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This document is a State of California Contract Specification for Type 1 Fire Apparatus, specifically Attachment D for Contract Specification 4210-4911R5, issued by the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). The specification is a detailed technical document for procuring fire apparatus, with the most recent revision (R5) dated 10/10/2024. It appears to be a statewide contract designed to establish precise technical requirements for fire trucks to be used by California fire departments, with particular customization for CalFire.

The contract specification outlines comprehensive technical requirements for a Type 1 Fire Apparatus, including detailed specifications for chassis, cab, engine, transmission, electrical systems, pump systems, water and foam tanks, body construction, lighting, emergency equipment, and paint/labeling standards. The apparatus is designed for all-hazard response, including wildland, rural, and structural firefighting, with specific performance capabilities such as a 1500 gallon per minute midship pump, 800-gallon polypropylene water tank, auxiliary pump, and specialized emergency lighting and communication systems. The specification includes both standard requirements and additional CalFire-specific customizations, ensuring the fire apparatus meets stringent operational, safety, and performance standards for California's emergency response needs.

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State of California Contract Specification Type 1 Fire Apparatus

4210-4911R5 CalFire Attachment D

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Document Summary Detail Type Detail Event ID Commodity Type 1 Fire Apparatus Attachment (Exhibit) Attachment D Addendum - Group-Class 4210 Bid Specification 4210-4911 Revision Level R5 Revision Date 10/10/2024 Agency Name Statewide

Revision History Bid Spec

Rev Level

Revision Date

Author Summary of Changes

4210-4911 R1 06/09/2020 So, R Apparatus highest point and tail lamps

4210-4911 R2 07/20/2020 So, R Change the title of Bid Specification to Contract Specification by removing all relevant “bid” conditional statements in Section 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, and 9.4

4210-4911 R3 01/29/2021 So, R Changes per discussed in pre-construction meeting.

4210-4911 R4 03/21/20243 Kadhim, Ahmed Add Customed built requirements for CalFire in Section 16.0

4210-4911 R5 10/10/2024 Kadhim, Ahmed Change for Upgrade for CalFire

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Table of Contents Document Summary Revision History Table of Contents

1. SCOPE

2. APPLICABLE LAWS and INDUSTRY STANDARDS

2.1. LAWS and REGULATIONS

2.2. INDUSTRY STANDARDS

3. CAB AND CHASSIS REQUIREMENTS

3.1. CARRY CAPACITY

3.2. APPARATUS CHASSIS AND BODY DIMENSIONS

3.3. FRONT AXLE

3.4. REAR AXLE

3.5. BRAKES

3.6. AIR SYSTEM

3.7. CAB AND DOORS

3.8. ENGINE

3.9. AUXILIARY BRAKING

3.10. TRANSMISSION

3.11. COOLING SYSTEM

3.12. FRAME

3.13. WHEELS

3.14. TIRES

3.15. FUEL TANK AND FILLER

3.16. EXHAUST SYSTEM

4. FIRE PUMPS

4.1. MIDSHIP PUMP

4.2. MID SHIP PUMP DRIVE

4.3. PRIMING PUMP

4.4. AUXILIARY PUMP

4.5. AUXILIARY PUMP CONTROL

4.6. AUXILIARY PUMP COOLER AND AIR RELEASE LINE

4.7. GAUGES, RATING AND TESTING – AUXILIARY PUMP

5. PUMP CONTROL

5.1. MIDSHIP PUMP CONTROL PANEL – UPPER SECTION

5.2. MIDSHIP PUMP PANEL – LOWER SECTION

6. VALVES AND PLUMBING

6.1. DISCHARGE, INLINE VALVES

6.2. DISCHARGE VALVE LOCATIONS

6.3. SUCTION VALVES

6.4. SUCTION VALVE LOCATIONS

6.5. DECK MONITOR PLUMBING

6.6. PRESSURE RELIEF/ INTAKE RELIEF VALVES

6.7. DRAIN VALVES

6.8. PLUMBING SYSTEM – MIDSHIP PUMP

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6.9. HEAT EXCHANGER (indirect Cooler) – MAIN ENGINE

