells:

The rear wheel well openings shall be of sufficient size to permit the utilization of tire chains and/or other traction control devices used by the purchasing department. The rear wheel well openings shall also be of a sufficient size to permit the removal of the wheel and tire assembly without causing damage to the apparatus’ body, tires, and/or wheel assembly.

The rear wheel wells shall be provided with full, 0.125-inch-thick, smooth aluminum fender liners, that shall be rolled to eliminate pockets that might trap and collect road dirt. The fender

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Diamond Plate Outer Rear Wheel Well Trim:

The outer surface area surrounding the rear wheel wells shall be covered with 0.090-inch-thick, bright finished, aluminum diamond plate. The aluminum diamond plate shall be overlaid on top of 0.125-inch-thick smooth aluminum plate. The diamond plate trim is to provide for the complete protection from tire and/or chain kick-back. The aluminum diamond plate material shall be secured to the modular body using stainless-steel fasteners.

Rear Wheel Well Fenderettes:

The rear wheel well fenderettes shall be of a heavy-duty, polished aluminum material and be securely fastened to the modular body using stainless-steel fasteners. The fenderettes shall extend from the bottom of the forward rub rail to the bottom of the rearward rub rail for optimal performance and a more pleasing appearance.

Aluminum Rub Rails:

There shall be provided an anodized, satin finish, aluminum “C” channel, with reflective tape inserts, used as a rub rail and installed at the lowest edge of the apparatus’ body between the rear wheel well openings and the front and rear rock shields which are mounted on the four (4) lower corners of the modular body.

The rub rails shall terminate with an approximate 45 angle on both the forward and rearward edges of each rub rail section. The rub rails shall be spaced away from the modular body using at a minimum, a 1/2-inch-thick, non-metal spacer to prevent damage to either the rub rails and/or the modular body and finish.

The color of the reflective stripe within the rub rails shall be solid white.

Diamond Plate Exterior Body Trim:

The lower portion of the front body panel shall be fitted with 0.090-inch-thick, bright finished, aluminum diamond plate used as rock shields. The rock shields shall be a minimum of 14-inches in height and be located on the lower portion of the front body panel, below the level of the frame rails, on both the driver’s and the officer’s sides of the apparatus. The diamond plate shields shall be overlaid on top of 0.125-inch thick smooth aluminum plate.

The four (4) lower corners of the modular body shall be protected using rock shields. The rock

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The exterior of the rear lower body panel shall be fitted with 0.090-inch-thick, bright finished, aluminum diamond plate, used as a kick panel. The kick panel shall be a minimum of 14-inches in height and be full width. The kick panel shall extend from the lowest edge of the rear wall of the body upward, approximately 14-inches, and be under the rear open-air compartment floor.

The diamond plate kick panel shall be overlaid on top of 0.125-inch thick smooth aluminum plate.

The diamond plate material shall be secured to the modular body using stainless-steel fasteners.

Rear Tailboard Construction:

The rear tailboard frame shall extend from the apparatus’ body using 3-inch x 1-1/2-inch x 1/4-inch-thick, structural “C” channel for strength and integrity. The “C” channel shall be placed as to form a structural matrix to the apparatus’ chassis’ frame rails and to keep the body in a complete modular form.

The stepping surface shall be fabricated using NFPA 1901 compliant, formed, bright finished, embossed aluminum diamond plate, 0.125-inches-thick, and have a minimum of a 10-inch depth and be full width.

The rear corners of the rear tailboard shall be angled at an approximate 45 angle.

With the increased Angle of Departure of no less than 18°, the rear tailboard, once the apparatus is fully loaded, shall have a minimum of a 20-inch ground clearance.

Mud Flaps:

There shall be provided a set, two (2), of heavy-duty mud flaps. The mud flaps shall be located:

one (1) on the rear-side of each of the two (2) rear wheel-well openings.

The mud flaps shall be made of thick, heavy-duty, rubber material, be black in color, and shall be as wide as the dual rear wheels. To provide the optimum protection, the mud flaps shall be weighted to prevent the mud flaps from flapping while driving the apparatus.

The mud flaps shall be securely fastened to the modular body using stainless-steel fasteners.

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Recessed Tow Eyes:

There shall be provided a set, two (2), of heavy-duty, zinc plated, recessed tow eyes. The tow eyes shall be recessed in cast aluminum housings and be located on the rear body panel above the rear tailboard and be securely fastened to the chassis’ frame rails.

No attachment to the body shall be required or shall be acceptable, only a frame rail attachment method shall be permitted and acceptable.

