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Support wildland fire suppression operations! NFPA 1906 specifies the minimum requirements for a new automotive wildland fire apparatus consisting of a vehicle equipped with at least a water pump, water tank, hose and equipment; whether designed to be integral with the chassis or as a slip-on fire fighting module mounted on the apparatus.

In addition to a chapter on general requirements, this new Standard provides specifics on:

Chassis and vehicle components Low-voltage electrical systems and warning devices Driving and crew areas Body, compartments, and equipment mounting Water pumps Pump engines Water tanks Class A foam concentrate proportioning systems Compressed air foam systems (CAFS) Winches Vehicle protection systems

Extensive appendix explanatory material includes an appendix designed to assist users with the preparation of purchase specifications for a new apparatus.

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Published: 01/01/2001 Number of Pages: 68