6.10. PLUMBING SYSTEM – AUXILIARY PUMP

7. FOAM SYSTEM

8. TANKS

8.1. WATER TANK - 800 GALLONS – POLYPROPYLENE with LIFETIME

8.2. LADDER BED

8.3. FOAM TANK (SEE Section 7.0 FOAM SYSTEM)

8.4. FOAM CONCENTRATE TRANSFER SYSTEM

8.5. LIQUID LEVEL GAUGE

9. APPARATUS BODY

9.1. APPARATUS BODY CONSTRUCTION

9.2. COMPARTMENTS, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

9.3. COMPARTMENT SIZE AND LOCATION

9.4. CROSS BODY COMPARTMENT

9.5. LEFT SIDE FORWARD COMPARTMENT

9.6. LEFT SIDE REAR COMPARTMENT

9.7. HIGH SIDE COMPARTMENT - LEFT SIDE

9.8. REAR COMPARTMENT

9.9. RIGHT SIDE FORWARD COMPARTMENT

9.10. RIGHT SIDE REAR COMPARTMENT

9.11. HIGH SIDE COMPARTMENT - RIGHT SIDE

9.12. AIR BOTTLE (S.C.B.A.) COMPARTMENTS

9.13. FRONT TOW HOOKS

9.14. REAR TOW EYE

9.15. MAIN HOSE BED

9.16. HOSE BED COVERS

9.17. STOKES LITTER STORAGE BOX

9.18. COMPARTMENT TOP STORAGE

9.19. TRANSVERSE HOSE BED

9.20. HOSE REEL

9.21. FENDERS

9.22. TAIL BOARD

9.23. RUNNING BOARDS

9.24. RUB RAILS

9.25. HANDRAILS

9.26. STEPS

9.27. BODY TRIM

9.28. SUCTION HOSE STORAGE

9.29. PUMP COMPARTMENT

10. LIGHTS & ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

10.1. GROUNDING SYSTEM

10.2. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INTERFACE PANEL

10.3. LIGHTS, SIGNALS AND CONTROLS

10.4. BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM

10.5. D.O.T. AND SUPPLEMENTAL LIGHTING

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10.6. HEADLIGHTS

10.7. TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY

10.8. CLEARANCE LAMPS

10.9. DRIVING/FOG LIGHTS

10.10. PORTABLE GENERATOR LIGHT/120 VOLT POWER

11. EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT

11.1. LIGHT SWITCHES

11.2. SIRENS

11.3. EMERGENCY LIGHTING

11.4. AIR HORN

11.5. REAR OF APPARATUS

12. PAINT AND LABELING

12.1. PAINT/FINISH

12.2. PAINT SPECIFICATION

12.3. LABEL PLATES

13. EQUIPMENT ACCESSORIES

13.1. LICENSE PLATE LOCATION

13.2. INTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM

13.3. BACKUP ALARM

14. FABRICATED BRACKETS / MOUNTS

15. EQUIPMENT LETTERING DETAIL

15.1. BODY

15.2. CAB

15.3. LETTERING

15.4. CAB ROOF

16. APPENDIX: Additional Specifications of Apparatus Customed Built for CalFire . 39

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1. SCOPE

This specification establishes the requirements for a fire apparatus which shall meet the current and future mission of the California “Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (OES). The apparatus shall provide for ALL-HAZARD Response, including wildland, rural, and structural firefighting capability, urban search and rescue, and medical emergencies.

The apparatus must be capable of operating reliably in a wide variety of weather conditions, temperatures and altitudes and shall be capable of both on highway and off highway operation, including steep terrain and rural unpaved roadways.

2. APPLICABLE LAWS and INDUSTRY STANDARDS

The following standards, laws and regulations in effect form a part of this specification.

Each vehicle is required to meet all regulations, standards, and laws including revisions, at time of acceptance. The final completed vehicle certification is the responsibility of the firm constructing the body described herein.

2.1. LAWS and REGULATIONS

1) Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) Federal Highway Safety and DOT

2) California Motor Vehicle Code

3) California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 8, Title 13, Title 15

4) California Health and Safety Code & NFPA 1500 – Standard on Fire Department

Occupational Safety and Health Program

5) California Air Resources Broad (CARB) Regulations

2.2. INDUSTRY STANDARDS

1) Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Body Builders Standards and Guidelines

2) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard #1901 latest edition as it pertains.

3) Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) standards where applicable

A plate identifying the manufacturer, tare weight, gross vehicle weight, date of manufacture and all other information as specified in the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, Section 114, and Federal Code of Regulations, Title 49, shall be attached to the vehicle frame or body in an easily accessible location.

Should a conflict arise between an NFPA Standard and any portion of these specifications, the NFPA Standard shall prevail.

Any test equipment required, or expense incurred for the Certification Tests shall be borne by the Contractor supplying this equipment.

3. CAB AND CHASSIS REQUIREMENTS

General: The vehicle shall be new and equivalent in style, quality, and appointments to those offered to the public. The vehicle shall be supplied with all equipment and accessories indicated as standard equipment in the manufacturer’s published literature. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the Cab & Chassis shall meet or exceed the requirements from the

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Note: This unit is to be in two (2) forms, a 4x2 rear Two-wheel drive and a 4x4 Four-wheel drive version.

3.1. CARRY CAPACITY

The GVWR and GAWR of the chassis shall be ten percent (10%) above that adequate to carry the fully equipped apparatus including a full tank of water and foam solution, the specified hose load, 800 lbs. for personnel, ground ladders, and a miscellaneous equipment allowance of 2000 lbs.

GVWR shall be rated 42,000 lbs. (maximum). The sum of front and rear GAWR shall be equal or greater than GVWR.

3.2. APPARATUS CHASSIS AND BODY DIMENSIONS

1) Chassis wheelbase - Not to exceed 174 inches

2) Total overall length (excludes lights, siren grill and ancillary equipment) - Not to exceed 317 inches

3) 4x2 Highest point of apparatus - Not to exceed 124 inches, including hose bed mounted equipment

4) 4x4 Highest point of apparatus – Not to exceed 129 inches, including hose bed mounted equipment

5) Wall to wall turning circle - Not to exceed 55 feet

6) Angle of approach and departure - 20 degrees (minimum) when fully loaded. The chassis manufacturer’s ramp breakover angle shall be maintained.

7) Axle Configuration: 4X2 and 4x4.

NOTE: All dimensions noted above are estimates and have been discussed at the pre-construction conference.

3.3. FRONT AXLE

16,540 lbs. (minimum) Gross Axle Weight Rating. Heavy duty shock absorbers shall be provided for the front axle. Oil lubricated front wheel bearings shall be provided. It shall be equipped with O.E.M.

hydraulic power steering. The axle shall be O.E.M. approved for this application.

The power steering system shall be engineered to function in all steering loads without overheating or causing damage to the system. There shall be a cooler in the return oil side of the steering circuit to assist in oil cooling. The power steering fluid reservoir shall contain integral full flow with removable lid for easy access to the filter

3.4. REAR AXLE

A 24,000 lbs. (minimum) Gross Axle Weight Rating. Rear axle gear ratio to provide maximum desired road speed of 62-65 miles per hour.

3.5. BRAKES

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A four channel, dual air “ABS” air brake system with maximum capacity available for the axle(s), “S” cam (or disc) brakes and automatic slack adjusters shall be provided. Diagnostics, nylon chassis air lines, steel air reservoirs, and air tank drain valves on all tanks shall be provided. The entire brake system shall meet all Federal and State of California requirements for air brakes and shall have fire and emergency severe service non-asbestos brake linings. D. O. T. approved rubber brake hoses shall be provided at all brake chambers. All Synflex air hose routed below the frame rails shall be wrapped with “Storm King Mountain” type fire wrap lagging.

MGM MJS3030ET051 brake chambers shall be installed on the rear axle.

