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NFPA 1906(06)
Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus
Softbound, 93 pp., 2006
$48.00

Ensure that wildland fire apparatus are up to the task!

NFPA 1906 defines the requirements for a new automotive wildland fire apparatus, including apparatus equipped with a slip-on fire fighting module, designed primarily to support wildland fire suppression operations.

Changes and additions in the 2006 Standard edition include:

  • Defining what the manufacturer certification of test results must include
  • Using the concept of estimated in-service weight as a basis for measuring certain stability requirements
  • Linking the maximum top speed of the apparatus to the tire manufacturer's ratings
  • Updating the requirements for engine air filters
  • Requiring more head height at seating positions and red seat belts if available
  • Reorganizing the requirements for water pumps into 7 classifications
  • Updating the requirement for baffling water tanks to better address smaller water tanks
  • Requiring type testing of foam systems and individualized testing of each installation
  • Two additional Annexes: Equipment Size and Weight Chart and Guidelines for First Line and Reserve Fire Apparatus

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

NFPA 1906 Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus 2006 Edition

Chapter 1 Administration

Chapter 2 Referenced Publications

Chapter 3 Definitions

Chapter 4 General Requirements

Chapter 5 Chassis and Vehicle Components

Chapter 6 Low-Voltage Electrical Systems and Warning Devices

Chapter 7 Driving and Crew Areas

Chapter 8 Body, Compartments, and Equipment Mounting

Chapter 9 Water Pumps

Chapter 10 Pump Engines

Chapter 11 Water Tanks

Chapter 12 Equipment Carried on Wildland Fire Apparatus

Chapter 13 Foam Proportioning Systems for Class A Foam Concentrate

Chapter 14 Compressed Air Foam Systems (CAFS)

Chapter 15 Winches

Chapter 16 Vehicle Protection Systems

Annex A Explanatory Material

Annex B Specifying and Procuring Wildland Fire Apparatus

Annex C Weights and Dimensions for Common Equipment

Annex D Guidelines for First Line and Reserve Apparatus

Annex E Informational References

Index