A Publication of the

National Wildfire

Coordinating Group

Sponsored by

United States

Department of Agriculture

United States

Department of the Interior

National Association of

State Foresters

PMS 447-1 October 2003

NFES No.1275 Fifth Edition

Water Handling

Equipment Guide

Prepared by:

NWCG Fire Equipment

Working Team NATIONAL

WILDFIRE

C O O RDINATING GR O U P
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that may be suitable.

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Water Handling

Equipment Guide

Fifth Edition

October 2003

Prepared by:

NWCG Fire Equipment

Working Team
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Water Handling Equipment

Guide

This Interagency Water Handling Equipment Guide has been developed and published

by the NWCG Fire Equipment Working Team (FEWT). A subcommittee was formed in

1980 and development of this Guide was accomplished in 1981 and 1982 with the first,

second, third, and the fourth editions being published in June of 1983, 1985, 1988, and

1994 respectively. The NWCG FEWT subcommittee for the fifth edition consisted of:

Ralph Taylor – USDA Forest Service

Robert Stroud, Jr. – USDI Bureau of Land Management

Tom Hutchison – USDA Forest Service

Steve Maurer – New Jersey Forest Fire Service

Mark Crow – Florida Division of Forestry

Mark Zavala – USDA Forest Service

Kate Dargan – California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection

John Craney – California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection

Dan McKenzie – USDA Forest Service

Dale Dague – USDA Forest Service (Chairperson)
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Water Handling Equipment Guide

Fifth Edition

Introduction

Through a survey of Federal and State wildland fire fighting agencies, a need was expressed

to identify government owned and operated interagency water handling equipment and to

disseminate this information to field users. The pictures, performance, and equipment

descriptions found within this Guide represent the various types of pumps, equipment, and

other components found in the fire community and offered by manufacturers. It is not meant

to indicate sponsorship or validation of any particular manufacturer or product.

The primary objective of the Guide is to provide field users in wildland firefighting agencies

with a basic information document on water handling equipment. Within the wildland fire

community, every imaginable type of water handling equipment is in use. This Guide does not

contain all water handling equipment in use, but does contain equipment components that

are (1) commercially available or economically reproducible, (2) interagency in scope or

application, and (3) currently in use. To qualify for being reproducible, there normally has to be

the availability of specifications and drawings that have been tested.

The information contained in this latest edition has been completely updated to incorporate

recently developed concepts in wildland fire organization, changes in equipment, and deletion

of no longer used or available items. Appendixes have been expanded to provide a ready

source of technical data and conversion factors required by the practitioner.

Agency-developed systems or components portrayed, but not available from a vendor or

manufacturer as a unit, are included to promote standardization among agencies, resulting in

reduced equipment costs and increased efficiency and safety.

Users are encouraged to submit new equipment ideas at any time. See appendix J for Mobile

Equipment Input Data Sheet. Information submitted will be reviewed for inclusion in the next

revision of the Guide. (See inside front cover for the address.)
CONTENTS

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I. WATER PUMPING EQUIPMENT

A. Pumps ............................................................................ 1

1. Hand operated ......................................................... 3

2. Mini lightweight portable ......................................... 4

3. Lightweight portable ................................................ 7

4. Heavy portable .......................................................12

5. Floatable .................................................................19

6. Mountable ...............................................................22

7. Pumps—retired ......................................................30

8. Engine driven .........................................................37

B. Fire Engines.................................................................38

1. Engine matrix .........................................................39

2. ICS type: 2 ..............................................................41

3. ICS type: 3 ..............................................................42

4. ICS type: 4 ..............................................................59

5. ICS type: 5 ..............................................................68

6. ICS type: 6 ..............................................................69

7. ICS type: 7 ..............................................................86

8. Other type ...............................................................91

C. Water Tenders .............................................................93

1. Water tender matrix ...............................................93

2. ICS type: 2 ..............................................................94

3. ICS type: 3 ..............................................................96

4. Other type ............................................................ 102

D. Nonhighway Equipment .......................................... 103

E. Trailer-Mounted Equipment .................................... 113

F. Water Tanks.............................................................. 116

G. Plumbing ................................................................... 117

1. Typical engine plumbing diagram ..................... 117

2. Valve numbering system.................................... 117

II. FOAM GENERATING EQUIPMENT

A. Foam Proportioners ................................................. 118

1. Manually regulated proportioning systems...... 118

2. Automatic regulating proportioning systems ... 120

3. Summary of foam proportioners ....................... 123

4. Foam accessories .............................................. 124

B. Compressed Air Foam Systems (CAFS) ............... 125

C. Foam Nozzles ........................................................... 126

1. Conventional nozzles ......................................... 126

2. Aspirating nozzles .............................................. 126

3. Aspirating nozzle designs .................................. 127

III. WATER DELIVERY COMPONENTS AND

ACCESSORIES

A. Hose .......................................................................... 128

1. General ................................................................ 128

2. Design criteria ..................................................... 128

3. Hose types ........................................................... 128

B. Hose Dispensers and Storage ................................ 133

1. Reels .................................................................... 133

2. Baskets ................................................................ 134

3. Packs ................................................................... 134

4. Hose packing boxes and devices ...................... 138

5. Trays .................................................................... 139

6. Storage ................................................................ 140

C. Hose Accessories .................................................... 141

1. Discharge and friction loss calculators ............ 141

2. Hose shut-off clamps ......................................... 142

3. Kits and accessories .......................................... 143

4. Hose rollers ......................................................... 144

5. Hydrant and spanner wrenches ........................ 146

D. Hose Test and Maintenance Equipment ................ 149

1. In-line gauge ....................................................... 149

2. Hose washers...................................................... 149

3. Hose dryers ......................................................... 150

4. Hose cutters and coupling expanders .............. 151

5. Hose testers ........................................................ 152

E. Fittings and Connections ........................................ 153

1. General ................................................................ 153

2. Lugs, threads, couplers, and gaskets .............. 153

3. Fittings and connections .................................... 156

F. Nozzles ..................................................................... 166

1. General ................................................................ 166

2. Design criteria ..................................................... 166

3. Nozzle types and descriptions .......................... 167

4. Nozzle tips ........................................................... 171

5. Applicator pipe .................................................... 172

G. Water Storage Tanks (Folding/Collapsible).......... 173

H. Water Diversion and Storage Devices ................... 174

1. Portable dam ....................................................... 174

2. Gravity sock......................................................... 174

I. Specialized Equipment............................................ 175

1. Remotely activated pump

(structure protection) ......................................... 175

2. Sprinkler kit ......................................................... 175
IV. APPENDIXES

A. Nozzle Flow Rates ................................................... 177

B. Pressure and Flow Rates ........................................ 181

C. Flow Determination, Pump Testing,

and Gauges .............................................................. 191

D. Service Test for Fire Hose ....................................... 199

E. Specifications and Standards ................................. 205

F. Metric System Equivalents/Conversion Factors .. 211

G. Suppliers ................................................................... 217

H. Acronyms and Abbreviations .................................. 225

I. Definitions ................................................................. 229

J. Blank Equipment Input Data Sheet ........................ 237

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WATER PUMPING EQUIPMENT

Pumps

I. WATER-PUMPING EQUIPMENT

For the purpose of this Guide, water-pumping

equipment has been divided into five categories:

pumps (a fire pump and power source), fire

engines, water tenders, specialized, and plumbing.

A. Pumps

Pumps are either centrifugal or positive

displacement; both types are used in wildland

firefighting equipment. The centrifugal pumps

employ outward force from a center of rotation

(known as the eye) to move or discharge water.

With these pumps the volume will vary with speed

(rpm) and pressure. Centrifugal pumps are usually

larger than positive displacement pumps and are

employed for higher volumes.

Centrifugal pump Positive displacement pump

Figure 1—Pumps.

Positive displacement pumps move a quantity of

water with each stroke or revolution of the piston or

impeller. Volume depends primarily upon speed

(rpm). To a lesser extent volume may decrease at

higher pressures due to reduction in pump

efficiency. The rotary gear, vane, cam-and-piston,

and rotary piston are typical units. Most are selfpriming. Most require relief valves to handle line

surges, overloads, and flows not needed at the

nozzle. Typical gear pumps have tight tolerances

between the rotating parts and the pump housing.

For purposes of this Guide, a pump is a

combination of a fire pump and a power source.

Components normally include engine controls,

starter, spark arrester and muffler, pump primer,

pressure gauge, fittings, connections, valves, and

frame.

Hand pumps are operated by hand in a push-pull

action. Water is drawn from a backpack-type tank

through a hose connection.

Volume pumps are designed for moving large

volumes of water at low pressure to fill engines or

water tenders.

Special Considerations

• The size of the job—The perimeter to be

worked with water, the volume of fuels

involved, the size and arrangement of fuel,

and the distance from the fire to water source.

• The fire characteristics—Smoldering,

creeping, running, crowning, and spotting.

• The number and kind of exposures ahead

of the fire—Involving standing snags, down

rotten logs, red slash, structures and

improvements, or a stand of timber.

• The static head, friction loss, and nozzle

pressure needed—All affect pressure

requirements.

• Other factors—Establish flow (gal/min) and

pressure (psi) requirements to meet job

expectations.

• Hearing safety sound level—Ensures that

the pump will comply with Occupational

Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

standards. If the pump unit produces more

than 90 decibels (dBA) at the operator’s ear, a

label shall be attached as required by OSHA.

• Air pollution—Environmental Protection

Agency (EPA) Phase 1 emission standards

have been in effect since production model

year 1997 and are referenced in 40CFR Parts

9 and 90 of July 3, 1995. Pumps have been

developed and are currently available that

offer low emissions. Reference EPA and

CARB Emissions Standards To Control

Nonroad Exhaust Emissions of Fire Pumps

and Chain Saws, 0251 1204–SDTDC,

December 2002.

The EPA Phase 2 will require more stringent

emission standards to further reduce the

hydrocarbons plus oxides of nitrogen by an

additional 59 percent beyond the current Phase

1 standards. Phase 2 standards are scheduled

for phasing in by 2007.
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Pumps

Note: Tampering with a certified engine may

reduce the life span and performance of the

engine and is against the law and subject to a

civil penalty/fine.

Work Assignments

The typical assignments for a wildland fire pump

are demanding and require rugged equipment. The

following should be taken into consideration during

the pump selection process:

• Flow (gal/min) requirements are highly

variable; water conservation is important.

• Service is through lightweight, small-diameter

hose lines, where friction loss is high.

• Hose lays are often long.

• Hose is often laid up steep slopes, with

resulting high static head pressures.

• Water is normally under high static suction

lifts from source to pump.

• Engine power will be reduced as altitude

increases.

• Temperatures are often high.

• Hours of work are long.

• Long service life is required.

• Weight is an extremely important factor,

particularly with portable pumps.

• Available water is often abrasive and

corrosive.

• Pump reliability is extremely important.

• Ease of operation and maintenance.

• Performance versus initial investment and

repairs.

This section covering pumps is

not meant to be all inclusive. The

pumps described herein are a

representative sampling based

on information received during

the national input solicitation for

the revision of this publication.

They are not intended to be an

endorsement of any product and

may not meet some agency's

standards. More information can

be obtained directly from the

manufacturers listed in appendix

G of this publication, or from the

General Services Administration

Schedule 42 (539) at

www.fss.gsa.gov.
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Pumps

1. Hand operated

In many areas of the United States, the backpack

pump is a primary fireline tool. These handoperated pumps are designed to pump water from a

backpack tank, which is rigid or collapsible. They

are available from various suppliers (see appendix

G) and through the GSA Wildfire Protection

Equipment and Supplies Catalog.

Trombone pump with collapsible bag.

• Pump: Hand operated, push-pull action,

single- or double-acting, carried on backpack

tank.

• Performance: Variable, depending on

operator action (approximately 0.75 gal/min).

• Tank capacity: 4 to 5 gallons

Trombone pump with rigid tank.

• Construction and material:

Pump: brass, or other noncorrosive

materials.

Tank: galvanized stainless steel, nylon

duck with replaceable liner, or

polyethylene.

Hose: rubber, Federal Specification A-A59567

Quick-connect fittings: stainless steel, or

other noncorrosive materials.

Straps: nylon, padded carrying straps.

• Written materials: Specifications are

available from various suppliers (appendix

G) and:

USDA Forest Service

Technology and Development Center

444 East Bonita Avenue

San Dimas, CA 91773

Phone: 909–599–1267

Hand operated—
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Pumps

2. Mini lightweight portable

These pumps weigh less than 30 pounds and are designed for one person to carry. They are ideal where

small, lightweight equipment is desired. They are designed for light-duty initial attack in remote locations by

helicopter or smokejumper operations or any other situation where weight and/or space limitations are a

consideration.

Pump Engine

Make Wildfire Equipment Inc. Make Honda

Model Mini-Striker Model GXH50

Type Single-stage centrifugal Horsepower 2.5 RPM 7,000

Priming Manual Ignition type Magneto

Inlet size 12 inch NPSH Cylinders 1

Outlet size 12 inch NPSH Fuel used Gasoline

Height (in) 15w Width (in) 10w Fuel pump available No

Length (in) 15w Dry weight (lb) 20

Manufacturer

Wildfire Equipment Inc.

1100 Norman, Suite 200, Lachine, Quebec, Canada H8S 1A6

Pump Performance Values

PSI 0 25 50 75 85

GAL/MIN 56 51 32 8 0

Hearing safety sound level Data not provided by pump manufacturer

Description

USDA qualification code N/A Integral or removable handles Removable

Cooling method Air cooled Relief valve No

Starting system Recoil Backpack & straps No

2- or 4-stroke cycle 4 stroke Special tools or accessories None

Pressure gauge Optional

Integral or removable base Removable

—Mini lightweight portable
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Pump Engine

Make Mercedes Textiles Ltd. Make Honda

Model Wick 80-4H Model GX31

Type Single stage, centrifugal Horsepower 1.5 RPM 7,000

Priming Manual Ignition type Electronic

Inlet size 12 inch NPSH Cylinders 1

Outlet size 12 inch NPSH Fuel used Gasoline

Height (in) 11 Width (in) 11 Fuel pump available Yes

Length (in) 14 Dry weight (lb) 17.8

Manufacturer

Hydro-Wick Industries Ltd.

287 St. Jean Ouest, East Angus, Quebec, Canada J0B1R0

Pump Performance Values

PSI 0 20 30 42 53 60 73

GAL/MIN 55 44 38 26 13 7 0

Hearing safety sound level Data not provided by pump manufacturer

Description

USDA qualification code N/A Integral or removable handles Removable

Cooling method Air cooled Relief valve No

Starting system Recoil Backpack & straps No

2- or 4-stroke cycle 4 stroke Special tools or accessories None

Pressure gauge No

Integral or removable base Removable

Mini lightweight portable—
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Pump Engine

Make Mercedes Textiles Ltd. Make Honda

Model Wick 100-4H Model GXH50

Type Centrifugal Horsepower 2.5 RPM 7,000

Priming Manual Ignition type Electronic

Inlet size 12 inch NPSH Cylinders 1

Outlet size 12 inch NPSH Fuel used Gasoline

Height (in) 16 Width (in) 11 Fuel pump available No

Length (in) 14 Dry weight (lb) 20.2

Manufacturer

Hydro-Wick Industries Ltd.

287 St. Jean Ouest, East Angus, Quebec, Canada J0B1R0

Pump Performance Values

PSI 0 35 55 77 85 95 100

GAL/MIN 69 46 33 17 10 4 0

Hearing safety sound level Data not provided by pump manufacturer

Description

USDA qualification code N/A Integral or removable handles Removable

Cooling method Air cooled Relief valve No

Starting system Recoil Backpack & straps No

2- or 4-stroke cycle 4 stroke Special tools or accessories None

Pressure gauge No

Integral or removable base Removable

—Mini lightweight portable
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Pumps

3. Lightweight portable

These pumps weigh from 30 to 60 pounds and are designed to be carried by one to two persons. They are

designed for light-duty initial attack or any other situation where weight and/or space limitations are a consideration. Engine, starter, pump, controls, fittings, and other accessories are included as a complete

assembly. The fuel tank and fuel hose with primer are sometimes carried separately from the engine and pump.

Pump Engine

Make Wildfire Equipment Inc. Make Briggs & Stratton

Model BE-S Model 133437

Type Positive displacement Horsepower 6 RPM 3,600

Priming Self-priming Ignition type Electronic

Inlet size 1 inch NPSH Cylinders 1

Outlet size 1 inch NPSH Fuel used Gasoline

Height (in) 14 Width (in) 15 Fuel pump available No

Length (in) 172 Dry weight (lb) 45

Manufacturer

Wildfire Equipment Inc.

1100 Norman, Suite 200, Lachine, Quebec, Canada H8S1A6

Pump Performance Values

PSI 50 100 150 200

GAL/MIN 11 10 9 8

Hearing safety sound level Data not provided by pump manufacturer

Description

USDA qualification code N/A Integral or removable handles Integral

Cooling method Air cooled Relief valve Optional

Starting system Electric w/backup recoil Backpack & straps No

2- or 4-stroke cycle 4 stroke Special tools or accessories None

Pressure gauge Optional

Integral or removable base Removable

 Lightweight portable—
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Pumps

Pump Engine

Make Hale Products Make US Motor Power

Model 20FP-C8P Fyr-Pak Model Power Bee

Type Centrifugal Horsepower 8 RPM 7,000

Priming Manual Ignition type Electronic

Inlet size 12 inch NST Cylinders 1

Outlet size 12 inch NST Fuel used Gasoline-oil mixture

Height (in) 13 Width (in) 162 Fuel pump available Yes

Length (in) 32 Dry weight (lb) 34

Manufacturer

Hale Products

700 Spring Mill Avenue, Conshohocken, PA 19428

Pump Performance Values

PSI 40 140 205

GAL/MIN 70 40 10

Hearing safety sound level Data not provided by pump manufacturer

Description

USDA qualification code N/A Integral or removable Handles N/A

Cooling method Air cooled Relief valve No

Starting system Recoil Backpack & straps Yes

2- or 4-stroke cycle 2 stroke Special tools or accessories None

Pressure gauge No

Integral or removable base N/A

 —Lightweight portable
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Pumps

Pump Engine

Make Hale Products Make US Motor Power

Model 20 FP-C8FR Fyr-Port Model Power Bee

Type Centrifugal Horsepower 8 RPM 7,000

Priming Manual Ignition type Electronic

Inlet size 12 inch NST Cylinders 1

Outlet size 12 inch NST Fuel used Gasoline-oil mixture

Height (in) 192 Width (in) 16 Fuel pump Yes

Length (in) 172 Dry weight (lb) 501

Manufacturer

Hale Products

700 Spring Mill Avenue, Conshohocken, PA 19428

Pump Performance Values

PSI 10 100 175

GAL/MIN 70 45 10

Hearing safety sound level Data not provided by pump manufacturer

Description

USDA qualification code N/A Integral or removable base Integral

Cooling Method Air cooled Integral or removable handles Removable

Starting System Recoil Relief valve No

2- or 4-stroke cycle 2 stroke Backpack & straps No

Pressure gauge No Special accessories or tools None

Remarks

1 Wraparound frame shown. Skid mounted option (20FP-C8SK) also available at 35 pounds.

 Lightweight portable—
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Pumps

Pump Engine

Make Wildfire Equipment Inc. Make Rotax

Model Mark 3 Model 185 cc

Type 4-stage, centrifugal Horsepower 10 RPM 5,000

Priming Manual Ignition type Magneto

Inlet size 2 inch NPSH Cylinders 1

Outlet size 12 inch NPSH Fuel used Gasoline-oil mixture

Height (in) 164 Width (in) 12 Fuel pump available No

Length (in) 23 Dry weight (lb) 55

Manufacturer

Wildfire Equipment Inc.

1100 Norman, Suite 200, Lachine, Quebec, Canada H8S 1A6

Pump Performance Values

PSI 50 75 100 150 200 250 300 350 380

GAL/MIN 89 83 78 65 52 38 25 9 0

Hearing safety sound level Warning label required

Description

USDA qualification code 2-C-60-200/35 Integral or removable handles No

Cooling method Air cooled Relief valve No

Starting system Recoil w/ backup Manual Backpack & straps Optional

2-or 4-stroke cycle 2 stroke Special accessories or tools Spark plug

Pressure gauge Optional wrench,

Integral or removable base No grease gun

included

Remarks

Forest Service—USDA qualified: July 25, 2001

Meets Forest Service—USDA Specification 5100-274

 —Lightweight portable
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Pumps

Pump Engine

Make Mercedes Textiles Ltd. Make Solo

Model Wick-375 Model 210

Type Centrifugal Horsepower 10 RPM 5,700

Priming Manual Ignition type Electronic

Inlet size 2 inch NPSH Cylinders 1

Outlet size 12 inch NPSH Fuel used Gasoline-oil mixture

Height (in) 142 Width (in) 144 Fuel pump available Yes

Length (in) 22w Dry weight (lb) 53.5

Manufacturer

Hydro-Wick Industries Ltd.

287 St. Jean Ouest, East Angus, Quebec, Canada J0B1R0

Pump Performance Values

PSI 0 110 180 260 360

GAL/MIN 90 77 56 29 0

Hearing safety sound level Warning label required

Description

USDA qualification code N/A Handles Removable

Cooling method Air cooled Relief valve No

Starting system Recoil w/ backup manual Backpack & straps Optional

2- or 4-stroke cycle 2 stroke Special accessories or tools Quick-connect

Pressure gauge No fuel line

Integral or removable base Removable

 Lightweight portable—
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Pumps

4. Heavy portable

These pumps are heavier than 60 pounds; mounting and carrying frames may be included, depending on

the purpose. Engine, electric or rope starter, fuel tank, pump, controls, fittings, and other accessories are

included as a complete assembly.

Pump Engine

Make Wildfire Equipment Inc. Make Briggs & Stratton

Model BB-4 Model I/C

Type 4-stage, Centrifugal Horsepower 18 RPM 4,000

Priming Exhaust Ignition type Electronic

Inlet size 2 inch NPSH Cylinders 2

Outlet size 12 inch NPSH Fuel used Gasoline

Height (in) 19 Width (in) 19 Fuel pump available Yes

Length (in) 34 Dry weight (lb) 143

Manufacturer

Wildfire Equipment Inc.

1100 Norman, Suite 200, Lachine, Quebec, Canada H8S 1A6

Pump Performance Values

PSI 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400

GAL/MIN 105 98 85 78 66 53 40 14

Hearing safety sound level Data not provided by pump manufacturer

Description

USDA Qualification Code C-175-15/601 Integral or removable handles Integral

Cooling method Air cooled Relief valve No

Starting system Electric Backpack & straps N/A

2- or 4-stroke cycle 4 stroke Special tools or accessories Dual-circuit

Pressure gauge Optional alternator,

Integral or removable base Integral pump seal

Remarks

Forest Service—USDA qualified: August 8, 1994 Meets Forest Service—USDA specification 5100-273

1 Alternate coding: C-175-25/40, C-175-20/50

 —Heavy portable
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Pumps

Pump Engine

Make Berkeley Pumps Make Robin

Model B12XQBS-18 Model EH63

Type Centrifugal Horsepower 18 RPM 3,600

Priming None Ignition type Electronic

Inlet size 2 inch NPT Cylinders 2

Outlet size 12 inch Fuel used Gasoline

Height (in) 26 Width (in) 17 Fuel pump available Yes

Length (in) 244 Dry weight (lb) 250

Manufacturer

Sta-Rite Industries

1215 South Adams Street, Grand Island, NE 68801

Pump Performance Values

PSI 180 200 250 280

GAL/MIN 90 69 43 31

Hearing safety sound level Data not provided by pump manufacturer

Description

USDA qualification code N/A Integral or removable handles No

Cooling method Air cooled Relief valve No

Starting system Electric Backpack & straps N/A

2- or 4-stroke cycle 4 stroke Special tools or accessories None

Pressure gauge No

Integral or removable base Removable

 Heavy portable—
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Pumps

Pump Engine

Make Hale Products Make Briggs & Stratton Vanguard

Model HP100 Model 3504000 Series

Type Centrifugal Horsepower 18 RPM 3,600

Priming Exhaust Venturi Ignition type Electronic

Inlet Size (in) 2 inch NPT Fuel Gasoline

Outlet Size (in) 2 inch NPT Fuel pump Yes

Height (in) 22d Width (in) 19s Cylinders 2

Length (in) 352 Dry weight (lb) 185

Manufacturer

Hale Products

700 Spring Mill Avenue, Conshohocken, PA 19428

Pump Performance Values

PSI 50 150 200 275

GAL/MIN 155 100 65 15

Hearing safety sound level Data not provided by pump manufacturer

Description

USDA qualification code N/A Integral or removable handles Integral

Cooling method Air cooled Relief valve Yes

Starting system Electric Backpack & straps N/A

2- or 4-stroke cycle 4 stroke Special accessories or tools None

Pressure gauge Yes

Integral or removable base Integral

 —Heavy portable
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Pumps

Pump Engine

Make Hale Products Make Briggs & Stratton Vanguard

Model HP400 Model 3504000 Series

Type Centrifugal Horsepower 18 RPM 3,600

Priming Exhaust Ignition type Electronic

Inlet size 3 inch NPT Cylinders 2

Outlet size 4-inch Victaulic Fuel used Gasoline

Height (in) 22s Width (in) 19s Fuel pump available Yes

Length (in) 25a Dry weight (lb) 184

Manufacturer

Hale Products

700 Spring Mill Avenue, Conshohocken, PA 19428

Pump Performance Values

PSI 25 50 75 100

GAL/MIN 500 320 210 95

Hearing safety sound level Data not provided by pump manufacturer

Description

USDA qualification code N/A Integral or removable handles Integral

Cooling Method Air cooled Relief Valve Yes

Starting System Electric w/backup recoil Backpack & Straps N/A

2- or 4-stroke cycle 4 stroke Special accessories or tools None

Pressure gauge Yes

Integral or removable base Integral

 Heavy portable—
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Pumps

Pump Engine

Make MalloryCo Make Honda

Model M88 Model GX270K1QAE2

Type Positive displacement Horsepower 9 RPM 3,600

Priming Self-priming Ignition type Electronic

Inlet size 12 inch NPT Cylinders 1

Outlet size 12 inch NPT Fuel used Gasoline

Height (in) 22 Width (in) 18 Fuel pump available No

Length (in) 27 Dry weight (lb) 135

Manufacturer

MalloryCo

1040 Industrial Way, Longview, WA 98632

Pump Performance Values

PSI 50 100 150

GAL/MIN 50 40 25

Hearing safety sound level Data not provided by pump manufacturer

Description

USDA qualification code N/A Integral or removable handles Optional

Cooling method Air cooled Relief valve Optional

Starting system Electric Backpack & straps N/A

2- or 4-stroke cycle 4 stroke Special tools or accessories Spark plug

Pressure gauge Optional wrench

Integral or removable base Removable

 —Heavy portable
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Pumps

Pump Engine

Make Edwards Manufacturing Inc. Make Briggs & Stratton

Model TSD-25 Model 256427

Type Positive displacement Horsepower 11 RPM 3,000

Priming Self-priming Ignition type Magneto

Inlet size 12 inch NPT Cylinders 1

Outlet size 12 inch NPT Fuel used Gasoline

Height (in) 18 Width (in) 18 Fuel pump available No

Length (in) 30 Dry weight (lb) 122

Manufacturer

Edwards Manufacturing Inc.

2441 SE Stubb Street, Milwaukie, OR 97222

Pump Performance Values

PSI 100 150 200 250

GAL/MIN 40 38 36 34

Hearing Safety sound Level Data not provided by pump manufacturer

Description

USDA qualification code N/A Integral or removable handles Removable

Cooling method Air cooled Relief valve Yes

Starting system Manual Backpack & straps N/A

2- or 4- stroke cycle 4 stroke Special tools or accessories Packing

Pressure gauge Optional adjusting wrench

Integral or removable base Removable

 Heavy portable—
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Pumps

Pump Engine

Make Wildfire Equipment Inc. Make Honda

Model Ultra-Striker Model GX390K1

Type 3-stage, centrifugal Horsepower 13 RPM 3,600

Priming Exhaust Ignition type Magneto

Inlet size 2 inch NPSH Cylinders 1

Outlet size 12 inch NPSH Fuel used Gasoline

Height (in) 19 Width (in) 17 Fuel pump available No

Length (in) 29 Dry weight (lb) 126

Manufacturer

Wildfire Equipment Inc.

1100 Norman, Suite 200, Lachine, Quebec, Canada H8S 1A6

Pump Performance Values

PSI 5 120 150 190 225 265 315 335

GAL/MIN 102.3 84.2 71.9 60.3 46.3 32.7 6.7 0

Hearing safety sound level Data not provided by pump manufacturer

Description

USDA Qualification Code N/A Integral or removable handles Integral

Cooling method Air cooled Relief valve No

Starting system Electric Backpack & straps N/A

2- or 4-stroke cycle 4 stroke Special tools or accessories None

Pressure gauge Yes

Integral or removable base Removable

 —Heavy portable
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Pumps

5. Floatable

These pumps float and can be carried by one person. A complete assembly includes an engine, fuel tank,

rope starter, pump, controls, fittings, floating collar, strainer, and other accessories.

Pump Engine

Make W. S. Darley & Co. Make Briggs & Stratton

Model Dolphin HEF12BS Model I/C

Type Centrifugal Horsepower 12 RPM 3,600

Priming Self-priming Ignition type Magneto

Inlet size 6-inch smooth bore Cylinders 1

Outlet size 22 inch NST Fuel used Gasoline

Height (in) 20 Width (in) 30 Fuel pump available No

Length (in) 322 Dry weight (lb) 120

Manufacturer

W.S. Darley & Co.

200 East Walnut Street, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

Pump Performance Values

PSI 20 45 50 65

GAL/MIN 405 250 200 100

Hearing safety sound level 102 dBA at full throttle (Warning label required)

Description

USDA qualification code N/A Integral or removable handles Integral

Cooling method Air cooled Relief valve No

Starting system Recoil Backpack & straps N/A

2- or 4-stroke cycle 4 stroke Special tools or accessories None

Pressure gauge No

Integral or removable base N/A

 Floatable—
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Pumps

Pump Engine

Make Waterous Company Make U. S. Motor Power

Model Floto-Pump Model Power Bee 82029

Type Centrifugal Horsepower 8 RPM 6,250

Priming Self-priming Ignition type Magneto

Inlet size N/A Cylinders 1

Outlet size 12 inch NH Fuel used Gasoline-oil mixture

Height (in) 16 Width (in) 20 Fuel pump available No

Length (in) 28 Dry weight (lb) 42

Manufacturer

Waterous Company

125 Hardman Avenue South, South St. Paul, MN 55075–2456

Pump Performance Values1

PSI 35 75 105 130 150 170

GAL/MIN 60 50 40 30 20 10

Hearing safety sound level Data not provided by pump manufacturer

Description

USDA qualification code N/A Integral or removable handles N/A

Cooling method Air cooled Relief valve No

Starting system Recoil Backpack & straps N/A

2- or 4-stroke cycle 2 stroke Special tools or accessories None

Pressure gauge No

Integral or removable base N/A

Remarks

1 Values are for high-pressure model.

 —Floatable
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Pumps

Pump Engine

Make Hale Products Make US Motor Power

Model 20FB-C8 Fyr Flote Model Power Bee

Type Centrifugal Horsepower 8 RPM 7,000

Priming Self-priming Ignition type Electronic

Inlet size 2 inch nonthreaded Cylinders 1

Outlet size 12 inch NST Fuel used Gasoline-oil mixture

Height (in) 16 Width (in) 20 Fuel pump available Yes

Length (in) 284 Dry weight (lb) 49

Manufacturer

Hale Products

700 Spring Mill Avenue, Conshohocken, PA 19428

Pump Performance Values

PSI 0 90 170

GAL/MIN 140 50 10

Hearing safety sound level Data not provided by pump manufacturer

Description

USDA qualification code N/A Integral or removable handles No

Cooling method Air cooled Relief valve No

Starting system Recoil Backpack & straps No

2- or 4-stroke cycle 2 stroke Special tools or accessories None

Pressure gauge No

Integral or removable base Removable

 Floatable—
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Pumps

6. Mountable

These pumps are normally mounted on wildland fire equipment and vary in weight between 140 and 360

pounds. Engine, electric or rope starter, fuel tank, pump, controls, and other accessories are included as a

complete assembly.

Pump Engine

Make W. S. Darley & Co. Make Lombardini

Model 12 AGE 21LD Model PLD-560-2

Type Centrifugal Horsepower 26 RPM 2,600

Priming Manual Ignition type Compression

Inlet size 2 inch NPT Cylinders 2

Outlet size 2 ea. 12 inch NPT Fuel used Diesel

Height (in) 22w Width (in) 242 Fuel pump available Yes

Length (in) 352 Dry weight (lb) 187

Manufacturer

W. S. Darley & Co.

200 East Walnut Street, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

Pump Performance Values

PSI 120 195 235

GAL/MIN 180 120 60

Hearing safety sound level Data not provided by pump manufacturer

Description

USDA qualification code N/A Integral or removable base Integral

Cooling method Air cooled Integral or removable handles N/A

Starting system Electric Relief valve No

2- or 4-stroke cycle 4 stroke Backpack & straps N/A

Pressure gauge Optional Special tools or accessories No

Remarks

The Darley 12 AGE is also available with a diesel 26 HP Briggs & Stratton water-cooled engine or a gasoline 18 HP Briggs & Stratton Air

cooled engine. Weight and performance will vary with each combination.

 —Mountable
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Pumps

Pump Engine

Make W. S. Darley & Co. Make Lombardini

Model 22 AGE 26LD Model N/A

Type Centrifugal Horsepower 26 RPM 2,600

Priming Manual Ignition type Compression

Inlet size 22 inch NPT Cylinders 2

Outlet size 2 ea.12 inch and, Fuel used Diesel

1 ea. 22 inch NPT Width (in) 24 Fuel pump available Yes

Height (in) 24 Dry weight (lb) 330

Length (in) 34

Manufacturer

W. S. Darley & Co.

200 East Walnut Street, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

Pump Performance Values

PSI 80 125 180 190

GAL/MIN 300 200 100 50

Hearing safety sound level Data not provided by pump manufacturer

Description

USDA qualification code N/A Integral or removable base Integral

Cooling method Air cooled Integral or removable handles N/A

Starting system Electric Relief valve No

2- or 4-stroke cycle 4 stroke Backpack & straps N/A

Pressure gauge Optional Special tools or accessories No

Remarks

The Darley 22 AGE is also available with a gasoline 31 HP Briggs & Stratton Vanguard water-cooled engine or a gasoline 24 HP Onan

air-cooled engine. Weight and performance will vary with each combination.

 Mountable—
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Pumps

Pump Engine

Make Robwen Make Briggs & Stratton

Model 180 Model Vanguard

Type Centrifugal Horsepower 18 RPM 7,200

Priming Manual Ignition type Electronic

Inlet size 2 inch NPT Cylinders 2

Outlet size 12 inch NPT Fuel used Gasoline

Height (in) 21 Width (in) 24 Fuel pump available No

Length (in) 25 Dry weight (lb) 224

Manufacturer

Robwen Inc.

1989 Blake Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90039

Pump Performance Values

PSI 100 130 190 235 250 250

GAL/MIN 110 100 70 50 20 10

Hearing safety sound level Data not provided by pump manufacturer

Description

USDA qualification code N/A Integral or removable handles N/A

Cooling method Air cooled Relief valve No

Starting system Electric w/backup recoil Backpack & straps N/A

2- or 4-stroke cycle 4 stroke Special tools or accessories None

Pressure gauge Optional

Integral or removable base Removable

 —Mountable
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 Mountable—Pumps

Pump Engine

Make Waterous Make Volkswagen

Model E200-A Model ADG

Type Centrifugal Horsepower 57 RPM 4,000

Priming Electric or manual (optional) Ignition type Compression

Inlet size 4 inch NH Cylinders 4

Outlet size 2 ea. 22 inch1 Fuel used Diesel

Height (in) 28 Width (in) 25 Fuel pump available Yes

Length (in) 47 Dry weight (lb) 570

Manufacturer

Waterous Company

125 Hardman Avenue South, South St. Paul, MN 55075–2456

Pump Performance Values

PSI 60 200 210

GAL/MIN 650 250 0

Hearing safety sound level 95 to 97 dBA (Warning label required)

Description

USDA Qualification Code N/A Integral or removable base Removable

Cooling method Water cooled Integral or removable handles N/A

Starting system Electric Relief valve Optional

2- or 4-stroke cycle 4 stroke Backpack & straps N/A

Pressure gauge No Special tools or accessories No

Remarks

1 Five discharge combinations are available. See Waterous Company for details.
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Pumps —Mountable

Pump Engine

Make Waterous Make Volkswagen

Model E200-B Model ADF

Type Centrifugal Horsepower 67 RPM 4,000

Priming Electric or manual (optional) Ignition type Electronic

Inlet size 4 inch NH Cylinders 4

Outlet size 2 ea. 22 inch1 Fuel used Gasoline

Height (in) 302 Width (in) 312 Fuel pump available Yes

Length (in) 47 Dry weight (lb) 570

Manufacturer

Waterous Company

125 Hardman Avenue South, South St. Paul, MN 55075–2456

Pump Performance Values

PSI 88 160 210

GAL/MIN 600 400 200

Hearing safety sound level 95 to 97 dBA (Warning label required)

Description

USDA Qualification Code N/A Integral or removable base Removable

Cooling method Water cooled Integral or removable handles N/A

Starting system Electric Relief valve Optional

2- or 4-stroke cycle 4 stroke Backpack & straps N/A

Pressure gauge No Special tools or accessories None

Remarks

1 Five discharge combinations are available. See Waterous Company for details.
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 Mountable—Pumps

Pump Engine

Make Waterous Make Kubota

Model E301-A Model V1305E-2

Type Centrifugal Horsepower 30 RPM 3,000

Priming Manual Ignition type Compression

Inlet size 2 inch NPT Fuel used Diesel

Outlet size 12 inch NPT Fuel pump available Yes

Height (in) 422 Width (in) 23 Cylinders 2

Length (in) 42 Dry weight (lb) 535

Manufacturer

Waterous Company

125 Hardman Avenue South, South St. Paul, MN 55075–2456

Pump Performance Values

PSI 100 230 330

GAL/MIN 170 100 50

Hearing safety sound level Data not provided by pump manufacturer

Description

USDA qualification code N/A Integral or removable handles N/A

Cooling method Water cooled Relief valve Yes

Starting system Electric Backpack & straps N/A

2- or 4-stroke cycle 4 stroke Special tools or accessories No

Pressure gauge No

Integral or removable base Removable
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Pumps —Mountable

Pump Engine

Make Waterous Make Kubota

Model E302-A Model V1305E-2

Type Centrifugal Horsepower 30 RPM 3,000

Priming Self-priming Ignition type Compression

Inlet size 3 inch NPT Cylinders 2

Outlet size 2 inch NPT Fuel used Diesel

Height (in) 422 Width (in) 23 Fuel pump available Yes

Length (in) 43 Dry weight (lb) 553

Manufacturer

Waterous Company

125 Hardman Avenue South, South St. Paul, MN 55075–2456

Pump Performance Values

PSI 180 205 210

GAL/MIN 200 150 50

Hearing safety sound level Data not provided by pump manufacturer

Description

USDA Qualification Code N/A Integral or removable handles N/A

Cooling method Water cooled Relief valve Yes

Starting system Electric Backpack & straps N/A

2- or 4-stroke cycle 4 stroke Special tools or accessories No

Pressure gauge No

Integral or removable base Removable
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 Mountable—Pumps

Pump Engine

Make Waterous Make Briggs & Stratton

Model E501-A Model DM 950D

Type Centrifugal Horsepower 26.5 RPM 3,600

Priming Manual Ignition type Compression

Inlet size 2 inch NPT Cylinders 3

Outlet size 12 inch NPT Fuel used Diesel

Height (in) 242 Width (in) 192 Fuel pump available Yes

Length (in) 34 Dry weight (lb) 265

Manufacturer

Waterous Company

125 Hardman Avenue South, South St. Paul, MN 55075–2456

Pump Performance Values

PSI 40 300 420

GAL/MIN 120 80 40

Hearing safety sound level Data not provided by pump manufacturer

Description

USDA qualification code N/A Integral or removable base Removable

Cooling method Water cooled Integral or removable handles N/A

Starting system Electric Relief valve Yes

2- or 4-stroke cycle 4 stroke Backpack & straps N/A

Pressure gauge Yes Special tools or accessories No

Remarks

The Waterous E500 series pump is also available with a gasoline 31 HP Briggs & Stratton water-cooled engine.
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Pumps —Retired

7. Pumps in use but no longer available; parts still available

These pumps are widespread in use but are no longer being produced by the manufacturer. Replacement

parts are still readily available.