Note: California Vehicle Code 26451 (a-c) the parking brake alone must be capable of holding the vehicle on any grade, up to the limits of traction.

3.6. AIR SYSTEM

An air brake air system meeting FMVSS-121 shall be provided. An air compressor shall be provided of the capacity and size as recommended by the OEM. Air intake shall be drawn through the engine air cleaner. The contractor shall use the OEM air tanks supplied with the chassis only if said tanks fit within the body buildup space constraints. Otherwise, new DOT approved tanks meeting the space constraints must be supplied and installed by the contractor that meet the minimum air volume specifications required by the chassis manufacturer. A Bendix AD-IP air dryer (or equivalent) with automatic moisture ejector and heater shall be installed after the compressor and before the first air tank.

3.7. CAB AND DOORS

Four door, totally enclosed crew cab with seating for a minimum of four (4) fire fighters as defined in NFPA #1901, latest edition. Cab width shall be 94 inches - 96 inches and shall be cab-over-engine forward style. The interior cab color shall be.

The lower inside portion of the cab doors shall be covered with smooth aluminum with alternating red and white reflective striping on a 45-degree angle per NFPA #1901, latest edition. The interior of the cab doors shall be fitted with smooth aluminum painted to match the cab interior paint color.

Horizontal surfaces in step well shall be covered with NFPA non-skid tread plate.

A hinged panel or step shall be provided to cover the rear stepwell on either side to allow fire fighters in the rear facing seats to rest their feet on extended responses.

The left rear crew step area shall provide hinged access to fill the DEF tank without raising the cab.

Engine and transmission doghouse shall be padded and insulated to keep radiant heating below 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

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3.7.1. Seats

All seats shall be upholstered with minimum 46 oz. gray vinyl material. Safety belts/shoulder harnesses shall be installed for each seating position. All belts and mounting must be FMVSS approved. All seat belts shall be “Red” in color and shall comply with NFPA standards.

Driver’s Seat: Air ride driver’s seat, high-back style (Seats Inc. 911 or equivalent).

Front Officer standard high-back non-SCBA seats (Seats Inc. or equivalent). Officer’s seat to be air ride. A storage compartment located either under the Front Officer Seat or an alternative location in the cab shall be provided for a King handheld radio sitting upright in a bracket and a leather pouch.

Radio dimensions are approximately 2-1/2 inches x 2 inches x 13 inches.

There shall be two (2) post, one on each side of the rear of the engine enclosure. Each post shall have two (2) NFPA compliant SCBA bracket and strap mechanism mounted. One (1) SCBA shall be on the rear side and one (1) on the inside of the post.

3.7.2. Cab Compartment

1) OEM air-conditioning with condenser mounted on the roof, integral heater/defroster and HVAC cab recirculating air design. Air conditioning system shall have the capacity to lower a 100-degree Fahrenheit cab temperature to 75 degrees Fahrenheit within 30 minutes. Third party performance documentation shall be provided.

2) All cab steps shall be covered with a non-skid surface that meets NFPA #1901 (latest edition) and illuminated with a door-controlled light for safe nighttime entry.

3) The doors shall be equipped with roll down windows.

4) Cab sound insulation package

5) Tinted glass all windows

6) Tilt/telescopic steering wheel

7) Two adjustable sun visors

8) Intermittent parallel arm type or arc arm type wiper arms for left and right side with “wet arm” type electrically powered window washer.

9) Entry grab handle for each door. Handles shall be chrome plated or stainless steel.

10) Stainless steel gear rack shall be installed on the rear wall on each side of the forward-facing seats. There shall be a strip on the rear wall formed to continue on the side wall with one (1) retracting hook on the rear wall and one (1) retracting hook on the side wall. These hooks will be used for hanging personal protective gear.

11) Stylized West Coast mirror set (heated), minimum 7 inches x 16 inches with convex mirrors mounted under the primary mirror. The housings on the mirror heads shall be bright finished chrome.

12) Rear view mirrors shall be remotely controlled from the driver’s position. Rear view mirrors shall be provided in a style and design capable of meeting the above provision.

13) Each seating position shall be provided with a helmet restraint device. Exact mounting locations were determined at the pre- construction conference.

14) The helmets stored in the cab shall be secured in compliance with NFPA #1901 latest edition,14.1.11.2. Mounting locations were determined at pre-construction conference.

15) AM/FM radio with Bluetooth connection, multiple speakers and antenna.

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16) Full width polished stainless steel front bumper, steel front bumper with stainless steel facing/wrap, or chromed front bumper, minimum of 10 inches high. Bumper or attachments shall not block the frontal grill intake area.

17) On the engine doghouse ahead of the transmission range selector there shall be a 2-1/2-inch-deep housing from left to right on the doghouse top. On the far left and far right sides of the housing the driver and officer Q2-B activate, and brake switches and labels shall be on the forward side. To the rear of the Q2-B switches shall be installed the Radio 1 and Radio 2 transmit buttons and labeling. In the center of the housing there shall be a Troy Products AC- INBHG installed in the center. To the left and right of the Troy Products holder shall be a tray area with walls.

3.7.3. Engine Access

Access to the motor shall be accomplished by tilting the cab. An electric powered hydraulic tilting mechanism with a manual override shall be provided. The cab shall tilt to a minimum of 40 degrees for motor/transmission access. An interlock shall be provided to prevent cab tilting mechanism from operating when parking brake is released. Must note of cab safety bar and proper use. A caution label shall be included that states that the cab shall not be fully lowered onto the safety bar (stay arm).

3.7.4. Instruments and Gauges

(Minimum Complement) All gauges shall be in-dash mounted. Were appropriate, warnings shall be visual and audible.

1) Ignition switch with indicator light. Ignition key, if used, shall be pinned in (non-removable).

2) Air brake system pressure gauges with low air pressure warning light and buzzer.

3) Antilock Brake System monitor light

4) Oil pressure gauge with warning light and buzzer

5) Engine coolant temperature gauge with warning light and buzzer

6) Transmission oil temperature gauge

7) Speedometer, with odometer

8) Intake air restriction gauge vacuum activated, meter type, dash mounted with light gauge face.

