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 DRAFT EAST AFRICAN STANDARD  
Firefighting vehicle — Specification  
EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY  
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iii Contents  Page 
Foreword  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................. iii 
1 Scope  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................... 1 
2 Normative references  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................ 1 
3 Terms and definitions  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................... 1 
4 Requirements  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ......... 1 
4.1 Vehicle  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .................... 1 
4.2 Vehicle body construction  ................................ ................................ ................................ .................... 1 
4.2.1  Cabin  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................... 1 
4.2.2  Body  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................ 2 
4.2.3  Working deck  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ......... 2 
4.2.4  Mudguard  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................ 2 
4.2.5  Storage lockers  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ......2 
4.2.6  Pump compartment  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................... 2 
4.2.7  Electrical equipment installations  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........ 2 
4.3 Hose reel  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................. 3 
4.4 Water and foam tanks  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................... 3 
4.4.1  Water tank shall  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .....3 
4.4.2  Foam  tank shall  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ......3 
4.5 Chassis  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................... 3 
4.6 Pump  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................... 4 
4.7 Control panel  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .......... 5 
4.7.1  Water and foam monitor  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................... 5 
4.7.2  Foam proportioning system  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................. 5 
4.7.3 Rapid intervention system  ................................ ................................ ................................ .................... 5 
4.7.4  Dry powder unit  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ......5 
5 Finish  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................... 5 
6 Labelling  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................. 6 
7 Documentation  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .......6 
Annex  A (normative)  Accessories and other requirements  ................................ ................................ .......... 7 
Bibliography  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................ 9 
  