Remarks

Forest Service—USDA qualified: December 7, 1979

Meets Forest Service—USDA Specification 5100-273b

1Alternate coding: C-175-20/35, C-175-25/20

Pump Engine

Make Hale Products Make Briggs & Stratton

Model 20-FD-B25 Model 25217

Type Centrifugal Horsepower 11 RPM 3,600

Priming Exhaust Ignition type Magneto

Inlet size 2 inch NH Cylinders 1

Outlet size 12 inch NH Fuel used Gasoline-oil mixture

Height (in) 184 Width (in) 22 Fuel pump available No

Length (in) 24 Weight (lb) 132

Manufacturer

Hale Fire Pump Co.

700 Spring Mill Avenue, Conshohocken, PA 19428

Pump Performance Values

12 in PSI 50 75 100 125 150 166 175 200 225 250 275

suction GAL/MIN 60.5 60 58 53 47 43 40.5 34 26.5 19.5 10.5

22 in PSI 50 75 100 125 150 170. 175 200 225 250

suction GAL/MIN 77 75 69 61 54 48 46 38 31 22

Hearing safety sound level 104 dBA (Warning label required)

Description

USDA qualification code C-175-15-501 Integral or removable handles Removable

Cooling method Air cooled Relief valve No

Starting system Electric Backpack & straps N/A

2- or 4- stroke cycle 4 stroke Special tools or accessories None

Pressure gauge Optional

Integral or removable base Removable
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Pumps

Pump Engine

Make Homelite Consumer Products, Inc. Make Homelite

Model FP 150 Model FP 150

Type Centrifugal Horsepower 6.8 RPM 7,500

Priming Manual Ignition type Magneto

Inlet size (in) 12 inch NH Cylinders 1

Outlet size (in)12 inch NH Fuel used Gasoline-oil mixture

Height (in) 15 Width (in) 19 Fuel pump available No

Length (in) 16 Weight (lb) 29

Manufacturer

Homelite Textron

14401 Carowinds Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28217

Pump Performance Values

PSI 50 75 100 125 150 175 190

GAL/MIN 51 46 40.5 34.5 26.5 16 0

Hearing safety sound level 107 dBA (Warning label required)

Description

USDA qualification code C-30-150/251 Integral or removable handles Integral

Cooling Method Air cooled Relief valve No

Starting System Manual Backpack & Straps Optional

2- or 4- stroke cycle 2 stroke Special tools or accessories Foot valve,

Pressure gauge Optional combination

Integral or removable base Integral spark plug

wrench/screw

driver Remarks

Forest Service—USDA qualified: July 15, 1980

Meets Forest Service—USDA Specification 5100-274b

1Alternate coding: C-30-175/15

Retired—
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Pumps—Retired

Pump Engine

Make Waterous Company Make Lister Petter

Model P100-A Model LPA2

Type Centrifugal Horsepower 14.1 RPM 3,600

Priming Manual Ignition type Compression

Inlet size 22 inch NPT Cylinders 2

Outlet size 12 inch NPT Fuel used Diesel

Height (in) 31 Width (in) 24 Fuel pump available Yes

Length (in) 24 Dry weight (lb) 275

Manufacturer

Waterous Company

125 Hardman Avenue South, South St. Paul, MN 55075

Pump Performance Values

PSI 35 125 135

GAL/MIN 200 100 50

Hearing safety sound level Data not provided by pump manufacturer

Description

USDA qualification code N/A Integral or removable handles N/A

Cooling method Air cooled Relief valve Yes

Starting system Electric Backpack & straps N/A

2- or 4-stroke cycle 4 stroke Special tools or accessories NH thread

Pressure gauge No adapters

Integral or removable base N/A
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Pumps

Pump Engine

Make Wildfire Equipment Inc. Make Wisconsin

Model WA-7 Model BKND

Type Positive displacement Horsepower 6.8 RPM 3,600

Priming None Ignition type Magneto

Inlet size 1 inch NPT Cylinders 1

Outlet size 1 inch NPT Fuel used Gasoline

Height (in) 20 Width (in) 18 Fuel pump available No

Length (in) 27 Weight (lb) 98

Manufacturer

Wildfire Equipment Inc.

1100 Norman, Suite 200, Lachine, Quebec, Canada H8S 1A6

Pump Performance Values

PSI 50 100 150 200 250

GAL/MIN 26 25 24 21 17

Hearing safety sound level 100 dBA (Warning label required)

Description

USDA Qualification Code P-130-15/201 Integral or removable handles Removable

Cooling method Air cooled Relief valve Yes

Starting system Rope or electric Backpack & straps N/A

2- or 4- stroke cycle 4 stroke Special tools or accessories Packing gland

Pressure gauge Optional & wrench

Integral or removable base Removable

Remarks

Forest Service—USDA qualified: March 18,1960

Meets Forest Service—USDA Specification 5100-273b

1Alternate coding: P-130-20/20 P-130-25/15

Retired—
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Pumps—Retired

Pump Engine

Make Wildfire Equipment Inc. Make Briggs & Stratton

Model B1-11 Model Industrial Plus

Type Centrifugal Horsepower 11 RPM 3,600

Priming Manual Ignition type Electronic

Inlet size (in) 12 inch NPSH Cylinders 1

Outlet size (in) 12 inch NPSH Fuel used Gasoline

Height (in) 20 Width (in) 212 Fuel pump available No

Length (in) 28 Weight (lb) 112

Manufacturer

Wildfire Equipment Inc.

1100 Norman, Suite 200, Lachine, Quebec, Canada H8S 1A6

Pump Performance Values

PSI 0 40 135 180 260

GAL/MIN 64 59 46 25 0

Hearing safety sound level Data not provided by pump manufacturer

Description

USDA qualification code C-130-15/40 Integral or removable handles Removable

Cooling method Air cooled Relief valve No

Starting system Electric Backpack & straps N/A

2- or 4-stroke cycle 4 stroke Special tools or accessories None

Pressure gauge Yes

Integral or removable base Removable

Remarks

Forest Service—USDA qualified: August 8, 1994

Meets Forest Service—USDA Specification 5100-273
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Retired—Pumps

Pump Engine

Make Wildfire Equipment Inc. Make Rotax

Model Mark 26 Model 95 cc

Type Centrifugal Horsepower 5 RPM 5,000

Priming Manual Ignition type Magneto

Inlet size 2 inch NPSH Cylinders 1

Outlet size 12 inch NPSH Fuel used Gasoline-oil mixture

Height (in) 14 Width (in) 11 Fuel pump available Yes

Length (in) 19 Weight (lb) 38

Manufacturer

Wildfire Equipment Inc.

1100 Norman, Suite 200, Lachine, Quebec, Canada H8S 1A6

Pump Performance Values

PSI 0 50 100 150 160

GAL/MIN 84 72 50 18 0

Hearing safety sound level Data not provided by pump manufacturer

Description

USDA qualification code N/A Integral or removable handles Removable

Cooling method Air cooled Relief valve No

Starting system Recoil Backpack & straps Yes

2- or 4- stroke cycle 2 stroke Special tools or accessories Spark plug

Pressure gauge None wrench, grease

Integral or removable base Removable gun
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Pumps —Retired

Pump Engine

Make Wildfire Equipment Inc. Make Wisconsin

Model WX-10 Model AENLD

Type Positive displacement Horsepower 8.3 RPM 3,400

Priming None Ignition type Magneto

Inlet size 12 inch Cylinders 1

Outlet size 12 inch Fuel used Gasoline

Height (in) 232 Width (in) 202 Fuel pump available No

Length (in) 292 Weight (lb) 144

Manufacturer

Wildfire Equipment Inc.

1100 Norman, Suite 200, Lachine, Quebec, Canada H8S 1A6

Pump Performance Values

PSI 50 100 150 200

GAL/MIN 45 43 32 24

Hearing safety sound level 98.5 dBA (Warning label required)

Description

USDA Qualification Code P-175-15/301 Integral or removable handles Removable

Cooling Method Air cooled Relief valve Yes

Starting System Recoil or electric Backpack & straps N/A

2- or 4- stroke cycle 4 stroke Special tools or accessories Packing gland

Pressure gauge Optional and wrench

Integral or removable base Removable

Remarks

Forest Service—USDA qualified: March 18,1960

Meets Forest Service—USDA Specification 5100-273b

1Alternate coding: P-175-20/20
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Pumps

8. Engine driven

These pumps are normally driven by the vehicle's engine. They are coupled to the engine by a power takeoff unit (pto), hydraulic drive, V-belts, or chain drives. They are generally used where large volumes or high

pressures are needed. These were previously identified as power take-off pumps.

 Engine driven—
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Fire Engines—

B. Fire Engines

Using the Fire Equipment Working Team (FEWT) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the

National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) categorizes information on fire engines into logical groups

and provides common options often requested by fire managers. The Incident Command System (ICS) uses

this engine type system based on the equipment capability. The table below shows NWCG minimum

performance requirements for structure and wildland engine resource types. Additional information for

required crew training and equipment recommendations can be found at the internet site for the National

Wildfire Coordinating Group –http://www.nwcg.gov/.

Table 1—NWCG engine types—minimum requirements.

Structure Engines Wildland Engines

Components 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Pump Rating

minimum flow (gal/min) 1,000+ 250+ 150 50 50 30 10

at rated pressure (psi) 150 150 250 100 100 100 100

Tank Capacity Range (gal) 400+ 400+ 500+ 750+ 400-750 150-400 50-200

Hose (feet)

22 inch 1,200 1,000 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

12 inch 400 500 500 300 300 300 ~

1 inch ~ ~ 500 300 300 300 200

Ladders (feet) 48 48 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Master Stream (gal/min) 500 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Personnel (minimum) 4 3 2 2 2 2 2
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—Fire Engines

This section lists many of the different initial attack engines used in the United States and describes the

wide variety of vehicle sizes, pump, and tank size configurations. The data displayed in this section is

intended to assist individuals interested in outfitting an initial attack wildland engine. Many of the following

engines could possibly be reclassified from one NWCG ICS type to another by changing the basic

equipment compliment, personnel staffing, or level of training.

Sheet NWCG Tank Pump Rating Pump Equipment Agency

No. ICS Capacity (gal/min @ Drive Designator

Type (gallons) 150 psi)

1 2 500 1,250 PTO Model 18 California Department of Forestry

2 3 500 300 PTO Model 1 California Department of Forestry

3 3 500 300 PTO Model 5 California Department of Forestry

4 3 650 500 Auxiliary engine Model 9 California Department of Forestry

5 3 1,200 500 Auxiliary engine Model 11 California Department of Forestry

6 3 500 500 Hydraulic Model 14 California Department of Forestry

7 3 500 500 Hydraulic Model 15 California Department of Forestry

8 3 650 500 Hydraulic Model 17 California Department of Forestry

9 3 650 500 Hydrostatic Urban interface unit Texas Forest Service

10 3 600 225 PTO Model 70 and 71 USDA Forest Service (R-3)

11 3 600 225 PTO Model 46 USDA Forest Service (R-3)

12 3 500 400 PTO Model 62 USDA Forest Service (R-5)

13 3 600 350 PTO Model 75 USDA Forest Service (R-6)

14 3 1,000 350 PTO Model 80 USDA Forest Service (R-6)

15 3 500 500 PTO BLM 665 Model 14 USDI Bureau of Land Mgmt

16 3 525-750 100 PTO BLM 665 engine USDI Bureau of Land Mgmt

17 3 500 500 PTO FWS Model 15 USDI Fish and Wildlife Service

18 4 1,000 85 Auxiliary engine 22 ton 6 by 6 Connecticut DEP Forestry

19 4 800 80 Auxiliary engine FEPP Brush patrol Florida Division of Forestry

20 4 800 85 Auxiliary engine 4800 Large 4 by 4 Michigan DNR

21 4 900 85 Auxiliary engine 22 ton 6 by 6 Michigan DNR

22 4 1,400 85 Auxiliary engine 5 ton 6 by 6 Michigan DNR

23 4 750 85 Flywheel Engine 44 New Mexico State Forestry

24 4 700 85 Auxiliary engine Model 52 USDA Forest Service (R-1)

25 4 2,400 140 Auxiliary engine BLM 668 UEX engine USDI Bureau of Land Mgmt

26 4 500-865 140 Auxiliary engine BLM 667 engine USDI Bureau of Land Mgmt

27 4 850 N/A Auxiliary engine 850 gallon pumper Wisconsin DNR

28 5 500 100 Auxiliary engine Wildland engine Florida Division of Forestry

29 6 250 100 Auxiliary engine Brush patrol Alabama Forestry Commission

30 6 300 110 Auxiliary engine Grass patrol 4 by 4 East Bay Regional Parks

31 6 300 80 Auxiliary engine Wildland brush patrol Florida Division of Forestry

32 6 175 85 Auxiliary engine M-1008 Michigan DNR

33 6 250 85 Auxiliary engine Hummer Michigan DNR

34 6 300 N/A Auxiliary engine Wheeled ATV New Jersey Forest Fire Service

35 6 250 60 Auxiliary engine Initial attack brush truck New Jersey Forest Fire Service

36 6 200-300 85 Auxiliary engine Model 52 USDA Forest Service (R-1)

37 6 200 85 Auxiliary engine Model 41 USDA Forest Service (R-5)

Engine matrix
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Fire Engines—

Sheet NWCG Tank Pump Rating Pump Equipment Agency

No. ICS Capacity (gal/min @ Drive Designator

Type (gallons) 150 psi)

38 6 300 85 Auxiliary engine Model 33U USDA Forest Service (R-6)

39 6 300 90 PTO Model 45 USDA Forest Service (R-6)

40 6 200 72 Auxiliary engine E 3-1 USDA Forest Service (R-9)

41 6 280 50 Auxiliary engine GSA FT 60HD/IA USDA Forest Service (R-9)

42 6 300 85 Auxiliary engine Superior NF, Type 6 USDA Forest Service (R-9)

43 6 250 100 Auxiliary engine Type VI slip on USDA Forest Service (R-9)

44 6 300 100 Auxiliary engine BLM 662 engine USDI Bureau of Land Mgmt

45 6 250 90 Auxiliary engine Brush patrol Virginia Dept. of Forestry

46 7 150 65 Auxiliary engine IA wildland engines North Carolina DFR

47 7 100 11 Auxiliary engine BE-S slip-on unit USDA Forest Service (R-9)

48 7 125 36 Belt driven B-2 USDA Forest Service (R-9)

49 7 75-125 30 Auxiliary engine Type VII slip on USDA Forest Service (R-9)

50 7 150 20 Auxiliary engine Wisconsin IA Wisconsin DNR

51 N/A 50-75 85 Auxiliary engine Model 20 USDA Forest Service (R-5)

Engine matrix
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Engine Data Sheet No. 1

Agency: CDF

Equipment Designator: Model 18

ICS Type: 2

Summary: Tank Capacity—gallons 500

Pump Rating—gal/min @ psi 1,000 @ 150

Pump Drive—Midship

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—6

Foam System Available?— Yes Gallons—20

All-Wheel Drive? —No

General Description: The Model 18 engines are designed for both wildland and structure firefighting. The

engine has excellent off-highway and mobile-attack performance. More equipment storage and pumping

capacities were added while maintaining a minimum increase in overall size, compared to the Model 17.

The engine has a 1,250 gal/min two-stage pump, and a midship 150 gal/min auxiliary single-stage pump.

The tank capacity is 500 gallons. The engine is also equipped with class A foam. There is seating for six

firefighters, all inside the cab.

Pump: Manufacturer: Darley Model: LDM Tank: Material: Polypropylene

Type: Centrifugal Construction: Baffles? Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow; 1,250 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated? N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 1,000 @ 150

Primer Type: Electric

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle? Yes Pressure Gauge? Yes Automatic shutdown? No

Valves: Tank-to-Pump? Yes Pump-to-Tank? Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 5 4 1

Size 22 inch 12 inch 1 inch reel line

Suction: Quantity 2 1

Size 6 inch 22 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? Yes

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type— 4 turn valve Type— Inlet screen

Manufacturer: Spartan Cab/Axle Distance: 117 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: 1997 GVW Rating: 38,500

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 300

Vehicle Operating Weight: 34,000 Transmission Type: MTB 643 Allison

Brake Type: Air

Written Materials:

Specifications and drawings are available from: California Department of Forestry

Davis Equipment Facility

5800 Chiles Road

Davis, CA 95616
42

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Engine Data Sheet No. 2

Agency: CDF

Equipment Designator: Model 1

ICS Type: 3

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 500

Pump Rating—300 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—PTO

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—6

Foam System Available?—See description

Gallons—

All-Wheel Drive? —No

General Description: This Model 1 is classified as a heavy fire engine and can carry six firefighters. It is a

two-wheel drive engine with excellent climbing capabilities. The power to the rear wheels is delivered

through an automatic Allison 600 Series transmission. The power is directed through a split-shaft

transmission or power divider to either the driving wheels or the main pump. The main pump can only be

used for stationary pumping.

The auxiliary pump is driven by its own engine and is used for mobile attack. The four-person crew

compartment is at the rear and features two fire blankets rolled up in canisters. The engine carries two live

reels, along with 1-, 12-, and 22-inch water outlets. The principle pump control panel is outside with a

second set of controls for the auxiliary pump located in the cab. Compartments for fire tools, self-contained

breathing apparatus, suction hose for both pumps, hose fittings, nozzles, and other miscellaneous

equipment, including a hose roller, form the body around the engine. This engine may have a foam system

added at a later date with varying gallonage.

Pump: Manufacturer—Waterous Model—CPK-2 Tank: Material— Steel

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—300 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—Yes

 gal/min @ max psi = 500 @ 250

Primer Type—Electric

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?— Yes Automatic shutdown?— No

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?— Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 2 4 2

Size 22 inch 12 inch 1-inch reel line

Suction: Quantity 2

Size 3 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type— Pipe plug Type— Inlet screen

Manufacturer: IHC International Cab/Axle Distance: 84 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: 1988 GVW Rating: 26,300

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 180 - 210

Vehicle Operating Weight: 21,000 Transmission Type: Allison 5 speed

Brake Type: Air

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: California Department of Forestry

Davis Mobile Equipment Facility

5800 Chiles Road

Davis, CA 95616
43

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Agency: CDF

Equipment Designator: Model 5

ICS Type: 3

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 500

Pump Rating—300 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—PTO

Mobile Attack Capability?— Yes

Number Crew Personnel—6

Foam System Available?—See description

Gallons—

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: This Model 5 is classified as a heavy fire engine and can carry six firefighters. It is a

four-wheel drive engine with excellent climbing capabilities. The power to the rear wheels is delivered

through an automatic Allison 600 Series transmission. The power is directed through a split-shaft

transmission or power divider to either the driving wheels or the main pump. This function is handled

through a transfer case with the power for the pump taken through a pto. The main pump can be used only

for stationary pumping.

The auxiliary pump is driven by its own engine and is used for mobile attack. The four-person crew

compartment is at the rear and features two fire blankets rolled up in canisters. The engine carries two live

reels, along with 1-, 12-, and 22-inch water outlets. The principle pump control panel is outside with a

second set of controls for the auxiliary pump located in the cab. Compartments for fire tools, selfcontained breathing apparatus, suction hose for both pumps, hose fittings, nozzles, and other

miscellaneous equipment, including a hose roller, form the body around the engine. This engine may have

a foam system added at a later date with varying gallonage.

Pump: Manufacturer—Waterous Model—CPK-2 Tank: Material— steel

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—300 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?— Yes

 gal/min @ max psi = 500 @ 250

Primer Type— Electric

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?— Yes Automatic shutdown?— No

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?— Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 2 4 2

Size 22 inch 12 inch 1-inch reel line

Suction: Quantity 2

Size 3 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type— Pipe plug Type— Inlet screen

Manufacturer: IHC International Cab/Axle Distance: 84 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: 1988/1989 GVW Rating: 27,800

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 180 - 210

Vehicle Operating Weight: 21,000-22,000 Transmission Type: Allison 5 speed

Brake Type: Air

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: California Department of Forestry

Davis Mobile Equipment Facility

5800 Chiles Road

Davis, CA 95616

Engine Data Sheet No. 3
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Engine Data Sheet No. 4

Agency: CDF

Equipment Designator: Model 9

ICS Type: 3

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 650

Pump Rating—500 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—6

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—20

All-Wheel Drive? —No

General Description: The Model 9 carries a crew of six and is a two-wheel drive diesel heavy fire engine.

Three crewmembers ride in a backwards-facing compartment immediately behind the cab. In an

emergency, the compartment can be closed off with a sliding curtain. An auxiliary engine drives the single

pump. The principal pump controls are outside, but some are duplicated in the cab. Compartments for fire

tools, self-contained breathing apparatus, suction hose, hose fittings and nozzles, and other miscellaneous

equipment form the body around the tank.

Pump: Manufacturer—Darley Model—HE-500 Tank: Material— stainless steel

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—500 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?— N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 500 @ 150

Primer Type— Electric

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?— Yes Automatic shutdown?— No

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 3 6 2

Size 22 inch 12 inch 1-inch reel line

Suction: Quantity 1 2

Size 4 inch 22 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type— 4 turn valve Type— Inlet screen

Manufacturer: Mack Cab/Axle Distance: 123 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: 1996 GVW Rating: 33,000

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 220

Vehicle Operating Weight: 25,000 Transmission Type: MTB-653/Retarder

Brake Type: Air

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: California Department of Forestry

Davis Mobile Equipment Facility

5800 Chiles Road

Davis, CA 95616
45

WATER PUMPING EQUIPMENT

Engine Data Sheet No. 5

Agency: CDF

Equipment Designator: Model 11

ICS Type: 3

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 1,200

Pump Rating—500 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—3

Foam System Available?—See description

Gallons—

All-Wheel Drive? —No

General Description: The Model 11 carries a crew of three and is a two-wheel drive diesel heavy fire

engine. It replaced the CDF Model 8. The single pump is driven by its own separate motor, which permits the

engine to be used for either mobile attack or stationary pumping. Two live reels are carried at the front of

and on top of the tank. Three 22-inch outlets, four 12-inch outlets, and two 22 inch suction inlets are

provided. All are gated. The 4-inch main pump suction is capped. The principal pump controls are outside,

but some are duplicated in the cab. Compartments for fire tools, self-contained breathing apparatus,

suction hose, hose fittings and nozzles, and other miscellaneous equipment, including a hose roller, form

the body around the tank. This engine may have had a foam system added at a later date with varying

gallonages.

Pump: Manufacturer—Darley Model—HE-500 Tank: Material— stainless steel

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—500 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?— N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 500 @ 150

Primer Type— Electric

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?— Yes Automatic shutdown?— No

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 3 6 2

Size 22 inch 12 inch 1-inch reel line

Suction: Quantity 1 2

Size 4 inch 22 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type— 4 turn valve Type— Inlet screen

Manufacturer: Ford Cab/Axle Distance: 141 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: 1989 GVW Rating: 35,000

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 215

Vehicle Operating Weight: 30,000 Transmission Type: MTB-653/Retarder

Brake Type: Air

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: California Department of Forestry

Davis Mobile Equipment Facility

5800 Chiles Road

Davis, CA 95616
46

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Engine Data Sheet No. 6

Agency: CDF

Equipment Designator: Model 14

ICS Type: 3

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 500

Pump Rating—500 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Hydraulic

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—5

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—20

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: The model 14 is a four-wheel drive type 3 fire engine. The engine has a 500 gallons

per minute, two-stage pump, hydrostatically driven pump. The tank holds 500 gallons of water. The engine

has a 20 gallon capacity foam unit. For additional firefighter safety, all personnel sit inside the cab. They all

face forward for their comfort. One note, CDF Model 14 and 15 engines are basically the same, with the

exception of the chassis, four-wheel drive versus two-wheel drive.

Pump: Manufacturer—Darley Model—JMP-500 Tank: Material— stainless steel

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—500 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?— N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 80 @ 600

Primer Type— Electric

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?— Yes Automatic shutdown?— No

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 2 5 2

Size 22 inch 12 inch 1-inch reel line

Suction: Quantity 1 2

Size 4 inch 22 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Electric Adjustable Pressure Relief? Yes

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type— 4 turn valve Type— Inlet screen

Manufacturer: International Cab/Axle Distance: 49 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: 1996 GVW Rating: 33,000

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 220

Vehicle Operating Weight: 26,000-27,000 Transmission Type: MTB-643/Retarder

Brake Type: Air

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: California Department of Forestry

Davis Mobile Equipment Facility

5800 Chiles Road

Davis, CA 95616
47

WATER PUMPING EQUIPMENT

Engine Data Sheet No. 7

Agency: CDF

Equipment Designator: Model 15

ICS Type: 3

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 500

Pump Rating—500 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Hydraulic

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—5

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—20

All-Wheel Drive? —No

General Description: The model 15 is a two-wheel drive type 3 fire engine. The engine has a 500 gallons

per minute, two-stage pump, hydrostatically driven pump. The tank holds 500 gallons of water. The engine

has a 20 gallon capacity foam unit. For additional firefighter safety, all personnel sit inside the cab. They all

face forward for their comfort. One note, CDF Model 14 and 15 engines are basically the same, with the

exception of the chassis, four-wheel drive versus two-wheel drive.

Pump: Manufacturer—Darley Model—JMP-500 Tank: Material— stainless steel

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—500 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?— N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 80 @ 600

Primer Type— Electric

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?— Yes Automatic shutdown?— No

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 2 5 2

Size 22 inch 12 inch 1-inch reel line

Suction: Quantity 1 2

Size 4 inch 22 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Electric Adjustable Pressure Relief? Yes

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type— 4 turn valve Type— Inlet screen

Manufacturer: International Cab/Axle Distance: 49 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: 1996 GVW Rating: 33,000

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 220

Vehicle Operating Weight: 25,000 Transmission Type: MD 3560 Allison

Brake Type: Air

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: California Department of Forestry

Davis Mobile Equipment Facility

5800 Chiles Road

Davis, CA 95616
48

WATER PUMPING EQUIPMENT

Engine Data Sheet No. 8

Agency: CDF

Equipment Designator: Model 17

ICS Type: 3

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 650

Pump Rating—500 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Hydraulic

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—6

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—20

All-Wheel Drive? —No

General Description: The Model 17 is assigned in those urban interface areas with difficult access and

some full-service needs. Compact over all, size is maintained with good mobile attack performance. The

engine has a hydrostatic driven, two-stage pump, rated at 500 gal/min. The engine carries 650 gallons of

water. There is ample hose bed space for either a typical wildland hose compliment or a structure type hose

compliment. The engine is also equipped with class A foam. There is seating for six firefighters, all inside

the cab.

Pump: Manufacturer—Darley Model—JMP-500 Tank: Material— Polypropylene

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—500 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?— N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 80 @ 600

Primer Type— Electric

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?— Yes Automatic shutdown?— No

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 3 5 2

Size 22 inch 12 inch 1-inch reel line

Suction: Quantity 2 1

Size 4 inch 22 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? Yes

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type— 4 turn valve Type— Inlet screen

Manufacturer: Spartan Cab/Axle Distance: 136 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: 1991 GVW Rating: 39,000

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 240

Vehicle Operating Weight: 35,000 Transmission Type: MTB 643 Allison

Brake Type: Air

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: California Department of Forestry

Davis Mobile Equipment Facility

5800 Chiles Road

Davis, CA 95616
49

WATER PUMPING EQUIPMENT

Engine Data Sheet No. 9

Agency: Texas Forest Service

Equipment Designator: Urban Interface Unit

ICS Type: 3

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 650

Pump Rating—500 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Hydrostatic

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—3

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—20

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: This engine can be operated from inside the cab as well as from the pump panel. A

remote controlled master stream appliance mounted on the front bumper can also be controlled from inside

the cab. This engine is used for wildland and interface fires, as well as training.

Pump: Manufacturer—Darley Model—JMP-500 Tank: Material— stainless steel

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—500 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 80 @ 600

Primer Type— Electric

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?— Yes Automatic shutdown?— No

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 2 5 2

Size 1 inch 12 inch 22 inch

Suction: Quantity 2

Size 22 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Electric Adjustable Pressure Relief? Yes

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type— pipe plug Type— Inlet screen

Manufacturer: International Cab/Axle Distance: 63.75 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: 2001 GVW Rating: 33,000

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 330

Vehicle Operating Weight: 26,440 Transmission Type: Automatic

Brake Type: Air

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: Texas Forest Service

P.O. Box 1000

Pittsburg, TX 75686
50

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Engine Data Sheet No. 10

Agency: USDA Forest Service (SW Region, R3)

Equipment Designator: Model 70/71

ICS Type: 3

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 600

Pump Rating—225 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—PTO

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—3 to 5

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—40

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: The Model 70 is built on a 2-door cab and the Model 71 is built on a 4-door cab with

dual live reels, high output alternator, cruise control, dual 50-gallon fuel tanks, and scene lighting for night

operations.

Pump: Manufacturer—Hale Model—CBP Tank: Material— Polypropylene

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—250 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 100 @ 400

Primer Type— Electric

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?— Yes Automatic shutdown?— Yes

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 2 3

Size 1 inch 12 inch

Suction: Quantity 2

Size 22 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Electric Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? No Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type— Type— Inlet screen

Manufacturer: International Cab/Axle Distance: 84 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: 2001 GVW Rating: 33,000

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 250

Vehicle Operating Weight: 28,000 Transmission Type: Manual

Brake Type: Air

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: USDA Forest Service

444 East Bonita Avenue

San Dimas, CA 91773
51

WATER PUMPING EQUIPMENT

Engine Data Sheet No. 11

Agency: USDA Forest Service (SW Region, R3)

Equipment Designator: Model 46

ICS Type: 3

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 600

Pump Rating—225 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—PTO

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—3 to 5

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—40

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: The Model 46 is built on a 2-door or 4-door cab with dual live reels, high output

alternator, cruise control, dual 50-gallon fuel tanks, and scene lighting for night operations.

Pump: Manufacturer—Hale Model—CBP Tank: Material— Polypropylene

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—250 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 100 @ 400

Primer Type— Electric

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?— Yes Automatic shutdown?— Yes

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 2 3

Size 1 inch 12 inch

Suction: Quantity 2

Size 22 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? No Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type— Type— Inlet screen

Manufacturer: International Cab/Axle Distance: 84 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: 2001 GVW Rating: 33,000

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 250

Vehicle Operating Weight: 28,000 Transmission Type: Automatic

Brake Type: Air

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: USDA Forest Service

444 East Bonita Avenue

San Dimas, CA 91773
52

WATER PUMPING EQUIPMENT

Agency: USDA Forest Service (PSW Region, R5)

Equipment Designator: Model 62

ICS Type: 3

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 500

Pump Rating—500 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—PTO

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—5

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—40

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: The Model 62 is built on a four door cab in both two- and four-wheel drive versions. It

features a single live reel in the rear compartment, self-contained breathing apparatus seats, high output

alternator, transmission retarder, and cruise control. The unit has a single 70 gallon fuel tank, front bumper

extension with preconnect line, hard covered and lighted hose bed, in-cab water level gauge, and scene

lighting for night operations.

Pump: Manufacturer—Darley Model—JMP-500 Tank: Material— Polypropylene

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—500 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 80 @ 600

Primer Type— Electric

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?— Yes Automatic shutdown?— Yes

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 1 3 1

Size 22 inch 12 inch 1 inch

Suction: Quantity 4

Size 4 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Electric Discharge Valve Handle: Manual/pneumatic

Suction Valve Handle: Pneumatic Adjustable Pressure Relief? Yes

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type—12 inch gravity drain Type— Inlet screen

Manufacturer: International Cab/Axle Distance: 55 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: 2001 GVW Rating: 33,000

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 300

Vehicle Operating Weight: 28,500-29,000 Transmission Type: Automatic

Brake Type: Air

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: USDA Forest Service

444 East Bonita Avenue

San Dimas, CA 91773

Engine Data Sheet No. 12
53

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Engine Data Sheet No. 13

Agency: USDA Forest Service (PNW Region, R6)

Equipment Designator: Model 75

ICS Type: 3

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 600

Pump Rating—350 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—PTO

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—3 to 5

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—25

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: The Model 75 consists of a custom made aluminum apparatus body and includes

hose beds and cross lay protection line beds. Compartments have adjustable shelving and sweep out

floors. Options include a master stream appliance, compound pressure gauge, and adjustable pressure

relief valve.

Pump: Manufacturer—Darley Model—HM350 Tank: Material— Polypropylene

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—420 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 0 @ 400

Primer Type— Electric

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?— Yes Automatic shutdown?—No

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 5 2

Size 12 inch 1 inch

Suction: Quantity 2

Size 22 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: No Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? No Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type— Pipe plug Type— Inlet screen

Manufacturer: IHC or Freightliner Cab/Axle Distance: 84 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: 2001 GVW Rating: 28,000

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 250

Vehicle Operating Weight: 26,000 Transmission Type: Automatic

Brake Type: Air

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: USDA Forest Service

Pacific Northwest Region

Fire and Aviation Management

P.O. Box 3623

Portland, OR 97208
54

WATER PUMPING EQUIPMENT

Agency: USDA Forest Service (PNW Region, R6)

Equipment Designator: Model 80

ICS Type: 3

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 1,000

Pump Rating—350 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—PTO

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—3 to 5

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—25

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: The Model 80 consists of a custom made aluminum apparatus body and includes

hose beds and cross lay protection line beds. Compartments have adjustable shelving and sweep out

floors. Options include a master stream appliance, compound pressure gauge, and adjustable pressure

relief valve.

Pump: Manufacturer—Darley Model—HM350 Tank: Material— Polypropylene

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—420 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 0 @ 400

Primer Type— Electric

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?— Yes Automatic shutdown?—No

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 5 2

Size 12 inch 1 inch

Suction: Quantity 2

Size 22 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: No Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? No Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type— pipe plug Type— Inlet screen

Manufacturer: IHC or Freightliner Cab/Axle Distance: 100 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: 2001 GVW Rating: 33,000

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 250

Vehicle Operating Weight: 28,000 Transmission Type: Automatic

Brake Type: Air

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: USDA Forest Service

Pacific Northwest Region

Fire and Aviation Management

P.O. Box 3623

Portland, OR 97208

Engine Data Sheet No. 14
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WATER PUMPING EQUIPMENT

Engine Data Sheet No. 15

Agency: USDI Bureau of Land Management

Equipment Designator: BLM 665 (Model 14)

ICS Type: 3

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 500

Pump Rating—500 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—PTO

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—5

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—30

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: Type III interface engine with 500 gal/min 2-stage Darley PTO main pump, and a 150

gal/min @ 125 psi auxiliary pump. It is equipped with an optional 125 cfm CAFS system, and a 2001 Foam

Pro foam injection unit.

Pump: Manufacturer—Darley Model—JMP-500 Tank: Material— Polypropylene

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—500 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 80 @ 600

Primer Type— Electric

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?— Yes Automatic shutdown?—Yes

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 2 3

Size 1 inch 22 inch

Suction: Quantity 2 1

Size 22 inch 4 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Electric Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? Yes

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type— 4 turn valve Type—Inlet screen

Manufacturer: Navistar Cab/Axle Distance: 49 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: Current GVW Rating: 33,000

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 300

Vehicle Operating Weight: 28,000 Transmission Type: Automatic

Brake Type: Air

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: National Interagency Fire Center

Bureau of Land Management

Fire Equipment Development Unit

3833 South Development Avenue

Boise, ID 83705
56

WATER PUMPING EQUIPMENT

Engine Data Sheet No. 16

Agency: USDI Bureau of Land Management

Equipment Designator: BLM 665 Interface

ICS Type: 3

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 525 to 750

Pump Rating—300 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive— PTO

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—3 to 6

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—25

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: This model was developed for interface and offroad wildland suppression activities in

the Western States. The model shown is of standard configuration with four-wheel drive, 33,000 GVW

chassis, 250 turbo-diesel, 5-speed automatic transmission with retarder. The engine body is constructed of

304 stainless steel. The tank is constructed of high impact polypropylene in 525- and 750-gallon sizes with 25

gallon integral foam concentrate cell. Primary pumping system is PTO, the auxiliary pumping system is

powered by a 26 horsepower water-cooled diesel, foam injection is a 2001 Foam Pro. From this base unit a

wide variety of pumping packages can be constructed, various cab configurations allow for crews of three to

six.