Reference Brand: Donaldson (or equivalent). Seat belt warning center system compliant with NFPA #1901, latest edition,14.1.3.10.

Ref: Fire Research Corp. (or equivalent) Seat Monitor.

9) Vehicle Data Recorder to conform with NFPA #1901 (latest edition), Ref: Fire Research Corp.

(or equivalent) Vehicle Data Recorder.

All warning lights shall be located together in a central cluster.

Exact location of instruments was determined during the pre-construction conference

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Electrical System

Electrical system shall be 12-volts with an Emergency and Severe Service Rated Alternator, internally regulated, automatic circuit breaker system protection standard. (300 Amp Lestek Brute;

270 Amp Leece-Neville or equivalent). All electrical system design components and ratings shall conform to NFPA #1901, latest edition. The electrical system shall include at least the following features:

1) Increased alternator output at idle for Fire Service Truck Applications. An engine speed control device to increase the alternator’s output shall be installed. The speed control device shall be interlocked to prevent activation with the parking brake released or the transmission in gear.

2) One auto eject shall be provided the 110-volt AC engine block heater and battery charging system. A 20amp Kussmaul Super Auto Eject automatic ejecting plug shall be provided on the exterior of the cab behind the driver’s door.

3) A All necessary control and instruments considered “Standard Equipment” and / or required to operate this vehicle. Four (4) NMO antenna bases with coaxial cables shall be mounted in the cab roof. One Hi Band Radio antennae (Ref: Antenex-Model AB 150 or equivalent), black finish and three weatherproof caps shall be provided.

4) Two (2),12-volt, three receptacle power points shall be provided in cab for powering cell phones, laptop computers, chargers, etc. One in front area of cab and one in rear area.

5) A Whelen 60 CREGCS reading/map light shall be provided and installed over each seating positions. The light shall be controlled from the switch on the light for red or white illumination.

The switch(es) on the light shall be backlit via 12 vdc battery power. Above each cab door the cab shall be fitted with a white strip LED mounted in a guarded extrusion. All four (4) LED strips shall illuminate when any individual door is opened.

6) A Handheld, hard wired spotlight with a momentary on/off switch shall be provided on the officer’s side. Type and brand were determined at pre-construction conference.

7) Open compartment light and buzzer. (Wire independently from the compartment lights).

3.7.5. Battery Compartment

At least four (4) Group 31 or equivalent, 925 CCA (Minimum Rating) maintenance free batteries with stainless steel, threaded posts shall be wired into the electrical system through a 300 AMP (minimum amperage rating) battery disconnect switch with indicator light. The batteries shall be connected in parallel to the apparatus electrical system. The starter motor cranking circuit for the apparatus and pump engine and primer motor shall not be wired through the battery switch.

The batteries shall be stored in a suitable location isolated from the crew and adequately vented to atmosphere on a stainless-steel tray. The batteries may be stored in pairs in different locations if space limitations dictate. If the batteries are stored inside a compartment; they shall be provided with slide out trays. Batteries / battery jumper studs must be accessible for jump starting without raising cab.

The batteries shall be new and not reconditioned batteries and shall be stamped with date of manufacture.

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1/0 AWG (0 Gauge) battery cable, free from splices, shall be used to connect the Group 31 batteries to the apparatus electrical system. Crimped-on eye terminal ends shall be provided on the battery cable. (AMP Special Industries “Roto Crimp Tool #600850" or equivalent), or equivalent machine tool crimp shall be used to crimp the terminals. The cable jacket and terminal end shall be sealed with heat shrink tubing. Red tubing shall be used on positive and black tubing on negative terminals.

3.8. ENGINE

Shall be an inline six (6) cylinder turbocharged diesel, with a minimum of 365 horsepower, and 1200 lb-ft of torque that meets all California Air Resources Board (CARB) emissions requirements for the State of California. The engine shall be rated for the Fire Service as defined by the engine manufacturer. Reference Brand: Cummins ISL Series (or equivalent). The engine shall be California Air Resource Board (CARB) certified to operate on highway in the State of California at the time of manufacture.

Note: Engine is exempt from Title 13, California Code of Regulations, § 2485, Airborne Toxic Control Measure to Limit Diesel-Fueled Commercial Motor Vehicle Idling per § 2485 paragraph (d)

(2) (J).

The engine air intake shall be equipped with a dry element type air cleaner with spark arrester / pre-cleaner before the filter(s). Filter element shall be fire retardant treated. For operation in high water conditions, the engine air intake shall be located above the top of the radiator or above the frame on the passenger side.

3.9. AUXILIARY BRAKING

An auxiliary braking device that supplements the vehicle wheel braking system and provides the maximum vehicle retardation available for the specified engine/transmission combination shall be provided. The auxiliary braking device shall be an O.E.M. installed electronically controlled engine compression brake. (Ref. Jake Brake or equivalent) The transmission ECU shall be programmed to operate in the preselect downshift mode to maximize the retarding power of the engine brake. The brake lights shall illuminate with the auxiliary braking device is in operation. The auxiliary braking device shall become inoperative when the chassis is in pump mode.

3.10. TRANSMISSION

Allison Model EVS 3000 (or equivalent) 2 or 6 speed fire service automatics transmission without retarder shall be provided, with push button control. The transmission shall automatically shift into direct drive/lock up, whenever the pump transmission is shifted to pump and drive is selected on the shift control pad.

The transmission fluid shall be Allison’s “TranSynd” synthetic oil. An automatic transmission cooler shall be provided that is of sufficient size to maintain the operating temperature within the recommended limits of the transmission manufacturer.