The tow eyes shall have approximately a 3-1/2-inch inside diameter of the eye and the shaft shall have a minimum of a 1-1/4-inch-thick diameter.

License Plate Bracket:

There shall be provided, one (1), recessed, cast aluminum license plate bracket with LED light on the rear body panel. The mounting location shall be in the center of the rear body panel just above the rear tailboard.

DEF and Diesel Fuel Fill Access:

There shall be provided, on the driver’s side of the modular body, access for the DEF and diesel fuel fill tubes. The DEF and diesel fuel fill tubes shall be housed within a single recessed cast aluminum housing. The DEF and diesel fuel fill tubes shall be located rearward of the driver’s side rear wheels. The diesel fuel fill tube shall have a green in color fuel cap and labeled “Diesel Fuel Only” while the DEF fil tube shall have a blue in color cap and labeled “DEF Only”.

With the DEF and diesel fuel fill access shall be a brushed finished, stainless-steel, vertically hinged, swing-out access door with a positive thumb latch. The access door is provided to give a clean appearance and to protect the area surrounding the DEF and diesel fuel fill tubes.

SCBA Bottle Storage Tubes:

There shall be provided, three (3), Cast Products model # AD2001, single SCBA spare bottle storage tubes on the apparatus’ body. One (1) SCBA bottle shall be stowed on the driver’s side of the modular body, forward of the rear wheel well and two (2) SCBA bottles shall be stowed on the officer’s side of the modular body: one (1) forward and one (1) rearward of the rear wheel well.

The storage tubes shall accommodate up to a 25-inch tall SCBA bottle. The storage tubes shall have a brushed finish, stainless-steel, vertically hinged, access door with a positive thumb latch.

Each SCBA storage tube shall have a 1-inch wide nylon restraining strap to prevent the SCBA

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Handrails:

There shall be provided a set, two (2), of NFPA 1901 compliant, non-slip handrails, vertically mounted, on the rear of the apparatus’ body: one (1) on the driver’s side and one (1) on the officer’s side of the rear open-air compartment (compartment B-1).

The location of the handrails is as follows:

One (1) Shall be located on the driver’s side of the rear B-1 compartment.

One (1) Shall be located on the officer’s side of the rear B-1 compartment.

The handrails shall be a minimum of 1-1/4-inch in diameter, 48-inches long and mounted vertically on the rear of the body. The handrails shall have a non-slip surface and have an anodized, satin finish. The handrails are provided to aid in the safe climbing onto, and off of, the rear of the apparatus.

There shall be provided non-metal, molded rubber gaskets between the handrail brackets and the painted/graphic surfaces of the body to prevent electrolytic reaction between dissimilar metals and to protect the handrail brackets and the painted/graphic surfaces.

The actual mounting location, the size, and number of handrails shall be determined by the purchasing department during the pre-construction conference.

Fold-Down Steps:

There shall be provided, six (6), NFPA 1901 compliant, fold-down steps on the rear of the apparatus’ body. The fold-down steps shall be spaced approximately 18-inches apart and be off-set from each other for the ease of climbing.

The location of the fold-down steps shall be as follows:

Three (3) fold-down steps shall be on the rear of the body on the driver’s side.

Three (3) fold-down steps shall be on the rear of the body on the officer’s side.

The actual location and number of the fold-down steps shall be determined by the purchasing department during the pre-construction conference.

Dissimilar Metal Corrosion Protection:

There shall be provided a dissimilar metal corrosion protection on the apparatus by the body

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ECK is a coating used to prevent dissimilar metal corrosion of all metals including stainless steel, aluminum, copper, brass, cold rolled steel and black oxide. ECK prevents corrosion by providing a barrier between dissimilar metals, sealing out moisture and absorbing energy created by a dissimilar metal reaction. ECK can be applied by aerosol or liquid on an unpainted or painted surface. Once applied, the coating does not need to be reapplied during routine maintenance. ECK is dielectric and can be used on electrical connections.

ECK is the only patented corrosion coating proven to prevent dissimilar metal corrosion (electrolysis, galvanic, mag & cal-chloride corrosion). ECK corrosion coating is safe to use in all types of manufacturing and production operations. Aircraft, Ambulance, Bus & Transit, Fire & Emergency, Tractor Trailer, Utility Trucks, Vocational / Refuse and several other types of manufacturing that assemble with dissimilar metals, should require ECK corrosion coating to protect their products from dissimilar metal corrosion.