Pump: Manufacturer—Waterous Tank: Material— Polypropylene

Model—CPK-2 Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Type—Centrifugal If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

 Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—195

gal/min @ max psi = 15 @ 400

Primer Type— Electric

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?— Yes Automatic shutdown?—Yes

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?— Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 2 2 2

Size 22 inch 12 inch 1 inch

Suction: Quantity 1 1 1

Size 3 inch 22 inch 2 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Electric Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? Yes

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type—22 inch 4 turn valve Type—Inlet screen

Manufacturer: User Option Cab/Axle Distance: 99 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: Current GVW Rating: 33,000

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 250 to 300

Vehicle Operating Weight: 31,000 Transmission Type: Automatic

Brake Type: Air

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: National Interagency Fire Center

Bureau of Land Management

Fire Equipment Development Unit

3833 South Development Avenue

Boise, ID 83705
57

WATER PUMPING EQUIPMENT

Engine Data Sheet No. 17

Agency: USDI Fish and Wildlife Service

Equipment Designator: FWS Model 15

ICS Type: 3

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 500

Pump Rating—500 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—PTO

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—6

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—30

All-Wheel Drive? —No

General Description: This Fish and Wildlife engine model is utilized for wildland and interface fire

suppression. The engine package is mounted on a 4900 Navistar and is two-wheel drive. The engine is 300

horsepower and transmission is automatic.

Pump: Manufacturer—Darley Model—JMP-500 Tank: Material— Polypropylene

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

 Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—500 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

gal/min @ max psi = 80 @ 600

Primer Type— Electric

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?— Yes Automatic shutdown?—Yes

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 3 2 2

Size 12 inch 22 inch 1 inch

Suction: Quantity 2

Size 22 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Electric Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? Yes

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type— 4 turn valve Type— Inlet screen

Manufacturer: Navistar Cab/Axle Distance: 49 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: Current GVW Rating: 33,000

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 300

Vehicle Operating Weight: 26,000 Transmission Type: Automatic

Brake Type: Air

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: National Interagency Fire Center

USDI Fish and Wildlife Service

3833 South Development Avenue

Boise, ID 83705
58

WATER PUMPING EQUIPMENT

Engine Data Sheet No. 18

Agency: Connecticut DEP Forestry/Fire Control

Equipment Designator: 22 ton, 6 by 6

ICS Type: 4

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 1,000

Pump Rating—85 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—2

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—5

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: All wheel drive, military 22 ton truck with a 1,000 gallon tank, BB-4 centrifugal, fourstage pump, Robwen Flow-mix 500 foam proportioner, and live reel with 300 feet of 1-inch hose.

Pump: Manufacturer—Wajax-Pacific Model—BB-4 Tank: Material—Fiberglass

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?—Yes

 Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—110 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

gal/min @ max psi = 14 @ 400

Primer Type—Exhaust

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?—Yes Pressure Gauge?—Yes Automatic shutdown?—Yes

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—No

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 1 1

Size 10 inch 1 inch

Suction: Quantity 1

Size 2 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? No

Type—Electric quick dump Type—

Manufacturer: AM General Cab/Axle Distance: 90 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: 1975 GVW Rating: 23,520

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 150

Vehicle Operating Weight: Transmission Type: Manual

Brake Type: Air/hydraulic

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: Roscommon Equipment Center

c/o Forest Fire Experiment Station

P.O. Box 68

Roscommon, MI 48653
59

WATER PUMPING EQUIPMENT

Engine Data Sheet No. 19

Agency: Florida Division of Forestry

Equipment Designator: FEPP Brush Patrol

ICS Type: 4

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)—800

Pump Rating—80 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—2

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—5

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: Military 2.5 ton, all wheel drive, brush patrol. Very good off-road patrol on prescribed

burns, mop-up, and line patrol. Repair parts are easy to find.

Pump: Manufacturer—Robwen Model—180 Tank: Material— Polypropylene

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?—Yes

 Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—110 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

gal/min @ max psi = 10 @ 250

Primer Type— Manual

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?— Yes Automatic shutdown?—Yes

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 1 1 1

Size 12 inch 1 inch 1-inch booster

Suction: Quantity 1

Size 22 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? Yes

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type— Pipe plug Type—Inlet screen

Manufacturer: Kaiser Jeep Cab/Axle Distance: 130/148 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: 1966 GVW Rating: 18,530

Engine Fuel Type: Multi fuel Horsepower Rating: 134

Vehicle Operating Weight: 16,500 Transmission Type: Manual

Brake Type: Air/hydraulic

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: Florida Division of Forestry

3125 Conner Boulevard

Tallahassee, FL 32399
60

WATER PUMPING EQUIPMENT

Engine Data Sheet No. 20

Agency: Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources

Equipment Designator: 4800 Large 4 by 4

ICS Type: 4

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 800

Pump Rating—85 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—2

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—5 -12

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: Integral low profile tank is mounted on International four-wheel drive chassis. Unit

consists of tank, pump, two live reels and foam proportioner. Cab operated nozzles also available. The

truck has guards and limb risers for off-road operation as well as a 20,000 pound hydraulic winch. Some

units have hydraulically operated fire plows.

Pump: Manufacturer—Wildfire-Pacific Model—BB-4 Tank: Material— Steel

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

 Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—110 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?— Yes

gal/min @ max psi = 14 @ 400

Primer Type— Exhaust

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?—Yes Pressure Gauge?—Yes Automatic shutdown?—Yes

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 1 2

Size 12 inch 1 inch

Suction: Quantity 1

Size 2 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? No

Type— Manual 4-inch butterfly valve Type—

Manufacturer: International Cab/Axle Distance: 72 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: 1994-2001 GVW Rating: 28,000

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 210

Vehicle Operating Weight: 24,180 Transmission Type: Manual

Brake Type: Air

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: Roscommon Equipment Center

c/o Forest Fire Experiment Station

P.O. Box 68

Roscommon, MI 48653
61

WATER PUMPING EQUIPMENT

Engine Data Sheet No. 21

Agency: Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources

Equipment Designator: 22 ton 6 by 6

ICS Type: 4

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 900

Pump Rating—85 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—2

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—5

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: Integral, low profile tank, is mounted on a military 22 ton, all-wheel drive vehicle.

Unit consists of tank, pump, two live reels, and a foam proportioner. Cab operated nozzles are also

available. The truck has guards and limb risers for off-road operation. Some units have hydraulically

operated fire plows.

Pump: Manufacturer—Wildfire-Pacific Model—BB-4 Tank: Material— steel

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

 Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—110 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?— Yes

gal/min @ max psi = 14 @ 400

Primer Type— Exhaust

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?— Yes Automatic shutdown?—Yes

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 1 2

Size 12 inch 1 inch

Suction: Quantity 1

Size 2 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? No

Type— Manual 4-inch butterfly valve Type—

Manufacturer: Military Cab/Axle Distance: 76 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: Various GVW Rating: 23,000

Engine Fuel Type: Multifuel Horsepower Rating: Various

Vehicle Operating Weight: 22,000 Transmission Type: Manual

Brake Type: Air/hydraulic

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: Roscommon Equipment Center

c/o Forest Fire Experiment Station

P.O. Box 68

Roscommon, MI 48653
62

WATER PUMPING EQUIPMENT

Engine Data Sheet No. 22

Agency: Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources

Equipment Designator: 5 ton 6 by 6

ICS Type: 4

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 1,400

Pump Rating—85 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—2

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—12

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: Integral. low profile tank, mounted on military 5-ton, all-wheel drive vehicle. Unit

consists of tank, pump, two live reels, and a foam proportioner. Cab operated nozzles also available. The

truck has guards and limb risers for off-road operation. Some units have hydraulically operated fire plows.

Pump: Manufacturer—Wildfire-Pacific Model—BB-4 Tank: Material— Steel

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

 Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—110 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?— Yes

gal/min @ max psi = 14 @ 400

Primer Type— Exhaust

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?— Yes Automatic shutdown?—Yes

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 1 2

Size 12 inch 1 inch

Suction: Quantity 1

Size 2 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? No

Type— Manual 6-inch butterfly valve Type—

Manufacturer: Military Cab/Axle Distance: 90 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: Various GVW Rating: 46,810

Engine Fuel Type: Multifuel Horsepower Rating: 195

Vehicle Operating Weight: 34,720 Transmission Type: Manual

Brake Type: Air/hydraulic

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: Roscommon Equipment Center

c/o Forest Fire Experiment Station

P.O. Box 68

Roscommon, MI 48653
63

WATER PUMPING EQUIPMENT

Engine Data Sheet No. 23

Agency: New Mexico State Forestry

Equipment Designator: Engine 44

ICS Type: 4

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 750

Pump Rating—85 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Flywheel

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—3

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—25

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: 1983 International 22 ton four-wheel drive with a 1,000 gallon drop tank with a quick

dump valve. It is used to nurse ICS Type 6 or heavier engines during initial attack.

Pump: Manufacturer—Wildfire-Pacific Model—BB-4 Tank: Material— Polypropylene

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

 Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—110 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 14 @ 400

Primer Type— Exhaust

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?— Yes Automatic shutdown?—No

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 2 2

Size 12 inch 1-inch reel line

Suction: Quantity 1

Size 12 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? No

Type— 6-inch dump plug Type—

Manufacturer: International Cab/Axle Distance: 72 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: 1983 GVW Rating: 24,000

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 210

Vehicle Operating Weight: Transmission Type: Automatic

Brake Type: Air

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: EMNRD—State Forestry Division

Las Vegas District

HC 33 Box 109 #4

Las Vegas, NM 87701
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WATER PUMPING EQUIPMENT

Engine Data Sheet No. 24

Agency: USDA Forest Service (Northern Region, R1

 and Intermountain Region, R4)

Equipment Designator: Model 52

ICS Type: 4

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 700

Pump Rating—85 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—2 to 5

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—5

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: The Model 52 fire package is designed for easy mount and dismount from a 9 foot 6

inch to 12 foot flat bed truck. Unit consists of a fiberglass or polypropylene tank, 18 horsepower pump, two

live reels, storage compartments, and appropriate plumbing.

Pump: Manufacturer—Wildfire Model—BB-4 Tank: Material— Fiberglass or polypropylene

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—110 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?— N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 14 @ 400

Primer Type— Other

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?— Yes Automatic shutdown?—Yes

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 3 2

Size 12 inch 1 inch

Suction: Quantity 2

Size 2 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type—Manual 10-inch dump valve Type— Inlet screen

Manufacturer: User Option Cab/Axle Distance: Varies

Manufacturer Model Year: Varies GVW Rating: 26,000

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel or gas Horsepower Rating: Varies

Vehicle Operating Weight: Varies Transmission Type: Varies

Brake Type: Varies

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: USDA Forest Service

Model 52 Program

Aerial Fire Depot

5765 West Broadway

Missoula, MT 59808
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WATER PUMPING EQUIPMENT

Engine Data Sheet No. 25

Agency: USDI Bureau of Land Management

Equipment Designator: BLM 668 UEX

ICS Type: 4

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)—2,400

Pump Rating—140 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—6

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—50

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: This BLM model was developed for extreme duty off-road wildfire suppression

activities in the Western States. The unit is constructed to NFPA 1906 Wildland Fire Engine standards.

This model has full time all wheel drive, independent suspension, and central tire inflation (CTI). The truck's

transmission is a 6-speed Twin Disc automatic. The truck is powered by a 400 horsepower turbo diesel.

The tank is constructed of high impact polypropylene and shielded in 304 stainless steel. The tank carries

2,400 gallons with 50 gallons foam concentrate and has equipment storage built into the top. The optional

pumping system on this unit is powered by a 42 horsepower water-cooled diesel designed to produce full

pump performance at 5,000 feet and 100 °F; foam injection is a 1601 Foam Pro. The unit shown in the

picture is equipped with an optional Darley/Odin Derringer 70 cfm CAFS foam system and equipped with a

master stream appliance on the front bumper. Various cab configurations allow for crews of two to six.

Pump: Manufacturer—Waterous Model—CPT-1 Tank: Material— Polypropylene

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—180 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

gal/min @ max psi = 50 @ 330

Primer Type— Electric

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?— Yes Automatic shutdown?—Yes

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 3 2

Size 12 inch 1 inch

Suction: Quantity 2

Size 2 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Electric Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type—10-inch manual valve Type— Inlet screen

Manufacturer: Tatra Cab/Axle Distance: 1222 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: Current GVW Rating: 58,000

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 400

Vehicle Operating Weight: 56,000 Transmission Type: Automatic

Brake Type: Air

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: National Interagency Fire Center

Bureau of Land Management

Fire Equipment Development Unit

3833 South Development Avenue

Boise, ID 83705
66

WATER PUMPING EQUIPMENT

Agency: USDI Bureau of Land Management

Equipment Designator: BLM 667

ICS Type: 4

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)—500 to 865

Pump Rating—140 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—3 to 6

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—25

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: This BLM model was developed for off road suppression activities in the Western

States. The model shown is built to NFPA 1906 Wildland fire engine standards. This is the standard 667

configuration with four-wheel drive, 33,000 GVW chassis, 250 turbo-diesel, 5-speed automatic

transmission with retarder. The engine body is constructed of 304 stainless, tank is constructed of high

impact polypropylene in 500- and 865-gallon sizes with 25-gallon integral foam concentrate cell. The

pumping system is powered by a 30 horsepower water-cooled diesel designed to produce full pump

performance at 5,000 feet and 100 °F; foam injection is a 1601 Foam Pro unit. A 55 cfm CAFS unit is

available for this engine. From this base unit a wide variety of pumping packages have been constructed,

various cab configurations allow for crews of three to six. This model and other configurations are being

used by the USFWS, USNPS, USFS, Dept. of Defense, State of Alaska, and Mexico.

Pump: Manufacturer—Waterous Model—CPT-1 Tank: Material— Polypropylene

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—195 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

gal/min @ max psi = 15 @ 400

Primer Type— Electric

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?— Yes Automatic shutdown?—Yes

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?— Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 3 2

Size 12 inch 1 inch

Suction: Quantity 2

Size 2 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Electric Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type—Manual 22 inch 4 turn valve Type—Inlet screen

Manufacturer: User Option Cab/Axle Distance: 88 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: Current GVW Rating: 33,000

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 250 to 300

Vehicle Operating Weight: 29,000 Transmission Type: Automatic

Brake Type: Air

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: National Interagency Fire Center

Bureau of Land Management

Fire Equipment Development Unit

3833 South Development Avenue

Boise, ID 83705

Engine Data Sheet No. 26
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Engine Data Sheet No. 27

Agency: Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources

Equipment Designator: 850 gallon pumper

ICS Type: 4

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)—850

Pump Rating—N/A

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—3

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—25

All-Wheel Drive? —No

General Description: This Wisconsin 850-gallon unit is equipped with a fiberglass utility body with

handtool/equipment storage on two sides. It has an 850-gallon water tank made of polypropylene, a Darley

355 gal/min centrifugal water pump, live reel with 100 feet of 1-inch hose, and a Robwen foam proportioner.

The foam unit is supplied by a 25-gallon reservoir which is integral to the 850-gallon water tank. All controls

are conveniently mounted on a rear facing panel. The unit also pulls a tiltbed trailer loaded with a John

Deere 450 crawler tractor equipped with a mounted fire plow and water tanks.

Pump: Manufacturer—Darley Model—2BE-18 Tank: Material— Polypropylene

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—355 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

gal/min @ max psi = 50 @ 140

Primer Type— Manual

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?—Yes Pressure Gauge?—Yes Automatic shutdown?—No

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 1 3 1

Size 1 inch 12 inch 22 inch

Suction: Quantity 1

Size 22 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? No

Type—Manual 10-inch quick dump Type—

Manufacturer: User Option Cab/Axle Distance: 101 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: Varies GVW Rating: 35,000

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 300

Vehicle Operating Weight: 25,780 Transmission Type: Automatic

Brake Type: Air

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources

Neil H. LeMay Forestry Center

518 West Somo Avenue

Tomahawk, WI 54487
68

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Engine Data Sheet No. 28

Agency: Florida Division of Forestry

Equipment Designator: Wildland engine

ICS Type: 5

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 500

Pump Rating—100 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—2

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—5

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: This is a four-wheel drive Ford F550 initial attack vehicle, with a 500-gallon

aluminum tank and light bar.

Pump: Manufacturer—Darley Model—2BE20H Tank: Material— Aluminum

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?—Yes

 Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—375 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

gal/min @ max psi = 100 @ 120

Primer Type— Exhaust

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?—Yes Pressure Gauge?—Yes Automatic shutdown?—Yes

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 1 1 1

Size 22 inch 12 inch 1-inch booster

Suction: Quantity 1

Size 22 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? Yes

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? No

Type— 4 turn valve Type—

Manufacturer: Ford Cab/Axle Distance: 60 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: 2001 GVW Rating: 17,500

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 210

Vehicle Operating Weight: 13,900 Transmission Type: Automatic

Brake Type: Hydraulic

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: Florida Division of Forestry

3125 Conner Boulevard

Tallahassee, FL 32399
69

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Engine Data Sheet No. 29

Agency: Alabama Forestry Commission

Equipment Designator: Brush patrol

ICS Type: 6

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 250

Pump Rating—100 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—2

Foam System Available?—No

Gallons—

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: This is a one ton, four-wheel drive, dual wheel vehicle with a slip on tank, used for

initial attack and mop-up.

Pump: Manufacturer—Kuppa Model—100 Tank: Material— Fiberglass

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?—Yes

 Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—100 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 26 @ 460

Primer Type— Exhaust

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?—Yes Pressure Gauge?—Yes Automatic shutdown?—No

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 1 1 1

Size 1 inch 12 inch 1-inch booster

Suction: Quantity 1

Size 12 inch

Priming Valve Handle: None Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: None Adjustable Pressure Relief? Yes

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type— Gate valve Type— Inlet screen

Manufacturer: Ford Cab/Axle Distance: 60 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: 1992 GVW Rating: 11,500

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 200

Vehicle Operating Weight: 10,100 Transmission Type: Automatic

Brake Type: Hydraulic

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: Alabama Forestry Commission

513 Madison Avenue

Montgomery, AL 36130
70

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Engine Data Sheet No. 30

Agency: East Bay Regional Parks (CA)

Equipment Designator: Grass patrol 4 by 4

ICS Type: 6

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 300

Pump Rating—110 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—2

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—20

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: This unit consists of a 15,000 GVW cab/chassis, custom aluminum body with SCBA

compartments. The 300 gallon unit has no live reel but has a front bumper swivel discharge, dual cross lays

(side), and rear discharge with a Foam Pro 1600 proportioner unit.

Pump: Manufacturer—Darley Model—12 AGE 24 Onan Tank: Material—Polypropylene

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?—Yes

 Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—110 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 40 @ 275

Primer Type— Electric

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?—Yes Pressure Gauge?—Yes Automatic shutdown?—Yes

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 4

Size 12 inch

Suction: Quantity 1

Size 2 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? No Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? No

Type— Type—

Manufacturer: Ford Cab/Axle Distance: 60 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: Varies GVW Rating: 15,000-17,000

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 235

Vehicle Operating Weight: 13,500 Transmission Type: Automatic

Brake Type: Hydraulic

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: East Bay Regional Park District

2501 Grizzly Peak Road

Berkeley, CA 94706
71

WATER PUMPING EQUIPMENT

Engine Data Sheet No. 31

Agency: Florida Division of Forestry

Equipment Designator: Wildland brush patrol

ICS Type: 6

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 300

Pump Rating—80 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—2

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—5

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: One-ton GMC four-wheel drive initial attack engine, tool boxes, light bar with

aluminum tank.

Pump: Manufacturer—Robwen Model—180 Tank: Material— Aluminum

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?—Yes

 Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—110 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?— N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 10 @ 250

Primer Type— Electric

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?—Yes Pressure Gauge?—Yes Automatic shutdown?—Yes

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 1 1

Size 12 inch 1-inch booster

Suction: Quantity 1

Size 2 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? Yes

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type— Pipe plug Type— Inlet screen

Manufacturer: GMC Cab/Axle Distance: 60 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: 1993 GVW Rating: 15,000

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 210

Vehicle Operating Weight: 13,573 Transmission Type: Automatic

Brake Type: Hydraulic

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: Florida Division of Forestry

3125 Conner Boulevard

Tallahassee, FL 32399
72

WATER PUMPING EQUIPMENT

Engine Data Sheet No. 32

Agency: Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources

Equipment Designator: M-1008

ICS Type: 6

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 175

Pump Rating—85 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—2

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—5

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: The cargo box of the military M1008 is removed and replaced with a flat steel bed.

Polypropylene tank, pump, and proportioner are mounted to the steel bed along with the storage units.

Pump: Manufacturer—Wildfire-Pacific Model—BB-4 Tank: Material— Polypropylene

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

 Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—110 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?— N/A

gal/min @ max psi = 14 @ 400

Primer Type— Exhaust

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?—Yes Pressure Gauge?—Yes Automatic shutdown?—Yes

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 1 1

Size 12 inch 1 inch

Suction: Quantity 1

Size 2 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? No

Type— Pipe plug Type—

Manufacturer: GM Cab/Axle Distance: 60 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: late 90's GVW Rating: 9,400

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 135

Vehicle Operating Weight: 8,300 Transmission Type: Automatic

Brake Type: Hydraulic

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: Roscommon Equipment Center

c/o Forest Fire Experiment Station

P.O. Box 68

Roscommon, MI 48653
73

WATER PUMPING EQUIPMENT

Engine Data Sheet No. 33

Agency: Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources

Equipment Designator: Hummer

ICS Type: 6

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 250

Pump Rating—85 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—2

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—5

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: A “T”-shaped polypropylene tank is mounted into the cargo area of an AM General

Hummer. These units were modified by Fire Attacker, Petersburg, MI, using a concept developed by the

MDNR. Some units have central tire inflation.

Pump: Manufacturer—Wildfire-Pacific Model—BB-4 Tank: Material— Polypropylene

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

 Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—110 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

gal/min @ max psi = 14 @ 400

Primer Type— Exhaust

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?—Yes Pressure Gauge?—Yes Automatic shutdown?—Yes

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 1 1

Size 12 inch 1 inch

Suction: Quantity 1

Size 2 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? No

Type— Pipe plug Type—

Manufacturer: AM General Cab/Axle Distance: N/A

Manufacturer Model Year: 1992 to 1995 GVW Rating: 10,800

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 150

Vehicle Operating Weight: 10,800 Transmission Type: Automatic

Brake Type: Hydraulic

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: Roscommon Equipment Center

c/o Forest Fire Experiment Station

P.O. Box 68

Roscommon, MI 48653
74

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Engine Data Sheet No. 34

Agency: New Jersey Forest Fire Service

Equipment Designator: All terrain engine

ICS Type: 6

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 300

Pump Rating—N/A

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—2

Foam System Available?—No

Gallons—

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: This is an all-wheel drive, all terrain articulating vehicle acquired through the FEPP

program known as a Gamma Goat. It is fitted with a custom built fiberglass tank, equipped with a firefighting

water pump and has had brush guards added to protect the operator and the vehicle.

Pump: Manufacturer—Hale Model—25FB-B25 Tank: Material— Fiberglass

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

 Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—350 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

gal/min @ max psi = 25 @ 118

Primer Type— Exhaust

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?—Yes Pressure Gauge?—Yes Automatic shutdown?—No

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 2

Size 12 inch

Suction: Quantity 1

Size 12 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? No

Type— Manual gate valve Type—

Manufacturer: AM General Cab/Axle Distance: N/A

Manufacturer Model Year: 1970 GVW Rating: 11,000

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 53

Vehicle Operating Weight: 10,820 Transmission Type: Manual

Brake Type: Hydraulic

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: New Jersey Forest Fire Service

P.O. Box 404, 4th Floor

Trenton, NJ 08625–0404
75

WATER PUMPING EQUIPMENT

Engine Data Sheet No. 35

Agency: New Jersey Forest Fire Service

Equipment Designator: Initial attack brush truck

ICS Type: 6

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 250

Pump Rating—60 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—3

Foam System Available?—No

Gallons—

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: This four-wheel drive truck is reinforced on all sides and underneath for protection

from trees, brush, and rocks. It is utilized for aggressive initial attack in off-road situations through brush

and tree cover types.

Pump: Manufacturer—Hale Model—HPX-200 Tank: Material— Aluminum

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

 Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—250 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 40 @ 165

Primer Type— Manual

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?—Yes Pressure Gauge?—Yes Automatic shutdown?—No

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 2 3

Size 12 inch 1 inch

Suction: Quantity 1

Size 12 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? No Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? No

Type— Type—

Manufacturer: Ford Cab/Axle Distance: 60 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: 2000 and up GVW Rating: 12,500

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 235

Vehicle Operating Weight: 11,600 Transmission Type: Manual/automatic

Brake Type: Hydraulic

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: New Jersey Forest Fire Service

P.O. Box 404, 4th Floor

Trenton, NJ 08625–0404
76

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Engine Data Sheet No. 36

Agency: USDA Forest Service (Northern Region, R1)

Equipment Designator: Model 52

ICS Type: 6

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 200-300

Pump Rating—85 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—2 to 3

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—5

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: The Model 52 Type 6 fire package is designed for easy mount and dismount from a

92 foot flat bed. The unit consists of a fiberglass/polypropylene tank, 18 horsepower pump, live reel,

storage compartments, and appropriate plumbing.

Pump: Manufacturer—Wildfire Model—BB-4 Tank: Material— Fiberglass/polypropylene

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—110 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

 gal/min @ max psi =14 @ 400

Primer Type— Other

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?—Yes Pressure Gauge?—Yes Automatic shutdown?—Yes

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 3 1

Size 12 inch 1 inch

Suction: Quantity 2

Size 2 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type—12 inch ball valve Type—Inlet screen

Manufacturer: User Option Cab/Axle Distance: Varies

Manufacturer Model Year: Varies GVW Rating: 15,000 to 17,500

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel or gas Horsepower Rating: Varies

Vehicle Operating Weight: Varies Transmission Type: Varies

Brake Type: Varies

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: USDA Forest Service

Model 52 Program

Aerial Fire Depot

5765 West Broadway

Missoula, MT 59808
77

WATER PUMPING EQUIPMENT

Engine Data Sheet No. 37

Agency: USDA Forest Service (PSW Region, R5)

Equipment Designator: Model 41

ICS Type: 6

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 200

Pump Rating—85 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—3

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—5

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: The Model 41 fire package consists of an engine, pump, live reel or hose basket,

plumbing, control panel, automatic regulating foam system, and a 50- to 200-gallon water tank on a skid

plate that slides into a low profile utility body truck.

Pump: Manufacturer—Robwen Model—180 Tank: Material— Polypropylene or fiberglass

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—110 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 10 @ 250

Primer Type—Other

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?—Yes Pressure Gauge?—Yes Automatic shutdown?—Yes

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 1 1

Size 12 inch 1 inch

Suction: Quantity 1

Size 2 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? Yes

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? No Pump and Plumbing Drain? No

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type—Pipe plug Type—Inlet screen

Manufacturer: Ford Cab/Axle Distance: 60 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: 2001 GVW Rating: 15,000

Engine Fuel Type: Gasoline Horsepower Rating: 310

Vehicle Operating Weight: 11,750 Transmission Type: Automatic

Brake Type: Hydraulic

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: USDA Forest Service

444 East Bonita Avenue

San Dimas, CA 91773
78

WATER PUMPING EQUIPMENT

Engine Data Sheet No. 38

Agency: USDA Forest Service (PNW Region, R6)

Equipment Designator: Model 33U

ICS Type: 6

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 300

Pump Rating—85 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—3

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—15

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: The Model 33U consists of a custom made aluminum apparatus body and includes

hose beds. Compartments have adjustable shelving and sweep out floors.

Pump: Manufacturer—Wildfire Model—BB-4 Tank: Material— Polypropylene

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—110 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?— N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 14 @ 400

Primer Type— Electric

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?—Yes Pressure Gauge?—Yes Automatic shutdown?—Yes

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 3 2

Size 12 inch 1 inch

Suction: Quantity 1

Size 22 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? No Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? No Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type— Type— Inlet screen

Manufacturer: Ford or GM Cab/Axle Distance: 60 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: 2001 GVW Rating: 15,000

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 235

Vehicle Operating Weight: 14,000 Transmission Type: Manual

Brake Type: Hydraulic

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: USDA Forest Service

Pacific Northwest Region

Fire and Aviation Management

P.O. Box 3623

Portland, OR 97208
79

WATER PUMPING EQUIPMENT

Engine Data Sheet No. 39

Agency: USDA Forest Service (PNW Region, R6)

Equipment Designator: Model 45

ICS Type: 6

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 300

Pump Rating—90 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—PTO

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—3

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—25

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: The Model 45 consists of a custom made aluminum apparatus body and includes

hose beds. Compartments have adjustable shelving and sweep out floors.

Pump: Manufacturer—Gorman Rupp Model—02F1 Tank: Material— Polypropylene

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—180 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 15 @ 250

Primer Type— Electric

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?— Yes Automatic shutdown?—No

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 2 2

Size 12 inch 1 inch

Suction: Quantity 2

Size 22 inch

Priming Valve Handle: No Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: No Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? No Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type— Type— Inlet screen

Manufacturer: Ford or GM Cab/Axle Distance: 60 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: 2001 GVW Rating: 15,000

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 235

Vehicle Operating Weight: 14,000 Transmission Type: Manual

Brake Type: Hydraulic

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: USDA Forest Service

Pacific Northwest Region

Fire and Aviation Management

P.O. Box 3623

Portland, OR 97208
80

WATER PUMPING EQUIPMENT

Engine Data Sheet No. 40

Agency: USDA Forest Service (Eastern Region, R9)

Equipment Designator: E-3-1

ICS Type: 6

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 200

Pump Rating—72 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—3

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—15

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: This GMC four-wheel drive, dual wheel, Type 6 engine is used during initial attack,

mop-up, and structure protection procedures.

Pump: Manufacturer—Robwen Model—CAFS 180 Tank: Material— Polypropylene

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—100 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 72 @ 150

Primer Type— Electric

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?—Yes Pressure Gauge?—Yes Automatic shutdown?—Yes

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 2 1

Size 12 inch 1 inch

Suction: Quantity 1

Size 2 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? Yes

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type— 12 inch pipe plug Type— Inlet screen

Manufacturer: GMC Cab/Axle Distance: 64 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: 1996 GVW Rating: 12,000

Engine Fuel Type: Gasoline Horsepower Rating: 200

Vehicle Operating Weight: 11,000 Transmission Type: Automatic

Brake Type: Hydraulic

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: USDA Forest Service

Baldwin Ranger District

650 North Michigan Avenue

P.O. Box Drawer D

Baldwin, MI 49304
81

WATER PUMPING EQUIPMENT

Engine Data Sheet No. 41

Agency: USDA Forest Service (Eastern Region, R9)

Equipment Designator: GSA FT60HD/Initial Attack

ICS Type: 6

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 280

Pump Rating—50 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—3

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—20

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: Four-wheel drive on/off road initial attack unit with reinforced front and rear. Winch

on front with spray bars on either side of front bumper for mobile attack. Single live reel on top.

Pump: Manufacturer—Berkley Model—B1-2 XQBS-18 Tank: Material— Polypropylene

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—120 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?— N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 31 @ 280

Primer Type—Other

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?—Yes Pressure Gauge?—Yes Automatic shutdown?—No

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 1 3

Size 12 inch 1 inch

Suction: Quantity 1

Size 3 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? No

Type— Pipe plug Type—

Manufacturer: GM Cab/Axle Distance: 60 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: 1996 GVW Rating: 15,000

Engine Fuel Type: Gasoline Horsepower Rating: 230

Vehicle Operating Weight: 12,000 Transmission Type: Automatic

Brake Type: Hydraulic

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: USDA Forest Service

Superior National Forest

Fleet Manager

8901 Grand Avenue Place

Duluth, MN 55808–45701
82

WATER PUMPING EQUIPMENT

Engine Data Sheet No. 42

Agency: USDA Forest Service (Eastern Region, R9)

Equipment Designator: Superior NF, Type 6

ICS Type: 6

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 300

Pump Rating—85 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—3

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—10

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: The Superior National Forest Type 6 is built on a four-wheel drive chassis and

commercial service body. The pump unit is a slip-on fire package with a 300-gallon polypropylene tank,

auxiliary engine driven centrifugal pump, and class A foam system with 10-gallon reservoir. Dual live reels

are located on the right and left decks of the service body.

Pump: Manufacturer—Wildfire Model—BB-4 Tank: Material— Polypropylene

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—110 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?— N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 14 @ 400

Primer Type—Other

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?—Yes Pressure Gauge?—Yes Automatic shutdown?—Yes

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 2 2

Size 12 inch 1 inch

Suction: Quantity 1

Size 2 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type—12 inch manual ball valve Type—Inlet screen

Manufacturer: Ford Cab/Axle Distance: 60 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: 2001 GVW Rating: 17,500

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 235

Vehicle Operating Weight: 15,500 Transmission Type: Automatic

Brake Type: Hydraulic

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: USDA Forest Service

Superior National Forest

Fleet Manager

8901 Grand Avenue Place

Duluth, MN 55808–45701
83

WATER PUMPING EQUIPMENT

Engine Data Sheet No. 43

Agency: USDA Forest Service (Eastern Region, R9)

Equipment Designator: Type VI slip-on

ICS Type: 6

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 250

Pump Rating—100 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—3

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—25

All-Wheel Drive? —No

General Description: This 250 gallon slip-on fire package is mounted in a utility body with six boxes for

storage. The unit has an integrated foam unit with a full pump panel, full gauges, and hand throttle on panel.

Unit also has a live reel with hose.

Pump: Manufacturer—Cascade Model—24124 Tank: Material— Polypropylene

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—unknown If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?— N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 23 @ 300

Primer Type—Electric

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?—Yes Pressure Gauge?—Yes Automatic shutdown?—Yes

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 1 1

Size 12 inch 1 inch

Suction: Quantity 1

Size 2 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: No Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? No

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? No Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? No

Type— Type—

Manufacturer: Dodge Cab/Axle Distance: 60 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: 1996 GVW Rating: 11,000

Engine Fuel Type: Gasoline Horsepower Rating: 230

Vehicle Operating Weight: 10,750 Transmission Type: Automatic

Brake Type: Hydraulic

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: USDA Forest Service

Wayne National Forest

Fleet Manager

219 Columbus Road

Athens, OH 45701
84

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Engine Data Sheet No. 44

Agency: USDI Bureau of Land Management

Equipment Designator: BLM 662 ID

ICS Type: 6

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)—300

Pump Rating—100 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—3 to 6

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—25

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: This BLM model was developed for offroad wildland suppression activities in the

Western States. The model shown is the BLM’s standard configuration with four-wheel drive. This engine’s

body is constructed of aluminum load floor and fire resistant composite fiberglass body. The tank is

constructed of high impact polypropylene 300-gallon capacity with 15- to 25-gallon intergal foam

concentrate cell. The pumping system is powered by a 26 horsepower water-cooled diesel, foam injection

is a 1601 Foam Pro unit. Options are available for high pumping capacities and 60 cfm CAFS. From this

base unit a wide variety of pumping packages have been constructed, various cab configurations allow for

crews of three to six. This model and other configurations are being used by the USFWS, USNPS, USFS,

Dept. of Defense, State of Alaska, and various municipalities.

Pump: Manufacturer—Waterous Model—501A Tank: Material— Polypropylene

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—105 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

gal/min @ max psi = 35 @ 400

Primer Type— Electric

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?—Yes Pressure Gauge?—Yes Automatic shutdown?—Yes

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 1 1

Size 12 inch 1 inch

Suction: Quantity 2

Size 2 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Electric or manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type—Manual 12 inch 4 turn valve Type—Inlet screen

Manufacturer: Ford F-450 Cab/Axle Distance: 60 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: Current GVW Rating: 15,000/17,500

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 235

Vehicle Operating Weight: 13,800 Transmission Type: Varies

Brake Type: Hydraulic

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: National Interagency Fire Center

Bureau of Land Management

Fire Equipment Development Unit

3833 South Development Avenue

Boise, ID 83705
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Engine Data Sheet No. 45

Agency: Virginia Department of Forestry

Equipment Designator: Brush patrol

ICS Type: 6

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 250

Pump Rating—90 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—2

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—5

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: Military Hummer with good ground clearance for enhanced road capabilities. The

250-gallon tank works well for initial attack and mop-up. Has extra cab protection for working in the woods

and a winch.

Pump: Manufacturer—Darley Model—12 AGE 18 Tank: Material—Polypropylene

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

 Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—120 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

gal/min @ max psi = 20 @ 270

Primer Type— Exhaust

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?—Yes Pressure Gauge?—Yes Automatic shutdown?—No

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 1 1

Size 12 inch 1 inch

Suction: Quantity 1

Size 22 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type—Pipe plug Type—Inlet screen

Manufacturer: AM General Cab/Axle Distance: N/A

Manufacturer Model Year: 1995 GVW Rating: 12,000

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 160

Vehicle Operating Weight: 10,500 Transmission Type: 4 speed automatic

Brake Type: Hydraulic

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: Virginia Department of Forestry

900 Natural Resources Drive

Suite 800

Charlottesville, VA 22903
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Engine Data Sheet No. 46

Agency: North Carolina Div. of Forest Resources

Equipment Designator: Initial attack wildland engine

ICS Type: 7

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 150

Pump Rating—65 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—2

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—3

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: This is a four-wheel drive pickup with a slip-on fire package. Roughly 250 of these

units are deployed across North Carolina.

Pump: Manufacturer—Wildfire Pacific Model—Mark 3 Tank: Material—Fiberglass or aluminum

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

 Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—98 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

gal/min @ max psi = 0 @ 380

Primer Type— Exhaust

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?—Yes Pressure Gauge?—Yes Automatic shutdown?—No

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 1

Size 12 inch

Suction: Quantity 1

Size 2 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? Yes

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type—Pipe plug Type—Inlet screen

Manufacturer: User Option Cab/Axle Distance: 60 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: Varies GVW Rating: 8,650

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: Varies

Vehicle Operating Weight: 8,000 Transmission Type: Varies

Brake Type: Hydraulic

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: North Carolina Div. of Forest Resources

512 North Salisbury Street

Raleigh, NC 27626
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Engine Data Sheet No. 47

Agency: USDA Forest Service (Eastern Region, R9)

Equipment Designator: BE-S slip-on

ICS Type: 7

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 100

Pump Rating—11 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—2 to 3

Foam System Available?—No

Gallons—

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: The Wildfire BE-S slip-on fire package has a 100-gallon tank with a 200 foot 1-inch

live reel. It is mounted on a Ford 1-ton chassis with equipment boxes carrying a leaf blower, chain saw, and

400 feet of 12-inch hose. The unit shown has a 2-gallon foam inductor connected to the live reel.

Pump: Manufacturer—Wildfire Model—BE-S Tank: Material— Polypropylene

Type—Positive displacement Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—N/A If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 11 @ 50

Primer Type—Self priming

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?—Yes Pressure Gauge?—Yes Automatic shutdown?—Yes

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 2

Size 1 inch

Suction: Quantity 1

Size 1 inch

Priming Valve Handle: No Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? Yes

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? No

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? No

Type— 2-inch pipe plug Type—

Manufacturer: Ford Cab/Axle Distance: 60 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: 2001 GVW Rating: 11,200

Engine Fuel Type: Gasoline Horsepower Rating: 260

Vehicle Operating Weight: 10,500 Transmission Type: Automatic

Brake Type: Hydraulic

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: USDA Forest Service

Monongahela National Forest

Gauley Ranger District

200 Sycamore Street

Elkins, WV 26241
88

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Engine Data Sheet No. 48

Agency: USDA Forest Service (Eastern Region, R9)

Equipment Designator: B-2

ICS Type: 7

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 125

Pump Rating—36 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—2 to 3

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—5

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: The Ford F350 four-wheel drive Type 7 engine is used during initial attack, mop-up,

and as holding unit on prescribed burns. Also available as a six-passenger vehicle (Model B-9).