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3.11. COOLING SYSTEM

System shall be the manufacturer's maximum option available for the specified engine/transmission combination, thermostatically controlled with a pressure regulated overflow system, and either a spin-on type coolant conditioner (with inlet / outlet isolation valves installed) or 100,000-mile coolant.If 100,000 mile coolant, the system shall have a spin-on filter without conditioner. The system shall be designed to provide maximum cooling efficiency and circulation of coolant when ascending, descending, or parked (engine idling) when the engine is the power source for the fire apparatus high pressure water pump and / or when the air conditioning is on. The system shall be capable of maintaining normal engine operating temperature at air temperatures ranging from +10 through +115 degrees Fahrenheit.

An on/off electric engine coolant sensing fan drive shall be installed. Silicone or EPDM rubber coolant hose shall be provided. Only hose clamps designed specifically for silicone rubber hose shall be used.

There shall be a fan on/off switch labeled “Engine Fan Override” installed in the driver’s compartment. This switch shall override the cooling system parameters and engage the fan drive when placed in the “on” position.

3.12. FRAME

Steel channel, 110,000 PSI minimum.16.0 cubic inch Section Modulus minimum.

3.13. WHEELS

(Front & Rear) 10-hole, non-ferrous alloy safety rim or industry standard polished alloy rims. Rim size shall be as required for GVWR of vehicle supplied, minimum 22.5 inches X 8.25 inches. Bright finished hub & nut covers shall be provided in all wheel positions.

3.14. TIRES

Tires shall be sized as required for the GVWR and GAWR of the vehicle supplied. Actual regulatory data shall be stamped on the casing. Rear tires shall have a Mud & Snow tread design and a “Cats Eye” tire pressure maintenance system with stainless steel hoses installed. The front tires shall be equipped with a visual indicator or monitoring system that indicates tire pressure. (NFPA #1901, latest edition, 4.13.4) System shall be compatible with maximum tire pressure of tires provided.

3.15. FUEL TANK AND FILLER

A certified steel fuel tank shall be supplied, and frame mounted for a total of 65 usable gallons (minimum). If 65-gallon tank interferes with angle of departure, a tank with a minimum of 62 gallons is acceptable. Tank shall be located at the rear of the apparatus, between the frame rails. Tank design shall not interfere with specified angle of departure, or servicing of rear axle components.

The fuel filtration equipment shall meet the engine manufacturers.

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The fuel tank shall be equipped with filler tube, sealed fuel tank cap with retainer and vent fitting.

The vent line shall allow 8-degree side hill operation of the apparatus without spilling fuel on the ground.

Fuel line from fuel tank to fuel pump shall be covered with “Storm King Mountain” or equivalent fire wrap lagging.

The fuel tank filler tube shall be designed to prevent fuel from spilling down exterior of apparatus during filling. Any chassis fuel system modifications shall be fully compliant with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) standards.

NOTE: Fuel fill compartment door shall be labeled with a “DIESEL FUEL ONLY” label. The type of label and mounting locations shall be determined at the pre- construction conference.

3.16. EXHAUST SYSTEM

The exhaust system shall be engineered to meet the engine manufacturers.

specifications, current Federal emission requirements and CARB emission requirements. Actual termination of the exhaust system and location of the exhaust pipe must be compliant with all current emission requirements and were finalized at the pre-construction conference. Heat shields shall be installed to protect body components where necessary.

NOTE: Any modifications to the exhaust system must be OEM chassis manufacturer approved and in no way shall void any OEM chassis manufacturer warranties.

The Cummins engine switches for regen shall be mounted in the vehicle dash or dash housing in an area visible to the driver is a seated position. These momentary toggle switches shall be labeled “Regen Inhibit” and “Regen Start”.

4. FIRE PUMPS

4.1. MIDSHIP PUMP

The contractor shall provide and install a 1500 gallon per minute, fire service rated single-stage midship mounted, centrifugal class “A” rated fire pump with 6-inch suction tubes. The pump impeller shall be bronze, mounted on a stainless-steel impeller shaft and fitted with a mechanical seal.

ACCEPTABLE BRAND: Darley LDM 1500 Single Stage. NO EXCEPTIONS.

The contractor shall install on the apparatus, all gauges, plumbing, suction and discharge valves, pressure governor, primer pump, unions, hose fittings, and pump controls necessary to make the entire fire pump operational and tested in full compliance with NFPA # 1901, latest edition.

When dry, the pump shall be capable of taking suction and discharging water with a lift of 10 feet in not more than 30 seconds through 20 feet of 6-inch suction hose. When dry, the pump and plumbing system shall draw a vacuum of 22 inches of mercury and hold it for 10 minutes while not losing more than 10 inches of mercury vacuum during that period.

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4.2. MID SHIP PUMP DRIVE

The pump transmission shall be engaged by a guarded toggle switch that locks in the road or pump mode. The pump shift controls shall be located in the cab within easy reach of the operator and shall include indicator lights as mandated by NFPA # 1901, latest edition.

The midship pump shall be mounted so that the vehicle drive-line angles shall not exceed the O.E.M. recommended working angles for the universal joints. All drive- lines and U-joints used for attachment to the midship pump shall be equivalent in size and quality to the O.E.M. drive-line components. All modified drivelines shall be both statically and dynamically balanced and free from vibration. All drive-lines shall be both statically and dynamically balanced and free from vibration.

Three zinc sacrificial anodes shall be mounted to the pump case, one on the suction and two on the discharge side. The anodes shall have a 1/8” hole drilled through the end cap to provide a visual indication when the zinc material has been depleted. The midship pump shall operate free from pulsation and vibration under all operating conditions with the automatic transmission.

Pump shift shall be air operated and shall incorporate a standard automotive shifting mechanism for ease of maintenance and parts availability. The pump shift switch shall be mounted in the cab and identified as required by NFPA #1901, latest edition and include shift instructions permanently inscribed on the pump switch plate. Pump shall be equipped with a thermal relief valve with an overheat indicator light that operates to prevent pump overheating.

Discharge tube shall be routed so that it will discharge towards the operator’s feet.

4.3. PRIMING PUMP

Priming pump shall be a no lubricant, air primer capable of producing 22 inches of mercury vacuum.

The primer control shall be located on the pump operator’s upper control panel (not on the main pump panel).