Ford Oxford White over Race Red Apparatus Cab and Solid Race Red Modular Body:

The chassis’ cab shall be painted by the Ford Motor Company OEM, a single color being Ford Race Red, with a paint code of P-Q.

The chassis’ cab shall then be painted by the body manufacturer, with a Two-Tone Low paint scheme, Oxford White, with a paint code of Z-1, over the Race Red. The paint break line shall be under the cab’s windows going across the front fenders and up and over the hood and cab.

The body shall be painted by the body manufacturer, a single color being Race Red, with a paint code of P-Q.

The swing-out and flip-up compartment doors shall be painted, by the body manufacturer, a single color being Race Red, with a paint code of P-Q.

Prior to mounting on the chassis, the entire body shall be fully sanded smooth to eliminate any visible deflections. The priming and final coat application shall conform to the paint manufacturer’s guidelines and recommendations.

Prior to applying the first coat of primer, all removable hardware items such as doors, handles, hinges, lights, etc. shall be removed. The front body panel, the left and right-sides, and a portion of the rear body panel shall be painted to match the job color.

The apparatus shall be painted to meet the purchasing department’s requirements with no visible imperfections within the painted finish.

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For more information on the paint break line being requested, see the example images in the following paragraph titled “Images of the Lettering and Graphics Being Requested”.

Gray Scorpion Coated Compartment Interiors:

There shall be provided a protective, sprayed-on coating on the walls, floors, ceilings, and any shelf, slide-out tray, storage tunnel, etc., of each compartment on the apparatus’ body. The sprayed-on coating shall have a “Scorpion” style finish, be gray in color, and protect the interior surfaces from being damaged due to normal use.

The rear open-air compartment, compartment B-1, shall have a sprayed-on coating on the walls and floor of the open-air compartment area. The sprayed-on coating shall have a “Scorpion” style finish, be gray in color, and protect the exterior surfaces from being damaged due to normal use.

The removable inner compartment door panels shall have a sprayed-on coating on the panels, except the lower 14-inches, which shall have Chevron striping, matching the rear body Chevron striping in color and design. The sprayed-on coating shall have a “Scorpion” style finish, be gray in color, and protect the interior door panel surfaces from being damaged due to normal use.

Chassis Cab Interior Door Reflective Striping:

There shall be provided, a minimum of 96-square-inches, reflective striping on the interior of each cab entry door. The striping shall be visible when the cab entry doors are in the open position but not visible when the cab entry doors are in the closed position. This striping is required to meet NFPA 1901 requirements.

The color and design of the reflective striping shall be determined by the purchasing department during the preconstruction conference.

Diamond Grade Rear Chevron Striping:

There shall be provided alternating, Diamond Grade, red and lime in color, reflective stripping, or Chevrons, on the rear of the apparatus’ body. The Chevron stripes shall consist of 6-inch- wide, highly reflective stripes and have an inverted “V” pattern toward the center of the apparatus’ body.

The Chevron striping shall cover at a minimum of 50% of the rear of the apparatus’ body to be NFPA 1901 compliant.

The actual color of the rear reflective Chevron striping shall be determined by the purchasing

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Reflective Stripe Package:

There shall be provided a highly reflective striping package applied to both sides of the apparatus’ chassis and body with the stripe starting just rearward of the front wheel wells, going across the bottom of the cab’s doors onto the modular body then wrapping around the front corners of the body then having an upward “Wrapping Z” pattern then going across the center of the L- 2/R-2 compartment doors towards the rear corners of the Rescue/Quick Attack body.

The reflective striping on the cab and body shall be as follows:

White in color.

Gray in color within the folded areas of the striping.

4-inch wide stripe.

Highly reflective.

“Wrapping Z” design.

There shall be provided a highly reflective striping package applied to both sides of the apparatus’ chassis under the paint break line. The striping shall be approximately 1-inch downward from the paint break line and shall be approximately a 1-inch wide stripe.

Striping under paint break line:

White in color.

1-inch wide.

1-inch downward from paint break line.

Highly reflective.

Following the contour of the paint break line.

The actual layout, design, and color of the reflective striping package shall be determined by the

For more information on the reflective striping design being requested, see the example images in the following paragraph titled “Images of the Lettering and Graphics Being Requested”.

Reflective Lettering Package:

There shall be provided a custom computer designed, highly reflective, lettering package applied to both sides of the apparatus’ cab and body. The lettering package shall meet the purchasing department’s existing apparatus’ lettering package for department uniformity.

The reflective lettering package shall be as follows:

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“Rescue 1” Going straight across the top of the front fenders. The lettering shall be printed gold bordered in black and sized accordingly.

