Fire hose and nozzles

Minor equipment

Suction hose

Ground ladders

Hose storage

Equipment storage

Water tank

Aerial device

NFPA specifications

Note the full-sized pump panel and pre-connected hose line as would be found on an engine. The National Fire Protection Association has outlined (наметила в общих чертах) the requirements for a piece of apparatus to function as a quint: Fire pump · A pump with a minimum capacity of 1000 gpm (~4000 L/min).

· An aerial ladder or elevating platform with a permanently installed waterway.

· A tank with a minimum capacity of 300 gallons (1100 L).

· A minimum of 40 cubic feet (1.1 cubic meters) of enclosed compartment.

· A minimum of 30 cubic feet (.8 cubic meters) of storage area for 2.5 inch (65 mm) or larger fire hose.

· Two areas, each with a minimum of 3.5 cubic feet (.1 cubic meters) for 1.5 inch (38 mm) or pre-connected fire hose lines.

· A minimum of 85 feet (26 meters) of ground ladders, including at least:

- One extension ladder

- One roof ladder

- One attic ladder

· A minimum of 15 feet (4.5 meters) of soft suction hose or 20 feet (6 meters) of hard suction hose for drafting.

· Hose

- A minimum of 800 feet (240 meters) of 2.5 inch (65 mm) or larger fire hose.

- A minimum of 400 feet (120 meters) of 1.5 inch (38 mm), 1.75 inch (45 mm), or 2 inch (52 mm) hose.

· Nozzles

- One combination spray nozzle, 200 gpm (750 L/min) minimum.

- Two combination spray nozzles, 95 gpm (360 L/min) minimum.

- One play-pipe nozzle with shutoff and 1 inch (25 mm), 1.125 inch (29 mm), and 1.24 inch (32 mm) tips.

Miscellaneous equipment (смешанное, разнообразное ПТВ)

· One 6 pound flathead axe

· One 6 pound pick-head axe

· One 6 foot (2 meter) pike pole or plaster hook

· One 8 foot (2.4 meter) or longer pike pole or plaster hook

· Two portable hand lights

· One dry chemical fire extinguisher with a minimum 80-B:C rating

· One 2.5 gallon (9.5 L) or larger water extinguisher

· One pump intake connection with supply-hose compatible threads

· One SCBA for every seating position (minimum four)

· One spare SCBA cylinder for every SCBA carried

· One first aid kit

· Four spanner wrenches

· Two hydrant wrenches

· Two double female adapters

· Two double male adapters

· One rubber mallet

· Four salvage covers, each a minimum size of 12 feet x 14 feet (3.7 m x 4.3 m)

· Four ladder belts

· One 150 foot (45 meter) light-use safety rope

· One 150 foot (45 meter) general-use safety rope

Дата добавления: 2014-12-27