4.4. AUXILIARY PUMP

An independent 3 cylinder, 4 cycle, 2018 EPA compliant diesel powered centrifugal auxiliary pump shall be provided. Reference: Darley 1-1-2AG or equivalent. Pump shall be plumbed via valves to all 1 ½ inch lines and hose reel and shall take suction from the water tank. The pump shall include a priming device. A zinc sacrificial anode shall be provided.

The auxiliary pump shall be controlled from either in the cab or on the left side panel. Cab controls shall be ignition/off switch, start switch, ignition light, glow plug light, Vernier cable type adjustable throttle control and illuminated pressure gauge. Pump panel controls shall replicate the cab controls.

A ½ inch crankcase oil drain extension, and a ½ inch radiator drain extension shall be routed below the frame to facilitate oil and coolant changes, with Aeroquip style hose, threaded fittings and drain plugs. Fuel for the auxiliary pump shall draw from the main fuel tank and shall be equipped with a 12 VDC electric fuel pump activated by the ignition switch. The fuel pump shall be capable of supplying full rated fuel capacity ad shall contain an anti-backflow check valve when the motor is not running.

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Stainless steel spring loaded full flow one way check valves shall be installed to isolate the auxiliary and main pump pressure from each other and to ensure that the auxiliary pump doesn’t lose prime.

The pump suction valve shall have a stainless steel full flow check valve.

4.5. AUXILIARY PUMP CONTROL

An auxiliary pump control panel and a back lighted pressure gauge shall be provided inside the apparatus cab located in an area readily accessible to the vehicle operator. A second set of controls and pressure gauges shall be located on the left exterior main pump operator’s pane.

4.6. AUXILIARY PUMP COOLER AND AIR RELEASE LINE

Auxiliary pump shall be equipped with an automatic operating bypass line from the pump, returning to the tank, adequate in size to ensure cooling of pump when engaged and not flowing water. This line shall be equipped with a check valve.

An air release line shall be provided to eliminate air lock condition for gravity priming of pump;

control valve shall be at pump operator's panel.

4.7. GAUGES, RATING AND TESTING – AUXILIARY PUMP

Contractor shall provide a certification plate/tag describing the actual test capacity and pressure, together with engine and pump rpm. Plate shall be mounted on pump panel near midship pump plates.

Water tank level gauge shall be mounted on the front bulkhead of the left high side compartment, visible to the operator from the left side view mirror.

5. PUMP CONTROL

5.1. MIDSHIP PUMP CONTROL PANEL – UPPER SECTION

Pump operator’s panel shall be located on left side of apparatus body. A single primary panel light shall activate with pump engagement and manually via the pump panel light control switch. Both right and left pump panels shall be well lighted with a control switch located on the left side panel.

The following gauges and controls shall be provided on a large, hinged panel of 14 gauge brushed stainless steel black powder coated or standard black Line-X pump panels:

5.1.1. A Fire Research Corporation In-Control 400 or equivalent pressure governor with display, monitoring system and throttle control

The governor shall have the following displays:

Pump Discharge – ½” high LED display Pump Intake – ½” high LED display Pressure/RPM setting in dot matrix display Pressure/RPM operating mode LEDs

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Throttle ready LED Engine RPM – ½” high LED display Check Engine and Stop Engine warning LEDs Oil Pressure red/green bar graph display Engine Coolant red/green bar graph display Transmission Temperature red/green bar graph display Battery Voltage red/green bar graph display

5.1.2. There shall be an audible warning for:

High and Low Battery Voltage (engine running and stopped) High Transmission Temperature Low Engine Oil Pressure.

High Engine Coolant Temperature.

5.1.3. In addition, the following controls shall be provided on the operator’s panel:

Ten (10), 2-1/2-inch face, LED back lighted line gauges, one for each 1-1/2 inch, 2-1/2 inch, and 4-inch discharge outlets. Gauges shall be installed over the corresponding valve control.

5.1.4. Separate air horn button with red weatherproof cover and label.

5.1.5. All discharge and suction valve controls.

5.1.6. Any additional gauges, instruments or controls required for the operation of this apparatus.

5.1.7. Primer control valve

All gauges and controls shall be identified by color coded engraved marker plates. Color coding shall be per NFPA #1901, latest edition. All discharges capable of providing foam shall be marked “Foam” by engraved marker plates.

An airline outlet with a 3/8-inch female quick-change coupling shall be provided on the pump panel for attachment of an air hose. (for air tools, blowing dust off engine, filling tires, etc.) A female Milton “T” style air coupling shall be installed.

A recessed 5-1/2-inch wide (ID) X 6 inch high by 26-inch-long tray with seat belt webbing and closure lift latch buckles shall be mounted in running board in front of pump panel and on opposite side for 3 inch soft suction hoses. Tray shall be lined with Turtle Tile (or equivalent) material.

5.2. MIDSHIP PUMP PANEL – LOWER SECTION

Two (2), 2-1/2-inch outlets shall be provided, one (1) on left pump panel, one (1) on right pump panel. One (1) 4-inch outlet shall be provided on the RH pump panel. One (1), 2-1/2-inch gated suction inlets shall be provided, on LH pump panel. One (1) 2-1/2-inch gated tank fill shall be provided on the RH pump panel.

In addition, the following controls shall be provided on the lower section:

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5.2.1. Indirect cooler control valve

5.2.2. Pump bypass line control valve

5.2.3. Test ports

5.2.4. Primer selector valve

6. VALVES AND PLUMBING

6.1. DISCHARGE, INLINE VALVES

All discharges shall be provided with fire service full flow, quarter turn ball valves with National Hose Standard Threads (NHT). All valves shall be the "Drop-Out " body design. All valves shall have adjustable ball seats.

All valves shall be controlled from pump operator’s panel unless otherwise noted.

All discharge valves shall be located behind pump panels with their discharge ports extending through the panel, furnished with the "Torque Lock" locking feature degree down spout.

All king nipples shall be stainless steel.