“Department’s Logo” Centered on the front cab doors, over the white stripe.

The logo shall be provided by the purchasing department for the body manufacturer to apply to the apparatus.

“Waving American Flag” On the forward end of the header, centered in height, just rearward of the surface mounted scene lights, with the stars on the forward side, and sized accordingly.

“Res cue” Split the wording, centered in both height and width of the header of the body with a Maltese cross with the number 1 in the center. The lettering shall be printed gold bordered in black and sized accordingly. The Maltese cross shall be printed gold bordered in black and the number 1 shall be black.

“Our Family Protecting Your Family” Going across the L-2/R-2 compartment doors, above the white stripe. The lettering shall be white in color, in cursive, and sized accordingly.

The purchasing department shall receive sample images of the computer designed lettering and graphics layout for final approval prior to applying any lettering or graphics to the apparatus.

The actual color, wording, layout, and design of the reflective lettering and graphics package shall be determined by the purchasing department during the pre-construction conference.

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Images of the Lettering and Graphics Being Requested:

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NFPA Compliance Labels:

There shall be provided a complete set of NFPA 1901 compliance labels. The labels shall be permanently attached to the chassis and/or modular body by the body manufacturer. All labels shall meet and/or exceed FAMA and NFPA 1901 requirements.

A Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards weight certification label shall be affixed to the driver’s side, L-1 compartment area, by the apparatus’ body manufacturer.

A permanent label shall be affixed to the seating area that states the “Maximum Seating Allowed”.

A permanent label shall be affixed to the seating area that states, “Seat Belts are Required.”

A permanent label shall be affixed to the seating area in sight of the driver’s seated, belted position, that states the “Overall Height, Length, Width, and GVWR”.

A permanent label shall be affixed to the fuel fill area that states, “Diesel Fuel Only.”

A permanent label shall be affixed to the DEF fill area that states, “DEF Only.”

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A permanent label shall be affixed to the rear of the apparatus’ body that states “Do Not Ride on Tailboard While in Motion”.

A permanent label shall be affixed to the area near the auto-eject receptacle that states, “Type of Line Voltage” and the “Current Rating in Amps”.

The following label shall be affixed inside the driver’s side cab entry door, that states the Quantity and Type of the following fluids and pressures as a minimum:

Engine Oil Air Conditioning Lubrication Oil Engine Coolant Transfer Case Fluid Transmission Fluid Brake Fluid Maximum Tire Speed Rating Drive Axle Lubrication Fluid Front Tire Cold Air Pressure Power Steering Fluid Rear Tire Cold Air Pressure Air Conditioning Refrigeration Front and Rear Tire Sizes

The actual number of compliance labels, information contained on the compliance labels, and mounting locations of the compliance labels shall be determined by the purchasing department during the pre-construction conference.

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Compartmentation

General Compartment Construction:

The Rescue/Quick Attack Fire Apparatus’ body shall have three (3) compartments on the driver’s side, three (3) compartments on the officer’s side, and one (1) open-air compartment on the rear of the apparatus, for a total of six (6), individual, enclosed, exterior compartments, and one (1) open-air compartment, with no two (2) compartments sharing a common wall. Over the top of the side ground accessible compartments shall be two (2), coffin style compartments. The ground accessible side compartments shall have either a swing-out and/or flip-up pan-formed compartment door. The coffin style compartments shall have a flip-up style compartment door. The ground accessible compartments shall be of the “sweep-out” design and have drain holes placed in the rear corners of the floors for the ease of cleaning. The compartments shall be vented to allow moisture and toxic gases to vent to the atmosphere. The apparatus’ body shall be designed to meet the extreme demands of the fire and rescue industry as a severe-duty Rescue/Quick Attack Fire Apparatus.

The compartmentation in the following paragraphs shall be considered as you’re looking at the Rescue/Quick Attack module going from the front bulkhead wall of the body towards the rear bulkhead wall of the body. So, on the driver’s side of the apparatus, look left to right, and on the officer’s side of the apparatus, look right to left. The compartmentation shall also be looked at from the floor of the compartment to the ceiling, as in from the bottom up.

Compartment A (L-1):

This transverse compartment shall be on the driver’s side of the apparatus between the front bulkhead wall of the body and the rear wheel well and shall have a compartment wall-to-wall / floor-to-ceiling dimension of approximately 63-inches high x 51-inches wide x transverse deep above the frame rails and 21-inches deep below the frame rails. The compartment shall have a door opening dimension of approximately 58-inches high x 45-inches wide.