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 Foreword  
Development of the East African Standards has been necessita ted by the need for harmonizing requirements 
governing quality of products and services in the East African Community. It is envisaged that through 
harmonized standardization, trade barriers that are encountered when goods and services are exchanged 
within  the Community will be removed.  
The Community has established an East African Standards Committee  (EASC)  mandated to develop and 
issue East African Standards  (EAS) . The Committee is composed of representatives of the National 
Standards Bodies in Partner S tates, together with the representatives from the public and private sector 
organizations  in the community . 
East African Standards are developed through  Technical Committees that are representative of key 
stakeholders including government, academia, consu mer groups, private sector and other interested parties. 
Draft East African Standards are circulated to stakeholders through the National Standards Bodies in the 
Partner States. The comments received are discussed and incorporated before finalization of st andards, in 
accordance with the Principles and procedures for development of East African Standards.  
East African Standards are subject to review, to keep pace with technological advances. Users of the East 
African Standards are therefore expected to ensu re that they always have the latest versions of the standards 
they are implementing . 
The committee responsible  for this document is Technical Committee EASC /TC 039, Mechanical engineering 
and metallurgy . 
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be subject of patent 
rights. EAC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.  
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 Firefighting vehicle  — Specification  
1 Scope  
This Draft East Africa Standard specifies the requirem ents of major components of the firefighting vehicle  
commonly referred to as fire engine . 
2 Normative references  
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes 
requirements of this document.  For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, 
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.  
EAS 500: 2008; Road vehicles inspection code of practice  
3 Terms and definitions  
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.  
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:  
— ISO Online  browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp  
defective  
a component that fails in one or more respects to comply with the relevant requirements of this standard  
4 Requirements  
4.1 Vehicle  
4.1.1  The vehi cle shall be manufactured in accordance with EAS 500 . 
4.1.2  The accessories on the vehicle shall be as stipulated in Annex A.  
4.2 Vehicle body construction  
4.2.1  Cabin  
The cabin of the vehicle shall:  
a) be made of steel /fibre glass reinforced polyester (GRP ); 
b) be adequately insulated against noise, vibration and extreme temperatures;  
c) have easily accessible brackets or racks for keeping breathing apparatus; and   
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2 d) have suitable control box for holding controls, switches within easy reach by the driver and co -driver. 
4.2.2  Body  
The body of the vehicle shall meet the following requirements:  
a) be made of aluminium / aluminium alloy and mounted on the chassis;  and 
b) be designed to allow maximum accessibility for servicing and inspection.  
4.2.3  Working deck  
The worki ng deck shall meet the following requirements : 
a) the tank roof shall be covered with special sand/plastic coating which will be slip resistant access ; 
b) a ladder shall be mounted on the vehicles rear ; and 
c) suitable steps and hand grips shall be provided.  
4.2.4  Mudguard  
The mudguard shall be made of GRP and light alloy provided with rubber mud flaps.  
4.2.5  Storage lockers  
The storage lockers shall meet the following requirements:  
a) shall be on the sides of the body and shall allow for maximum storage capacity and fast removal of all 
fire fighting accessories ; 
b) closure shall be by lockable light alloy roller shutters, which shall be dust and water proof ; 
c) shall automatically illuminate when it opens ; and 
d) storage brackets for the equipment shall be provided . 
4.2.6  Pump compartment  
The pump compartment shall meet the following requirements:  
a) shall be situated at the rear of the vehicle ; 
b) shall be lockable and closed by means of a light aluminium roller shutter and shall automatically 
illuminate when it opens ; and  
c) a secondary speaker shall be installed.  
4.2.7  Electrical equipment installations  
The vehicle shall have the fol lowing electrical installations:  
a) two spot lights one at the superstructure front and the other at the rear ; 
b) two high intensity rotating beacons (e.g . halogen lights) shall be mounted in the rear at the working 
deck. They shall be operated from inside the cabin ; and   
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 c) a telescopic light mast, 4x1000  watts flood lights shall be installed with a minimum height of 5 m 
above ground levels.  
4.3 Hose reel  
4.3.1  The system shall be equipped with two hose reels for use with water on both sides of the fire engine 
at the rear side with adjustable output of up to 200l/min at 25 -40 bar.  
4.3.2  The hose reel shall be fitted with a reliable brake and crank for rewindi ng of the rubber hose.  
4.3.3  The hose reel shall be equipped with a 38 mm diameter and 30m long pressure rubber hose.  
4.3.4  The end of the hose shall be fitted with a fog nozzle and a detachable foam extension.  
4.4 Water  and foam tanks  
The water /foam tank shall meet the following requirements:  
4.4.1  Water tank sha ll 
The water tank shall meet the following requirements:  
a) be made of stainless steel/high quality Glass Reinforced Polyester,  baffled ; 
b) be corrosion resistance;  
c) have manhole with quick action cover release and excess pressure safety device; and  
d) have tank level indicators.  
4.4.2  Foam tank shall  
The foam tank shall meet the following requirements:  
a) be made of stainless steel/ high quality Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP) ; 
b) be corrosion proof ; 
c) Shall have manhole with quick action cover release and excess pressure/vacuum safety device ; and  
d) have tank level indicators . 
4.4.3  The capacity shall be dependent on the axles of the vehicle in accordance with the requirements of 
the Traffic Act.  
4.4.4  The pump  fill connection shall have two inlet non -return valves of instantaneous coupling or storz 
coupling.  
4.4.5  The hydrant fill connection shall have a butterfly valve with a  62.5 mm BSP male coupling and a non -
return valve on the tank flange. This connection shall be on the left rear pump compartment.  
4.5 Chassis  
The chassis shall meet the following requirements given in Table  1.  
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4 Table 1 — Specifications for chassis  
Parameter  Typical example  
Power output  300 kW at 1800 rpm  
Voltage of consumers  24 Volt  
Batteries  2 x 12 Volt / 165 Ah  
Generator  28 Volt 1100 Ampere  
Rotating direction  Counter clockwise  
Performance  270 kW at 1  700 rpm speed  
Torque , Nm 1 500  
Wheel base , mm 4 500 + 1350  
Tyres  Suitable and in good condition  
Powered axle  6 x 4  
Dime nsions  Length , mm  9 380  
Width , mm  2 500  
Height , mm 3 600  
Ramp angles  Angle of  approach  19° 
Ramp angle  20° 
Angle of departure  12° 
 
4.6 Pump  
4.6.1  The pump dis charge rate shall be a minimum 2,500l/min at 10 bar and a minimum 35 00 l/min at 30 
bar at water tank suction operation simultaneously. For -small capacity vehicles (≤3000 L -tank capacity) 1500  
l/min at 5 bar or below shall be appropriate.  
4.6.2  The pump ro tation direction shall be clockwise.  
4.6.3  The suction connection shall have a 100 mm diameter non -return valve of instantaneous coupling for 
rapid -fire attack.  
4.6.4  Pressure outlets shall be 62.5 mm female couplings in the rear of the pump compartment o n the left 
and right sides.  
4.6.5  The drive shall be from the propeller shaft.  
4.6.6  An automatic priming pump shall be installed.  
4.6.7  The throw range shall be as specified in table 2  
Table 2 — Throw range  
Minimum discharge rate at 10 bar  Throw range - Horizontally  
2400 l/min  60 m water stream  
40 m foam stream  
  
