CRASH RESCUE CONTRACTOR CHECKLIST

I)  **STAFFING FOR CRASH RESCUE ENGINE:** (See employee qualifications
    checklist).

At a minimum any Crash Rescue apparatus assigned to a Helibase for Crash
Rescue responsibilities must have; three fully trained and qualified
structural or Crash Rescue Firefighters.

( ) One Firefighter trained and certified in accordance with NFPA 1001.

( ) One Driver Operator trained and certified in accordance with NFPA
1002.

( ) One Fire Officer trained and certified in accordance with NFPA 1021.

( ) Contractor shall provide a list with their current employees,
qualifications and copy of certifications relating to each position. May
add more employees at later date-must show proof of certification.

**(II) PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH [NFPA
1971:]{.underline}**

3 SET EACH

( ) Structural Firefighting boots or 8" all leather boots.

( ) Structural Firefighting Helmet with shield or goggles.

( ) Structural Firefighting gloves. ( ) PBI or Nomex structural hood.

( ) Structural Turnout coat and pants.

Personnel are required to wear cotton or Nomex under garments against
skin under clothing.

**(III) CRASH RESCUE PERSONNEL MINIMUM TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS**

**TRAINING:** (See employee qualifications checklist).

EACH EMPLOYEE

( ) Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations -- First Responder.

( ) S- 130 and S-190 and annual shelter deployment training (NWCG or
equivalent).

( ) I-100, I-200 Incident Command System, or NFA equivalent.

( ) Annual live fire refresher training documentation.

( ) One member of the Crash Rescue crew must be currently certified as
an EMT/B.

( ) Must have documented live fire training (vehicle/aircraft) and a
minimum of six months experience as a Firefighter (paid or volunteer)
with an accredited federal, state, or local government fire service
agency.

( ) Driver/Operator must meet current licensing requirements for the
state that apparatus is licensed in.

**(IV) APPARATUS EQUIPMENT MINIMUMS:**

( ) Two (2) complete SCBA's with one extra cylinder per pack.

( ) One (1) programmable VHF portable radio.

( ) Two (2) programmable inter crew FM portable radios.

( ) Two (2) 20lb.Dry Chemical portable fire extinguisher(s).

( ) One (1) aircraft rescue extrication kit.

( ) One (1) portable battery operated sawzall with (1) spare battery.

( ) One (1) ladder-minimum of 24 foot.

> ( ) Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) Class B foam concentrates (1% or
> 3% or 6%) sufficient to generate foam solution with 500 gallons water.
> See Apparatus Specifications.

( ) Foam generating requirements:

@ 190 GPM foam solution for 2.5 minutes utilizing two 1.5" or 1.75"
attack hose lines

@ 95 GPM foam solution for 5 minutes utilizing one 1.5" or 1.75" attack
hose line

> ( ) Performance is predicated upon deployment of double jacket all
> polyester hose rated and U.L approved for 300 PSI service test and 600
> PSI burst test. (Structural Fire Service Hose).
>
> ( ) 500' double jacket 1.5" or 1.75" synthetic hose, coupled with 1.5"
> NH in 50'lengths. 300' of which will be configured as preconnected
> attack hose lines in hose trays; immediately available for rapid
> initial attack.

( ) 300' double jacket 2.5" or greater supply hose.

> ( ) Performance is predicated upon deployment of combination, constant
> flow rated nozzles with manual gallonage adjustment and full-flow
> waterway ball shutoff valves.
>
> ( ) Performance is predicated upon deployment of in-line or by pass
> discharge side eductors or an around-the- pump proportioner designed
> for flow rates cited and equipped with adjustable metering devices
> with ball checks located at the venturis.

( ) The use of aspirating nozzles will not be permitted for initial
attack operations.

( ) Only AFFF synthetic foam concentrate is permitted.

( ) Minimum foam supply: 6%: 30 gallons; or 3%: 15 gallons; or 1%: 5
gallons.

( ) When utilizing inline or by pass eductors, attack hose lines may
[not]{.underline} exceed 150 feet in overall length.