Pump: Manufacturer—Cascade Fire Model—14270 Tank: Material— Fiberglass

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—N/A If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 162 @ 225

Primer Type—Other

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?— Yes Automatic shutdown?—Yes

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—No

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 1 1

Size 12 inch 1 inch

Suction: Quantity 1

Size 12 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? Yes

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? No

Type— 12 inch pipe plug Type—

Manufacturer: Ford Cab/Axle Distance: 60 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: 2000 GVW Rating: 9,900

Engine Fuel Type: Gasoline Horsepower Rating: 260

Vehicle Operating Weight: 8,200 Transmission Type: Automatic

Brake Type: Hydraulic

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: USDA Forest Service

Baldwin Ranger District

650 North Michigan Avenue

P.O. Box Drawer D

Baldwin, MI 49304
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Engine Data Sheet No. 49

Agency: USDA Forest Service (Eastern Region, R9)

Equipment Designator: Type VII slip-on

ICS Type: 7

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 75 to 125

Pump Rating—30 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—2 to 3

Foam System Available?—No

Gallons—

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: This 75-gallon or 125-gallon, slip-on fire package is mounted in the bed of a standard

truck. The live reel carrying 200 feet of w-inch hose is top mounted. A storage box for tools is mounted to

the rear of the bed.

Pump: Manufacturer—Western Fire Model—Forester Tank: Material— Fiberglass

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?—Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—30 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 30 @ 200

Primer Type—Other

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?—Yes Pressure Gauge?—Yes Automatic shutdown?—Yes

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—No

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 1 1

Size 12 inch w inch

Suction: Quantity 1

Size 12 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? Yes

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type—12 inch pipe plug Type—Inlet screen

Manufacturer: Ford Cab/Axle Distance: 60 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: 1994 GVW Rating: 8,600

Engine Fuel Type: Gasoline Horsepower Rating: 210

Vehicle Operating Weight: 7,987 Transmission Type: Automatic

Brake Type: Hydraulic

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: USDA Forest Service

Wayne National Forest

Fleet Manager

219 Columbus Road

Athens, OH 45701
90

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Engine Data Sheet No. 50

Agency: Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources

Equipment Designator: Initial Attack

ICS Type: 7

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)—150

Pump Rating—20 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—2

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—5

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: The Wisconsin 150 gallon four-wheel drive initial attack unit features an aluminum

flat rack body with side mounted tool/equipment cabinets and a slip-on polypropylene water tank. The slipon unit has a mounted Darley/Davey water pump, live reel with 100 feet of 1-inch lightweight booster hose,

Robwen foam proportioner, and a rear mounted control panel.

Pump: Manufacturer—Darley/Davey Model—AK282 Tank: Material— Polypropylene

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—120 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 20 @ 155

Primer Type— Other

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?— No Automatic shutdown?—No

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?— Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 2 1

Size 1 inch 12 inch

Suction: Quantity 1

Size 12 inch

Priming Valve Handle: N/A Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type—Pipe plug Type— Inlet screen

Manufacturer: Varies Cab/Axle Distance: 60 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: Varies GVW Rating: 9,200

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 195

Vehicle Operating Weight: 8,600 Transmission Type: Automatic

Brake Type: Hydraulic

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources

Neil H. LeMay Forestry Center

518 West Somo Avenue

Tomahawk, WI 54487
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Engine Data Sheet No. 51

Agency: USDA Forest Service (PSW Region, R5)

Equipment Designator: Model 20

ICS Type: N/A

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 50 to 75

Pump Rating—85 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—2

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—5

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: The Model 20 fire package consists of an engine, pump, live reel or hose basket,

plumbing, control panel, and a 50- to 75-gallon water tank on a skid plate that slides into a low profile utility

body truck.

Pump: Manufacturer—Robwen Model—180 Tank: Material— Polypropylene or fiberglass

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—110 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 10 @ 250

Primer Type—Other

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?—Yes Pressure Gauge?—Yes Automatic shutdown?—Yes

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity 1 1

Size 12 inch 1 inch

Suction: Quantity 1

Size 2 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? No Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type—Pipe plug Type—Inlet screen

Manufacturer: Ford Cab/Axle Distance: 60 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: 2002 GVW Rating: 9,700

Engine Fuel Type: Gasoline Horsepower Rating: 310

Vehicle Operating Weight: 8,920 Transmission Type: Automatic

Brake Type: Hydraulic

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: USDA Forest Service

444 East Bonita Avenue

San Dimas, CA 91773

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C. Water Tenders

Water tenders are designed to transport large quantities of water. The National Wildfire Coordinating Group

(NWCG) categorizes information on water tenders into logical groups providing common options often

requested by fire managers. The Incident Command System (ICS) uses this water tender typing system

based on equipment capabilities. The table below shows NWCG minimum requirements for water tender

resource types.

Table 2—NWCG water tender types—minimum requirements.

Components Water Tender Types

1 23

Tank capacity (gallons) 5,000+ 2,500+ 1,000+

Pump capacity (gal/min) 300+ 200+ 200+

Off load capacity (gal/min) 300+ 200+ 200+

Maximum refill time (minutes) 30 20 15

This section contains a small sample of water tenders (ground tankers), which are found in various parts of

the country. There are numerous designs, sizes, and capacities available for users to choose from.

Sheet NWCG Tank Pump Rating Pump Equipment Agency

No. ICS Capacity(gal/min @ Drive Designator

Type (gallons) 150 psi)

1 2 3,500 500 PTO BLM 669 water tender USDI Bureau of Land Mgmt.

2 2 6,000 250 Auxiliary engine Water tender Florida Division of Forestry

3 3 1,200 250 PTO 1,200 gallon tender New Jersey Forest Fire Service

4 3 1,100 N/A Auxiliary engine 1,100 gallon tender New Jersey Forest Fire Service

5 3 1,000 N/A PTO 1,000 gallon tender New Jersey Forest Fire Service

6 3 3,500 N/A Auxiliary engine 3,500 gallon

 off-road tender New Jersey Forest Fire Service

7 3 1,400 N/A Auxiliary engine 1,400 gallon tender New Jersey Forest Fire Service

8 3 1,500 350 PTO Wildland tender USDA Forest Service (R-5)

9 N/A 500 N/A Auxiliary engine 500 gallon tender New Jersey Forest Fire Service

Water tender matrix—Water Tenders
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Water Tender Data Sheet No. 1

Agency: USDI Bureau of Land Mangement

Equipment Designator: BLM 669 Water Tender

ICS Type: 2

Summary: Tank Capacity—(gallons)— 3,500

Pump Rating—500 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—PTO

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—3

Foam System Available?— Yes

Gallons—20

All-Wheel Drive? —No

General Description: This BLM water tender model is contructed to the NFPA 1906 Wildland Fire Engine

Standard. This model was developed for off-road suppression activities in the Western States. The model

is a 6 by 4, also available with all-wheel drive, FL112 Freightliner with various transmissions avalable. The

truck is powered by a 415 horsepower, C12 Caterpillar turbo diesel. The tank is constructed of 304

stainless steel and is braced and baffled for hard use. The interior of the tank is coated with a two-part epoxy

plastic coating to absorb stress and vibrations on wash board, secondary, and gravel roads. A wide variety

of pumping capabilities and foam injection systems are available. The engine is equipped with live reels and

discharge road sweeps which are air actuated; each can be operated independently from the cab. The unit

has an option for a master stream appliance on the top or front bumper and controlled from the cab. Other

sizes and pumping capacities and configurations are available.

Pump: Manufacturer: Waterous Model: CLVK Tank: Material: 304 Stainless steel

Type: Centrifugal Construction: Baffles? Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow; 500 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated? Yes

 gal/min @ max psi = 250 @ 250

Primer Type: Electric

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle? Yes Pressure Gauge? Yes Automatic shutdown? Yes

Valves: Tank-to-Pump? Yes Pump-to-Tank? Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity2 2

Size 22 inch 1 inch

Suction: Quantity1 1

Size 6 inch 22 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Electric Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Electric Adjustable Pressure Relief? Yes

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type—10-inch manual butterfly valve Type—Inlet screen

Manufacturer: Freightliner Cab/Axle Distance: 1452 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: Current GVW Rating: 64,000

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 410

Vehicle Operating Weight: 59,000 Transmission Type: Various

Brake Type: Air

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: National Interagency Fire Center

Bureau of Land Mangement

Fire Equipment Development Unit

3833 South Development Avenue

Boise, ID 83705
95

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Water Tender Data Sheet No. 2

Agency: Florida Division of Forestry

Equipment Designator: Water tender, semi

ICS Type: 2

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 6,000

Pump Rating—250 gal/min @150 psi

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—2

Foam System Available?— Yes

Gallons—100

All-Wheel Drive? —No

General Description: This is a stainless steel 6,000 gallon semitrailer with a truck tractor using an auxiliary

pump and top mounted master stream appliance. Also used for potable water in disasters.

Pump: Manufacturer—Hale Model—HP 500 Tank: Material— Stainless steel

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—500 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 125 @ 225

Primer Type—Electric

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?—Yes Pressure Gauge?—Yes Automatic shutdown?— No

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity2 2

Size 22 inch 12 inch

Suction: Quantity1

Size 4 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Electric Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? No

Type— 4 turn 4-inch valve Type—

Manufacturer: Brenner Trailers Cab/Axle Distance: N/A

Manufacturer Model Year: 1986 GVW Rating: 68,000

Engine Fuel Type: N/A Horsepower Rating: N/A

Vehicle Operating Weight: 68,000 Transmission Type: N/A

Brake Type: Air

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: Florida Division of Forestry

3125 Conner Boulevard

Tallahassee, FL 32399
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Agency: New Jersey Forest Fire Service

Equipment Designator: Tender

ICS Type: 3

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 1,200

Pump Rating—250 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—PTO

Mobile Attack Capability?— No

Number Crew Personnel—3

Foam System Available?— No

Gallons—

All-Wheel Drive? —No

General Description: The tank and pump were commercially obtained and installed on this tender. The

aluminum tank is oval in design to reduce stress points created by a rectangular shape. This tender is used

to resupply engines when water sources are not close by.

Pump: Manufacturer—Hale Model—unknown Tank: Material—Aluminum

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?—Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—250 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = unknown

Primer Type— Electric

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?—Yes Pressure Gauge?—Yes Automatic shutdown?—No

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?— Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity1 2

Size 22 inch 12 inch

Suction: Quantity1

Size 22 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? No

Type— Manual 4 turn valve Type—

Manufacturer: Chevrolet Cab/Axle Distance: 84 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: 1985 GVW Rating: 28,000

Engine Fuel Type: Gasoline Horsepower Rating: 210

Vehicle Operating Weight: 24,500 Transmission Type: Manual

Brake Type: Air

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: New Jersey Forest Fire Service

P.O. Box 404, 4th Floor

Trenton, NJ 08625–0404

Water Tender Data Sheet No. 3
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Water Tender Data Sheet No. 4

Agency: New Jersey Forest Fire Service

Equipment Designator: Tender

ICS Type: 3

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 1,100

Pump Rating—N/A

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?— Yes

Number Crew Personnel—3

Foam System Available?— No

Gallons—

All-Wheel Drive? —No

General Description: This tender’s tank, made of aluminum, was fabricated by fire equipment specialists

at the agency’s R&D shop out of plates of aluminum stock. The pump and plumbing were then installed.

This tender is utilized for refilling other engines when a water supply is not close by.

Pump: Manufacturer—Hale Model—30FB-B42 Tank: Material— Aluminum

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?—Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—350 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 25@118

Primer Type— Other

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?— Yes Automatic shutdown?— No

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?— Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity1 2

Size 22 inch 12 inch

Suction: Quantity1

Size 22 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? No

Type— Manual 4 turn valve Type—

Manufacturer: Ford Cab/Axle Distance: 84 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: 1991 GVW Rating: 26,000

Engine Fuel Type: Gasoline Horsepower Rating: 230

Vehicle Operating Weight: 20,000 Transmission Type: Manual

Brake Type: Hydraulic

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: New Jersey Forest Fire Service

P.O. Box 404, 4th Floor

Trenton, NJ 08625–0404
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Water Tender Data Sheet No. 5

Agency: New Jersey Forest Fire Service

Equipment Designator: Tender

ICS Type: 3

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 1,000

Pump Rating—N/A

Pump Drive—PTO

Mobile Attack Capability?— No

Number Crew Personnel—3

Foam System Available?— No

Gallons—

All-Wheel Drive? —No

General Description: This tender is used to resupply engines at the fire scene. It has minimal brush

protection on the front of the vehicle.

Pump: Manufacturer—Hale Model—Unknown Tank: Material— Aluminum

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?—Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—500 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = Unknown

Primer Type— Other

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?— Yes Automatic shutdown?— No

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?— Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity1 2

Size 22 inch 12 inch

Suction: Quantity1

Size 22 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? No Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? No

Type— Type—

Manufacturer: Chevrolet Cab/Axle Distance: 84 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: 1983 GVW Rating: 30,000

Engine Fuel Type: Gasoline Horsepower Rating: 210

Vehicle Operating Weight: 26,000 Transmission Type: Manual

Brake Type: Air

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: New Jersey Forest Fire Service

P.O. Box 404, 4th Floor

Trenton, NJ 08625–0404
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Water Tender Data Sheet No. 6

Agency: New Jersey Forest Fire Service

Equipment Designator: 3,500 gallon off-road tender

ICS Type: 3

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 3,500

Pump Rating—N/A

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?— Yes

Number Crew Personnel—2

Foam System Available?— No

Gallons—

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: This unit is a converted military 5-ton transport obtained through the FEPP program.

It is used in an area of the state with few paved roads and limited availability of water sources for

resupplying engines.

Pump: Manufacturer—Hale Model—25FA Tank: Material— Aluminum

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?—Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—225 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 25@100

Primer Type— Other

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?— Yes Automatic shutdown?— No

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?— Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity1 2

Size 22 inch 12 inch

Suction: Quantity1

Size 22 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? No Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? No

Type— Type—

Manufacturer: Mack Cab/Axle Distance: 128 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: 1978 GVW Rating: 55,000

Engine Fuel Type: Gasoline Horsepower Rating: 180

Vehicle Operating Weight: 44,000 Transmission Type: Manual

Brake Type: Air/hydraulic

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: New Jersey Forest Fire Service

P.O. Box 404, 4th Floor

Trenton, NJ 08625–0404
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Water Tender Data Sheet No. 7

Agency: New Jersey Forest Fire Service

Equipment Designator: Tender

ICS Type: 3

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 1,400

Pump Rating—N/A

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?— Yes

Number Crew Personnel—3

Foam System Available?— No

Gallons—

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: This unit is a converted military 5-ton vehicle obtained through the FEPP program

and is used to resupply engines in unimproved roads. The tank was formerly used to transport gasoline and

has been refitted and equipped to pump water.

Pump: Manufacturer—Hale Model—25FZZ Tank: Material— Stainless steel

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—160 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?— N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 50@100

Primer Type— Other

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?— Yes Automatic shutdown?— No

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?— Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity3

Size 12 inch

Suction: Quantity1

Size 22 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? No Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? No

Type— Type—

Manufacturer: AM General Cab/Axle Distance: 96 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: 1984 GVW Rating: 80,000

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 240

Vehicle Operating Weight: 32,000 Transmission Type: Manual

Brake Type: Air

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: New Jersey Forest Fire Service

P.O. Box 404, 4th Floor

Trenton, NJ 08625–0404
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Water Tender Data Sheet No. 8

Agency: USDA Forest Service (PSW Region, R5)

Equipment Designator: Wildland tender

ICS Type: 3

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 1,500

Pump Rating—350 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—PTO

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—2

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—20

All-Wheel Drive? —No

General Description: The 1,500-gallon Wildland tender is mounted on a two-wheel drive truck chassis with

conventional cab. It is equipped with a single live reel, front and rear spray heads, a foam system, storage

compartments, and equipment racks.

Pump: Manufacturer—Darley Model—HM350 Tank: Material— Stainless steel

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—350 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?— N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 350 @ 150

Primer Type— Electric

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?— Yes Automatic shutdown?— Yes

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity4 1

Size 22 inch 1 inch

Suction: Quantity2

Size 3 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Electric Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? No Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? No

Type— 6-inch air dump Type—

Manufacturer: International Cab/Axle Distance: 98 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: 2002 GVW Rating: 35,000

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 310

Vehicle Operating Weight: 30,500 Transmission Type: Automatic

Brake Type: Air

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: USDA Forest Service

San Dimas Technology

 & Development Center

444 East Bonita Avenue

San Dimas, CA 91773
102

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Water Tender Data Sheet No. 9

Agency: New Jersey Forest Fire Service

Equipment Designator: Tender

ICS Type: N/A

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 500

Pump Rating—N/A

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?— Yes

Number Crew Personnel—3

Foam System Available?— No

Gallons—

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: Acquired through the FEPP program, this truck is intended for off-road water supply,

mop-up, and patrol on fire roads.

Pump: Manufacturer—Hale Model—30FB-B42 Tank: Material— Aluminum

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—350 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 25@118

Primer Type— Exhaust

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?— Yes Automatic shutdown?— No

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?— Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity2

Size 12 inch

Suction: Quantity1

Size 22 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? No Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? No

Type— Type—

Manufacturer: GMC Cab/Axle Distance: 107 inch

Manufacturer Model Year: 1988 GVW Rating: 21,200

Engine Fuel Type: Gasoline Horsepower Rating: 215

Vehicle Operating Weight: 18,000 Transmission Type: Manual

Brake Type: Hydraulic

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: New Jersey Forest Fire Service

P.O. Box 404, 4th Floor

Trenton, NJ 08625–0404
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D. Nonhighway Equipment

This section represents a variety of nonhighway mechanized water handling equipment. These have been fabricated to

meet the specific needs of a geographic area.

Sheet Tank Pump Rating Pump Equipment Agency

No. Capacity(gal/min @ Drive Designator

(gallons) 150 psi)

1 850 80 Auxiliary engine Tracked water carrier M548 Florida Division of Forestry

2 800 65 Auxiliary engine M548 Michigan DNR

3 300 65 Hydraulic Skidder plow Michigan DNR

4 120 N/A Auxiliary engine Tracked ATV New Jersey Forest Fire Service

5 125 N/A Auxiliary engine Wheeled ATV New Jersey Forest Fire Service

6 500 85 Auxiliary engine Tracked water carrier M548 USDI Fish and Wildlife Service

7 15 N/A Electric Wheeled ATV USDA Forest Service (R-9)

8 150 20 Hydraulic Tractor plow unit Wisconsin DNR

9 200 20 Auxiliary engine Tracked unit Wisconsin DNR

Nonhighway Equipment—
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Nonhighway Equipment Data Sheet No. 1

Agency: Florida Division of Forestry

Equipment Designator: Tracked water carrier, M548

ICS Type: N/A

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 850

Pump Rating—80 gal/min @150 psi

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—2

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons—20

All-Wheel Drive? —Tracked

General Description: Military M548 tracked cargo carrier with polypropylene tank, remote master stream

appliance, rear view video camera, and fully caged. Good on initial attack, prescribed burns, patroling fire

lines, and as a water source.

Pump: Manufacturer—Robwen Model—180 Tank: Material— Polypropylene

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?—Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—110 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 10 @ 250

Primer Type—Exhaust

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?—Yes Pressure Gauge?—Yes Automatic shutdown?—Yes

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?— Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity1 1 2

Size 1 inch 12 inch 1-inch booster

Suction: Quantity1 1

Size 2 inch 22 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Electric

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type—Manual 4 turn valve Type— Inlet screen

Manufacturer: U.S. Military Cab/Axle Distance: N/A

Manufacturer Model Year: 1968 GVW Rating: 28,290

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 225

Vehicle Operating Weight: 15,000 Transmission Type: Automatic

Brake Type: Hydraulic

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: Florida Division of Forestry

3125 Conner Boulevard

Tallahassee, FL 32399
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Nonhighway Equipment Data Sheet No. 2

Agency: Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources

Equipment Designator: M548

ICS Type: N/A

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 800

Pump Rating—65 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?— Yes

Number Crew Personnel—4

Foam System Available?— Yes

Gallons— 5

All-Wheel Drive? —Tracked

General Description: The M548 is the light armor version of the Bradley military family. The body is

aluminum. The cab top, limb risers, and water tank are based on Roscommon Equipment Center design. It

has rubber pads on the track and can travel up to 33 mph. At 105.75 inches wide, it must be transported as a

wide load.

Pump: Manufacturer—Wildfire-Pacific Model—Mark 3 Tank: Material— Steel

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—98 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?— Yes

 gal/min @ max psi = 0 @380

Primer Type— Exhaust

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?— Yes Automatic shutdown?— Yes

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?— Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity1 2

Size 12 inch 1 inch

Suction: Quantity1

Size 2 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? No

Type— Manual Type—

Manufacturer: Military Cab/Axle Distance: N/A

Manufacturer Model Year: 1964 to 1984 GVW Rating: 28,500

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 115

Vehicle Operating Weight: 23,700 Transmission Type: Automatic

Brake Type: Hydraulic

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: Roscommon Equipment Center

c/o Forest Fire Experiment Station

P.O. Box 68

Roscommon, MI 48653–0068
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Nonhighway Equipment Data Sheet No. 3

Agency: Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources

Equipment Designator: Skidder plow

ICS Type: N/A

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 300

Pump Rating—65 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Hydraulic

Mobile Attack Capability?— Yes

Number Crew Personnel—1

Foam System Available?— Yes

Gallons— 5

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: Based on a grapple skidder with grapple removed and wheelbase lengthened to 130

inches by stretching the rear frame. Includes integrated tank, fire plow, hydraulically operated Mark 3 pump

head, foam proportioner, and a remote controlled master stream appliance. Rear live reel is available for

mop-up work.

Pump: Manufacturer—Wildfire-Pacific Model—Mark 3 Tank: Material— Steel

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—98 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?— Yes

 gal/min @ max psi = 0 @380

Primer Type— Other

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?— Yes Automatic shutdown?— Yes

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?— Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity1 1

Size 12 inch 1 inch

Suction: Quantity1

Size 2 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? No

Type— Pipe plug Type—

Manufacturer: John Deere Cab/Axle Distance: Unknown

Manufacturer Model Year: 1996 GVW Rating: 28,500

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 115

Vehicle Operating Weight: 24,500 Transmission Type: Automatic

Brake Type: Hydraulic

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: Roscommon Equipment Center

c/o Forest Fire Experiment Station

P.O. Box 68

Roscommon, MI 48653–0068
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Nonhighway Equipment Data Sheet No. 4

Agency: New Jersey Forest Fire Service

Equipment Designator: Tracked ATV

ICS Type: N/A

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)—120

Pump Rating—N/A

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?— Yes

Number Crew Personnel—1

Foam System Available?— No

Gallons—

All-Wheel Drive? —Tracked

General Description: This is a highly maneuverable all-terrain tracked vehicle used for extensive mop-up

work.

Pump: Manufacturer—Honda Model—Mini-Striker Tank: Material— Steel

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—56 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?— Yes

 gal/min @ max psi =0@85

Primer Type— Other

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?— Yes Automatic shutdown?— No

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?— Yes Pump-to-Tank?—No

Overboard Discharge: Quantity1

Size 12 inch

Suction: Quantity1

Size 12 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? No

Type— Manual gate valve Type—

Manufacturer: Bombardier Cab/Axle Distance: N/A

Manufacturer Model Year: 1973 GVW Rating: 4,800

Engine Fuel Type: Gasoline Horsepower Rating: 113

Vehicle Operating Weight: 4,000 Transmission Type: Manual

Brake Type: Manual

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: New Jersey Forest Fire Service

P.O. Box 404, 4th Floor

Trenton, NJ 08625–0404
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Nonhighway Equipment Data Sheet No. 5

Agency: New Jersey Forest Fire Service

Equipment Designator: Wheeled ATV

ICS Type: N/A

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)—125

Pump Rating—N/A

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?— Yes

Number Crew Personnel—2

Foam System Available?— No

Gallons—

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: This Kawasaki Mule four-wheel drive is small and maneuverable in various terrain.

Equipped with a slip-on unit that can be removed and placed as a pumping station at the fire scene.

Pump: Manufacturer—Honda Model—Mini-Striker Tank: Material—Aluminum

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—56 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

 gal/min @ max psi =0@85

Primer Type— Manual

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?— No Automatic shutdown?— No

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?— Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity1

Size 12 inch

Suction: Quantity1

Size 12 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? No

Type— Manual 4 turn valve Type—

Manufacturer: Kawasaki Cab/Axle Distance: N/A

Manufacturer Model Year: 2001 GVW Rating: 1,630

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: Not listed

Vehicle Operating Weight: 1,600 Transmission Type: Automatic

Brake Type: Hydraulic

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: New Jersey Forest Fire Service

P.O. Box 404, 4th Floor

Trenton, NJ 08625–0404
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Nonhighway Equipment Data Sheet No. 6

Agency: USDI Fish and Wildlife Service

Equipment Designator: Tracked water carrier, M548

ICS Type: N/A

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)—500

Pump Rating—85 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?— Yes

Number Crew Personnel—2

Foam System Available?— Yes

Gallons— 5

All-Wheel Drive? —Tracked

General Description: Military M548 tracked cargo carrier with 500 gallon tank, fully caged, good on initial

attack, prescribe burns, patroling fire lines, and as a water source. Total length of the vehicle is 230.2

inches.

Pump: Manufacturer—Wajax Model—BB-4 Tank: Material—Fiberglass

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—110 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 14 @ 400

Primer Type— Exhaust

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?— Yes Automatic shutdown?— Yes

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?— Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity1 1

Size 1 inch 12 inch

Suction: Quantity1

Size 2 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Electric

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? Yes

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type— Pipe plug Type— Inlet screen

Manufacturer: Military/FMC Cab/Axle Distance: N/A

Manufacturer Model Year: 1986 GVW Rating: 28,290

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 225

Vehicle Operating Weight: 28,000 Transmission Type: Manual

Brake Type: Hydraulic

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: USDI Fish and Wildlife Service

Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

Suffork, VA 23439
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Nonhighway Equipment Data Sheet No. 7

Agency: USDA Forest Service (Eastern Region, R9)

Equipment Designator: Wheeled ATV

ICS Type: N/A

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 15

Pump Rating—N/A

Pump Drive—Electric

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—1

Foam System Available?—No

Gallons—

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes

General Description: The 15-gallon tank with a 5-foot-long hose is mounted to a metal frame which is

mounted on an ATV. The pump uses a 12-volt battery for operation.

Pump: Manufacturer—S&N Sprayer Model—2135-561 Tank: Material— Polyurethane

Type—Positive displacement Construction: Baffles?— No

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—20 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?— N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 2 @ 50

Primer Type—Manual

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?— No Automatic shutdown?— Yes

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—No Pump-to-Tank?—No

Overboard Discharge: Quantity1

Size w inch

Suction: QuantityN/A

Size N/A

Priming Valve Handle: No Discharge Valve Handle: No

Suction Valve Handle: No Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? No Pump and Plumbing Drain? No

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? No Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? No

Type— Type—

Manufacturer: User option Cab/Axle Distance: N/A

Manufacturer Model Year: Varies GVW Rating: 1,050

Engine Fuel Type: Gasoline Horsepower Rating: 26

Vehicle Operating Weight: Varies Transmission Type: Manual

Brake Type: Hydraulic

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: USDA Forest Service

Wayne National Forest

13700 U.S. Highway 33

Nelsonville, OH 45764
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Nonhighway Equipment Data Sheet No. 8

Agency: Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources

Equipment Designator: Tractor plow unit

ICS Type: T-P 5

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 150

Pump Rating—20 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Hydraulic

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—1

Foam System Available?—No

Gallons—

All-Wheel Drive? —Tracked

General Description: The Wisconsin dozer-plow unit is designed for fireline construction with its

hydraulically operated middle buster fire plow and front mounted 6-way angling blade. A full canopy water

shower system is incorporated in each unit for operator protection. The two side mounted 75-gallon water

tanks and hydraulically driven Hypro model 7560XL water pump are mounted behind the operator and

primarily used to support the shower system. They also prove useful in wetting down hot spots next to the

fireline as well as during mop-up operations.

Pump: Manufacturer—Hypro Model—7560XL Tank: Material— Steel

Type—Positive displacement Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—20 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?— Yes

 gal/min @ max psi = 20 @ 185

Primer Type— Self-priming

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?—Yes Automatic shutdown?— No

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity1

Size 1 inch

Suction: Quantity1

Size 1 inch

Priming Valve Handle: N/A Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? Yes

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type— Pipe plug Type— Inlet screen

Manufacturer: John Deere Cab/Axle Distance: N/A

Manufacturer Model Year: Varies GVW Rating: N/A

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 75

Vehicle Operating Weight: 21,725 Transmission Type: Hydrostatic

Brake Type: Hydraulic

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources

Neil H. LeMay Forestry Center

518 West Somo Avenue

Tomahawk, WI 54487
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Nonhighway Equipment Data Sheet No. 9

Agency: Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources

Equipment Designator: Tracked unit

ICS Type: N/A

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 200

Pump Rating—20 gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes

Number Crew Personnel—2

Foam System Available?—Yes

Gallons— 5

All-Wheel Drive? —Tracked

General Description: The Bombardier Muskeg tracked unit is equipped with a 200-gallon stainless steel

tank with mounted Darley/Davey water pump, live reel with 100 feet of 1-inch hose, and a Robwen foam

proportioner. The unit is designed for wet ground/marsh fires that are inaccessible by more conventional

equipment.

Pump: Manufacturer—Darley/Davey Model—AK282 Tank: Material— Stainless steel

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—120 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?— N/A

 gal/min @ max psi = 20 @ 155

Primer Type— Self-priming

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?—No Automatic shutdown?— No

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?—Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity2 1

Size 1 inch 12 inch

Suction: Quantity1

Size 12 inch

Priming Valve Handle: N/A Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type— Pipe plug Type— Inlet screen

Manufacturer: Bombardier Cab/Axle Distance: N/A

Manufacturer Model Year: 2000 GVW Rating: 19,000

Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower Rating: 110

Vehicle Operating Weight: 14,760 Transmission Type: Automatic

Brake Type: Hydraulic

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources

Neil H. LeMay Forestry Center

518 West Somo Avenue

Tomahawk, WI 54487
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Trailer-Mounted Equipment

E. Trailer-Mounted Equipment

This section lists and describes specialized equipment that requires an accompanying power source for

transporting, and is utilized by various fire management agencies to assist in the suppression of wildfires.

Sheet Tank Pump Rating Pump Equipment Agency

No. Capacity(gal/min @ Drive Designator

(gallons) 150 psi)

1 2,500 80 Auxiliary engine Water tender tracked trailer Florida Division of Forestry

2 N/A N/A N/A Water handling

 equipment cache Georgia Forestry Commission
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Trailer-Mounted Equipment Data Sheet No. 1

Agency: Florida Division of Forestry

Equipment Designator: Water tender, tracked trailer

ICS Type: N/A

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)— 2,500

Pump Rating—80 gal/min @150 psi

Pump Drive—Auxiliary engine

Mobile Attack Capability?—No

Number Crew Personnel—2

Foam System Available?— Yes

Gallons—20

All-Wheel Drive? —N/A

General Description: A 2,500 gallon steel tank is mounted on a rubber-tracked trailer. Has diesel pump

with master stream appliance, and one live reel; best pulled with a D-6/JD 750 size crawler. Very low ground

pressure, good for mop-up, soggy areas, or as water supply.

Pump: Manufacturer—Berkeley Model—B12 XQBS 26 Tank: Material— Steel

Type—Centrifugal Construction: Baffles?— Yes

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow—100 If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—Yes

 gal/min @ max psi = 40 @ 260

Primer Type—Exhaust

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Yes Pressure Gauge?— No Automatic shutdown?— No

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?— Yes Pump-to-Tank?—Yes

Overboard Discharge: Quantity1 2 1

Size 3 inch 12 inch 1-inch booster

Suction: Quantity1

Size 2 inch

Priming Valve Handle: Manual Discharge Valve Handle: Manual

Suction Valve Handle: Manual Adjustable Pressure Relief? Yes

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? No Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes

Type— Type— Inlet screen

Manufacturer: Caterpillar Cab/Axle Distance: N/A

Manufacturer Model Year: 2000 GVW Rating: 35,000

Engine Fuel Type: N/A Horsepower Rating: N/A

Vehicle Operating Weight: 30,000 Transmission Type: N/A

Brake Type: N/A

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: Florida Division of Forestry

3125 Conner Boulevard

Tallahassee, FL 32399
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Trailer-Mounted Equipment Data Sheet No. 2

Agency: Georgia Forestry Commission

Equipment Designator: Water handling

 equipment cache

ICS Type: N/A

Summary: Tank Capacity (gallons)—N/A

Pump Rating—N/A

Pump Drive—N/A

Mobile Attack Capability?—

Number Crew Personnel—1

Foam System Available?—

Gallons—

All-Wheel Drive? —

General Description: FEPP trailer equipped with lift gate, carries a generous cache of portable pumps,

hoses, adapters, fittings, nozzles, portable tanks, and tools for use in mopping up wildland fires. The cache

is maintained at State headquarters by a water handling specialist who deploys with the cache on incidents.

Pump: Manufacturer—N/A Model— Tank: Material—

Type— Construction: Baffles?—

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow— If steel, is the tank corrosion treated?—

 gal/min @ max psi =

Primer Type—

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle?— Pressure Gauge?— Automatic shutdown?—

Valves: Tank-to-Pump?— Pump-to-Tank?—

Overboard Discharge: Quantity

Size

Suction: Quantity

Size

Priming Valve Handle: Discharge Valve Handle:

Suction Valve Handle: Adjustable Pressure Relief?

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Pump and Plumbing Drain?

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer?

Type— Type—

Manufacturer: Cab/Axle Distance:

Manufacturer Model Year: GVW Rating:

Engine Fuel Type: Horsepower Rating:

Vehicle Operating Weight: Transmission Type:

Brake Type:

Written Materials: Specifications and drawings are available from: Georgia Forestry Commission

P.O. Box 819

Macon, GA 31202
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F. Water Tanks

Water tank design should contribute to the safety

and longevity of the fire vehicle. The vehicle’s

center of gravity should be as low as possible, and

because a tank full of water is very heavy, the

placement and size of tank is important. Low profile

rectangular shaped tanks are preferred. They

provide good stability on side slopes and driving.

Tanks should be placed at a position on the vehicle

frame that will correctly distribute the weight of

water to both front and rear axles under loaded

conditions. This position is normally found on, or

just in front of the rear axle. If the payload is too far

forward, the result is often overloading of the front

axle. If it is too far to the rear, the steering of the

vehicle will be affected.

Baffles in the tank are essential to prevent rapid

movement of water on slopes, cornering, and

stopping. Without baffles, inertia of the water in the

tank, could cause vehicle rollover, contribute to

tank failure, or braking difficulties. When installed,

baffles should allow movement of water at the

bottom of the tank and airflow at the top.

Tanks may be constructed of mild steel, stainless

steel, fiberglass, polypropylene, aluminum, or

polyurethane. Choice of material will be based on

cost, ease of manufacture, tank weight, and

resistance to corrosion. Steel tanks should be

coated to protect from corrosion. Stainless steel

may be more expensive, but the costs may be offset

by factors such as warranties, longevity, ease of

maintenance, and resistance to corrosion.

Fiberglass tanks are generally more costly than

steel tanks, but are corrosion free.

High impact copolymer plastics (polypropylene)

are becoming the material of choice for the

construction of fire engine water tanks by a large

number of municipalities, States, and Federal

agencies. This material is extremely strong,

durable, and is ultraviolet-light stabilized to prevent

deterioration from exposure to sunlight. This

material has a long service life, cannot be affected

by fire fighting chemicals, and can be used in

potable water applications. This material can be

used in the construction of tanks in almost any size

or shape.

Polyurethane tanks should be avoided if at all

possible. Plastics of this type are normally found in

rotationally molded round tanks. These tanks tend

to be brittle and subject to breakage from impact.

They are normally not stabilized to resist

deterioration due to sunlight (ultraviolet rays).

Due to the cleaning action of foam concentrate in

solution, steel tanks in fire equipment with a foam

system should be avoided if possible. Foam

concentrates will reduce useful life of the steel tank

several fold. Tank fabrication should be left to

experienced manufacturers possessing the

experience to properly design and engineer the

tanks, baffles, inlets, outlets, and sumps. Tank

manufacturers are listed in appendix G.

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Plumbing

2 19

3

5

3

4

4

11

6

1

8

13

10

Primer

Pump

Strainer

 Foam

Proportioner

Suction

Strainer

Suction

Hose

No. 1 from tank to pump

No. 2 from pump to tank

No. 3 from pump to overboard discharge

No. 4 from pump to hose reel or basket discharge

No. 5 from pump to small auxiliary discharge(3/4 in) 

No. 6 from pump to primer

No. 7 adjustable pressure relief valve*

No. 8 from overboard suction intake to pump

No. 9 reserve supply from tank to pump*

No. 10 tank to piping shut-off valve

No. 11 pump or piping drain valve

No. 12 pump coolant clean-out*

No. 13 gravity tank drain

No. 14 foam-differential-valve shunt*

No. 15 pump transfer valve*

No. 16 engine cooler line*

No. 17 pump bypass*

No. 18 low volume gravity (back pack fill)

No. 19 water only valve for eductor or water transfer

No. 20 feed #2, #13 and/or #19*

Filler Cap With

Breather Vent

18

 Pump

 Cooling

 Line

(1/8"line)

Water Tank

* Valve not utilized in this diagram.

The numbering system below has been adopted by the USDA Forest Service (other systems may also be 

available).

(Use of foot valve not recommended)

(Use of foot valve not required when check valves are used in pump discharge line)

Legend

Cap

Valve

Check Valve

Pressure Gauge

Line, Flexible

Flexible Coupling

Hose Reel

Strainer

Flow direction

Valve Numbering System

G. Plumbing

Figure 2—Typical engine plumbing diagram (centrifugal).
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II. FOAM GENERATING EQUIPMENT

A. Foam Proportioners

There are a number of systems used to proportion

foam concentrate into water streams for use with

standard nozzles, aspirating nozzles, or

compressed air foam systems (CAFS). The two

basic types of foam concentrate proportioning

systems are manually regulated and automatic

regulating. The system that gives the most

consistent and desirable results is an automatic

regulating proportioning system that injects directly

into the discharge side of the water pump.