All inline valves shall be provided with a locking system. All the valves shall be valves that swing out for servicing or replacement. The valves shall be controlled by a Remote-Control Unit that locks in any position. The remote-control linkage between the valve handle and control unit shall be manufactured of ½ inch diameter stainless steel or zinc plated steel rod with ½ inch-20 NF threads cut on the ends. The rods shall be attached using cadmium plated rod end ball joint assemblies.

6.2. DISCHARGE VALVE LOCATIONS

One 3 inch in-line valve with a slow close feature shall be provided for the monitor standpipe. (See Section 6.5 Deck Monitor Plumbing)

One 2-1/2-inch Discharge valve shall be located behind the left pump panel.

One 2-1/2-inch Discharge valve shall be located behind the right pump panel.

One 4-inch Discharge valve shall be located behind the right pump panel. Discharge shall have an elbow and valve shall be slow closing.

Two 2-1/2 inch in-line valve controls shall be located behind the left pump panel and control the 2- 1/2-inch discharge at rear of the hose bed, One right side and One left side.

One (1) 2 inch in-line valve control shall be located behind the left pump panel to control the 1-1/2-inch male NHT discharge at the hose bed. This discharge shall be located at the lower left headboard.

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One 2 inch in-line valve and piping shall be provided for each cross-lay hose bed. Mattydale type swivels shall be provided allowing hose to be pulled in either direction. Hose connections shall be 1-1/2-inch male NHT.

One 2-inch discharge valve shall be provided and located at the front bumper hose tray with basket capable of holding 35 feet of 1-1/2-inch single jacket hose. The hose shall be restrained by two (2) seat belt webbing and closure lift latch buckles across the hose tray. Plumbing between the foam discharge manifold and the discharge valve shall be 2 inches. Mattydale type swivel shall be provided allowing hose to be pulled in either direction. *A swivel stop shall be provided on the bumper to limit excess movement of the front bumper discharge swivel. * Connections shall be 1-1/2-inch male NHT. There shall be an emergency shut off 2-inch quarter turn valve located in the plumbing from the pump to the front bumper. This line shall be located as close to the pump manifold as possible.

One 1-1/2 inch in-line valve shall be provided for a tank fill line.

One 1-1/2 inch in-line valve shall be provided for the hose reel. There shall be a full flow check valve immediately preceding the reel.

6.3. SUCTION VALVES

All suction valves shall be provided with fire service full flow, quarter turn ball valves with National Hose Standard Threads (NHT). All valves shall be the "Drop-Out " body design. All valves shall have adjustable ball seats.

All valves shall be controlled from pump operator’s panel unless otherwise noted.

All suction valves located behind pump panels with their inlet ports extending through the panel shall be furnished with the "Torque Lock” locking feature and shall be supplied with female swivel fitting, strainer screen.

All inline valves shall swing out for servicing or replacement. The remote-control linkage between the valve handle and control unit shall be manufactured of ½ inch diameter stainless steel rod with 1/2 inch-20 NF threads cut on the ends. The rods shall be attached using cadmium plated rod end ball joint assemblies.

6.4. SUCTION VALVE LOCATIONS

One 3 inch in-line suction valve shall be installed in the tank to pump line.

One 2-1/2-inch apparatus suction valve shall be located behind the left pump panel.

One 2-1/2 inch apparatus tank fill valve shall be located behind the right pump panel.

One 2 ½ inch in-line suction valve shall be installed between the water tank and auxiliary pump.

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6.5. DECK MONITOR PLUMBING

One (1), 3-inch Discharge shall be provided for a deck monitor. A minimum ¾ inch drain shall be provided for this outlet. Control valve shall be a “slow-open” valve or equivalent. Deck monitor shall be an Akron Brass Apollo or equivalent with an Akron Brass Turbomaster 500, 750, 1000, 1250 gpm master stream combination nozzle and ground base with a 2-½ inch Siamese. A 3-inch Akron Brass direct mount base shall be installed on the 3-inch discharge. An Akron Apollo Hi- Riser Monitor Deck monitor w/ground base shall be used. Deck monitor plumbing shall be tall enough to allow 360-degree operation of monitor without any obstruction, but low enough so that the monitor in the stowed position is not higher than the overall height of 122 inches.

6.6. PRESSURE RELIEF/ INTAKE RELIEF VALVES

An adjustable 2-½ inch intake relief valve, Waterous Intake Relief Valve System shall be provided and plumbed into the intake side of the main pump. The relief valve shall be located on the RH side of the pump with the discharge piping to terminate horizontal under the RH step behind the hose tray. The piping must terminate with a 2-1/2” NST male adapter and labeled “Do Not Cap”.

The adjustable control for the relief shall be located in the LH operator’s area of the pump module.

The valve shall be installed to allow operation from any intake, and the discharge side of the relief valve shall be plumbed to NFPA #1901 (latest edition) requirements.

6.7. DRAIN VALVES

A panel mounted master drain valve shall be provided. The valve shall be designed so that when opened, water in all plumbing and the pump housing, shall drain. Additional drains may be required to ensure that the entire system can be drained.

A panel mounted master drain valve shall be provided. The valve shall be designed so that when opened, water in all plumbing and the pump housing, shall drain. Additional drains may be required to ensure that the entire system can be drained.

¾ inch Lift Style Drain Valves shall be provided for all pump panel discharges, suctions and common discharge manifolds. A drain valve shall also be provided at the front bumper for the truck protection line. All drain valve discharges shall be routed to the bottom of the apparatus body through ¾ inch I.D. neoprene hose and dumped directly onto ground.

6.8. PLUMBING SYSTEM – MIDSHIP PUMP

All 2 inch and larger piping shall be stainless steel schedule 10-gauge pipe with Victaulic couplings used to facilitate repairs and reduce torsional stress in plumbing system.

Plumbing system shall be capable of providing full flow to all discharge points including the front bumper discharge. 2 inch and smaller piping may be Aeroquip hose with threaded connections, rated at 600 PSI minimum working pressure. Class 1 Flex with Stainless Steel Victaulic Couplings also acceptable.