The compartment shall have the following features:

Two (2) Pan-formed swing-out compartment doors.

➢ Two (2) Vertically mounted continuous hinges.

➢ Two (2) Non-locking “D” ring style door latches.

➢ Two (2) Gas strut door opener/closer devices.

➢ Four (4) Removable inner door panels.

o Two (2) Lower 14-inch inner door panels shall have Chevron striping.

▪ Matching the rear Chevron striping in color and design o Two (2) Upper inner door panels shall be Scorpion coated.

▪ Gray in color.

Two (2) Drain holes in the floor in the rear corners of the compartment.

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Open storage area under the height of the frame rails.

➢ There shall NOT be a floor extension in the L-1 compartment.

➢ Storage area shall be approximately 15-inches tall.

➢ Storage area shall be approximately 51-inches wide.

Two (2) Adjustable shelves.

➢ The adjustable shelves shall be on the rearward side of the transverse compartment area above the frame rails.

➢ Four (4) Adjustable, full height Unistrut shelf tracks.

o Two (2) Unistrut shelf tracks shall be located: one (1) on each of the two

(2) forward vertically installed stud post and two (2) Unistrut shelf tracks shall be on the rearward compartment wall.

o The Unistrut shelf tracks shall be secured to the rear bulkhead compartment wall and two (2), vertically mounted, 1-inch x 2-inch post. The post shall be installed accordingly to provide the optimum support for the anticipated loads that could be applied to the adjustable shelves.

➢ The shelves shall be approximately 18-inches wide x 45-inches deep.

➢ The shelves shall have a 3-inch retaining flange around all sides.

o The shelf’s corners shall be solid welded.

➢ The shelves shall have a minimum of a 300 lb. capacity rating.

Two (2) Vertically mounted LED light strips.

➢ The LED light strips shall be full height.

➢ The LED light strips shall be activated by a magnetic on/off switch within the swing-out door’s framework.

Two (2) 4-inch, minimum size vents.

➢ Vented to the atmosphere.

➢ Three (3) vents total within the L-1 and R-1 transverse compartment area.

One (1) Horizontal LED light strip behind the header

Compartment B (L-2):

This shallow compartment shall be on the driver’s side of the apparatus over the rear wheel well and shall have a compartment wall-to-wall / floor-to-ceiling dimension of approximately 36- inches high x 45-inches wide x 21-inches deep. The compartment shall have a door opening dimension of approximately 31-inches high x 43-inches wide.

One (1) Pan-formed flip-up compartment door.

➢ One (1) Horizontally mounted continuous hinge.

➢ One (1) Non-locking “D” ring style door latch.

➢ Two (2) Gas strut door opener/closer devices.

➢ One (1) Removable inner door panel.

o One (1) Complete inner door panel shall be Scorpion coated.

▪ Gray in color.

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One (1) Adjustable shelf.

➢ Four (4) Adjustable, full height Unistrut shelf tracks.

o Two (2) Unistrut shelf tracks shall be located on each the forward and rearward compartment walls.

➢ The shelf shall be approximately 43-inches wide x 19-inches deep.

➢ The shelf shall have a 3-inch retaining flange around all sides.

o The shelf’s corners shall be solid welded.

➢ The shelf shall have a minimum of a 300 lb. capacity rating.

Two (2) Vertically mounted LED light strips.

➢ The LED light strips shall be full height.

➢ The LED light strips shall be activated by a magnetic on/off switch within the flip-up door’s framework.

One (1) Horizontal LED light strip behind the header One (1) 4-inch, minimum size vent.

➢ Vented to the atmosphere.

Compartment C (L-3):

This shallow compartment shall be on the driver’s side of the apparatus between the rear wheel well and the rear bulkhead wall of the body and shall have a compartment wall-to-wall / floor-to-ceiling dimension of approximately 55-inches high x 33-inches wide x 21-inches deep. The compartment shall have a door opening dimension of approximately 50-inches high x 30-inches wide.

One (1) Pan-formed swing-out compartment door.

➢ One (1) Vertically mounted continuous hinge.

➢ One (1) Non-locking “D” ring style door latch.

➢ One (1) Gas strut door opener/closer device.

➢ Two (2) Removable inner door panels.

o One (1) Lower 14-inch inner door panel shall have Chevron striping.

▪ Matching the rear Chevron striping in color and design o One (1) Upper inner door panel shall be Scorpion coated.

▪ Gray in color.

Two (2) Drain holes in the floor in the rear corners of the compartment.

Two (2) Adjustable shelves.

➢ Four (4) Adjustable, full…