Manually regulated proportioning systems include:

• Batch mixing

• Suction-side proportioner

• In-line eductor

• Variable flow bypass eductor

• Around-the-pump proportioner

• Direct injection manually regulated

proportioner

Automatic regulating proportioning systems

include:

• Balanced pressure venturi proportioning

systems

—Bladder tank proportioner

—Pump proportioner

• Water motor meter proportioner

• Direct injection automatic regulating

proportioner

1. Manually Regulated Proportioning

Systems

Manual regulation systems, which must be

monitored and changed manually, are

frequently used. They have less precise

regulation of concentrate addition and the

resulting foam quality is highly variable.

a. Batch mixing

The simplest method of making a foam

solution is to manually add foam

concentrate to the water supply. This

method, called batch mixing, is convenient

for conventional water pumping systems. A

measured volume of concentrate is poured

into a measured volume of water to yield a

foam solution of the recommended

strength. Batching is potentially wasteful

because the required volumes of both

water and concentrate must be estimated,

especially when refilling a partially full

tank.The concentrate should be added to

water, because adding water to the foam

concentrate causes excessive foaming in

the tank as the water is added. Since the

foam concentrate is heavier than water,

mixing or recirculation of the concentrate/

water mixture is required to obtain a

homogeneous solution. The solution

should be used as soon as possible for

optimum performance. Despite a number

of limitations, batch mixing is a common

proportioning method for engines, portable

tanks, bladders, and extinguishers, and is

considered a backup method if the on-line

proportioner fails to work.

b. Suction-side proportioner

The suction-side proportioner uses a water

pump vacuum to add foam concentrate, via

an in-line tee and regulating valve, to the

water stream on the inlet side of the pump.

At specific flow conditions the regulator is

proportional. However, the in-line tee has

no influence on vacuum, so the regulator

cannot maintain a given mix ratio as

waterflow changes without a manual

adjustment. Because the regulator sends

concentrate through the pump and the

tank, when recirculating, its limitations are

similar to those of batch mixing.

c. In-line eductor

The in-line eductor (or in-line proportioning

system) drafts foam concentrate from a

container to the pressure side of the water

stream using venturi action. As

pressurized water flows through the

venturi, an area of negative pressure is

created at the venturi throat. Atmospheric

pressure forces the foam concentrate into

the negative pressure area of the eductor.

Eductors work on any pump that can

generate sufficient pressure and are

compatible with pump capabilities. They

are usually proportional at one waterflow

rate. Because they are designed to operate

within specific concentration ranges, a

different eductor may be required to

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operate at a concentration outside that range.

In some cases diluting the con-centrate may

allow use of the eductor at hand.

Eductors eliminate many of the problems

associated with concentrate exposure to

pump and tank. They also allow for

proportioning while the tank is refilled or

while the pump is fed from a hydrant.

Eductors are most appropriate for

applications of constant waterflow near the

discharge nozzle. The in-line eductor

system has a pressure loss in the 25 to 60

percent range.

The in-line eductor proportioning systems

can be set up and adjusted to function

properly and will continue to work well as

long as no changes are made. If changes

are made such as reducing the size of the

nozzle (such as shutting down a nozzle

when two are in use), adding hose, or

adding elevation at the hose outlet, the

proportion may change or the system may

not work at all. This results in the in-line

eductor proportioning system being very

situation sensitive. Therefore, these

systems should be avoided, or when used

utilized with caution and concern in wildfire

suppression conditions where low flows

and long, small diameter hose lays are

employed.

d. Variable flow bypass eductor

The variable flow bypass eductor

proportioner is a modification of the in-line

eductor proportioner. The bypass eductor

proportioner is a manually regulated

proportioning system and has the same

large pressure loss (25 to 60 percent)

associated with the in-line eductor. It is

also situation sensitive like the in-line

eductor. However, when a waterflow

change occurs, it may be possible to adjust

the system so it will continue to work.

e. Around-the-pump proportioner

The around-the-pump proportioner diverts

a portion of the pump discharge through an

in-line proportioner back to the suction side

of the pump. This loop around the pump is

used to draw concentrate up through the

venturi and into the main water stream.

Figure 3—Around-the-pump proportioner schematic.

The around-the-pump system works on

portable or built-in pumps of any size or

output. Water tank refilling and pump

nursing do not affect this system’s

performance. Around-the-pump devices

are not automatic regulating. The venturi

does not adjust the concentrate flow when

the waterflow changes. The adjustment is

done manually. When waterflow has

stopped, the shutoff valve at the venturi

MUST be turned off to prevent foam

concentrate from being drawn into the

discharge water line.The around-the-pump

proportioner is more flexible than the

eductor, but it introduces concentrate to

the pump and tank in the same way as the

suction-side regulator. Therefore, the

same corrosion, cleansing, cavitation, and

other related problems also limit the

around-the-pump-proportioner.

f. Direct injection manually regulated

proportioner

In a direct injection manually regulated

proportioning system a small positivedisplacement metering pump injects foam

concentrate directly into the water stream

on the discharge side or intake side of the

pump. The rate of foam concentrate

injection can be adjusted to give the

desired foam solution. However, when the

Water Pump

Suction

Line

Eductor

Shut-Off Valve

Shut-Off Valve

Check Valve

Metering Valve

Foam

Concentrate

Foam 

Solution

Discharge

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waterflow rate changes, the foam

concentrate injection rate must be

manually changed in order to keep the

foam solution at the same desired

percentage. These units usually have a low

water cut-off switch to stop foam

concentrate flow when waterflow is

stopped.

2. Automatic Regulating Proportioning

Systems

Automatic regulating proportioning systems

are designed to minimize the limitations of

manually regulated proportioning systems.

Specifically, they proportion accurately over

wide ranges of water flow or pressure,

adjusting automatically to changes in water

flow and pressure to maintain the desired mix

ratio. Foam concentrate is added on the

discharge side of the pump to avoid tank and

pump problems. The mix ratio can be quickly

changed during operation. The proportioners

place no restrictions on hose length, number

of hoselays, or nozzles.

a. Balanced pressure venturi

proportioning systems

The automatic regulating, balanced

pressure venturi proportioning system is in

wide use—both in the bladder tank system

and the pump system.

Bladder tank proportioner—The balanced

pressure bladder tank proportioner uses a

small diversion of water to pressurize a

tank with a bladder containing foam

concentrate. The concentrate passes

through a metering valve before it enters

the water stream on the low pressure

section of a pressure differential valve or

venturi. Concentrate is added according to

the difference in pressure at the differential

valve or venturi. As waterflow increases,

the difference in pressure increases and

foam concentrate flow increases

proportionately. The bladder tank

proportioner has no moving parts and

requires no external power. It can be

portable for storage and dispensing. When

the bladder is being filled on a single tank

unit, concentrate flow is interrupted.

Pump proportioner—The balanced

pressure pump proportioner senses water

pressure with a pilot operated relief valve.

The pilot operated relief valve makes foam

concentrate pressure equal to water

pressure. A pump delivers concentrate to a

venturi in the water line according to the

pressure at the relief valve. A metering

valve allows for selection or change of the

desired mix ratio. If the relief valve senses

water pressure of 150 psi, then the foam

concentrate pressure will be 150 psi.

Concentrate enters the water stream in

proportion to the pressure differential

across the venturi. Excess foam

concentrate is relieved to the concentrate

tank. Refilling the concentrate tank does

not interrupt concentrate flow. Foam

concentrate flow and pressure are

provided by an externally powered pump.

b. Water motor meter proportioner

In a water motor meter proportioning

system a positive displacement water

motor drives a positive displacement foam

concentrate metering pump. The ratio of

the water motor displacement to the

displacement of the metering pump is the

ratio of the desired foam solution.

The water motor meter proportioning

system requires no external power.

However, when operating near zero flow

the system tends not to run. Also in the

design of the system, the water motor must

have an output shaft on each side to

balance the side loading. If a water motor is

used with only a shaft coming out one side,

the unit will start and run well when there is

no downstream pressure; however, when

there is downstream pressure (as is

generally the case when firefighting) the

unit tends not to start.

c. Direct injection automatic regulating

proportioner

The electronically controlled direct

injection automatic regulating proportioner

adds concentrate based on measured

waterflow. An in-line flow sensor

determines waterflow past the pump. A

microprocessor receives electronic signals

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of mix ratio from the control panel and waterflow from the flow sensor. The processor then

commands a pump to deliver concentrate at a proportional rate. This proportioner is capable of

providing more than one foam concentrate type when more than one storage container is linked to

the pump. The pump runs only on demand.

Figure 5—Direct injection proportioner schematic.

Figure 4—Balanced pressure pump proportioner schematic.

Foam Proportioners

Water Pump

Suction

Line

Check Valve

Foam 

Solution

Discharge Check

Valve

Concentrate

Pump

Water

Foam

Concentrate

Metering Valve

Venturi

Pilot-Operated

Relief Valve

Water Pump

Suction

Line

Shut-Off Valve

Check Valve

Foam 

Solution

Discharge

Foam

Concentrate

Check

Valve

Concentrate

Pump

Flow

Meter

Water Water

Microprocessor

Box

Flow

Totalizer
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Table 3—Advantages and disadvantages of proportioning devices.

Proportioners*

 Advantages Manually Automatic

regulated regulating

1 2 3 4 5 6 7a 7b 8 9

Maintain desired mix ratio with changes in waterflow & pressure X X X X X

Unlimited hose length X X XXXX XX

Unlimited number of hose lines X X XXXX XX

Easily adjusted mix ratios X X XXXXX X

No moving parts X X X X X X

No loss in water pressure X X X X X

No loss or low loss in water pressure X X XXXX XX

Operate from pressure source X X XXXXX XX

Requires no equipment investment X

Refill foam while operating X X X X X X X X

Can indicate foam concentrate remaining X X X X X X X X X

No external power required X X X X X X X

Disadvantages

Tank and pump corrosion X X X

Plumbing corrosion X X X

Pump cavitation X X X

Possible pump priming difficulties X X X

Foaming in tank X X X

Water tank refill fluid level obscured X X X

Clean water supply contamination X X X

Removes lubricants from pump X X X

Possible use of more concentrate than required X X X X X

Possible use of less concentrate than required X X X X X

Possible inconsistent dispersion of concentrate X X X X X

Foam solution degradation X

Cleaning required after every use X X X X X

Specific waterflow requirements X

Specific pressure requirements X X

Limited nozzle elevation X X

Must match hose length and nozzle X X

Limited hose length and size X X

High discharge pressure loss X X

Cannot operate from water pressure source X

Dependent on pump vacuum X

Concentrate viscosity affected X X X X X X

Concentrate resupply interrupts concentrate input X

Requires auxiliary power XX X

 Accurate Water Flow Range

Any flow, single mix ratio X X

Single flow, single mix ratio without adjustment X X X X X

Any flow, any mix ratio (between 0.1 and 1.0 percent for class A foam) X X X

Initial Equipment Investment

$ 0 - $ 500 X X X X X

$ 500 - $1,000

$1,000 - $2,000 X

$2,000 - $4,000 XXX

$4,000 - $6,000 X

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*Key to Proportioning Systems

Manually regulated Automatic regulating

1 = Batch mixing 7 = Balanced pressure venturi proportioning

2 = Suction-side proportioner systems

3 = In-line eductor a = Venturi bladder tank proportioner

4 = Variable flow bypass eductor b = Venturi pressure pump proiportioner

5 = Around-the-pump proportioner 8 = Water motor meter proportioner

6 = Direct injection manually regulated proportioner 9 = Direct injection automatic regulating

 proportioner

3. Summary of Foam Proportioners

• Batch mixing should be considered as the backup proportioning system when another type of

proportioning system fails or when no other proportioning system is available.

• While manually regulated foam concentrate proportioning systems are generally the lowest initial

cost, they may be in fact the highest cost systems over the operating life of the system because

they can proportion more foam concentrate than necessary or, worse yet, not proportion enough or

any at all.

• Because of the many shortcomings of the manually regulated proportioning systems, automatic

regulating proportioning systems have been developed to reduce these limitations found in the

manually regulated proportioning systems. Specifically, the automatic regulating proportioning

systems are designed to remain proportional over a wide range of flows and are not affected by

changes in engine pressure, changes in hose length and size, or changes in nozzle adjustments,

size, or elevation.

• The use of manually regulated proportioning systems should be avoided in wildfire suppression

operations where low flows and long, small diameter hose lays are used and where frequent

changes in waterflow are necessary.

• The use of automatic regulating proportioning systems injecting into the discharge side of the pump

should be encouraged.

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4. Foam Accessories

a. Foam pickup tube

Figure 6 —Foam pickup tube.

When a foam proportional system intake to the

water stream is on the suction side of the pump, the

pump will lose prime when the foam concentrate is

exhausted or the foam concentrate pickup line

comes out of the supply container. A pickup tube

attachment is available to prevent this. This

attachment has a check valve that is seated when

the foam concentrate is exhausted, preventing the

pump from sucking air and losing prime. This

pickup tube is available commercially and will work

on the suction-side proportioning system and also

on the around-the-pump proportioning system

where this is a frequent occurrence.

b. Portable foam concentrate meter

Figure 7—Portable foam concentrate meter.

The Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences

of New Zealand has developed and made

available a direct reading portable foam

concentrate percent meter that can be used to test

a proportioner system in the field. This meter

works by reading the conductivity of the water the

foam solution is being made with. This direct

reading foam concentrate percent meter is called a

DigifoamTM, and is available commercially.

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B. Compressed Air Foam Systems

Compressed Air Foam Systems (CAFS) produce

high-energy foam by injecting compressed air into

the foam solution. This system includes a water

pump, compressed air source, foam solution,

pressure gauges, and assorted valves; it does not

require an aspirated nozzle. Foam is produced

differently with CAFS than aspirating systems. Air

from the compressor is injected into the foam

solution. This air represents stored energy for use

in the discharge of foam. Once the air and foam

solution are combined, they mix, agitate, and

expand to produce foam. The mixing and agitation

occurs in a hose line or a specialized mixing

chamber. When hose is used to produce the foam,

approximately 100 to 150 feet of hose is required.

Mixing chambers are usually used when foam

discharge must occur close to the pump, such as

with a master stream appliance.

Air and water pressures from the compressor and

pump should be matched. Because of the energy

provided by the air compressor, gallon for gallon,

compressed air foam is propelled farther than

discharges from aspirating or standard water

nozzles.

Almost any shutoff or nozzle, full flow or fog

pattern, will work with CAFS. The nozzle type

affects the type of foam that will be discharged. For

example, a full-flow shutoff will provide the best

foam, while a variable-pattern nozzle will break up

the bubbles and create an air-charged foam

solution. Each application has its place in fire

suppression.

The advantages of CAFS are:

• The foam type can be easily changed by

changing the ratio of water to air.

• Hose lines are considerably lighter than

conventional water lines.

• Less foam concentrate is used.

• CAFS can be pumped higher and farther than

plain water at the same pressure and reduces

water consumption.

• Bubbles are more uniform, creating a more

durable foam.

• CAFS increases the efficiencies of water use.

• The air compressor can be used separately to

run pneumatic tools.

The limitations of CAFS are:

• The system is more complex than traditional

pumping systems, and requires education and

training.

• Maintenance requires more expertise and

time.

• The large amount of energy stored in the hose

can be difficult to control; thus, if an operator is

not properly trained or prepared it can be

unsafe.

• Purchase price.

• Weight and size of the module.

Compressed Air Foam Systems (CAFS)

Figure 8—Compressed air foam system (CAFS) schematic.

Water Tank

Water

Pressure

Centrifugal

Water Pump

(water pressure 

controlled by pump RPM)

Water

Flow

Meter

Proportioner

Mix Point 

Pressure

Air Flow Meter

Air

Pressure

Air Compressor

(air pressure controlled

by water pressure)

Equal

Constant

Pressure

Variable

Orifice

(Ball Valves)
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a. Low-expansion nozzles

Low-expansion nozzles have small

openings for air. They can produce a

volume of foam up to 20 times the amount

of foam solution used to make the foam, or

a 20:1 expansion ratio. These nozzles

focus pump energy into a narrow chamber

that creates a limited airflow. Smaller

volumes of foam are produced, but they are

projected great distances.

There are two variations in nozzle design

based on where the air is drawn into the

nozzle. Air can be drawn into the back of

the nozzle (figure 10) or into the front

(figure 11).

Figure 10—Low-expansion aspirating nozzle.

Figure 11—Low-expansion aspirating nozzle.

C. Foam Nozzles

1. Conventional Nozzles

Conventional nozzles, such as straight

stream, spray, and combination, are a simple

way to deliver foam solution with existing

equipment when the objective is rapid wetting

of the fuel and foam is not needed. The

unstable foam applied in this manner is

essentially wet water that enhances wetting of

fuel, penetration, and spread of the water but

does not give sufficient foam structure to

provide insulation or heat reflection.

2. Aspirating Nozzles

Aspirating nozzles use energy from the water

pump to create foam. Energy, in the form of

water pressure, is delivered by the pump to the

aspirating nozzle. The nozzle restricts the flow

of foam solution that causes air to be drawn

into the foam solution stream. The air and

foam solution mix in a chamber and are

discharged as foam.

Figure 9—Nozzle aspirating foam systems.

Foam

Solution

Air

Foam

(Air drawn into the back)

Foam Nozzles

Foam

Solution

Water

Pump

Aspirating Nozzle

(foam forms in nozzle)

Foam

Solution

(Air drawn into the front)

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b. Medium-expansion nozzles

Medium-expansion nozzles have much

larger air openings than low-expansion

nozzles. They can produce expansions

from 20:1 up to 200:1, depending on the

design of the nozzle. A medium-expansion

nozzle has a wide chamber that draws in a

large amount of air, which in turn slows

down the stream velocity. There are

screens located inside the chamber that

are necessary for bubble formation.

Figure 12—Medium-expansion aspirating nozzle.

c. High-expansion nozzles

High-expansion nozzles work along the

same lines as the medium expansion ones,

but put out a larger volume of foam. They

can produce expansions in excess of

200:1. High-expansion nozzles are not

commonly used in wildland fire

applications, but can be effective in certain

situations.

Figure 13—High-expansion aspirating nozzle.

3. Aspirating Nozzle Designs

Aspirating nozzles are designed for specific

waterflows, water pressures, and mix ratios of

foam solution. Nozzles may be single or

variable flow by design. Water pressure is

normally between 100 and 150 psi. Mix ratio is

usually 2 of 1 percent. Changes in any of

these variables affect foam production.

Single pattern, low-expansion nozzles are

designed for only one discharge pattern.

There are also low expansion nozzles that

provide several discharge patterns. These

nozzles offer a variety of patterns that may

include long-range straight stream, fog, or

spray, and foam patterns. Low expansion

nozzles are commonly used for direct attack

because of their extended discharge

distances. They can also be used for

pretreatment of aerial fuels and mopup.

Medium-expansion nozzles are generally

designed for lower pressures than low

expansion nozzles. Low pressures are

required to build and maintain the larger

bubbles of medium-expansion foam. Mediumexpansion nozzles are best on surface

applications at short distances. They can be

used to create fire barriers during indirect

attack or prescription burning, and are very

useful for rapid mopup.

Advantages of aspirated nozzles are:

• Relatively inexpensive and simple.

• They do not require extensive training.

• Easy to maintain.

• Many are attachments to common water

nozzles.

Limitations of aspirated nozzles are:

• Ability to change the foam type is limited.

• Foam will not cling to vertical surfaces as

well as compressed air foam.

• Water pressure from the water stream is

“robbed” to produce foam.

• More foam concentrate is used than

compressed air foam systems.

Air

Foam

Solution

Foam

Air

Foam Solution

Turban Foam

Fan

Spray

Nozzle

Screen

Screen

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III. WATER DELIVERY COMPONENTS AND

ACCESSORIES

A. Hose

1. General

Firehose provides the essential means of

transporting water from a stream, lake,

hydrant, or engine to the fire. The hose

selected must withstand the necessary

pressures involved, yet be flexible and

lightweight enough to handle. Most hose in

use is purchased by Federal Supply Services

(GSA) under specifications developed by the

USDA Forest Service. The wildland

firefighting agencies purchase approximately

3 million feet of small diameter (1 and 12 inch)

firehose annually.

The care and maintenance of firehose is

described in NFPA 1962, 2003 edition.

Service test pressures and procedures are in

Chapter 5 of this standard (see appendix D). A

review of the appropriate acronyms and

definitions will be helpful when using this

section on firehose (see appendixes H and I).

2. Design Criteria

The nominal outside diameters of all jacketed

hose furnished under USDA Forest Service

specifications are controlled. A saving thereby

results, since coupling bowls for all jacketed

hoses are identical and interchangeable. The

outside diameter (OD) for 1-inch hose is 14

inches and for 12-inch hose, it is 1w inches. In

general fire department practice, the inside

diameter (ID) is controlled and the OD varies

with the jacket thickness, the type of liner, and

other variables.

Jacketed fire hose elongates when

pressurized. Most hose also twists under

working pressure, and the direction of twist

must be to tighten, not loosen, the couplings.

Jacketed hose also tends to warp and rise. For

example, a cotton synthetic jacket in a 50-foot

length should not warp more than 25 inches

from a straight line, nor rise more than 8

inches when pressurized to 450 psi. Fire hose

is hydrostatically tested in accordance with the

testing procedure as required by the

procurement contract, if procured under USDA

Forest Service specifications. All USDA

Forest Service hose specifications require

qualification prior to procurement by GSA.

A list of qualified hose is available from:

USDA Forest Service

Technology and Development Center

444 East Bonita Avenue

San Dimas, CA 91773

Phone: 909–599–1267

3. Hose Types

a. Cotton jacket rubber lined

Standard cotton jackets have a working

pressure of 250 psi. Cotton is more

resistant to heat and flame damage than

synthetic fibers. Hot embers, however,

may cause small pinholes. Cotton-jacketed

hose in most agencies has been replaced

with lightweight hoses (see b, c, and d).

Type: Single-jacket fabric, rubber lined.

Construction and material: The jacket

consists of woven cotton yarn. The liner is

petroleum-based thermoplastic polyester

elastomer with a smooth inner surface. The

jacket and liner are bonded together.

Flow rate: Friction loss relative to hose

diameters is basically the same as the

cotton-synthetic lined hose. Slight

differences may be due to type of lining and

roughness of inside surface of the lining.

Weight: 1-inch has maximum weight of

28 lb/100 ft; 12 inch 33 lb/100 ft.

Written material: Federal specification

A-A-59226 available from General Supply

Administration (GSA).

 b. Cotton-synthetic lined

This hose is used where higher working

pressures are required. It has a working

pressure of 450 psi. The cotton fibers run

lengthwise (warp), and the synthetic fillers

run crosswise, to form the weave. This

combination makes a lighter, stronger

jacket, but is subject to heat and flame

damage. Grade A liners, capable of

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withstanding long periods of weather aging

and high ozone conditions without

checking or cracking are also available.

Combination fabric jackets come in both 1-

and 12 inch diameters, and are usually

furnished in 50- and 100-foot lengths.

Type: Single jacket fabric, rubber lined.

Construction and materials: The jacket

consists of woven cotton and polyester

filler yarn. The liner is a petroleum-based

thermoplastic polyester elastomer with a

smooth inner surface. The jacket and liner

are bonded together.

Available from GSA:

 100 foot

1 inch (20.38 lb/100 feet)

NSN 4210-00-777-1591

100 foot

12 inch (26.88 lb/100 feet)

NSN 4210-00-777-1592

Written material: Specification 5100-186c

is available from:

USDA Forest Service

Technology and Development Center

444 East Bonita Avenue

San Dimas, CA 91773

Phone: 909–599–1267

c. Synthetic lightweight lined type I hose

Type: Single jacket fabric, lined, mildew

resistant, with a working pressure of

45 psi.

Construction and materials: The jacket

consists of interwoven synthetic warp and

filler yarns. The liner consists of synthetic

rubber or a combination of other synthetic

material with a smooth inner surface. The

lining is fully bonded to the jacket.

Available from GSA:

100 foot

1 inch (9.38 lb/100 feet*)

NSN 4210-01-166-8122

100 foot

12 inch (15.88 lb/100 feet*)

NSN 4210-01-165-6597

(*Weight is after mildew treatment,

with the couplings.)

Written material: Specification 5100-187b

is available from:

USDA Forest Service

Technology and Development Center

444 East Bonita Avenue

San Dimas, CA 91773

Phone: 909–599–1267

d. Abrasion resistant synthetic lightweight

lined type II hose

Type: Lined, woven single-jacket,

abrasion, and mildew resistant, with a

working pressure of 450 psi.

Construction and materials: The jacket

consists of synthetic filler yarn woven

around the hose throughout its length with

warp yarn interwoven to enhance abrasion

resistance. The liner is composed of

natural or synthetic rubber compound or

thermoplastic. The hose is treated to be

mildew resistant.

Available from GSA:

100 foot

1 inch (9.00 lb/100 feet*)

NSN pending

100 foot

12 inch (14.00 lb/100 feet*)

NSN pending

(*Weight is after mildew treatment, with the

couplings.)

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Written materials: Specification 5100-

187b.

USDA Forest Service

Technology and Development Center

444 East Bonita Avenue

San Dimas, CA 91773

Phone: 909–599–1267

e. Double-jacketed hose

Double-jacketed hose is heavier and more

costly than single-jacketed hose. In

practice, some engines carry one or two

lengths of double-jacketed hose for the first

lengths in the lay to reduce excessive

losses from bursts closer to the engine.

Type: Double-jacketed, rubber-lined, with

a working pressure of 400 psi.

Construction and materials: There are

two jackets constructed of 100 percent

virgin spun polyester yarn. The liner is a

petroleum-based thermoplastic polyester

elastomer with a smooth inner surface. The

inside jacket and liner are bonded

together.

Flow rate: Friction loss relative to hose

diameters is basically the same as the

cotton-synthetic lined hose. Slight

differences may be due to the type of lining

and roughness of the inside surface of the

lining.

Weight: Weights of hoses are as follows

(weights may vary depending on

tolerance):

12 inch 38 lb/100 ft; 22 inch 68 lb/100 ft.

Written material: Federal specification

A-A-59226 is available from General

Services Administration (GSA).

f. Rubber lined, braided high pressure

hose

Rubber-lined, rubber-covered, highpressure hose is used as “hardline” on

engine live reels. Forest Service

specifications require a heavy-duty,

noncollapsible water hose of braided and

molded construction. This hose is

designed for use on hot fire lines with little

possibility of damage. The hose can be

wiped off with a dry rag after use. Abrasion

resistance is high and the exterior covering

is not readily damaged by the usual

solvents. High-pressure hose (w inch ID) is

available in 50-foot coupled lengths. This

category also includes booster hose, which

is not included in Specification 5100-185e.

Type: Compound rubber cover, multiple

plies yarn reinforcement, and rubber-inner

lining, with a working pressure of 600 psi.

Booster hose has a working pressure of

800 psi.

Construction and materials: Multiple

layers of braided or knit piles of cotton or

synthetic yarn are embedded in rubber

compound cover. The inner lining consists

of a tube of rubber. The lining and cover are

bonded together.

Available from GSA:

50 foot

w inch ID (28 lb/50 feet)

NSN 4210-00-595-1838

Written material: Fire equipment

suppliers (see appendix G). Specification

5100-185e is available from:

USDA Forest Service

Technology and Development Center

444 East Bonita Avenue

San Dimas, CA 91773

Phone: 909–599–1267

g. Woven fabric hardline hose.

This hose is used as an initial attack hose

and is available in w-inch and 1-inch

diameter and in 50-, 100-, and 150-foot

lengths. The lightweight construction

includes a woven fabric jacket, a plastic

helical reinforcement component, and a

coating to improve abrasion resistance. It

handles like a lay-flat hose yet performs

like a rigid reel hose and provides water

repellency, abrasion, oil and chemical

resistance.

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Type: Semi-rigid hardline hose, with a

working pressure of 300 psi.

Construction and materials: Lightweight

woven fabric of spun polyester warp yarns

with plastic helical reinforcement

component and elastomer extruded tubing.

Weight: Uncoupled w-inch (lb/100 feet) =

16; 1-inch (lb/100 feet) = 21.

Available: Fire equipment suppliers (see

appendix G).

50 foot

1 inch

10.5 lb/50 feet (uncoupled)

Commercially available

100 foot

1 inch

21.0 lb/100 feet (uncoupled)

Commercially available

Written material: Hardline Hose

Comparison Study, Tech Tip 0251 1307—

SDTDC, is available from:

USDA Forest Service

Technology and Development Center

444 East Bonita Avenue

San Dimas, CA 91773

Phone: 909–599–1267

h. Relay-supply large diameter hose

A single-jacket relay-supply hose has seen

increasing use in the United States by fire

departments. The single-jacket, made of

all-synthetic fibers, is coated inside and out

with a thin protective coating. The hose is

available in 32- , 4-, 42- , 5-, and 6-inch

diameters, and is often coupled with a

lightweight aluminum alloy quick-connect

coupling.

The hose is intended for supply line use

only from a water source to the engine. It is

not intended to move large volumes of

water long distances, and never to a

manifold or on the discharge side of an

engine. Limited use has been made of this

hose at airtanker bases for loading.

Usually this hose performs poorly when

subjected to a kink test.

i. Garden hose

Garden hose (pencil hose) is not

recommended for general fire use, even

though it has been used in some areas.

Constructed of rubber or collapsible

synthetic materials, difficulty in

maintaining standard working pressures,

and the uncertainty of buying premium

products make this use hazardous. When

garden hose is pressurized, a “scissor-like”

condition occurs that increases the

diameter and shortens the hose

significantly. This can cause coupling

failures and—when on hose reels—

damage in and around the reel hub

attachment and failure of some reel hubs.

Available from GSA: Synthetic garden

hose NSN 4210-01-167-1061.

j. Suction hose, heavy duty

Hard-suction draft hose is used on all

engines and with all portable pumps. Under

Forest Service Specification 5100-184c,

the hose is made of a natural or syntheticrubber tube; a jacket consisting of cotton

warp yarns or other suitable yarns

interwoven with a helix or helixes of round

spring-temper wire and fillers of yarn; and a

synthetic-rubber outer covering. The

coupled hose is designed for a hydrostaticproof pressure test of 100 psi and a

vacuum of 25 inches of mercury without

internal blistering, undue distortion, or

leakage. Suction hoses are usually

furnished in 8- and 10-foot lengths. Soft

suction is now widely accepted in fire

department practice where engines

connect directly to hydrants. The weight

savings and flexibility of these 22- to

6-inch diameters are significant factors.

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Available from GSA:

8 foot

12 inch

10.48 lb/8 foot

NSN 4210-00-889-1774

10 foot

12 inch

12.88 lb/10 foot

NSN 4210-00-889-1775

8 foot

22 inch

20.40 lb/8 foot

only commercially available

10 foot

22 inch

25.00 lb/10 foot

only commercially available

Written material: Specification 5100-184c

is available from:

USDA Forest Service

Technology and Development Center

444 East Bonita Avenue

San Dimas, CA 91773

Phone: 909–599–1267

k. Suction hose, lightweight

New technology presents a lighter

construction with comparable

performance, capable of holding a vacuum

of 25 inches of mercury and a hydrostatic

proof pressure higher than the rubber draft

hose, at a proof of 600 psi. It has an

encapsulation treatment for enhanced

abrasion resistance and the manufacturer

claims an increased resistance to acids,

oils, chemicals, and salt water.

Type: Woven fabric jacket suction hose

Construction and materials: Woven

fabric jacket and a plastic helical

reinforcement component have an

encapsulation treatment. The extruded

tubing is an ozone resistant, and age

resistant EPDM extruded elastomer.

Weight: 12 inch 45 lb/100 foot; 2 inch 50

lb/100 foot.

Available: Fire equipment suppliers (see

appendix G).

Written materials: Draft Hose

Comparison Study, Tech Tip 0351 1309,

March 2003 SDTDC, is available from:

USDA Forest Service

Technology and Development Center

444 East Bonita Avenue

San Dimas, CA 91773

Phone: 909–599–1267

l. Cotton-synthetic self-protecting

(weeping) hoses

These hoses are used as replacement for

linen (unlined) hose. Cotton-synthetic

hoses are lightweight, treated to prevent

mildew, and designed for uniform weeping,

fast drying time, and high-heat resistance.

Synthetic hoses are designed for high

working pressures, high temperatures, and

abrasion-resistance; they may be lined for

antifriction and hose-weep control to

protect the hose.

Written material: Fire equipment

suppliers (see appendix G).

Note: Unlined (linen) hose is no longer

available. Refer to USDA Forest Service

Wildland Fire Hose Guide, February 1997,

NFES 1308.

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B. Hose Dispensers and Storage

There are several methods of storing fire hose and

dispensing them for wildland firefighting. Many

ingenious systems probably have been developed

by fire crews to suit their own special needs. Fire

equipment suppliers have some general-purpose

equipment available, especially hose reels that are

produced in manufacturing plants.

Rubber-lined, rubber-covered, high-pressure hose

(also called booster hose) is normally stored and

dispensed on live reels. Woven lined and unlined

types of hose may be stored in baskets, as hose

packs, on trays, or rolled and stored in

compartments and are dispensed by hand. Hard

suction draft hose is normally stored in a plastic or

metal bin in a side compartment, or stored in tubes

or trays.

1. Reels

A hose reel basically consists of a drum, side

rims, revolving joint on one end, self-aligning

bearing on the other end, frame, inlet and

outlet hose connections, electric or handcrank rewind, and a brake. Various sizes are

available. Rubber or fabric hoses in w or

1 inch sizes are used on the reels that are

usually connected to the pump and kept filled

with water ready for use; thus considering it as

a “live reel.”

Construction and material: Constructed of

steel or aluminum. Drum and rims may be

open or closed. Swivel joint connection may

be capable of operating at hydrostatic

pressures of at least 600 psi. Rewind by hand

crank, electric motor, or by hand using side

rims. Brakes maintain position of reel and

hose. Hose reel information is available from

equipment suppliers. Normal use is with 150 to

250 foot high-pressure rubber hose.

Written material: Hose reel manufacturers

(see appendix G). Specification 5100-340 is

available from:

USDA Forest Service

Technology and Development Center

444 East Bonita Avenue

San Dimas, CA 91773

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 2. Baskets

Hose baskets in this Guide are those that are

normally used with fire engines for wildland

firefighting. They consist of a rectangular-,

circular-, or oval-shaped container. The

wooden duckboard bottom keeps the hose off

the metal floor and prevents mildew and

abrasion damage. A water repellent fabric

cover protects the hose from the elements.

The hose may be connected to the pump, kept

filled with water, and ready for immediate use;

thus considering it as a “live hose basket.”

Construction and material: Constructed of

steel sides, wooden duckboards on the

bottom, and water repellent-type fabric cover.

Fabric type w- or 1-inch fire hose connected to

the engine through a hole in the side of the

basket. Length of hose depends on size and

type. Normal use is 200 foot 1-inch single

cotton-synthetic jacket lined hose. Basic

advantage is not to obstruct rear view of the

driver and has no moving parts.

Written material: Drawing available from:

USDA Forest Service

Technology and Development Center

444 East Bonita Avenue

San Dimas, CA 91773

3. Packs

Hose packs in this Guide are portable types

that a firefighter can carry, usually as a

backpack. They may consist of a lightweight

frame or board, or require no packboard or

frame. Straps are used to contain the hose.

Usually jigs are used to fold or wind the hose

for proper fit. The hose is dispensed from the

container as the loose end is pulled off, or the

hose-carrying individual walks away with the

loose end anchored, or—if the hose is in a

roll—it is rolled out. Rapid deployment is the

main objective.

a. Forester hose packsack

Construction and material: Dark green

heavy-duty nylon duck cloth. Includes

shoulder straps and a chest strap. The top

closes with a drawstring and a zippered

pocket flap.

Written material: GSA Wildfire Protection

Equipment and Supplies catalog and fire

equipment suppliers (see appendix G).

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c. Canadian style hose pack

Construction and material:Cordura nylon

outer pack with cardboard box inside to

hold hose. The pack holds 400 feet of 12-

inch synthetic weeping hose. The hose is

woven on a plywood jig and then inserted

into a cardboard box. The cardboard box

reduces the need to have every pack in the

Cordura nylon outer pack. Once a box is

used, it can be taken out of the pack and a

full one put in. Approximate weight is 54

pounds.

Written material:

Northeast Interagency Fire Cache

402 SE 11th Street

Grand Rapids, MN 55744

b. Rhode Island hose pack

Construction and material: Hose rolled

on a Rhode Island hose roller is opened

and connected in a hose bag. Hose will

then lay precoupled without kinking.

Written material:

Dept. of Environmental Management

Division of Forest Environment

1037 Hartford Pike

North Scituate, RI 02857

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 d. Gansner hose pack

Construction and materials: Progressive

hose lay that requires no packboard;

stiffness of the hose is used as support.

Hose is bound with tie-cords and shoulder

straps are loops of hose. Capacity is 100

feet each of 1- and 12-inch fire hose.

Written material:

USDA Forest Service

Pacific Southwest Region

Plumas National Forest

Mount Hough Ranger District

39696 Highway 70

Quincy, CA 95971

e. Modified Gansner hose pack (Cleveland

National Forest)

Construction and material: Same

materials as the Gansner hose pack, only a

different configuration that does not deploy

hose as the firefighter advances. The 12-

inch hose is used to suppress wildfire, and

the 1-inch hose is used for laterals that are

only charged when and if needed after the

initial suppression action. Can be utilized

in heavier fuels where more water volume

is desired. Requires no packboard,

stiffness of hose is used as support. Hose

is bound with nylon shroud cord and 12-

inch hose is looped for shoulder straps.

Contains a 12-inch gated wye valve with

reducer and adapter. Approximate weight

with hose is 22 pounds. A training CD is

also available.

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f. Travis hose pack

Construction and materials: Progressive

hose lay that requires a heavy duty nylon

duck packsack to harness 100 feet each of

1-inch and 12-inch all-synthetic hose

capacity. Total weight is 27 pounds. A

training CD is also available.

Written material and training CD:

USDA Forest Service

Prescott National Forest

Henry Y.H. Kim Fire Center

2400 Melville Drive

Prescott, AZ 86301

There is also an additional variation to the

Cleveland National Forest-modified

Gansner hose pack. This variation requires

that the hose be prepacked in two separate

configurations. One hose pack contains

two 100-foot lengths of 12-inch hose, with

a hose line tee fitting connecting them,

which allows for the addition of a lateral

hose when and if it is needed. The second

hose pack contains three 100-foot lengths

of 1-inch hose, each packed independently

so they can be deployed as lateral hoses at

existing hose line tee fitting locations as

needed.