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All 2-1/2-inch discharge outlets and suction inlets shall be provided with ¾ inch drains. One (1), ½ inch pump to tank by-pass line shall be provided with a 1/4 turn control valve mounted on operator’s panel. (Pump cooling line)

Tank Suction line shall measure 3-inch I.D. with a bronze clapper type check valve installed between the pump and the 3-inch full flow valve. This line shall be flexible enough to allow for chassis twisting and flexing.

6.9. HEAT EXCHANGER (indirect Cooler) – MAIN ENGINE

In addition to the chassis manufacturer's standard cooling system, an engine heat exchanger shall be included in the engine's cooling system. The heat exchanger shall be of brass construction with cooling lines and valves of non- ferrous metal. Cold water from the discharge side of the pump shall circulate through the exchanger and returned to the suction side of the pump. The antifreeze coolant solution used in the engine cooling system shall not be diluted or lost during the process. Water flow from the pump to the heat exchanger shall be controlled by a ½ inch, 1/4 turn valve located on the midship pump panel.

6.10. PLUMBING SYSTEM – AUXILIARY PUMP

Plumbing between the water tank and pump shall be 2-1/2-inch I.D. with a 2-1/2 inch I.D. in-line check valve installed between the booster pump and tank. The control.

valve for the suction of the auxiliary pump is to be a 2-1/2-inch I.D. ball, quick opening type. The control handle shall be located at the pump operator's panel. The suction line shall be connected to the tank in a manner which will permit all water in the tank to be discharged (while apparatus is level). Said connection shall not permit contaminants from the tank sump to enter the pump. A suction and check valve shall be provided in the tank to pump line.

7. FOAM SYSTEM

The system shall be installed following the foam system manufacturer's instructions without exception.

The foam system operating percentage control head shall be located on the pump panel. In the cab, there shall be a remote switch to turn on/off the foam pump system.

A Fire Research mini foam tank level indicator shall be mounted in cab next to foam remote on/off switch. The mini foam tank level gauge shall operate when the vehicle parking brakes are applied or when the auxiliary pump ignition is in the ‘on” position.

The system shall be capable of delivering foam solution to all 1-1/2-inch discharges and the reel line. Engraved metal plates shall be installed at each discharge valve control indicating “Foam”.

The system shall include one of each of the following:

• Flow Meter

• Run/Standby switch

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• Foam tank "EMPTY" indicator

• Foam tank "empty" float switch

• 12 volts, solenoid operated supply shut-off valve

• Line strainer

• 2-way combination, Calibrate Valve/drain valve

• Manual ½ inch drain valve installed in the tank sump.

The system shall have an Integrated “Auto-Start” option.

All metallic plumbing connectors used in the foam system shall be manufactured from brass or stainless steel. NO EXCEPTIONS A valved drain shall be provided at the lowest point of the concentrate storage tank. The drain shall be piped to drain directly beneath the apparatus without contacting any part of the apparatus or components.

A strainer shall be provided in the foam concentrate supply line between the foam concentrate tank and the foam proportioner or the foam pump. The strainer shall be installed so that it is readily accessible for maintenance.

The system shall be plumbed to allow the water tank filler line to be ahead of the foam injection port.

A full flow, high pressure 400 PSI check valve shall be installed ahead of the injection port, mounted in any position to automatically prevent foam solution from flowing backwards to water pump or booster tank. A discharge manifold shall be designed, and all foam discharges shall be connected to

it. A ¾ inch drain shall be provided to drain this manifold.

"AMP" CP (Circular Plastic) screw together electrical couplings shall be installed in all wiring harness that are spliced or cut. Crimped butt connectors are not acceptable.

A full flow check valve shall be provided to automatically prevent water from back flowing from the foam proportioner to the foam concentrate storage tank.

Foam system to be calibrated by OEM at factory. Not allowed to come filled.

8. TANKS

8.1. WATER TANK - 800 GALLONS – POLYPROPYLENE with LIFETIME

WARRANTY

Capacity shall be a minimum of 800 gallons, usable water, considering all applicable weight standards. The tank shall be completely removable from the body without cutting or bending any components. Tank shall be constructed of POLYPROPYLENE.

Tank sump shall have anti-swirl baffles and extend down from the center of the tank. Tank baffles are to be constructed of same material as the tank.

Tank suction line shall extend from center of slump forward directly into pump. A separate tank suction line shall be provided for the auxiliary pump.

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The sump shall be as close to the center of the water tank as possible. The sump shall be provided with a minimum 2-inch diameter removable drain plug for clean out purposes. A debris screen shall be provided for the sump.

The tank shall have a combination fill and overflow tower. Overflow shall discharge to the rear of the apparatus. The fill tower shall be provided with a removable screen and hinged cover. If the fill tower is bolted to the top of the tank, stainless steel bolts and nuts must be used. The water tank fill tower shall be provided with a blue lid.

Unit shall be delivered with a full tank of water.

8.2. LADDER BED

Ladders shall be stowed in a flat rack in a tunnel that penetrates the water tank, or on edge alongside the water tank. The tunnel shall accommodate a two section 24-foot extension ladder, 14-foot roof ladder, 10-foot collapsible attic ladder, 6 foot and 8 foot pike poles. All ladders shall rest on polypropylene easy slide surfaces. All extension ladders to be equipped with synthetic “Ladder Line” halyards.

A 6-inch-wide hose bed divider with a door on the rear is an acceptable alternate storage location for spine board and pike poles.

8.3. FOAM TANK (SEE Section 7.0 FOAM SYSTEM)

A Foam Concentrate Tank with a twenty-gallon capacity shall be provided as an integral cell in the right front of the water tank. A 6-inch diameter filler shall be provided in a fill tower on the right forward top of the water tank. A strainer shall be provided. Access to the tower shall be through a hinged lid in the hose bed cover. Two percent of the tank capacity shall be designed as "unfillable" to allow for liquid expansion.

The filler shall be equipped with a positive sealing cap.

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