( ) One long backboard, various size c-collars, and first aid kit with
two burn sheets.

> ( ) Hazardous Materials spill kit- one five gallon bucket of
> absorbent, twenty pig pads and one boom.
>
> ( ) 2 lengths hard suction hose rated for use with pump capacity.
> (minimum 3")
>
> ( ) Hard suction strainer.
>
> ( ) Two universal spanner wrenches.
>
> ( ) One Adjustable hydrant wrench.
>
> ( ) Assorted adapters, reducers, increasers, double male and double
> female connectors to facilitate re-filling and inter-engine
> operations.
>
> ( ) One 6 ft. pike pole or trash hook.
>
> ( ) One Halligan or other prying tool.
>
> ( ) One Flat head axe or sledgehammer.
>
> ( ) Two wheel chocks.
>
> ( ) One suction mallet.
>
> ( ) One round point shovel.

( ) One bolt cutter.

( ) Miscellaneous. hose, nozzles, and accessory extrication equipment.

**(V)APPARATUS SPECIFICATIONS:**

> ( ) 500 gallon minimum water tank, in accordance with NFPA 1901.
>
> ( ) Apparatus must be maintained in accordance with NFPA 1901 and
> comply with current U.S.D.O.T. regulations.
>
> ( ) Off-paved road capability: Maximum 170" wheel base. Minimum
> 16"body ground clearance.
>
> ( ) 500 GPM rated capacity pump. Documentation of annual pump service
> test from qualified vendor or Fire Department representative is
> required.
>
> ( ) High visibility and contrasting markings (reflective 6" stripe) in
> accordance with NFPA 1901.
>
> ( ) Adequate code 3 lighting/warning devices incl. siren with minimum
> 120 DB rating,
>
> ( ) Two cab mounted spot lights for night operations.
>
> \* Contractor maybe required to perform a training evolution using
> suppression agents at their own expense once assigned to a Helibase.

\*\* Contractor must have a copy of the EERA and the Contractor employee
qualifications worksheet on the vehicle at all times.

\*\*\* For a company wishing to submit more than one apparatus for this
contract they must submit all apparatus at the same time for approval.
This will allow verification of sufficient number of qualified Personnel
for each apparatus and assure complete equipment complements for each
apparatus.

> NFPA 1971
>
> Standard on Protective Ensemble for Structural Fire Fighting

This standard specifies the minimum design, performance, and
certification requirements, and test methods for structural protective
ensembles that include protective coats, protective trousers, protective
coveralls, helmets, gloves, footwear, and interface components. 

This standard applies to the design, manufacturing, and certification of
new structural protective ensembles or new individual elements of the
structural protective ensemble. 

NFPA 1001\
Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications- 2002 Edition

The purpose of this standard is to specify the minimum job performance
requirements for fire fighters. It is not the intent of the standard to
restrict any jurisdiction from exceeding these requirements. 

This standard identifies the minimum job performance requirements for
career and volunteer fire fighters whose duties are primarily structural
in nature. 

NFPA 1002

Standard on Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications-
2003 Edition

This standard shall identify the minimum job performance requirements
for fire fighters who drive and operate fire apparatus, in both
emergency and non-emergency situations. 

The purpose of this standard shall be to specify the minimum job
performance requirements for service as a fire department emergency
vehicle driver, pump operator, aerial operator, tiller operator,
wildland apparatus operator, aircraft rescue and fire-fighting apparatus
operator, and mobile water supply apparatus operator.

 

NFPA 1021

Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications- 2003 Edition

This standard shall identify the performance requirements necessary to
perform the duties of a fire officer and specifically identifies four
levels of progression. 

The purpose of this standard shall be to specify the minimum job
performance requirements for service as a fire officer. 

NFPA 1901

Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus- 2003 Edition

This standard defines the requirements for new automotive fire apparatus
designed to be used under emergency conditions to transport personnel
and equipment and to support the suppression of fires and mitigation of
other hazardous situations. 

This standard specifies the minimum requirements for new automotive fire
apparatus.