Written material:

USDA Forest Service

Pacific Southwest Region

Cleveland National Forest

10845 Rancho Bernardo Road,

Suite 200

San Diego, CA 92127–2107

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g. Pondosa pack

Construction and materials: Two 100 foot

lengths of 12-inch all-synthetic hose single

donut roll with female coupling outside and

one 100 foot length all-synthetic hose single

donut roll with female coupling outside. A

hose line tee and a 12-inch NH by 1 inch

NPSH reducer is included and an

adjustable barrel combination nozzle is

attached to the 1 inch hose. The pack is

constructed of polypropylene webbing,

1,000 Denier Cordura, and acetyl buckles.

Written material:

Corvallis Fire Department

400 NW Harrison Boulevard

Corvallis, OR 97330

There are numerous additional packs

available that are not listed in this section.

For additional information on commercial

packs available see appendix G, Suppliers.

4. Hose packing boxes and devices

a. Gansner pack

The boxes and devices seen here are used

to produce the Gansner hose pack (see

3.d). Similar boxes are used to produce

other types of hose packs. Step-by-step

procedures for packing the Gansner hose

pack are available.

Written material:

USDA Forest Service

Pacific Southwest Region

Plumas National Forest

Mount Hough Ranger District

39696 Highway 70

Quincy, CA 95971

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b. Travis pack

The device shown here is used to

assemble the Travis hose pack (see 3.e.).

Step-by-step procedures for packing the

Travis hose pack are available.

Written material and training CD:

USDA Forest Service

Prescott National Forest

Henry Y.H. Kim Fire Center

2400 Melville Drive

Prescott, AZ 86301

5. Trays

Hose trays are used to contain and store fire

hose neatly so that when needed the trays can

be dispensed efficiently with a minimum of

time. Capacity can be up to 2,000 feet of hose,

depending on the type of hose and the engine

size. The trays are custom made to suit the

engine. The advantages of trays are that they

can be assembled before loading on the

engine and additional standby trays can be

made ready. Trays are usually made of wood,

aluminum, or expanded metal. Duckboard

floors prevent mildew and reduce abrasion

damage. In addition to hose trays on engines,

hose trays can be used on specialized

vehicles such as hose trucks and hose trailers.

Many variations are in existence, and

commercial sources are available.

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6. Storage

Hard suction draft hose is normally used on

engines. The hard suction draft hose used is

usually in 8- or 10-foot lengths, and ranging in

diameter from 1 to 6 inches. Exceptions in

length and diameter can be found. Due to the

inflexibility of the draft hose sections, storage

methods vary. Draft hose normally is stored

within a side compartment, or placed within

external tubes or trays. A plastic or metal bin

may be attached to the forward end of slip-on

units for rolled suction hose storage.

Indoor hose storage—When fire hose

(particularly fabric type) is properly

maintained and stored, it will have an

extended life and provide dependable service

on the fireline. Storage racks can be

constructed to provide a neat, well-ventilated

hose storage area. There are other methods

that can be “homemade” and just as practical.

Written material: Fire equipment suppliers

(see appendix G).

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Purpose: The slide rule is used to perform

friction loss and nozzle discharge

calculations.

Available: National Interagency Fire Cache

NFES 0897, fire equipment suppliers (see

appendix G).

Type: Personal data assistant (PDA).

Construction and material: Pocket size,

plastic.

Purpose: Hand-held organizer, fire hose

software can be purchased to solve firefighting

hydraulics problems. Several different models

are available in various price ranges.

Available: Fire equipment suppliers (see

appendix G).

C. Hose Accessories

Miscellaneous accessories that are useful in

wildland firefighting support activities include such

items as hose discharge and friction loss

calculators, hose shutoff clamps, mop-up kits, hose

rollers, water storage tanks, hydrant wrenches, and

others.

1. Discharge and friction loss calculators

Type: Hand-held calculator

Construction and material: Pocket size,

plastic.

Purpose: This hand-held calculator is

preprogrammed to solve water hydraulic

problems common to firefighting.

Available: Fire equipment suppliers (see

appendix G).

Type: Hand-held slide rule

Construction and material: Pocket size,

plastic.

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2. Hose shutoff clamps

a. Hose shutoff clamp

Type: Two-piece jaws with lever arm.

Construction and material: Pocket size,

hand operated, light, corrosion-resistant

alloy.

Purpose: Shutoff water in hose line to

prevent loss of water when a fire hose

bursts, or for other purposes—such as

rapid changing of nozzles, hoses, and so

on.

Available from GSA: NSN 4210-00-767-

7123.

Written material: Fire equipment

suppliers (see appendix G). For

specification 5100-245c:

USDA Forest Service

Technology and Development Center

444 East Bonita Avenue

San Dimas, CA 91773

909–599–1267

b. Hose shutoff clamp inserts

Type: Inserts for two-piece jaws with lever

arm.

Construction and material: Inserts are

fabricated of various materials including

cotton-synthetic or lightweight synthetic

fire hose, bicycle inner tube, duct tape,

rubber or plastic liners and rubber bands.

Purpose: Hose clamps without the inserts

will slip out of position (when used with

lightweight synthetic fire hose) thus not

clamping effectively under normal working

pressure.

Written material: Instructions for

construction are detailed in the Tech Tip

Hose Clamp Inserts For Use On

Lightweight Synthetic Fire Hose, 5100

9651 1305-SDTDC, June 1996 which is

available from:

USDA Forest Service

Technology and Development Center

444 East Bonita Avenue

San Dimas, CA 91773

909–599–1267

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b. Helicopter slingable suppression water

bag accessory kit

Type: Accessory kit attachment for a 72

gallon helicopter slingable suppression

water bag.

Construction and materials: Rugged

nylon pack-cloth with snap hooks for

attachment to water tank. A pre-attached

rope is provided for tethering the

suppression water bag on steep slopes.

Also supplied are 10 rolls of synthetic

garden hose, 5 each w-inch nozzles, wyes,

ball valves, 1-inch to w-inch reducers, and

2 backpack pumps. All accessories are

stored in special pockets of suppression

water bag kit. Shoulder straps for carrying

empty suppression water bag and

accessories are included in kit.

Availability and written materials:

Missoula Smokejumper Unit

Aerial Fire Depot

Box 6, Airport Terminal

Missoula, MT 59801

3. Kits and accessories

a. Mop-up accessories, three-person

Type: Three-person, mop-up kit.

Construction and material: Kit consists of

hose, hose line tees, reducers, wyes,

applicators, nozzles, gaskets, shutoff

valves, spanners, and more. Quantities

sufficient for a three-person operation.

Purpose: Provide necessary mop-up tools

in an identified, standardized kit.

Available from GSA: NSN 4210-01-321-

4206.

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4. Hose rollers

a. Hand roller

Type: Wall-mounted, hand crank.

Construction and material: roller made of

steel which pivots on a pin bracket which

mounts on a post or wall. Equipped with

quick release and designed for 1- or 12 -

inch, 50- and 100-foot fire hose.

Available: Fire equipment suppliers (see

appendix G).

b. Rhode Island hose roller

Type: Action roll (roll fold).

Construction: Commercially available

hose roller modified by Rhode Island to be

powered by an electric motor.

Available: Rhode Island Division of Forest

Environment and Wildfire Equipment Inc.

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d. Redmond cache hose roller

Type: Gas powered.

Construction and material: A 5-hp Briggs

& Stratton engine; two stations that will roll

single- or double-rolled hose, with foot

controls.

Available: Specifications available from:

USDA Forest Service

Redmond Fire Center

Airport Way

Redmond, OR 97756

c. Fire cache hose roller

Type: Electric single roll for 1 inch, 12

inch, 1w inch, 2 inch, and quarter-turn

coupled hose.

Construction and material: Push plate

release mechanism. Two roller bearings

provide the tension. Powered by a 4-hp

single-phase electric motor which is

activated by foot pedal. A portable

generator may also be ordered to provide

power source.

Available: Specifications available from:

USDA Forest Service

Technology and Development Center

444 East Bonita Avenue

San Dimas, CA 91773

909–599–1267

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5. Hydrant and spanner wrenches

Hydrant wrenches can be obtained in various

sizes to fit water hydrant stems. Spanner

wrenches can be obtained in various sizes to

fit any connection combination (rocker,

slotted, or pin lugs). Combination wrenches

are available that can handle both hydrant

stems and spanner lugs.

a. Hydrant wrench

Type: Municipal fire hydrant.

Construction and material: Designed to

fit multiple valve stem sizes. Other optional

uses for rocker pin lug spanner may be

included. Made of steel or other alloy

metal.

Size: w, 1, and 12 inch.

Available: Fire equipment suppliers (see

appendix G).

e. Synthetic garden hose hand roller

Type: Hand-held.

Construction and materials: Hand crank

operated plastic roller designed to roll 50-

foot lengths of synthetic garden hose

(pencil hose).

Available: National Fire Cache System,

NFES 0666.

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b. Adjustable hydrant wrench

Type: Rocker lug, pin, or slotted.

Construction and material: Adjustable,

cast or forged. Made from manganese

bronze, aluminum alloy, or bronze.

Sizes: Fire coupling w to 2 inch, and other

sizes.

Available from GSA: NSN 5120-00-288-

8849.

c. Lightweight spanner wrench

Type: Pin or rocker lug.

Construction and material: Combination

sizes, pocket fit; Forest Service

specification 5100-101b.

Size: 1 to 12 inch.

Available from GSA: NSN 5120-00-596-

1426.

Hose Accessories

d. Universal spanner

Type: Pin or rocker lug.

Construction and material: Standard

type is provided with gas cock slot and pin

bar at end.

Sizes: Fit pin or rocker lugs w to 3 inch.

Available: Fire equipment suppliers (see

appendix G).

e. Combination spanner

Type: Pin or rocker lug.

Construction and material: Combination

sizes, pocket fit.

Size: 1 to 22 inch.

Available from GSA: NSN 5120-00-596-

1427.
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f. Folding spanner

Type: Slotted or rocker lug.

Construction and material: Folding,

plastic, metal, or fiberglass.

Sizes: 12 to 22 inch.

Available: Fire equipment suppliers (see

appendix G).

g. Quick-connect (quarter-turn) spanners

Type: Rocker lug

Construction and material: Cast

aluminum alloy

Size: w to 2 inch

Available: Fire equipment suppliers (see

appendix G).

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D. Hose Test and Maintenance Equipment

Testing and maintenance equipment for hoses and

fire pumps is available from fire equipment

companies. This type of equipment is useful in fire

cache maintenance facilities and in fire stations.

For proper maintenance, hoses should be washed,

dried, and repaired. Pumps should be cleaned,

adjusted, and repaired. Engines, pumps, and

hoses should be pressure tested. All this requires

appropriate tools and equipment. See appendix C

for gauge quality and accuracy information.

1. In-line gauge

Type: In-line pump discharge pressure.

Construction and material: Short tube inlet

and male outlet, and a pressure gauge on the

side of the tube. Female end may be swiveled

and have lugs. Hose threads are on both ends.

Sizes are varied up to 22 inches. Pressure

gauge ranges up to 600 psi. The tube is made

of steel or brass.

Purpose: Testing pump discharge and hose

pressure performance.

Available: Fire equipment suppliers (see

appendix G).

Hose Test and Maintenance Equipment

2. Hose washers

a. Mechanical hose washer

Type: Powered mechanical hose washer.

Construction and material: Inlet for

water-source connection. Uniform

washing, multiple scrub brushes, oneperson operation. Use clear water or

detergent.

Purpose: High-volume hose washing.

Available: Fire equipment suppliers (see

appendix G).

b. Manual hose washer

Type: Cylinder.

Construction: Cylinder with 12-inch water

source connection.

Action: Hose is passed through cylinder

against water stream so that dislodged

particles are washed away from hose.

Available: Fire equipment suppliers (see

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3. Hose dryers

a. Electric dryer

Though many fire control agencies rely on

air-drying of fire hose, mechanical dryers

are available with either gas or electric

heat for fast, safe, and effective drying of

fire hose as well as clothing. The systems

work with prewarmed dry air circulating

through the drying chamber with five to six

air changes per minute.

Available: Fire equipment suppliers (see

appendix G).

b. Air dryers

Typical hose drying rack.

South Zone Fire Cache hose tower.

Drawings available from:

USDA Forest Service

South Zone Fire Cache

1310 South Cucamonga Avenue

Ontario, CA 91761

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4. Hose cutters and coupling expanders

a. Hose cutters

When fabric-type fire hoses are to be cut

and recoupled, a reasonably accurate

cutting tool should be used to produce a

square and clean-cut edge. The cutter

illustrated above was designed to

specifically cut fire hoses. It is capable of

cutting hose sizes up to 22 inches.

Written material: Fire equipment

suppliers (see appendix G).

 b. Expanders

Expanders, either manual or power

operated, are used for attaching fire hose

couplings. Expanders are available in 1- to

3-inch sizes, with larger sizes available.

Available: Fire equipment suppliers (see

appendix G).

• Hand expander

• Hand-operated hydraulic expander

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• Power expander 5. Hose testers

Fire hose is subject to deterioration after use

on fires and prolonged storage (subject to the

elements of nature). A high-pressure test

pump is essential for acceptance and service

testing of all fire hose to assure compliance

with specification, determine serviceability,

permit discarding or repair of defective

material, and for testing the adequacy of

recoupling jobs. Standard equipment usually

includes a pump, suction connection, hose

connection(s), pressure gauge, bypass and

pressure-regulating valves, and may be hand

operated or engine driven. Specific features

and additional details are given in suppliers’

catalogs.

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E. Fittings and Connections

1. General

Connections and fittings considered in this

Guide are those that are normally connected

by hand or spanner wrenches. Threads are

varied, and each fire agency has its own

standards. The NFPA standards are

prevalent. Construction materials are brass,

aluminum, or others as specified by

purchaser. Lugs are rocker, pin, or longhandled type. Gaskets are usually located with

each female hose thread connection. Quickconnect type couplings are in service. Water

handling technical specifications are available

from the GSA website at fss.gsa.gov/fire.

Fittings and Connections

Pin hole lug

2. Lugs, threads, couplings, and gaskets

a. Lugs

The photograph illustrates the many

variations found among lugs made by

different manufacturers. Other types of

lugs include the pin, pinhole, and long

handle. A knurled, nonslip surface is often

used on the base of a nozzle to assist in

breaking the connection. Two or three lugs

are required on the swivel section of

couplings, connections, valves, and wyes.

Lugs are acceptable, but not required, on

male coupling sections.
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Table 5—Threads currently used by many wildland

fire agencies.

Nominal Threads Maximum NWCG

size per male symbol

(inch) inch diameter

(inch)

 w 112 1.06 GHT

1 112 1.30 NPSH

12 9 1.99 NH

2 112 2.35 NPSH

22 72 3.07 NH

4 4 5.01 NH

In wildland fire service, the larger diameter

threads are used primarily for suction hose

couplings. The 12-inch size is by far the

most common in forestry practice and is

used for distribution lines. The 1-inch

connection is used on most nozzle bases,

on 1-inch hose, and on w-inch hard-rubber

hose for reels.

The tips for straight stream and fog nozzles

have w inch 112 GHT thread in general

forestry/wildland practice as provided in

Forest Service Specification 5100-244b.

The NFPA standard calls for w-inch

connections to be 8 NH threads. Use of winch garden hose couplings are designed

for low pressure, low flow (mop-up) fire

service use.

Higbee cut. To prevent mutilation and

cross threading, and to facilitate rapid

coupling, fire hose connections and fittings

are manufactured with the first thread cut

away or blunted. This is referred to as

“blunt start” or the Higbee cut.

 b. Threads

Hose threads are said to be straight or

parallel. A water seal is formed as the

external thread lip seats against a

recessed gasket in the internal thread

section. In contrast, water-pipe threads are

tapered and seal against themselves.

“NH” is an abbreviation of American

National Fire Hose Connection Screw

Thread for garden, chemical, and fire

protection hose. “NPSH” is the

abbreviation for American National hose

coupling threads; i.e., National Pipe

Straight Hose couplings for threads and

nipples. The tables below show the

threads currently in use.

Hose Thread Tables

Table 4—Threads used in current Municipal/

Department of Defense practices.

Nominal Threads Maximum NFPA

size per male symbol

(inch) inch diameter

(inch)

w 8 1.38 NH

1 8 1.38 NH

12 9 1.99 NH

2 8 2.52 NH

22 72 3.07 NH

3 6 3.62 NH

32 6 4.24 NH

4 4 5.01 NH

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c. Quick-connect (quarter-turn) couplings

The quarter-turn (QT) hose coupler has

become standard within some agencies.

This coupler has the advantage of being

quick and sexless. There are no male or

female fittings, and one coupler size can be

used on a range of hose size from w to 12

inch. This allows for a simple system to

reducing hose size, as it is not necessary to

stock 1- and 12-inch thread adapters,

double male couplings and double female

couplings, reducers, and increasers.

Adapters are available for connecting to

pumps, wyes, and nozzles. Fittings of 1

and 12 inch connect interchangeably. Only

a quarter of a turn is required to couple and

uncouple hose, connections, and fittings.

d. Gaskets

Gaskets provide a seal for threaded

connections to prevent leakage when fire

hose and fittings are coupled together.

They are made of soft rubber, and fit into

the female end of the hose fitting against a

seat provided in the manufacturing

process. Gaskets are commonly z inch

larger than the normal ID of the hose on

which used. They vary in thickness with the

hose diameter (8 inch for hose of w- to 12-

inch ID, x inch for 22- inch ID, to 4 inch for

hose of 4-inch ID, and a inch for 5-inch ID

and larger). Other gasket sizes are also

commercially available.

The OD of gaskets has never been

standardized, and depends entirely on the

width of the gasket seat in the hose bowl.

On rubber-lined hose, this dimension must

be measured and a gasket provided with an

OD wide enough to prevent seepage

between the rubber liner and the outside

emerging, ensuring a watertight fit.

Seepage will cause hose “blistering” to

develop and eventually rupture the hose.

Available from GSA (Forest Service

Specification 5100-190a):

1 inch

NSN 5330-00-720-2621

12 inch

NSN 5330-00-239-1873

2 inch

NSN 5330-00-239-1875

22 inch

NSN 5330-00-239-1877

4 inch

Available through various fire

equipment suppliers (see appendix G).

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Quick-connect quarter-turn (QT) male and

female adapters

Type: Threaded to quick-connect with

lugs.

Threads: As specified.

Size: 1 or 12 inch to 12 inch QT

Available: Fire equipment suppliers

(appendix G)

1 inch NPSH by 12 inch QT

12 inch NH by 12 inch QT

3. Fittings and connections

These items include the many different types

of couplings, connections, adapters,

increasers, reducers, wyes, and valves

required in wildland fire hose lays. If the item

attaches to a fire hose lay, it should be found

here. Consult the GSA Wildfire Protection

Equipment and Supplies Catalog for many of

these items or visit the website at

fss.gsa.gov/fire.

a. Thread adapter

Type: Female to male with lugs.

Threads: Different hose threads on

opposite ends as specified.

Size: Same on opposite ends.

Available from GSA:

12 inch NH-F by 12 inch NPSH-M

NSN 4210-01-079-9284

12 inch NPSH-F by 12 inch NH-M

NSN 4210-01-079-9283

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c. Increaser

Type: Female to male with lugs.

Threads: Same or different hose threads

on both ends as specified.

Size: Different on opposite ends.

Available from GSA:

w inch NH by 1 inch NPSH

NSN 4210-01-080-6531

1 inch NPSH by 12 inch NH

NSN 4210-01-080-6532

b. Reducer

Type: Female to male with lugs.

Threads: Same or different hose threads

on both ends as specified.

Size: Different on opposite ends.

Available from GSA:

1 inch NPSH by w inch NH

NSN 4210-01-079-9286

12 inch NH by 1 inch NPSH

NSN 4210-00-975-2969

12 inch NPSH by 1 inch NPSH

NSN 4210-00-294-2648

22 inch NH by 12 inch NH

Available from national fire cache:

NFES #2230

or, from fire equipment suppliers

(appendix G).

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d. Double female coupling

Type: Swivel female ends with lugs.

Threads: Same hose threads on both ends

as specified.

Size: Same on both ends as specified.

Available from GSA:

1 inch NPSH

NSN 4210-01-080-1457

12 inch NH

NSN 4210-01-081-8749

e. Double male coupling

Type: Male ends with lugs.

Threads: Same hose threads on both ends

as specified.

Size: Same on both ends as specified.

Available from GSA:

1 inch NPSH

NSN 4210-01-080-1458

12 inch NH

NSN 4210-01-079-9285

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 g. Hose line tee with valve

Type: With valve branch, female with lug

one end, male opposite end and on branch.

Threads: Inlet and outlet same hose

threads as specified.

Size: As specified.

Available from GSA:

12 inch NH by 12 inch NH by 1 inch NPSH

NSN 4210-01-081-0417

f. Hose line tee

Type: Three-port design: inlet, branch, and

outlet, with chain and cap for branch port.

Threads: Inlet and outlet same hose

threads as specified.

Size: Same both ends and branch or as

specified.

Available from GSA:

1 inch NPSH by 1 inch NPSH by w inch NH

NSN 4210-01-081-0418

1 inch NPSH by 1 inch NPSH by 1 inch NPSH

NSN 4210-01-080-1459

12 inch NH by 12 inch NH by 1 inch NPSH

NSN 4210-01-080-1460

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h. Ejector

Type: Straight type with foot valve.

Threads: Pipe thread adapted to hose

thread as specified.

Size: As specified.

For further information regarding ejectors,

reference Water Ejectors for Use in

Wildland Firefighting, 0251 1205-SDTDC,

December 2002 which is available from:

USDA Forest Service

Technology and Development Center

444 East Bonita Avenue

San Dimas, CA 91773

909–599–1267

 i. Bleeder valve

Type: In-line hose branch with wrench to

bleed water for backpack tank.

Threads: Female one end, male other end,

hose threads as specified.

Size: 12 inch

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j. Check and bleeder valve

Type: Swing check valve with bleeder

valve with branch male, swivel inlet with

lugs.

Threads: Female inlet, male outlet, hose

threads as specified, 1 inch NPSH male

branch.

Size: 12-inch inlet and outlet.

 k. Ball valve shutoff

Type: Ball with lever handle, swivel inlets.

Threads: Female inlet, male outlet, hose

threads as specified.

Size: 1-inch and 12-inch inlets and outlets

as specified.

Available from GSA:

1 inch NPSH

NSN 4210-01-165-6599

12 inch NH

NSN 4210-01-165-6600

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l. Suction strainer

Type: Low-velocity, globe-shaped.

Threads: Female hose threads as

specified.

Size: As specified.

Available: Fire equipment suppliers (see

appendix G).

m. Foot valve

Type: Spring action with strainer female

connection.

Threads: Female adapted to hose threads

as specified.

Size: As specified.

Available from GSA:

12 inch NH

NSN 4820-00-126-5114

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o. Lightweight pressure reducing valve

with gauge

)

Type: Pressure reducing valve with

pressure gauge.

Threads: Female inlet and outlet, NPT

threads.

Size: Various sizes available.

Available: Fire equipment suppliers (see

appendix G).

n. Pressure relief valve

Type: In-line hose branch with springloaded relief valve and adjustment nut,

swivel-inlet with lugs.

Threads: Female inlet, male outlet, NH

threads, 1 inch NPSH threads.

Size: 12-inch inlet and outlet.

Available: Fire equipment suppliers (see

appendix G).

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p. Gated wye valve

Type: Swivel inlet, gate valve branch

outlets with handles.

Threads: Female inlet, male outlets, hose

threads as specified.

Available from GSA:

1 inch NPSH

NSN 4210-00-126-5108

12 inch NH

NSN 4210-00-984-3475

 q. Plain wye

Type: Swivel inlet, branch outlets.

Threads: Female inlet, male outlets, hose

threads as specified.

Size: 12- to 6-inch inlet and 12- or 22-

inch outlets are available.

Available: Fire equipment suppliers (see

appendix G).

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 r. Siamese gated wye valve

Type: Two swivel inlets, ball gate valve

branch inlets with handles.

Threads: Two female inlets, male outlet,

threads as specified.

Size: 12-inch and 22-inch inlets and

outlets same size as specified.

Available: Fire equipment suppliers (see

appendix G).

 s. Siamese wye

Type: Two swivel inlets, single outlet.

Threads: Two female inlets, male outlet,

threads as specified.

Size: 12-inch and 22-inch inlets and

outlets same size as specified.

Available: Fire equipment suppliers (see

appendix G).

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F. Nozzles

1. General

There are many varieties of fire hose nozzles

available to the firefighter. The municipal

types, which apply large volumes of water, are

not often practical in wildland fire situations.

The shortage of water precludes any

excessive usage. Nozzles are designed to do

a variety of tasks. The types of nozzles found

most often for wildland fires are the adjustable

combination barrel, plain, twin, or multiple

tips.

2. Design criteria

The following design or selection criteria have

evolved from many years of wildland fire

practices and numerous detailed studies.

 a. Rate of application

Normally, flow is limited to 30 gpm for wand 1-inch lines and 100 gpm for the 12-

inch lines.

 b. Application characteristics

Combination nozzles that provide both

straight stream and spray patterns are

required.

Good pattern—Nozzles that produce solid

cone patterns are highly desirable. Less

desirable nozzles have distinct hollow

cones, voids, and flat, fan-shaped

patterns. Some sprays look like the ribs of

an umbrella as water is projected in jet

streams. While combination features are

desirable, some nozzles show a wide

range of discharge flows, increasing with

the spray cone angle. These latter patterns

are a potential waste of water.

Water droplet size—Fine sprays offer

better cooling and more protection to the

nozzle person from excessive fire

temperatures. Water droplets should be in

the 0.14- to 0.39-inch size range to be most

effective. Nozzles should produce uniform

droplet size over a wide range of

pressures.

c. Nozzle pressure

The operating range for the nozzles

presented in this section are described for

a 100-psi nozzle discharge pressure. Flow

is reduced to about 70 percent when the

nozzle pressure is reduced from 100 to 50

psi.

d. Control valves

Nozzle shutdown, flow, and pattern

variations are controlled on ball valve types

by a one-quarter-turn lever or handle, or tip

selection. Shutdown and patterns from

straight stream to fog on other nozzles are

controlled by rotating the body of the

nozzle from shutoff through fog to straight

stream. The best of these nozzles are

marked, indexed, or referenced to allow

efficient operation by inexperienced

firefighters.

 e. Tips

If flows and patterns are varied by

exchanging tips, the tips will be provided

with w-inch GH threads and meet the

requirements of USDA Forest Service

Specification 5100-244d. Standard spray

tips are available from 3 to 24 gal/min.

Numerous adjustable nozzles go to much

higher flow rates. Ability to vary the spray is

important. Variable straight streams are

required for the full range of working

pressures. Straight stream tips range from

8 to a inch.

 f. Clogging

Since water delivery equipment picks up

water in open sources at the nearest water

chance, foreign matter and silt are often a

problem; thus, spray nozzles should be

equipped with adequate screens that can

be easily removed and serviced.

 g. Base-inlet

All 1-inch nozzles are provided with 1-inch

112 NPSH threads. All 12-inch nozzles

are provided with 12 inch 9 NH threads.

Rocker lugs or a knurled base are required

on all nozzles.

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h. Weight

Weight is an important factor, so

lightweight material is desirable. Most allbrass nozzles have been eliminated from

practical wildland fire use. Nozzles should

preferably weigh no more than 2 pounds.

Lightweight plastic materials may not

withstand higher working pressures and

rigorous use under wildland fire

applications.

 i. Cost

Simple, trouble-free construction providing

the performance listed in items “a” through

“h” is necessary. Expensive materials,

such as brass, and highly polished or

plated hardware and accessories, are not

necessary for wildland fire applications.

Representative nozzles in widespread use

that meet most of the above requirements

are available under Forest Service

Specification 5100-240 (nozzle, twin-tip,

shutoff, 1-inch base, straight stream and

fog tip). Twin tip nozzles are furnished by

the Federal Supply Service as catalog item

NSN 4210-00-640-1892; Barrel nozzles

are available under Forest Service

Specification 5100-539 (nozzle with

shutoff, combination barrel). A 1-inch base

is furnished by the Federal Supply Service

as item NSN 4210-01-165-6603. The 12-

inch base is furnished as item 4210-01-

167-1123.

3. Nozzle types and descriptions

For simplicity, nozzles can be grouped into

several broad classes. If the nozzle can

produce either a straight stream or a spray, it

is classed as a combination type. A few

nozzles can produce both patterns

simultaneously, but their flow requirements

are high. The more common types are listed as

follows:

a. Ball shutoff with tip

Type: Single-tip, ball or cylinder lever

valve shutoff, 2-inch bore, w-inch GHT

outlet for interchangeable tips.

Action: Sequence shutoff (lever forward),

straight stream or spray.

Available from GSA: NSN 4210-00-203-

3519.

Weight: Approximately 1 pound, 3 ounces.

Base (inlet): 1 inch, 112 NPSH.

Material and finish: Smooth sand-cast

brass, or forged aluminum.

Performance: See twin-tip nozzle

performance table for flow and pressure

ranges.

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b. Smooth bore screw tip

Type: Plain x-inch, 4-inch and a-inch

bore, w-inch GHT outlet, with tip holder

bracket.

Action: Nonadjustable, interchangeable

tips (straight stream or spray).

Weight: Approximately 2 pounds, without

tips.

Length: 7-inch maximum.

Base (inlet): 12 inch 9 NH.

Material and finish: Smooth sand cast

brass or lexan.

Performance (flow and pressure):

Tip Average Minimum

size Flow @ 100 psi Horizontal range

(inch) (gal/min) (feet)

x 10.5 34

4 18.7 40

a 42.1 41

Available: Fire equipment suppliers (see

appendix G).

c. Twin tip (forester)

Type: Combination spray, straight stream,

2-inch bore, two w-inch GHT outlets.

Action: Sequence shutoff, spray (fog),

straight stream.

Weight: Approximately 2 pounds, 2

ounces.

Length: 7 inch.

Base (inlet): 1 inch, 112 NPSH.

Material and finish: Brushed cast

aluminum alloy, knurled handgrip.

Performance (flow and pressure):

Nozzle used with straight stream and spray

tips (see tables on pages 171 and 172).

Available from GSA: NSN 4210-00-640-

1892.

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e. Hydro-fog combination

Type: Adjustable combination barrel.

Action: Fog, straight stream, shutoff.

Weight: Varies by manufacturer and

material.

Length: Varies by manufacturer and

material.

Base (inlet): 1 inch NPSH; 12 inch NH.

Material and finish: Brushed anodized

aluminum, neoprene rubber bumper,

stainless steel fog tip.

Typical performance (flow and

pressure):

Size Flow Pressure

(inch) (gal/min) (psi)

1 23 100

12 95 100

Available: Fire equipment suppliers (see

appendix G).

d. Adjustable barrel combination

Type: Adjustable combination.

Action: Sequence shutoff, straight stream,

spray.

Available from GSA:

1 inch NPSH polycarbonate

NSN 4210-00-085-2291

12 inch NH polycarbonate

NSN 4210-00-181-8872

1 inch NPSH anodized aluminum

NSN 4210-01-165-6603

12 inch NH anodized aluminum

NSN 4210-01-167-1123

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f. Selectable gallonage

Selectable gallonage fog nozzles with

gallonage selections of 5 to 350 gal/min,

within operation quick flush.

The wide range of gallonage settings, ease

of maintenance, size, weight, and

durability make these versatile nozzles.

They are available as direct-connect

nozzles with integral stainless ball shutoff,

or as a fog tip with twist shutoff. Models

feature a flush without shutting down.

Type: selectable gallonage.

Action: Constant flow in each setting;

quick-change seat.

Material and finish: Hard coat anodized;

rubber bumper protection; lightweight

construction.

Available: Fire equipment suppliers (see

appendix G).

g. Fire hose mop-up nozzle (garden hose)

Garden hose nozzles are used for mop-up

work. USDA Forest Service Specification

5100-243 covers material and construction

of this nozzle.

Type: Adjustable w-inch inlet.

Action: Adjustable spray, straight stream.

Material and finish: Brass or aluminum.

Garden Hose Nozzle Performance

Ratings:

Min.

discharge

 Position @ 100 psi

(gal/min)

1—High-velocity, lowdischarge, wide-angle spray 4

2—Straight stream spray 5

3—Low-velocity, high- 8

discharge spray

Available from GSA: NSN 4730-00-595-

1103.

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4. Nozzle tips

Since nozzle tips are comparatively small (in

size), w-inch GHT has been adopted for the

base thread. The USDA Forest Service

maintains Specification 5100-244 on straight

stream and spray tips. This specification lists

five different diameter straight stream tips and

eight different flows (gal/min) in spray tips.

The bore diameter is identified on the outlet

flange of the straight stream tips, and the flow

(gal/min) is stamped on the body of the spray

tips. The spray tips are designed to withstand

a pressure of 600 psi. Straight stream tips are

designed to withstand a pressure of 200 psi.

Materials and construction are detailed in

Forest Service Specification 5100-244.

a. Straight stream

Straight stream tips are designed and

inspected to produce the following

performance:

Tip Min. Min. Max.

size stream Flow rate Flow rate

(inch) @ 100 psi @ 100 psi @ 100 psi

(feet)* (gal/min) (gal/min)

8 29 4.2 5.2

x 34 9.4 11.6

4 40 16.8 20.6

c 41 25.3 32.1

a 41 37.9 46.3

*

Measured 36 inches above the ground, and to the

center of the area where the stream strikes the

ground.

Available from GSA:

x inch

NSN 4210-00-203-3855

4 inch

NSN 4210-00-177-6135

a inch

NSN 4210-00-203-3845

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b. Spray

The spray requirements specify a uniform

solid-cone mist with a minimum horizontal

range of 12 feet. The flow rate at a tip

pressure of 100 psi must be within the

range shown in the following table:

Tip Discharge Angle Flow rate

No. (deg) (gal/min)

Min. Max. Min. Max.

3 18 22 2.0 4.0

6 18 22 5.0 7.0

8 18 22 7.0 9.9

9 26 30 8.0 10.0

12 26 30 11.0 13.0

15 26 30 13.5 16.5

18 26 30 16.5 19.5

24 26 30 22.5 25.5

Available from GSA:

Size 3

NSN 4210-00-204-3358

Size 6

NSN 4210-00-204-3386

5. Applicator pipe

An applicator pipe, or wand, is available for

reaching under logs, roots, stumps, and into

the base of piled fuels. It can be used in deep

duff, peat, and sawdust. The applicator is 52

inches long, comes apart in the middle, and

has a 15-degree bend near the end. All

connections are w-inch GHT male threads to

accommodate a special low-flow spray tip (3

gal/min with a 60 degree pattern). It is also a

component of the Mop-up Kit.

Available from GSA: NSN 4210-01-412-5688

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G. Water Storage Tanks (Folding/Collapsible)

Type: Auxiliary storage tank.

Construction and material: May be selfsupporting, pyramidal, or pillow-shaped collapsible

canvas tanks; or steel or anodized aluminum tubing

frame with Hypalon or vinyl tank liner having

grommeted edges for attaching to a frame. Each

type is foldable for easy storage and transport.

Sizes: 75 to 300 gallons for normal relay type use,

large 600-, 1,000-, 1,200-, 1,500-, 1,600-, 1,800-,

2,000-, 2,100-, 2,500-, 3,000-, 4,000- and 5,000-

gallon capacities.

Available: Fire equipment suppliers (see appendix

G).

Type: Helicopter slingable suppression water bag

Construction and material: Integral sling straps

with a 4-inch steel cargo ring. Replaceable PVC

liner inside bag on 55-gallon size. The 72- and 134-

gallon sizes are constructed of heavy-duty vinyl

with a 4-inch filler and a valved 1-inch discharge

hose. Three reinforced straps with a large ring

serve as a lifting sling for aerial use.

Sizes: 55-, 72- and 134-gallon

Available from GSA: NSN 8465-01-369-2148 for

55-gallon; 72- and 134-gallon available through fire

equipment suppliers (see appendix G). See

section C, Hose Accessories for helicopter

slingable water suppression bag accessory kit.

Water Storage Tanks
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H. Water Diversion and Storage Devices

1. Portable dam

Type: Reusable, portable

Construction and material: Polyethylene

covered with PVC. Self-supporting. Float

system sewn at front of barrier to automatically

rise according to water level.

Sizes: 21- or 28-inch height, 35- or 50-foot

length standard sizes. Other sizes are also

available.

Available: Fire equipment suppliers (see

appendix G).

2. Gravity sock

Type: Canvas, 3- to 4-foot long; 8-inch to 15-

inch inlet, upstream feed.

Threads: Male hose thread outlet as

specified.

Size: 12 inch.

Available: Fire equipment suppliers (see

appendix G).

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2. Sprinkler kit

Type: Sprinkler kit

Purpose: Provide standardized items

necessary to set up sprinkler system.

Construction and materials: Kit consists of

eight sprinkler heads, shutoff valves, in-line

tees, risers, couplings, adapters, extensions,

u-bolts, hold down pins, rope, and tent stakes.

An adjustable wrench and hammer are also

included in the carton.

Weight: 50 pounds

Available: National Fire Cache System, NFES

0920

I. Specialized Equipment

1. Remotely activated pump (structure

protection)

Type: Remotely activated BB-4 pump.

Purpose: Provide firefighters with a way to

remotely activate pumps from overhead to

charge sprinkler systems for structure

protection.

Construction and materials: A BB-4 pump,

powered by an 18 horsepower Briggs &

Stratton engine, is outfitted with an electronic

ground receiver system and 12 volt power

booster battery pack that allows a handheld

transmitter to activate the system. A strobe

light attached to the pump signals activation.

Weight: 143 pounds.

Available: Fire equipment suppliers (see

appendix G).

