New Type 6 Wildland Engine Requirements.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- RFI_RR_10-2024
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Department of Energy
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This document outlines the requirements for a new Type 6 Wildland Engine to be used for initial attack of wildland fires and as a support platform for structural fire and rescue response. Key requirements include:
- F-550 chassis or equivalent with four-wheel drive, dual rear wheels, and diesel engine
- Minimum 400-gallon water tank, fire pump with "pump and roll" capability, and plumbing to support 0.75" and 2.5" hose
- Foam system capable of 200 psi with selectable proportioning rates and flow meter
- Required equipment includes Stokes basket, 120V shore power, scene lighting, backup alarm, and siren system
This requirement is related to a federal pre-solicitation from the Department of Energy for a new Type 1 Fire Engine, Type 2 Hazmat Apparatus, and Type 6 Wildland Engine. No other details about the solicitation are provided.
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New Type 6 Wildland Engine
A new Type 6 Wildland Engine (or Patrol) used for initial attack of wildland fire response and acts as a support platform for structural fire and rescue response. The new apparatus must meet the minimums of a Type 6 fire engine as defined by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group or equivalent, plus the following:
F-550 Chassis or equivalent with seating for four
Four-wheel drive system with dual rear wheels
Limited slip rear differential
Diesel powered Front bumper that protects front grille and has a skid plate
Front mounted winch, 12,000lb or great capacity, 12V
Fire suppression capability:
• Water tank, minimum of 400-gallon capacity
• Fire pump with “pump and roll” capability with diesel engine
• Fire pump with operating pressures:
o minimum of 150 GPM at 50 PSI o minimum of 50 GPM at 300 PSI
• Fire pump must be plumbed to front discharge manifold
• Fire pump must be plumbed to support .75” and 2.5” hose at rear
• Ground sweep discharges at the front bumper
• Fire hose minimums:
o 2 hose reels with 100 feet of .75” hose
• Foam System capable of 200 psi and, o Selectable proportioning rates o Foam flow meter
Equipment minimums:
• Stokes basket or equivalent
• Shore tie receptacle with auto eject for 120V, 20A service
• Appropriate scene and work lighting to safely operate in low light conditions
• Back up alarm
• Siren system
• Flashing warning lights that conform to California Title 13
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