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 4.7 Control panel  
The control panel shall be located at the rear of the engine and shall contain the following:  
4.7.1  Water and foam monitor  
The water/ foam monitor shall meet the following requirements:  
a) shall be on top of water tank and shall be equipped with adjustable nozzle and foam barrel ; 
b) it shall rotate at 360o horizontally adjustable ; and  
c) it shall also be vertically adjustable at an elevation of +60 0 / -15 0. 
4.7.2  Foam proportioning system  
The foam proportioning system shall have a performance of maximum 90 l/min at 3% proportioning rate and 
maximum 190 l/min at 6% proportioning rate with a viscosity of 10 cSt.  
4.7.3  Rapid intervention system  
The rapid intervention system shall have the following:  
a) friction brake ;  
b) rewinding by manual cranking ;  
c) location in the rear left and right pump compartment ;  
d) performance of 400 l/min at 40 bar ; and 
e) a 50 m - non-collapsible rubber hose.  
4.7.4  Dry powder unit  
The dry powder unit shall be ABC type.  
5 Finish  
5.1 The finish shall be as follows:  
a) Superstructure: ─ Fire red  
b) Frame:─ Nova grey  
c) Rims: ─ Black  
d) Bumpers:─ Glos sy black  
e) Fenders:─ Glossy black  
5.2 Protection against rust of the under parts and sub structures shall be with bitumen base coating.   
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6 6 Labelling  
Warning labels, operational instructions and instrument units shall be provided either in Kiswahili, English, 
French or in combination . 
7 Documentation  
The following information shall be provided either in Kiswahili, English, French or in combination : 
a) Operation manual, service manual, and parts catalogue for the chassis; and   
b) Firefighting  accessories catalogue.   
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 Annex A 
(normative)  
 
Accessories and other requirements  
A full set of accessories as per following list shall be delivered with the vehicle. All items shall be securely 
mounted in/on heavy duty brackets that will allow for fast removal.  
Table A.1  — List of accessories and other requirements  
Item Description  Quantity  
1 Rubber lined delivery hoses with suitable  coupling   20 
2 Screw down stand pipe, key and bar  1 
3 Lugged type stand pipe, key and bar  1 
4 Hand controlled branches of different sizes  2 
5 Diffusers branches  2 
6 Collecting breaching  1 
7 Dividing breaching  1 
8 Elbow nozzle  2 
9 Suction hoses   5 
10 Suction strainers  1 
11 Suction wrenches  2 
12 Male female adaptor  1 
13 Female to male ad aptor  1 
14 Two way collecting head   1 
15 Mechanical foam generator   1 
16 Foam branches  2 
17 Foam inductors and pick up tubes  2 
18 Breathing apparatus  6 
19 Portable search lights  6 
20 Rescue lines  2 
21 Guide lines for breathing apparatus  2 
22 Extension ladder mounted  1 
23 Short extension ladder  1 
24 Ceiling hooks  2 
25 Graphnel hooks  2 
26 CO 2  fire extinguishers  1 
27 Dry powder fire extinguisher  1 
28 General purpose line  1 
29 Pairs hose ramps  4 
30 Ground monitors  1  
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31 Power generator  1 
32 Search light and extension cable  2 
33 Soft suction hoses  4 
34 Low levels suction strainer  1 
35 VHF radio communicator  1 
36 Portable VHF radio  6 
37 Red tape (for condoning zones)  2 
38 Male to male couplings  1 
39 Female to male couplings  1 
40 Femal e to female couplings   
41 Blank caps  2 
42 Shovels 2 
43 Bolt cutters (different sizes)  4 
44 Door openers  1 
45 20 Kv fireman axes  6 
46 Sledge hammers (different sizes)  2 
47 Partner cutters  1 
48 Mattocks  2 
49 Power saw   1 
50 10-t air bag  4 
51 20-t air bag  4 
52 Manual hydraulic power pack  1 
53 A complete set of hydraulic rescue spreader and cutter  1 
54 Compressed air cylinder 6 litre/ 300 bars for inflation of airbag  1 
55 Hydraulic shears  1 
56 Fire entry suits . 
Firemen rescue suits (coat, trous er, boots, helmets, face masks, 
axes and belts)  6 
a Additional information should be accessed in ISO 14557 and ISO 4642 -2 XXX  
  
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 Bibliography  
KS 2646:  2017 , Portable fire extinguis hers and fire blankets — Selection and location  part 
ISO 4642 -2:2015 , Rubber and plastics hoses, non -collapsible, for fire -fighting service — Part 2: Semi -rigid 
hoses (and hose assemblies) for pumps and vehicles  
SO 14557 :2021 , Fire-fighting hoses — Rubber and plastics suction hoses and hose assemblies  
 
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