Written materials: Remotely Activated

Structure Pump, Tech Tip 0251 1315, July

2002 - SDTDC, is available from:

USDA Forest Service

Technology and Development Center

444 East Bonita Avenue

San Dimas, CA 91773

Telephone: 909–599–1267

Specialized Equipment

APPENDIX A

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Flow discharge of smooth bore nozzles in gallons per minute (gal/min)

Nozzle flow (gal/min) @ ea. tip orifice size*

Head Head Velocity of 8 x 4 a 2 s w 1

(psi) (ft) discharge inch inch inch inch inch inch inch inch

(ft/sec)

A—Nozzle Flow Rates

10 23.1 38.6 1.5 3.3 5.9 13 24 37 53 95

15 34.6 47.3 1.8 4.1 7.3 16 29 45 65 116

20 46.2 54.6 2.1 4.7 8.4 19 34 52 75 134

25 57.7 61.0 2.3 5.3 9.4 21 38 59 84 150

30 69.3 66.9 2.6 5.8 10 23 41 64 92 164

35 80.3 72.2 2.8 6.2 11 25 44 69 100 177

40 92.4 77.2 3.0 6.7 12 27 47 74 107 190

45 103.9 81.8 3.1 7.1 13 28 50 79 113 201

50 115.5 86.3 3.3 7.5 13 30 53 83 119 212

55 127.0 90.4 3.5 7.8 14 31 56 87 125 222

60 138.6 94.5 3.6 8.2 15 33 58 91 131 232

65 150.1 98.3 3.8 8.5 15 34 60 94 136 242

70 161.7 102 3.9 8.8 16 35 63 98 141 251

75 173.2 106 4.1 9.1 16 37 65 101 146 260

80 184.8 109 4.2 9.4 17 38 67 105 151 268

85 196.3 113 4.3 9.7 17 39 69 108 156 277

90 207.9 116 4.4 10 18 40 71 111 160 285

95 219.4 119 4.6 10 18 41 73 114 164 292

100 230.9 122 4.7 11 19 42 75 117 169 300

105 242.4 125 4.8 11 19 43 77 120 173 307

110 254.0 128 4.9 11 20 44 79 123 177 315

115 265.5 131 5.0 11 20 45 80 126 181 322

120 277.1 134 5.1 12 21 46 82 128 185 329

125 288.6 136 5.2 12 21 47 84 131 189 335

130 300.2 139 5.3 12 21 48 86 134 192 342

135 311.7 142 5.4 12 22 49 87 136 196 349

140 323.3 144 5.5 12 22 50 89 139 200 355

145 334.8 147 5.6 13 23 51 90 141 203 361

150 346.4 150 5.7 13 23 52 92 144 207 367

175 404.1 161 6.2 14 25 56 99 155 223 397

200 461.9 173 6.6 15 27 60 106 166 239 424

250 577.4 193 7.4 17 30 67 119 185 267 474

300 692.8 211 8.1 18 32 73 130 203 292 520

* Based on gal/min= 30d2(NP)1/2

Where: d = nozzle diameter, inches

NP = nozzle pressure head, psi

APPENDIX B

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B—Pressure and Flow Rates

Background

During fire suppression activities that require hose

lays it is important to sizeup the situation and make

some quick but beneficial hydraulic calculations.

Some items to consider are pump capability

needed, adequacy of water source, and the type of

hose lay to use. Friction loss in fire hose may result

in the inability of firefighters to complete their

mission.

Friction loss is the result of turbulence within the

water (fluids) and the resistance along the inside

wall of fire hose. Friction loss is one of the factors

that must be taken into consideration when

determining pump capabilities. The amount of

friction loss is affected by diameter and length of

hose, and the number of fittings (appliances) used.

San Dimas Technology and Development Center

has tested pressure loss due to friction on a

number of commonly used fire hose and have

developed tables that can be copied, cut, and

laminated for use in the field. Also there are

formulas to assist in friction loss determination.

Five Significant Hydraulic

Relationships...Governing Friction Loss

1. For the same flow, friction loss varies

approximately inversely as the fifth power of

the diameter of the hose.

This means if the flow remains the same,

increasing the size of the hose can drastically

reduce the friction loss; or, the bigger the hose

(with the same flow) the smaller the friction

loss. Double the diameter of the hose (with the

same flow) and the friction loss will be reduced

to œ,or about 3 percent.

2. In the same size hose, friction loss varies

approximately as the square of the flow.

This means that the resultant friction loss

increases more rapidly than the increase in

flow. For example, if the flow is doubled, the

friction loss becomes 4 times as much. If the

flow is tripled, the friction loss becomes 9

times as much; if the flow is quadrupled, the

friction loss becomes 16 times as much as it

was originally.

3. Friction loss in hose varies directly as the

length of the line, provided all other conditions

are equal.

If identical gallons per minute are flowing, the

friction loss in 500 feet of hose will be five

times the friction loss in 100 feet of the same

size and quality hose. (If you double the

length of the line you double the friction loss).

4. Friction loss is affected by the roughness of

the inside of the hose in relation to the

diameter.

The rougher the hose, the more the friction

loss. The smaller the hose with the same

roughness, the greater the friction loss.

5. For a given flow the friction loss in hose is

approximately the same no matter what the

water pressure may be.

This means that when water is flowing through

a hose at a certain number of linear feet per

minute, the friction loss is the same whether

the pressure is 50 psi or 400 psi.
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* C = coefficient of friction

** average friction loss coefficient

[ ] USFS specification

Friction loss (psi/100 ft) in hose

(SDTDC test values except for 22 inch which is from NFPA C* = 2)

Hose size (ID) and type

Flow s-in w-in w-in 1-in 1 in 1-in 1-in 1-in 12-in 12-in 12-in 1w-in 22-in

(gal/min) GH (HP) (HP) High CSRL Lightweight Lightweight Woven CSRL Lightweight Lightweight Lightweight (Lined)

Straight Spooled Pressure [186] Synthetic I Synthetic II Fabric [186] Synthetic I Synthetic II Synthetic II

High High Rubber [187] [187] Hardline [187] [187]

Pressure Pressure Hardline

Rubber Rubber (Booster)

Hardline Hardline

5 65 6 1 1 2

10 23 13 17 3 3 3 4 2 1

15 45 27 34 6 5 8 9 6 1 1 1

20 78 42 53 9 9 9 16 9 2 2 2

25 92 62 79 15 14 11 24 15 3 2 3 2

30 86 109 21 20 18 34 20 3 3 5 2

40 91 115 37 33 24 59 35 5 6 8 2

50 56 49 42 80 55 8 8 12 3

60 71 67 63 71 11 12 18 5

70 15 16 24 6

80 19 19 31 8

90 24 25 39 11

100 27 14 2

150 5

200 8

250 13

300 18

350 25

400 32

C** 1931 1010 1130 228 212 286 379 228 31 33 49 14 2
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Comparative Diameters and Weights (100-ft) Lengths

(Coupled)

Hose Type ID FS Jacket Working (Rated) Dry Water Weight Total

(in) Spec Pressure Weight (gal) Water Weight

(psi) (psi) (lb) (lb) (lb)

Garden (GH) 5/8 None Single 200 2 1.6 13 15

High pressure

rubber hardline 3/4 185 — 600 56 2.3 19 75

High pressure rubber

hardline (Booster) 1 None — 800 63 4.1 34 97

Cotton-synthetic

rubber-lined (CSRL) 1 186 Single 450 20 4.1 34 54

Lightweight

Synthetic I 1 187 Single 450 9 4.1 34 43

Lightweight

Synthetic II 1 187 Single 450 9 4.1 34 43

Woven fabric

hardline 1 None Single 300 17 4.1 34 51

Cotton-synthetic

rubber-lined (CSRL) 1-1/2 186 Single 450 27 9.2 77 104

Lightweight

Synthetic I 1-1/2 187 Single 450 16 9.2 77 93

Lightweight

Synthetic II 1-1/2 187 Single 450 14 9.2 77 91

Lightweight

Synthetic II 1-3/4 None Single 450 20 12.5 104 124

Lined 2-1/2 None Double 400 23 25.4 213 236

NA = not available

Coupling sets (12 inch) vary in weight from 0.9 to 1.6 pounds.
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Friction Loss Tables

The following tables should help the firefighter in determining the required pump pressure. The chart

includes different hose diameters, hose lengths, tip orifice sizes, elevations above the nozzle, and nozzle

pressure of 100 psi. When looking at the tables the firefighter can see that some required pump pressures

are larger than their pump capabilities. This should alert the engine captains that 2 to 3 pumps (Mark III)

might be required to obtain the desired flow.

Friction loss in hose lays and appliances is very complex; however, very good predictions of the pressure

loss of hose lays can be made by applying the following formula:

This formula was used to generate the pump pressures in the following tables:

FL = C(Q/100)2(L/100) +Z/2.31 +100

Where: FL is friction loss in psi

C varies with corresponding hose size and is specified below each table

Q is gallons per minute

L is hose length, ft

Z is nozzle elevation above pump, ft

100 is nozzle pressure in psi

Note: To calculate head pressure multiply 43 psi per 100 feet vertical change in elevation.

Example: 500 feet vertical change would be 5 x 43 = 215 psi head pressure.

Pump Pressures for 100-psi Nozzle Pressure

s inch hose (high pressure)

Tip orifice size (in) 8 x 4 c a

Flow (gal/min) 4.7 10.5 18.7 28.7 42.1

Nozzle reaction (lb) 2.5 5.5 9.8 15.3 22.0

Loss/100 ft (psi) 4 22 70 165 354

Hose Nozzle above

length (ft) pump (ft) Required pump pressure (psi)

100 0 104 122 170 265 454

100 100 148 165 213 308 498

150 0 107 133 205 347 632

150 100 150 176 248 390 675

200 0 109 144 240 429 809

200 100 152 187 283 473 852

250 0 111 155 275 512 986

250 100 154 198 318 555 1,029

300 0 113 166 310 594 1,163

300 100 157 209 353 638 1,207

300 200 200 253 396 681 1,250

400 0 118 188 380 759 1,518

400 100 161 231 423 802 1,561

400 200 204 275 466 846 1,605

400 300 248 318 510 889 1,648

500 0 122 210 450 924 1,872

500 100 165 254 493 967 1,916

500 200 209 297 536 1,010 1,959

500 300 252 340 580 1,054 2,002

 C = 2,000 for practical use
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Pump Pressures for 100-psi Nozzle Pressure

w inch hose (high pressure)

Tip orifice size (in) 8 x 4 c a

Flow (gal/min) 4.7 10.5 18.7 28.7 42.1

Nozzle reaction (lb) 2.5 5.5 9.8 15.3 22.0

Loss/100 ft (psi) 2 12 38 91 195

Hose Nozzle above

length (ft) pump (ft) Required pump pressure (psi)

100 0 102 112 138 191 295

100 100 146 155 182 234 338

150 0 104 118 158 236 392

150 100 147 161 201 279 436

200 0 105 124 177 281 490

200 100 148 168 220 325 533

250 0 106 130 196 327 587

250 100 149 174 239 370 631

300 0 107 136 215 372 685

300 100 151 180 259 415 728

300 200 194 223 302 458 771

400 0 110 149 254 462 880

400 100 153 192 297 506 923

400 200 196 235 340 549 966

400 300 240 278 384 592 1,010

500 0 112 161 292 553 1,075

500 100 155 204 336 596 1,118

500 200 199 247 379 640 1,161

500 300 242 291 422 683 1,205

 C = 1,100 for practical use

 If a significant amount of hose is left on the live reel, the friction loss will be increased.
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Pump Pressures for 100-psi Nozzle Pressure

1-inch hose

Tip orifice size (in) 8 x 4 c a 2

Flow (gal/min) 4.7 10.5 18.7 28.7 42.1 74.7

Nozzle reaction (lb) 2.5 5.5 9.8 15.3 22.0 39.3

Loss/100 ft (psi) 1 3 8 19 40 127

Hose Nozzle above

length (ft) pump (ft) Required pump pressure (psi)

100 0 101 103 108 119 140 227

100 100 144 146 151 162 184 271

200 0 101 105 116 138 181 354

200 100 144 148 159 181 224 398

300 0 102 108 124 156 221 482

300 100 145 151 167 200 265 525

300 200 188 194 210 243 308 568

400 0 102 110 132 175 262 609

400 100 145 153 175 218 305 652

400 200 189 197 218 262 348 695

400 300 232 240 262 305 392 739

500 0 103 113 140 194 302 736

500 100 146 156 183 237 345 779

500 200 189 199 226 280 389 823

500 300 232 242 270 324 432 866

1,000 0 105 125 180 288 504 1,372

1,000 100 148 168 223 331 547 1,416

1,000 200 192 212 266 374 591 1,459

1,000 300 235 255 310 418 634 1,502

1,000 400 278 298 353 461 677 1,545

1,000 500 321 342 396 504 721 1,589

1,000 600 365 385 439 548 764 1,632

 C = 228 for practical use
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Pump Pressures for 100-psi Nozzle Pressure

12 inch hose (high pressure)

Tip orifice size (in) 8 x 4 c a 2

Flow (gal/min) 4.7 10.5 18.7 28.7 42.1 74.7

Nozzle reaction (lb) 2.5 5.5 9.8 15.3 22.0 39.25

Loss/100 ft (psi) 0 0 1 2 5 17

Hose Nozzle above

length (ft) pump (ft) Required Pump pressure (psi)

100 0 100 100 101 102 105 117

100 100 143 144 144 146 149 160

200 0 100 101 102 105 111 133

200 100 143 144 145 148 154 177

300 0 100 101 103 107 116 150

300 100 143 144 146 151 159 194

300 200 187 188 190 194 203 237

400 0 100 101 104 110 121 167

400 100 144 145 147 153 165 210

400 200 187 188 191 196 208 254

400 300 230 231 234 240 251 297

500 0 100 102 105 112 127 184

500 100 144 145 149 156 170 227

500 200 187 188 192 199 213 270

500 300 230 232 235 242 256 314

1,000 0 101 103 110 125 153 267

1,000 100 144 147 154 168 196 311

1,000 200 187 190 197 211 240 354

1,000 300 231 233 240 255 283 397

1,000 400 274 276 284 298 326 441

1,000 500 317 320 327 341 370 484

1,000 600 360 363 370 384 413 527

2,000 0 101 107 121 149 206 435

2,000 100 145 150 164 193 250 478

2,000 200 188 193 208 236 293 521

2,000 300 231 236 251 279 336 565

2,000 400 274 280 294 323 380 608

2,000 500 318 323 337 366 423 651

2,000 600 361 366 381 409 466 695

2,000 700 404 410 424 452 509 738

2,000 800 448 453 467 496 553 781

3,000 0 102 110 131 174 260 602

3,000 100 145 153 175 217 303 645

3,000 200 189 197 218 261 346 689

3,000 300 232 240 261 304 389 732

3,000 400 275 283 305 347 433 775

3,000 500 318 326 348 391 476 819

3,000 600 362 370 391 434 519 862

3,000 700 405 413 435 477 563 905

3,000 800 448 456 478 520 606 949

 C = 30 for practical use
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Pump Pressures for 100-psi Nozzle Pressure

1w inch hose (high pressure)

Tip orifice size (in) 8 x 4 c a 2

Flow (gal/min) 4.7 10.5 18.7 28.7 42.1 74.7

Nozzle reaction (lb) 2.5 5.5 9.8 15.3 22.0 39.25

Loss/100 ft (psi) 00 0 1 2 8

Hose Nozzle above

length (ft) pump (ft) Required pump pressure (psi)

100 0 100 100 100 101 102 108

100 100 143 143 144 144 146 151

200 0 100 100 101 102 105 116

200 100 143 144 144 146 148 159

300 0 100 100 101 103 107 123

300 100 143 144 145 147 151 167

300 200 187 187 188 190 194 210

400 0 100 101 102 105 110 131

400 100 143 144 145 148 153 175

400 200 187 187 189 191 197 218

400 300 230 230 232 234 240 261

500 0 100 101 102 106 112 139

500 100 143 144 146 149 156 182

500 200 187 187 189 192 199 226

500 300 230 231 232 236 242 269

1,000 0 100 102 105 112 125 178

1,000 100 144 145 148 155 168 221

1,000 200 187 188 191 198 211 265

1,000 300 230 231 235 241 255 308

1,000 400 273 275 278 285 298 351

1,000 500 317 318 321 328 341 395

1,000 600 360 361 365 371 385 438

2,000 0 101 103 110 123 150 256

2,000 100 144 146 153 166 193 300

2,000 200 187 190 196 210 236 343

2,000 300 230 233 240 253 279 386

2,000 400 274 276 283 296 323 429

2,000 500 317 320 326 340 366 473

2,000 600 360 363 370 383 409 516

2,000 700 404 406 413 426 453 559

2,000 800 447 449 456 469 496 603

3,000 0 101 105 115 135 174 334

3,000 100 144 148 158 178 218 378

3,000 200 188 191 201 221 261 421

3,000 300 231 235 245 264 304 464

3,000 400 274 278 288 308 348 508

3,000 500 317 321 331 351 391 551

3,000 600 361 364 374 394 434 594

3,000 700 404 408 418 438 477 637

3,000 800 447 451 461 481 521 681

 C = 14 for practical use
APPENDIX C

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This appendix was developed to showcase reliable

and inexpensive methods to determine flow rates

and pressure requirements for wildland engines.

These methods have proven effective given the

lower flow rates experienced with wildland engines.

Additionally, this appendix defines the appropriate

gauges needed to properly perform these test

methods.

Hose Flow Rate Determination by the Splash

Method

Firefighting personnel can determine the flow rate

of fire hose or a pump by using readily available

equipment at almost no cost. The equipment used

is a short piece of pipe, a tape measure, a level,

and a plumb bob. Knowing how to perform the

splash flow rate test can be very handy, since

accurate flow meters are often not readily

available.

This method of determining pump flow rate is very

accurate and needs no calibration. It is based on

the principle that when an object is released, it falls

at a given rate, independent of its horizontal

velocity. (This is the same principle as when a gun

is level and on level ground when fired and at the

same time a second bullet is dropped from the

same height as the gun, both bullets will hit the

ground at the same time.) When water is released

from a pipe positioned at a given height from the

ground, it always hits the ground in the same time

regardless of horizontal velocity.

As explained in detail below, how far away from the

pipe exit that the water hits the ground is directly

proportional to the water’s horizontal velocity as it

exits the pipe. Further, the horizontal velocity is

directly proportional to the amount of water coming

out of the pipe, and depends on the area of the pipe

opening. Knowing this area, the height of the pipe

exit above the ground, and the distance out from

the pipe that the water hits the ground; the water

flow rate can be accurately calculated using the

formula given at the very end of this text. The

splash pump/hose flow method is as follows:

A. Couple a short length of 3 to 4 feet of pipe,

of known inside diameter, to the hose coming

from the pump. In some cases, as flow rates

approach maximum, hose ripple can occur.

To prevent this, use either hard suction hose

or a longer pipe.

B. Mount the pipe level, horizontally, at a

convenient height “h” above the ground.

Select the height suggested in the table for

the pipe size and flow range you are going to

use to avoid having to do a sequence of

calculations.

C. Run the pump and have the water splash

on the ground.

D. Measure the distance (“D”) along the

ground from the end of the pipe to where the

water hits the ground. At the time of the

measurement, the hose must be running full

of water. Let a plumb bob hang from the pipe

exit down to the ground. Start measuring “D”

at this point. (See figure C1.)

Figure C1—Relation of pipe exit to “h” and “D”

How far out from the end of the pipe that the water

hits the ground, depends on the horizontal velocity

as the water exits the end of the pipe. The higher

the exit velocity, the higher the “D” i.e., “D” is

directly proportional to water flow velocity. Knowing

“D” and the height of the pipe (“h”) above the

ground, the velocity of the water out of the pipe can

be determined. From this and the pipe exit area, the

flow rate can be calculated.

To obtain the flow rate in gallons per minute (gal/

min) for the pipe size being used when employing

the height suggested in table C1, multiply “D” by

the gal/min per inch found in the final column of the

table. Be sure to check the inside diameter of the

pipe being used to see if it is as listed in the table. If

it is not, the flow formula, presented following the

table, must be used—as would be the case for any

setup, pipe size, or height, that is not presented in

the table.

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Table C1—Splash Test Table

Pipe Pipe Pipe opening Flow Suggested Unit linear flow @

size ID area range height suggested height

(inch) (inch) (sq inch) (gal/min) (inch) [(gal/min)/inch]

2 0.62 0.30 2 - 10 18 w 0.25

w 0.82 0.53 5 - 20 29 d 0.35

12 1.05 0.86 10 - 40 38 b 0.5

14 1.38 1.50 20 - 100 45m 0.8

12 1.61 2.04 40 - 150 54 4 1.0

22 2.07 3.36 60 - 250 65 a 1.5

22 2.47 4.79 100 - 400 74 w 2

32 3.07 7.39 150 - 600 79 8 3

42 4.03 12.73 200 - 900 84 2 5

52 5.05 20.01 300 - 1200 81 2 8

62 6.07 28.89 400 - 1600 108 w 10

For pipe ID’s or heights not listed in the table, the flow rate can be calculated using the following formula:

Flow (gal/min) = 3.61 x AD

 h

Where:

A = Area, in square inches, of the pipe opening = (3.14) x (r2)

 r = 2 of the pipe’s ID in inches

D = Distance along ground, in inches, from the pipe exit to the midpoint of where the main body of

water splashes.

h = Height above ground, in inches, of the midpoint of the pipe exit.

3.61 = Constant that adjusts the answer for measurement units used in formula.

C—Flow Determination, Pump Testing, and Gauges

Mounting the pipe on a forklift is a very convenient

way of holding the pipe, since now the pipe can

easily be adjusted either horizontally or vertically.

(See figure C2.) If the test is conducted at a station

or work center, a pipe can be mounted permanently

on a stand or building and permanent marks can be

placed on the ground. These marks can be in gal/

min. This would permit flow tests to be conducted

very quickly and easily.

Remember that a splash test only determines the

flow rate in gal/min from the pump. To check pump

performance, the pressure at which the water is

flowing must also be known. The engine pressure

gauge can be used to obtain this pressure by

partially closing the overboard discharge valve to

create a resistance for the pump.

Figure C2—Splash test with 12 inch pipe at suggested

height of 544 inches; the calculated flow rate is

84 gal/min.

There is a limited number of pipe sizes and practical

heights for the water to fall from each of these

pipes. Subsequently, the following table has been

developed:


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C—Flow Determination, Pump Testing, and Gauges

Pump Testing by Using a Square-Edge Orifice

An inexpensive and reliable test method to ensure

that pump engines meet flow and pressure

requirements has been developed for field use.

Pump testing using the square-edged orifice

system requires a pressure gauge, hose line tee,

and a hose cap machined (or drilled if machining

equipment is not available) to the proper diameter

(see figure C3). The advantages of using a squareedge orifice is the simplicity of the design which can

be easily assembled in the field for all resource

functions to test the gallons per minute (flow) and

the pounds per square inch (pressure) of most

pumps.

Figure C3 – Photo of square-edged orifice system.

By knowing the orifice diameter required for a

certain flow and pressure, a hose cap can be drilled

or machined to that diameter. Table C2 shows

examples of orifice sizes that would be required to

test flow and pressure rates of pumps on fire

engines listed in the (NWCG engine resource

types) Wildland Fire Engine Guide (SDTDC

document 0051 1203). Also included in table C2 is

the orifice size required for pumps that are used in

most Forest Management contracts for fire

protection.

Table C2—Example of orifice sizes

Resource Orifice Flow* Pressure* Line and

Types size (gal/min) (psi) Tee**

(in) size (in)

Type 1 2.102 1,000 150 4

Engine

Type 2 1.051 250 150 22

Engine

Type 3 0.716 150 250 22

Engine

Type 4 0.520 50 100 12

Engine

Type 5 0.520 50 100 12

Engine

Type 6 0.403 30 100 12 or 1

Engine

Type 7 0.233 10 100 12 or 1

Engine

Forest 0.3125 23 175 at 1 2 or 1

Mgmt sea level

 *Flow (gal/min) and pressure (psi) listed for fire engines

in the chart are National Wildfire Coordination Group

(NWCG) type ratings for fire engines.

**Line and tee size can be larger but not smaller.

It is very important that the drilling of the hose cap

be very accurate (see table C2) and the edge to the

flow is sharp and square. Machining the orifice

opening will provide the most accurate results;

however, if the hose cap is drilled it should also be

renamed to provide better accuracy. The reason for

using a sharp square-edge orifice and not a smooth

bore nozzle is that a sharp square-edge orifice can

easily be described and made while smooth bore

nozzles are much more difficult to describe and are

made in many different variations having different

flow rates.

Flow through a square-edge orifice can be found by

the following formula:

Q = 29.81*Cd*d2* P

When:

Q = flow in gallon per minute

Cd =orifice discharge coefficient (NFPA

recommends using .62)

d = orifice diameter in inches

P = pressure in psi


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By knowing the flow in gallon per minute (Q) and

the pressure in psi (P) the orifice diameter can be

found by the following formula:

d = Q

29.9*0.62* P

The pressure gauge should be a Grade 1A or

better, and be calibrated annually. A Grade 1A

pressure gauge can have a permissible error of 1

percent of full scale (for example a 200 psi Grade

1A pressure gauge can have a permissible error of

±2 psi anywhere on the scale).

The recommended line and tee size should also be

adhered to (see table C2). Smaller lines and tees

should not be used, as the accuracy will not be

maintained. The ratio of the orifice diameter to the

diameter of the tee has an effect on the flow and

pressure reading. Using a smaller line and tee than

recommended could negatively affect the accuracy

of the test.

Test Procedures

1. Select desired size square-edge orifice and

attach to proper size in-line tee.

2. Attach the in-line tee to the overboard discharge

or pump outlet.

3. Start pump, open desired overboard discharge

or pump outlet valve, increase pump throttle to

maximum.

4. If desired pressure is not reached, the pump

does not pass.

Parts list

• One pressure gauge (grade 1A or better)

• One in-line tee (1 inch, 12 inch, 22 inch, or 4

inch)

• One appropriate size cap, with appropriate

size orifice machined in center.

• One 4-foot length of 300-psi rubber line, with

swivel and 4 inch NPT (National Pipe Thread)

fitting on each end.

• a-inch straight-stream nozzle tip tapped with

4-inch NPT threads.

Additional information about the square-edged

orifice system can be obtained from:

USDA Forest Service

Technology and Development Center

444 East Bonita Avenue

San Dimas, CA 91773

Gauge Accuracy Information

When testing pumps as outlined in the previous

section of this appendix, as well as for performing

standard operations with fire apparatus, the use of

quality gauges is necessary. To assist in meeting

this requirement the following information is

provided when selecting a gauge for pump testing

and general fire apparatus needs.

Accuracy is defined as the difference (error)

between the true value and the indication

expressed as a percent of the span (span is the

range of the gauge). It includes the combined

effects of method, observer, apparatus, and

environment. Accuracy error includes hysteresis

and repeatability errors but not friction error. It is

determined under specific conditions. Normally

73.4 °F (23 °C), and 29.92 inch Hg barometric

pressure.

Accuracy of a pressure gauge may be expressed

as percent of span or percent of indicated reading.

Percent of span is the most common method. For

example, the span of a 0-100 psi gauge is 100 psi.

Percent of indicated reading is usually limited to

precision test gauges.

The following are American Society of Mechanical

Engineers (ASME) B40.1 accuracy grades.

Grade 4A. Gauges offer the highest accuracy and

are calibrated to ±0.1 percent of span over the

entire range of the gauge. The gauges are called

laboratory precision test gauges and are generally

82-, 12- or 16-inch dial sizes. These high-accuracy

gauges may be temperature compensated. They

must be handled carefully in order to retain

accuracy.

Grade 3A. Gauges are calibrated to an accuracy of

±0.25 percent of span over the entire range of the

gauge. The gauges are called test gauges and are

 
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generally 42-, 6-, or 82-inch dial sizes. The

gauges are generally not temperature

compensated.

Grade 2A. Gauges are calibrated to an accuracy of

±0.5 percent of span over the entire range of the

gauge. These gauges are generally used by the

petrochemical industry for process measurement.

They are often referred to as process gauges and

are usually supplied as 42- and 6-inch dial sizes

and are not temperature compensated.

Grade 1A. Gauges are calibrated to an accuracy of

±1 percent over the entire range of the gauge.

These gauges are high-quality industrial gauges

and are supplied in 22-, 32-, and 42-inch dial

sizes.

Grade A. Gauges are calibrated to an accuracy of

±1 percent of span over the middle half of the scale

and ±2 percent of span over the first and last

quarters of the scale. These gauges are often

referred to as industrial gauges and are usually

supplied in 22-, 32-, and 42-inch dial sizes.

Grade B. Gauges are calibrated to an accuracy of

±1 percent of span over the middle half of the scale

and ±3 percent of span over first and last quarters

of the scale. This accuracy of gauge represents the

majority of those manufactured and used for

pressure measurement on water pumps, swimming

pool filters, air compressors, filter regulation, etc.

These gauges are often referred to as commercial

or utility gauges and are supplied in 12-, 2-, 22-,

32-, and 42-inch dial sizes.

Grade C. Gauges are calibrated to an accuracy of

±3 percent of span over the middle half of the scale

and ±4 percent of span over the first and last

quarters of the scale. These are used in similar

applications as Grade B gauges except that they

are less accurate.

Grade D. Gauges are calibrated to an accuracy of

±5 percent of span over the entire scale. These 5

percent gauges are used as indicators when

minimal accuracy is required for application on

water pumps and swimming pool filters.

C—Flow Determination, Pump Testing, and Gauges

Table C3—Accuracy Examples

Permissible Error % of Span

Type of Grade Lower Middle Upper Max. Friction

Gauge 25 % 50% 25% (% of span)

Precision 4A 4A 0.1 0.1 0.1 See note below

test

Test 3A 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25

Process 2A 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

Industrial/ 1A 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

Hydraulic

Industrial/ A 2.0 1.0 2.0 1.0

Hydraulic

Commercial/ B 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.0

Utility

NFPA 1906 requires grade B or better gauges; however, lesser grade gauges are available but do not meet

this requirement and are not satisfactorily accurate for use on fire apparatus. Grade 2A, 3A, and 4A

gauges, although highly accurate, exceed the needs of fire apparatus and are extremely expensive.

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Service Test Pressure Procedure

Long-term maintenance includes testing, repair or

replacement of impaired hose, cleaning and drying,

and proper long-term storage. Service testing is

performed in order to determine if hose is suitable

to continue in use.

Before subjecting any hose to a hydrostatic

pressure test, it should be subjected to a close

visual examination. Remove damaged hose from

the test area.

Safety in testing

When conducting a hose test involving high

pressures, there is a potential for serious

accidents. Follow all recommended

procedures. Be careful and use common

sense.

General safety measures

Couplings mounted crooked on the hose

are easier to find when the hose is

charged. It is also more dangerous.

Fire hose should not be used to transport

potable water. Never drink water from fire

hose.

When testing, personnel should never

stand: (1) in front of the free end of the

hose, (2) on the right side of the hose, (3)

closer than 15 feet on the left side of the

hose, or (4) straddle a hose in the test

layout during the test. Left is referenced

when facing the free end of the hose,

opposite the pressure source.

Air is a compressible substance

In performing Service Pressure Tests, be

extra careful to remove all air from the hose

before the nozzle or end cap is closed and

the pressure is raised. Air is a

compressible substance and when greatly

compressed, the hose may burst at a

pinpoint. In addition, the hose may whip

around violently if the pressure is released

suddenly, such as when a hose bursts. A

blown-off coupling or an expansion ring

can act as a missile or bullet, resulting in

serious injury or damage to property.

Retesting recoupled hose

Retesting repaired or recoupled fire hose

can be extremely dangerous. Hose that

has been repaired or recoupled should be

retested at a test pressure of at least 50

percent greater than the service test

pressure.

Test setup

Provide a test area that will allow connection

of the hydrostatic test equipment to an

adequate water source. Only use water to

pressure test fire hose. The surface of the test

area should be level, smooth, and free of any

materials that could damage the hose. The

hose will be hydrostatic pressure tested at a

minimum of 300 psi.

A hose testing machine, a stationary pump, or

a fire engine can be used. The hose test layout

should be connected to the pump source. If the

pump source is a fire engine, it should not be

attached to any discharge outlet at, or

adjacent to, the pump operator’s position.

Shut-off nozzles or test caps should be

attached to the far end of the line.

The gauge used to read the test pressure

should be certified at least annually.

The water connection on the test valve outlet

should be as close to the ground as possible.

This will decrease the amount of pocketed air

at the inlet end when filling the hose for

pressure testing.

Hose test sample preparation

Each length of hose to be tested

simultaneously should be of the same service

test pressure and, collectively, should be

considered the hose test layout. The total

length of any hose line, in the hose test layout

to be service tested, should not exceed 300

feet. The hose test layout should be straight

without kinks or twists.

Hose that has just been repaired or recoupled

must be tested at one length increments only

for safety purposes, before being returned to

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service. Each hose should be marked at the

back of each coupling to assist in determining

any coupling hose slippage during the test.

Test method

With the inlet valve open and the nozzle or test

cap valve open, the pressure should be

gradually raised to 45 psi (+ 5 psi tolerance).

Fully charge the hose by exhausting all the air

out of the hose line. This is done by raising the

discharge end of each hose line above the

highest point in the system. Close the nozzle

or cap slowly, and then the inlet valve should

be closed. It is very important that all safety

requirements be observed. This includes

being very careful to remove all air from the

hose before the nozzle or end cap is closed

and the pressure is raised.

After pressurizing the hose to 45 psi (+ 5 psi

tolerance), check for leakage at the coupling.

Tighten with a spanner wrench if necessary. If

the coupling appears to be mounted crooked,

remove the hose from service. Couplings

mounted crooked are easier to find when the

hose is charged.

All personnel, other than those required to

perform the remainder of the procedure,

should leave the area. The pressure will be

raised slowly, over more than 15 seconds, to

the service test pressure of a minimum 300 psi

and held for 3 minutes.

When the service test pressure is achieved,

inspect the hose for leaks along the hose

length and at the couplings. Test personnel

should maintain a distance of at least 15 feet

to the left side of the nearest hose line. Left

referenced when facing the free end, opposite

the pressure source.

After maintaining the service test pressure of

300 psi for 3 minutes, drain the hose lay by

shutting down the pump, closing the hose

valve, and opening the nozzle or cap.

The marks placed on the hose at the back of

the couplings should be observed for coupling

slippage. If the coupling has slipped, the hose

will have failed the test.

The hose has failed the service test if it did not

pass the visual exam and the service pressure

test. This includes hose that has burst, leaked,

or couplings that have slipped or leaked.

Remove the hose from the test apparatus and

allow hose that passed service pressure

testing to drain.

Additional Test Requirements For Unlined,

Hardline, and Suction Hose

Unlined, linen or weeping hose

Unlined weeping hose should have a 5-minute

wet-soak at 50 psi to condition the linen yarn

prior to applying the service test pressure. If

the service test pressure cannot be obtained

at a maximum flow rate of 20 gal/min, the

unlined linen hose should be removed from

service and condemned.

Hardline and suction hose

Hardline hose should be service tested

annually to 150 percent of its rated working

pressure. Hardline hose is rated for a working

pressure up to 600 psi and should be service

tested at 900 psi. Suction hose should be

service tested annually at 50 percent of its

proof pressure. Suction hose is rated for a

proof pressure up to 100 psi and should be

service tested at 50 psi.

In addition, suction hose should be dry

vacuum tested annually to a vacuum of 25-

inches mercury. Attach the hose to a suction

source with the free end sealed and connected

to an accurate vacuum-measuring instrument.

Obtain a vacuum of 25-inches mercury and

shut the vacuum pump off. The hose should

maintain 25-inches mercury vacuum for 5

minutes, with no loss of vacuum, with the

vacuum pump off. Disconnect the hose from

the suction source and examine the lining for

collapse or failure.

Cleaning and drying

After use, all hose should be thoroughly

cleaned, including hose that has been tested

or retested. Hose may be washed and drained

outside when necessary, though hose should

not be dried in intense direct sunlight. If dirt
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and dust cannot be removed thoroughly by

brushing, or if the hose has come in contact

with harmful chemicals, it should be washed. If

detergent is used, use a mild solution and

rinse thoroughly with clean water.

Wet hose should be drained and completely

dried before being placed in service or

storage. Hose should not be dried on hot

pavements or under intense sunlight. Wet

hose, even the lightweight all-synthetic,

should be thoroughly dried. Cotton-synthetic

hose has been treated for mildew protection

but will mildew under prolonged wet

conditions. In addition, linen hose must be

thoroughly dried immediately after testing to

avoid mildew.

Allow the jacket to dry completely by hanging a

50-foot length of hose from the middle. Hang a

100-foot length of hose from the middle and

allow to drain for a minimum of 4 hours. After 4

hours, double the hose and continue to dry for

2 to 3 days or longer as required. The

couplings should be off the ground at all times.

Salvaging bad hose

All hose failing the visual exam and the

pressure test should be tagged, repaired, or

disposed of as per your agencies guidelines.

In the field, tie a knot in failed hose to avoid

reuse. If a 100-foot length of hose fails, it

should be shortened to 50 feet. If a 50-foot

length of hose fails, it should be shortened to

no less than 45 feet. Good couplings should be

salvaged from discarded hose.

Hose that has been repaired or recoupled

should be retested at a test pressure of at least

50 percent greater than the service test

pressure.

Place a readily visible, distinguishing mark

noting the location of the hose defect, before

sending it in. Good couplings should be

salvaged from any hose not repairable. For

defective couplings, the couplings should be

cut from the hose and the hose sent in for recoupling. When a length of hose is recoupled,

the tailpiece gasket should be replaced. For

additional information, consult the “Fire

Equipment Storage and Refurbishing

Standards,” National Wildfire Coordinating

Group, NFES Number 2249, November 1994.

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USDA FOREST SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS/

STANDARDS

5100-101cWrench, spanner, fire hose

5100-102d Couplings, fire and suction hose

5100-105d Strainer, suction hose

5100-107c Fire hose connections and fittings

5100-108e Couplings, lightweight, fire and

suction hose

5100-183h Hose, linen, 1-in and 12-in

5100-184cHose suction

5100-185e Hose, rubber, high-pressure w-in

5100-186c Hose, cotton-synthetic jacketed,

lined, 1-in and 12-in

5100-187b Hose, fire, lightweight synthetic, type

1 & type 2, lined, woven jacket, 1 in

and 12 in

5100-00192 Forged quarter turn couplings, new

interim

5100-238cShut-off, valve, ball

5100-239cNozzle with shut-off, combination

barrel

5100-240d Nozzle, twin tip, shut-off, 1-in base

5100-241d Nozzle, shut-off

5100-242d Nozzle, screw-tip, 12-in

5100-243cNozzle, garden hose

5100-244d Nozzle tips, straight-stream and spray

5100-245cClamp, fire hose, shut-off

5100-256b Pump, fire, backpack, hand-operated

5100-257c Tank, fire, backpack

5100-273d Pumper, engine-driven

5100-274cPumper, lightweight, portable

5100-275b Pumper, portable, floating

5100-305b Wetting agent

5100-340b Reel, hose, booster

5100-341a Tanker, slip-on, metal, end mounted,

125-, 200-gallon, Model 21

5100-343b Tanker, slip-on, fiberglass-reinforced

resin, capacity 75-, 125-, 200-gallon,

Model 30

5100-344b Pumper, belt-driven, vehicle engine

5100-346b Tanker, slip-on, 50-gallon, Model 10

5100-347cTanker, slip-on, metal, end mounted,

75-, 125-, 200-gallon, Model 20

5100-349b Tanker, slip-on, 300-gallon, Model 51

5100-380d Valve, wye

5100-382c Valve, check and bleeder

5100-383b Valve, foot, with strainer

5100-01cSpark arresters for internal

combustion engines

5100-107c Fire hose connections and fittings

5100-190b Threads, gaskets, and rocker lugs,

connections and fittings, fire hose

5100-500e Accessories, external-loading,

helicopter

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION

(NFPA), INC. STANDARDS

NFPA 1901 Standards for Automotive Fire

Apparatus

NFPA 1906 Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus

NFPA 1961 Fire hose

NFPA 1962 Standard for the care, use, and

service testing of fire hose, including

connections and nozzles

NFPA 1963 Standard for fire hose connections

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CROSS REFERENCE OF FEDERAL NUMBERS

[NOTE: NFES = National Fire Equipment System of the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)]

National Stock NFES Forest Service

Number (NSN) No. Number Item

(In ascending order)

4210-00-126-5108 0259 5100-380d Valve, wye, gated, 1 inch

5100-184c Hose, suction, 1 inch, 8-foot length

4210-00-177-6135 0737 5100-244d Nozzle tips, straight-stream

5100-105d Strainer, suction hose, 22 inch

5100-241d Nozzle, shut-off

4210-00-203-3845 0638 5100-244d Nozzle tip, a inch

4210-00-203-3855 0637 5100-244d Nozzle tip, x inch

4210-00-204-3358 0635 5100-244d Nozzle tip, spray, No. 3, 2 to 4 gal/min, fog

4210-00-204-3386 0636 5100-244d Nozzle tip, spray, No. 6, 5 to 7 gal/min, fog

4210-00-294-2648 0418 5100-107cReducer, 12 to 1 inch

4210-00-595-1838 1220 5100-185e Hose, rubber, high-pressure, w inch

4210-00-889-1774 1808 5100-184cHose, suction, 12 inch; 8-foot length

4210-00-640-1892 0024 5100-240d Nozzle, twin tip, shut-off, 1 inch

4210-00-767-7123 0046 5100-245cClamp, fire hose, shut-off, 1 to 12 inch hose

4210-00-777-1591 0966 5100-186cHose, rubber-lined, cotton-synthetic

1 inch, 100-foot length

4210-00-777-1592 0967 5100-186c Hose, rubber-lined, cotton-synthetic, 12 inch,

100-foot length

4210-00-889-1775 0115 5100-184cHose, suction, 12 inch; 10-foot length

4210-00-975-2969 0010 5100-107cReducer, 12 to 1 inch

5100-105d Strainer, suction hose, 12 inch

4210-00-984-3475 0231 5100-380d Valve, wye, gated, 12 inch

4210-01-079-9283 0007 5100-107cThread adapter, 12 inch NPSH to 12 inch NH

4210-01-079-9284 0006 5100-107cThread adapter, 12 inch NH to 12 inch NPSH

4210-01-079-9285 0856 5100-107cDouble male coupling, 12 inch

4210-01-079-9286 0733 5100-107cReducer 1 to w inch

4210-01-080-1457 0710 5100-107c Double female coupling, 1 inch NPSH

4210-01-080-1458 0916 5100-107c Double male coupling, 1 inch NPSH

4210-01-080-1459 2240 5100-107c Hose line tee, cap & chain, 1 inch

4210-01-080-1460 0731 5100-107c Hose line tee, cap & chain, 12 inch

4210-01-080-6531 2235 5100-107cIncreaser, w to 1 inch

4210-01-080-6532 0416 5100-107cIncreaser, 1 to 12 inch

4210-01-081-0417 0230 5100-107cHose line tee, valve, 12 inch
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National Stock NFES Forest Service

Number (NSN) No. Number Item

(in ascending order)

4210-01-081-0418 1809 5100-107cHose line tee, 1 to w inch

4210-01-081-0419 2229 5100-107cReducer, 22 NPSH to 12 inch NH

4210-01-081-8749 0857 5100-107cDouble female coupling, 12 inch NH

4210-01-081-8751 2210 5100-107cCap, tee with chain, 12 inch NH

4210-01-082-0575 0732 5100-107c Cap, tee with chain, 1 inch NPSH

4210-01-165-6597 1239 5100-187b Hose, synthetic, lined, 12 inch, 100-foot length

4210-01-165-6599 1201 5100-238cShut off, valve, ball, 1 inch

4210-01-165-6600 1207 5100-238cShut-off, valve, ball, 12 inch

4210-01-165-6603 1081 5100-239c Nozzle, shut-off, comb. barrel, 1 inch

4210-01-166-8122 1238 5100-187b Hose, synthetic, lined, 1 inch, 100-foot length

4210-01-167-1061 1016 Hose, synthetic, garden, s inch, 50-foot length

4210-01-167-1123 1082 5100-239cNozzle, shut-off, comb. barrel, 12 inch

4320-00-289-8912 1149 5100-256b Backpack pump, complete outfit

4320-00-595-0762 0151 5100-256b Pump, single action, trombone

4320-00-890-5879 0601 5100-274c Pump, lightweight, portable w/accessories

4320-01-495-3633 0148 5100-274c Pump, lightweight, portable, backpack

4730-00-595-1103 0136 5100-243cNozzle, garden hose

4820-00-126-5114 0212 5100-383b Valve, foot, with strainer, 12 inch

5120-00-596-1426 0234 5100-101cWrench, spanner, 1 and 12 inch

5120-00-596-1427 0235 5100-101cWrench, spanner, 1, 12, and 22 inch

5330-00-239-1873 0254 5100-190b Gasket, fire hose, 12 inch

5330-00-239-1875 0742 5100-190b Gasket, fire hose, 2 inch

5330-00-239-1877 2326 5100-190b Gasket, fire hose, 22 inch

5330-00-720-2621 0743 5100-190b Gasket, fire hose, 1 inch

6850-01-111-2200 1316 5100-305b Wetting agent

E—Specifications and Standards

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The following metric system equivalents and approximate conversion factors are provided for common

measurements encountered in the wildland fire agencies.

LINEAR MEASURE LIQUID MEASURE

1 centimeter= 10 millimeters= 0.394 inch 1 centiliter= 10 milliliters= 0.338 fl ounce

1 decimeters= 10 centimeters= 3.94 inches 1 deciliter= 10 centiliters= 3.38 fl ounces

1 meter= 10 decimeters= 39.37 inches 1 liter= 10 deciliters= 33.82 fl ounces

1 liter = 0.264 gallon

1 dekameter= 10 meters= 32.8 feet 1 dekaliter= 10 liters= 2.64 gallons

1 hectometer= 10 dekameters= 328.08 feet 1 hectoliter= 10 dekaliters= 26.42 gallons

1 kilometer= 10 hectometers= 3,280.8 feet 1 kiloliter= 10 hectoliters= 264.18 gallons

WEIGHTS SQUARE MEASURE

1 centigram= 10 milligrams= 0.154 grain 1 sq centimeter= 100 sq millimeters= 0.155 sq in

1 decigram= 10 centigrams= 1.54 grains 1 sq decimeter= 100 sq centimeters= 15.5 sq in

1 gram= 10 decigrams= 0.035 ounce 1 sq meter (centare)= 100 sq decimeters= 10.76 sq ft

1 dekagram= 10 grams= 0.35 ounces 1 sq dekameter (are)= 100 sq meters= 1,076.4 sq ft

1 hectogram= 10 dekagrams= 3.52 ounces 1 sq hectometer

 (hectare)= 100 sq dekameters= 2.47 acres

1 kilogram= 10 hectograms= 2.205 pounds 1 sq kilometer= 100 sq hectometers= 0.386 sq mi

1 quintal= 100 kilograms= 220.46 pounds

1 metric ton= 10 quintals= 1.1 short tons

CUBIC MEASURE

1 cu centimeter= 1000 cu millimeters= 0.0610 cu inch

1 cu meter= 1000 cu decimeters= 35.31 cu feet

1 cu decimeter= 1000 cu centimeters= 61.02 cu inches

1 gallon = 231.0 cu in = 0.134 cu ft= 3.79 liters

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F—Metric System Equivalents/Conversion Factors

VOLUME (CAPACITY) U.S. MEASURE METRIC EQUIVALENT

One hose length = 100 feet

s-inch ID = 1.59 gallons = 6.03 liters

w-inch ID = 2.30 gallons = 4.69 liters

1-inch ID = 4.08 gallons = 15.4 liters

12-inch ID = 9.18 gallons = 34.7 liters

1w-inch ID = 12.5 gallons = 47.3 liters

 Tank size (gallons)

Rectangle = Length x width x height (inches) x 0.00433

Cylinder = 3.14 x diameter squared x height (or length)

(inches) x 0.00108

WEIGHT

1 gallon (3.79 L) of water at 20 °C (68 °F) = 8.33 pounds = 3.78 kilograms

PRESSURE

1 foot of water head (column of water)= 0.433 psi (approx. 2 psi)= 2.98 kPa

1 psi = 2.31 feet = 6.89 kPa

(approx. 2 feet of water head)

1 psi = 2.04 inch Hg

1 inch of Hg = 0.491 psi = 3.39 kPa

Atmospheric pressure = 14.696 psi @ sea level

(or 29.92 inch Hg) = 101 kPa @ sea level

1,000 foot increase in elevation = approx. 2 psi decrease in

atmospheric pressure

DRAFT

1 inch of mercury = approx. 1 foot lift (1.135 ft) = 0.346 meter lift

DRAFTING GUIDELINES

Elevation Suction Lift (feet) Suction Lift (feet) Vacuum

Theoretical Practical (in. Hg*)

Sea level 34.0 22 19.5

2,640 feet (2 mile) 30.8 20 17.7

5,280 feet (1 mile) 27.8 17 15.0

7,920 feet (12 mile) 25.1 15 13.3

10,560 feet (2 mile) 22.8 14 12.4

 * At practical suction lift when water not flowing (no foot valve).
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To Change To Multiply By To Change To Multiply By

inches centimeters 2.54 ounce-inches newton-meters 0.007062

feet meters 0.305 centimeters inches 0.394

yards meters 0.914 meters feet 3.281

miles kilometers 1.60 meters yards 1.094

sq. inches sq. centimeters 6.451 kilometers miles 0.621

sq. feet sq. meters 0.0929 sq. centimeters sq. inches 0.155

sq. yards sq. meters 0.836 sq. meters square feet 10.764

sq. miles sq. kilometers 2.590 sq. meters sq. yards 1.196

acres sq. hectometers 0.405 sq. kilometers sq. miles 0.386

cubic feet cubic meters 0.0283 sq. hectometer acres 2.471

cubic yards cubic meters 0.765 cubic meters cubic feet 35.315

fluid ounces milliliters 29.57 cubic meters cubic yards 1.308

pints liters 0.473 milliliters fluid ounces 0.0338

quarts liters 0.946 liters pints 2.113

gallons liters 3.785 liters quarts 1.057

ounces grams 28.349 liters gallons 0.264

pounds kilograms 0.454 grams ounces 0.0353

short tons metric tons 0.907 kilograms pounds 2.205

pound-feet newton-meters 1.355 metric tons short tons 1.102

pound-inches newton-meters 0.113

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Temperature (Exact)

°F = Fahrenheit °C = Celsius

°F=(°Cx9/5)+32 °C=5/9x(°F-32)

Fahrenheit Celsius Fahrenheit Celsius

-20 -28.9

-18 -27.8

-16 -26.7

-14 -25.6

-12 -24.4

-10 -23.3

-8 -22.2

-6 -21.1

-4 -20

-2 -18.9

0 -17.8

2 -16.7

4 -15.6

6 -14.4

8 -13.3

10 -12.2

12 -11.1

14 -10

16 -8.9

18 -7.8

20 -6.7

22 -5.6

24

26

28

30

32

34

36

38

40

42

44

46

48

50

52

54

56

58

60

62

64

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-4.4

-3.3

-2.2

-1.1

0

1.1

2.2

3.3

4.4

5.6

6.7

7.8

8.9

10

11.1

12.2

13.3

14.4

15.6

16.7

17.8

66

68

70

72

74

76

78

80

82

84

86

88

90

92

94

96

98

100

102

104

106

108

110

112

114

116

118

120

122

124

126

128

130

132

134

136

138

140

142

144

146

148

150

18.9

20

21.1

22.2

23.3

24.4

25.6

26.7

27.8

28.9

30

31.1

32.2

33.3

34.4

35.6

36.7

37.8

38.9

40

41.1

42.2

43.3

44.4

45.6

46.7

47.8

48.9

50

51.1

52.2

53.3

54.4

55.6

56.7

57.8

58.9

60

61.1

62.2

63.3

64.4

65.6
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G—Suppliers

This section is not intended to be a complete

listing, nor is it intended to imply any endorsement

of any of the manufacturers or distributors. You are

encouraged to research the best manufacturer or

distributor for your situation. Please check with

your department’s policy for purchasing of

equipment or supplies.

Fire Hose Couplings

Kochek Co. Inc.

271 Old Colony Rd.

Box 369

Eastford, CT 06242

www.kochek.com

Red Head Brass, Inc.

643 Legion Dr.

P.O. Box 566

Shreve, OH 44676

www.redheadbrass.com

Action Coupling and Equipment Inc.

8248 County Road 245

P.O. Box 99

Holmesville, OH 44633

www.actioncoupling.com

Fire Hose Manufacturers

Angus Fire

141 Junny Rd.

Angier, NC 27501

www.angusfire.com

Firequip

1026 N. Main St.

P. O. Drawer 2598

Burlington, NC 27216

www.Firequip.com

Heiman Fire Equipment, Inc.

248 Highway 60 Blvd.

Ashton, IA 51232

www.heimanfireequipment.com

Niedner Limited

675 Merril St.

Coaticook, Quebec

Canada J1A-2S8

www.niedner.com

Snap-Tite Hose, Inc.

Distributor: National Fire Hose Co.

217 Titusville Rd.

Union City, PA 16438

www.nationalfirehose.com

Nozzles/Valves

Akron Brass Co.

P.O. Box 86

Wooster, OH 44691

www.akronbrass.com

KCR Manufacturing, Inc.

2710 North Interstate Ave.

Portland, OR 97227–1608

503–281–8346

kcr@pacifier.com

Task Force Tips

2800 East Evans Ave.

Valparaiso, IN 46383–6940

www.tft.com

Teems, Inc.

1281 Logan Ave.

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

714–957–0465

United Fire Safety Co., Ltd.

3732 Bowen Rd.

P. O. Box 328

Lancaster, NY 14086

www.unitedfire.com

KK Products

2800 E. Evans Ave.

Valparaiso, IN 46383

www.tft.com

S & H Products, Inc.

5891 Nolan St.

Arvada, CO 80003

www.s-hproducts.com
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Elkhart Brass Mfg. Co. Inc.

1302 West Beardsley Ave.

P.O. Box 1127

Elkhart, IN 46515

www.elkhartbrass.com

Cast Machined Products

6735 East 38th Ave.

Denver, CO 80207

303–377–1052

Pumps

CET Fire Pumps Mfg.

116 Consumer Sq.

Suite 358

Plattsburgh, NY 12901

www.fire-pump.com

Honda Power Equipment Group

4900 Marconi Dr.

Alpharetta, GA 30005–8847

www.hondapowerequipment.com

Sta-Rite Industries, Inc.

Berkeley Pump Co.

293 South Wright St.

Delavan, WI 53115

www.starite.com

Edwards Manufacturing Co.

2441 S.E. Stubbs St.

Milwaukie, OR 97222

www.edwardsmfg.com

Gorman-Rupp

305 Bowman St.

P. O. Box 1217

Mansfield, OH 44901

www.gormanrupp.com

H.D. Hudson Mfg. Co.

(Backpack pump & tank)

500 North Michigan Ave.

Chicago, IL 60611

www.hdhudson.com

Homelite Consumer Products, Inc.

1428 Pearman Dairy Rd.

Anderson, SC 29625

www.homelite.com

Hale Fire Pump Co.

700 Spring Mill Ave.

Conshohocken, PA 19428

www.haleproducts.com

Waterous Company

125 Hardman Avenue South

South St. Paul, MN 55075–2456

www.waterousco.com

W.S. Darley & Co.

(Digifoam)

2000 Anson Dr.

Melrose Park, IL 60160

www.wsdarley.com

Shindaiwa Inc.

11975 SW Herman Rd.

Tualatin, OR 97062

www.shindaiwa.com

Hose Reels

Aero-Motive Manufacturing Co.

P.O. Box 2678

Kalamazoo, MI 49003

www.aeromotive.com

American Reeling Devices, Inc.

15 Airpark Vista Blvd.

Dayton, NV 89403

www.americanreeling.com

Metal Masters

3862 Depot Rd.

Hayward, CA 94545

510–352–1230

CoxReels, Inc.

6720 S. Clementine Ct.

Tempe, AZ 85283

www.coxreels.com

Hannay Clifford B & Son, Inc.

533 State Route 143

Westerlo, NY 12193

www.hannayreels.com

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General Suppliers

Cascade Fire Equipment Co.

(in-line gauge)

P.O. Box 4248

Medford, OR 97501

www.cascadefire.com

Cordova Fire Equipment Co.

(in-line gauge)

12355 Quicksilver Dr.

Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

www.cordovafire.com

Circul Air Corp.

(mechanical hose washer)

350 Pfingsten Rd.

Suite 105

Northbrook, IL 60062

www.circul-air-corp.com

Mulligan & Associates

P.O. Box 819

Canby, OR 97013

www.kcmull@web-ster.com

LN Curtis & Sons

1800 Peralta St.

Oakland, CA 94607

www.lncurtis.com

Valley Fire & Safety Company

115 B Commercial Blvd.

Martinez, GA 30907

www.valleyfireandsafety.com

Vico & Sons Mfg. & Supply

(gaskets)

P.O. Box 1977, Dept. T

Orange, CA 92862

714–997–4744

Wildfire Equipment Inc.

3951 Development Dr., Suite #4

Sacramento, CA 95838

www.wildfire-equipment.com

Mallory Company

1040 Industrial Way

P.O. Box 2068

Longview, WA 98632

www.malloryco.com

Mercedes Textiles Limited

16633 Hymus Blvd.

Kirkland, Quebec, Canada H9H 4R9

www.mercedestextiles.com

Vescio Threading Co., Inc.

14002 Anson Avenue

Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

www.plantfloor.com

General Services Administration

501 W. Felix Street

Ft. Worth, TX 76115

www.gsaadvantage.gov

Tank Manufacturers

Custom Fiberglass Products

R.D. #1

Box 1227

Orwigsburg, PA 17961

www.cfpfiretanks.com

John Manion Associates

1052 Centre Turnpike

Orwigsburg, PA 17961

www.manionassociates.com

Fireflex Manufacturing, Ltd.

Distributor: Mulligan & Associates

www.sei-ind.com

FOL-DA-TANK Co.

1275 11th Street West

P.O. Box 110

Milan, IL 61264

www.foldatank.com

United Plastic Fabricating Inc.

165 Flagship Dr

North Andover, MA 01845

www.unitedplastic.com

Western Shelter Systems

830 Wilson St.

P.O. Box 2729

Eugene, OR 97402

www.westernshelter.com

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Specialized Equipment Suppliers

Rice Hydro Equipment Mfg.

(hose tester)

3500 Arrowhead Dr.

Carson City, NV 89706

www.ricehydro.com

Hawthorne Screw Machine

(machining)

12355 Quicksilver Drive

Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

www.plantfloor.com

NoShok

(gauges)

110 West Bagley Rd

Berea. OH 44018

www.noshok.com

Ashcroft

(gauges)

250 East Main Street

Stratford, CT 06614–5145

www.ashcroft.com

Cole-Parmer Instrument Company

(gauges)

25 East Bunker Ct.

Vernon Hills, IL 60061

www.coleparmer.com

SEI Industries Ltd.

7400 Wilson Ave.

Delta, BC Canada V4G 1E5

www.sei-ind.com

Watts Industries, Inc.

(pressure regulator)

815 Chestnut St.

North Andover, MA 01845

www.wattsreg.com

Pocket Mobility Inc.

(friction loss calculator software)

2735-B Iris Ave.

Boulder, CO 80304

www.pocketmobility.com

MegaSecur Inc.

145 Jutras Blvd. East, Suite 3

Victoriaville, QC Canada G6P 4L8

www.megasecur.com

Fire Apparatus Manufacturers

American LaFrance

11710 Statesville Blvd.

Cleveland, NC 27013

www.americanlafrance.com

Becker Fire Equipment

1275 N. 6 Mile Rd.

Casper, WY 82604

www.beckerfire.com

Boise Mobile Equipment

900 W Boeing St.

Boise, ID 83705

www.bmefire.com

West-Mark

2704 Railroad Ave.

Ceres, CA 95307

www.west-mark.com

Danko Emergency Equipment

304 Range Line

Snyder, NE 68664

www.danko.net

Emergency One

1601 SW 37th Ave.

Ocala, FL 34474

www.emergencyone.com

FWD Corp. (Seagrave Fire Apparatus)

105 E. 12th St.

Clintonville, WI 54929

www.seagrave.com

HME, Inc.

1950 Byron Center Ave. SW

Grand Rapids, MI 49509

www.hmetruck.com

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Foam Systems and Accessories

Robwen, Inc.

1989-A Blake Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90039

www.robwen.com

HyPro Corp.

375 5th Ave. NW

New Brighton, MN 55112

www.hypropumps.com

Machinery R & D

(foam pickup tube)

P.O. Box 1146

Twin Falls, ID 83301

www.idahofire.com

Ron Rochna—Foam Professionals

(high-expansion foam generators)

1004 Water St.

Cove, OR 97824

www.rochna.com

Compressed Air Foam Systems (CAFS)

Darley-Odin Foam Div

P.O. Box 327

Toledo, OR 07391

www.wsdarley.com

Waterous-Pneumax

125 Hardman Ave S.

South St. Paul, MN 55075-2426

www.waterousco.com

G—Suppliers

J&J Acquisition (S & S Fire Apparatus)

4353 W. 1900 N-48

Fairmont, IN 46928

www.ssfire.com

Kovatch Mobile Equipment

1 Industrial Complex

Nesquehoning, PA 18240

www.kovatch.com

Phenix Enterprises

1785 Mount Vernon Ave.

Pomona, CA 91768

www.phenixent.com

Pierce Manufacturing

2600 American Dr.

P.O. Box 2017

Appleton, WI 54913

www.piercemfg.com

Skaggs Company

3828 S. Main St.

Salt Lake City, UT 84115

www.skaggscompanies.com

Ochoco Manufacturing

2668 NE 3rd St.

Prineville, OR 97754

www.omco-mfg.com

APPENDIX H

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APPENDIXES

Acronyms and abbreviations used in this Guide are

listed here, along with their meaning, to provide a

ready reference for users of the Guide.

ANSI American National Standards Institute

ASTM American Society for Testing and

Materials

ATV All-terrain vehicle

BIA Bureau of Indian Affairs, USDI

BLM Bureau of Land Management, USDI

oC Degrees Celsius

CA Cab to axle of motor-driven vehicle

CAFS Compressed air foam system

CARB California Air Resources Board

CJRL Cotton-jacketed, rubber-lined (hose)

CSRL Cotton-Synthetic jacketed, rubber-lined

(hose)

CDF California Department of Forestry and

Fire Protection

CW Curb weight of motor-driven vehicle

DJRL Double-jacketed rubber-lined (hose)

DOI Department of the Interior

EPA Environmental Protection Agency

oF Degrees Fahrenheit

Fed Federal

FEMA Federal Emergency Management

Agency

FEPP Federal Excess Personal Property

FEWT Fire Equipment Working Team

FS Forest Service, USDA

ft Feet (foot)

FWS Fish and Wildlife Service, USDI

gal Gallon(s)

GH Garden hose

GHT Garden hose thread

Gal/min Gallons per minute

GSA General Services Administration

GVW Gross vehicle weight

GVWR Gross vehicle weight rating

Hg Mercury

HP High pressure (hose)

hp Horsepower

ICS Incident Command System

ID Inside diameter

in Inch(es)

IPT Iron pipe thread

lb Pound(s)

LPG Liquefied Petroleum Gas

LDH Large diameter hose

mph Miles per hour

MTDC Missoula Technology & Development

Center

NBFU National Board of Fire Underwriters

NFES National Fire Equipment System

NFPA National Fire Protection Association

NH National Hose

NIFC National Interagency Fire Center, Boise,

ID

NIIMS National Interagency Incident

Management Systems

NIST National Institute of Standards and

Technology

NPS National Park Service

NPSH National Pipe Straight Hose

NPT National Pipe Thread

NSN National Stock Number

NST National Standard Thread

NWCG National Wildfire Coordinating Group

OD Outside diameter

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health

Administration

oz ounce

PMS Publication Management System (of

NIIMS)

psi Pounds per square inch

H—Acronyms and Abbreviations
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H—Acronyms and Abbreviations

psig Pounds per square inch gauge

pto Power take off

QPL Qualified Products List

QT Quarter turn

R-1, etc. Region 1 through Region 10, USDA

Forest Service

rpm Revolutions per minute

SIPT Straight iron pipe thread

S-S Straight-stream

SDTDC San Dimas Technology and

Development Center

spec Specification

TPI Threads per inch

UL Underwriter’s Laboratories

USDA U.S. Department of Agriculture

USDI U.S. Department of the Interior

WHEG Water Handling Equipment Guide
APPENDIX I

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APPENDIXES

These definitions are applicable to wildland

firefighting activities. There may be other words,

phrases, or terminology that are encountered, but

those below are the less familiar or prone to be

misunderstood.

Abrasion—Grinding or wearing away of asurface by rough materials.

Adhesion—Bonding or adherence between rubber

lining and the jacket.

Alkali extract—A laboratory test procedure where

alkali is extracted by boiling a sample hose jacket in

a mixture of sodium carbonate and sodium

hydroxide, and then determining the difference in

weight of the sample.

Apparatus—A motor–driven vehicle, or group of

vehicles, designed and constructed for the purpose

of fighting fires. May be of different types such as

engines, water tenders, and so on.

Aspirate (foam)—To draw in gases (or other

substances ) nozzle-aspirating systems draw air

into the nozzle to mix with the foam solution.

Backing—A layer or rubber material used toprovide adhesion between the inner tube and

the outer jacket.

Baffle—Partitions in a tank that reduce shifting of

water load.

Burst pressure— The ultimate breaking strength

of the hose, generally specified to be two times the

"rated pressure" for Forest Service-qualified hose.

Cavitation—Caused by reduced pressure andconversely increased vacuum on the water

inside the suction of a pump, as a result of the

following:

1. Excessive lift

2. Small or long suction hose

3. Blocked or small strainer

4. Warm water

5. High altitude

6. Combination of any

Coating—Protective material applied to a hose

jacket to produce a smooth finish. Impregnate

process in which a dye or chemical is forced into

the yarns to mildew treat or coat the jacket for

various reasons.

Construction—The type of fiber used, tensile

strength of the fiber, number of ends, and number

of picks per inch in a fire hose jacket.

Continuous performance (85 percent— pump

test)—Eighty-five percent point established from a

maximum. Performance test of a pump and

corrected to sea level.

Cotton—Spun cotton fiber yarn woven into a hose.

Cotton-synthetic—Cotton yarn combined with

polyester yarn filler for abrasion resistance.

Crimp—The waviness of the yarn in a woven

jacket. The difference in distance between two

points on a yarn as it lies in a fabric, and their same

two points when the yarn has been removed and

straightened.

Curb weight (vehicle)—Weight of a vehicle

including full fuel tank, cooling system, crankcase,

spare wheel, and other standard equipment.

Cure—The act of vulcanization. In fire hose, the

vulcanization of the tube to the jacket.

Cycles (engine)—Complete power cycle of an

engine—including intake, compression, power,

and exhaust strokes.

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I—Definitions

Dacron—A synthetic polyester fiber. The firstmanmade fiber ever used in fire hoses. Highstrength, low-stretch material ideally suited for fire

hoses.

Denier—A unit of weight; used to express the yarn

number of polyester and other continuous filament

fibers.

Density altitude—Pressure altitude corrected for

temperature.

Elastomer—An elastic substance similar torubber.

Elongation—The increase in length caused by

applied force or pressure. It may be measured at

any specified load or pressure and is expressed as

a percentage of the original length.

End—One thread of the warp, either before

weaving or in the jacket.

Engine—Gasoline, or other fuel-powered machine

that drives a pump, transmission, or other device.

Erosion—Act of eroding or wearing away of a

surface by the impingement of abrasive materials.

Expansion ring—Thin brass or aluminum ring that

is used to seat the hose jacket to the coupling and

hose bowl gasket forming a secure, watertight seal.

Extrusion—The formation of a desired shape by

ejecting through a shaped opening.

Flexibility—The amount of force required tocompress a sample hose, or the amount of

force to turn a sample hose around a roller drum.

Filament—A single continuous strand of indefinite

length, such as manmade polyester. Compared to

stable fibers such as cotton, a filament possesses

extreme length and often may be measured in

thousands of yards without a break.

Filler—The yarn that interlaces with the warp yarn

to produce a woven jacket.

Foam—A fire extinguishing chemical that forms

bubbles when mixed with water and reduces

combustion by cooling, moistening, and excluding

oxygen.

Foot valve—Spring action check valve usually

used at the lower end of suction hose often

incorporating a strainer.

Friction loss—The result of turbulence within the

water (fluids) and the resistance along the inside

wall of fire hose or pipe.

Fully backed—The process by which the tube is

bonded 360 degrees around within the jacket.

Gear ratio—The ratio of the input drivingelement (shaft) to the output element (shaft).

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating—Maximum

allowable vehicle weight.

Head—Pressure due to elevation of water.Equals 0.433 psi per foot of elevation. Back

pressure.

Higbee cut—Removal of the end of the first thread

to simplify and facilitate rapid coupling connections

(also known as “blunt start”).

Horsepower—Engine work capacity. One

horsepower (hp) equals 33,000-ft/lb work per

minute. (Gross hp is directly off the engine drive

shaft; net hp includes power remaining after power

to accessories is subtracted.)

Hose bowl—Indentation on the inside of a hose

coupling in which a rubber gasket is installed to

provide the seal between the hose jacket, coupling,

and expansion ring.

Hose lay—Arrangement of connected lengths of

fire hose and accessories on the ground from the

pump to the nozzle.

Hypalon—A synthetic rubber with excellent ozone,

weathering, and acid resistance. Widely used in

fire hose to retard abrasion.
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Hysteresis—The under reading of an instrument

(such as a pressure gauge) with increasing values

(pressure is going up) and the over reading with

decreasing values (pressure is going down).

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mpeller—Rotating part, or blades, of a pump that

transfers energy to movement of water.

Impinge—Projection of a substance into another;

such as, projection of a stream of fluid or chemical

product at high velocity.

Impregnate—To infuse a substance with particles

of another substance. In fiber hose, a process in

which a dye or chemical is forced into the yarns to

mildew treat or coat the jacket for various reasons.

Jacket—A seamless, tubular, woven fabric usedas the outer covering of a hose.

Kill switch—Automatic energy or engine shutoff feature resulting from pressure or vacuum

loss.

Kink—The bursting of a sample hose when kinked

(bent over itself) and tied, then hydrostatic

pressure applied.

Kink pressure test—The testing of a sample hose

when kinked (bent over itself), tied, and then

pressurized.

Leakage rate—The amount of water seepingthrough a sample hose (unlined) in a special

trough in a given time period.

Lined hose—A hose that is lined with a tube of

petroleum-based thermoplastic or polyester

elastomer.

Liner—The innermost continuous petroleum base,

thermoplastic, polyester elastomer element of fire

hose.

Live reel—Reel capable of supporting and

operating a length of hose while under working

pressure.

Loose-at-fold—The process by which a tube is not

bonded 360 degrees around in the jacket.

Maximum hydraulic units—Unit of measure intesting of a pump. The highest value obtained

when multiplying pressure by flow of a performance

curve of a pump.

Maximum performance—The maximum flow at

various pressures of a pump with peak revolutions

per minute of the engine or motor.

Mildew—Growth of organic matter produced by

fungi. It will discolor and cause deterioration of the

woven fabric.

Mildew resistant—Designed to withstand the

growth of mildew and mold without any

deteriorating effect on the fabric.

Mildew treatment—The chemical treatment on a

hose jacket to resist organic growth that would

deteriorate the hose jacket fibers.

Neoprene—A synthetic rubber. Excellentresistance to many chemicals, weathering,

ozone, heat, cold, and abrasion. Ideally suited for

fire hose liners where prolonged storage is a factor.

Nylon—A synthetic fiber named by E.I. Dupont Co.

used in wearing apparel and other commercial and

industrial applications where elongation is not a

factor.

One-hundred-hour endurance—Same valueas the maximum hydraulic units, but at 85

percent of the maximum performance corrected to

sea level (Forest Service-USDA specification).

Operating pressure—The pressure at which a

system is operating.

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Oven aging—The deterioration of a hose lining

observed under a 7-power microscope after

heating in an oven at a given temperature and time.

Ozone aging—The deterioration of a hose lining or

jacket observed under a 7-power microscope after

exposure to a given amount of ozone and time.

Pick—Circular yarn woven between longitudinalwarp ends that form a pick on one turn of the

finished jacket.

Polyester—A synthetic material either spun or

filament. Can be used in both the warp and filler

yarn in fire hose.

Polyethylene—Any of various partially crystalline

lightweight thermoplastics that are resistant to

chemicals and moisture, have good insulating

properties, and are used especially in packaging,

insulation and sometimes for wildland engine water

tanks.

Polypropylene—A copolymer plastic, usually

black, that is strong, ultraviolet resistant, not

effected by chemicals and a good choice for

wildland engine water tanks.

Polyurethane—This type plastic normally is used

for round molded tanks, is not ultraviolet resistant,

a poor choice for fire control use.

Power take-off—An output shaft on an engine,

transmission, or transfer case of a motorized

vehicle that delivers engine power to auxiliary

equipment.

Priming—Filling pump with water when pump is

taking water not under a pressure head. Necessary

for centrifugal pumps.

Pump performance value—Same value as the

maximum hydraulic units at 85 percent. (Also same

as qualified rating. USDA Forest Service

specification.)

Qualified rating—Same value as pumpperformance value (USDA Forest Service

standard).

Rated Pressure—The maximum "operatingpressure" of a component or system. Also

known as "working pressure" in Forest Service

specifications.

Retardant (fire)—A substance that reduces or

inhibits flammability of combustible material by

chemical or physical action.

Rise—The height hose lifts from its original flat

position once hydrostatic pressure is applied.

Service test pressure—The pressure applied

to a hose during periodic testing to determine if

the hose can remain in service.

Slip-on unit—A self-contained unit including an

auxiliary engine driven pump, piping, a tank, and

hose storage that is designed to be placed on a

truck chassis, utility bed, flat bed, or trailer. Such

units can typically be attached and removed from

the vehicle with a minimum amount of time and

effort.

Spun yarn—A textile yarn spun and twisted from

staple-length fiber, either natural or synthetic.

Sulfur content—The percent by weight of sulfur

contained in a rubber hose lining as determined

chemically in a laboratory test.

Suppressant—Agent that extinguishes the flaming

and glowing phases of combustion by direct

application to the burning fuel. (Water is a

suppressant agent.)

Surge—Rapid increase in flow resulting in rise in

pressure.

Tandem—One behind another. (In firefightingoperation, a relay operation with short lines

between pumps.)

Twist—The twisting of a hose when hydrostatic

pressure is applied. The twisting is either left or

right as observed in the direction of flow.
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Uniform leakage—The wetting and close upperiod of a dry unlined hose.

Unlined hose—A woven hose that does not

incorporate a tube. Designed to seep, and

manufactured of linen yarn. Normally used as

emergency hose, but used in wildland fires due to

its resistance to hot spots that would burn through

other types of hose.

USDA Qualification—The purpose of the

qualification process is to determine if a

manufacturer's product conforms to USDA Forest

Service specifications. For example, the

qualification of pumps includes a visual inspection,

a priming test, a drafting test, an engine test, an

endurance performance test, a spark arrester test,

and a sound test. Testing and evaluation is

conducted by the government at the expense of the

contractor. Once a product is determined to meet

the minimum specification requirements, the

product is assigned a Qualified Products List (QPL)

number and is added to the QPL. The QPL is a

USDA Forest Service list of products that have

been examined, tested, and have satisfied all

applicable qualification requirements and may be

used by any interested party.

Warp—The amount of deviation from a straightline when the hose is hydrostatically tested;

usually expressed in inches.

Water extraction—The pH content of a hose

jacket determined after boiling in distilled water in a

laboratory test.

Water hammer—The series of shocks, sounding

like hammer blows, produced by suddenly reducing

the flow of a fluid in a pipe or hose such as when a

valve is rapidly closed.

Wetting agent—Detergent type chemical that

when added to water reduces surface tension and

increases penetration into fuels.

Wet water—Water treated with wetting agent.

Wheel base —Distance from centerlines of front

axle to rear axle of a motor-driven vehicle or center

of tandem axles

Working pressure—The maximum "operating

pressure" of a component or system. Identified as

"WP" on Forest Service-qualified fire hose. Also

known as "rated pressure."

Yarn number (cotton)—A conventional relativemeasure of fineness as applied to yarns.

Coarse yarns have low numbers and fine yarns

have high numbers.

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J—Mobile Equipment Input Data Sheet

Agency:

Equipment Designator:

ICS Type:

Summary: Tank Capacity—gallons

Pump Rating— gal/min @ 150 psi

Pump Drive—

Mobile Attack Capability?—Yes /No

Number Crew Personnel—

Foam System Available?— Yes/No Gallons—

All-Wheel Drive? —Yes/No

General Description:

Pump: Manufacturer: Model: Tank: Material:

Type: Centrifugal/Positive displacement Construction: Baffles? Yes/No

Performance: gal/min (max) at free flow; If steel, is the tank corrosion treated? Yes/No

 gal/min @ max psi =

Primer Type: Electric/Exhaust/Manual/Air/Self

Controls and Gauges: Hand Throttle? Yes/No Pressure Gauge? Yes/No Automatic shutdown? Yes/No

Valves: Tank-to-Pump? Yes/No Pump-to-Tank? Yes/No

Overboard Discharge: Quantity

Size

Suction: Quantity

Size

Priming Valve Handle: Discharge Valve Handle:

Suction Valve Handle: Adjustable Pressure Relief? Yes/No

Tank-to-Plumbing Shut-0ff? Yes/No Pump and Plumbing Drain? Yes/No

Gravity Tank Drain/Dump? Yes/No Rock Trap/Plumbing Strainer? Yes/No

Chassis: Type Type

Manufacturer: Cab/Axle Distance:

Manufacturer Model Year: GVWR:

Engine Fuel Type: Horsepower Rating:

GVW (Operating Weight): Transmission Type:

Brake Type:

Written Materials:

Specifications and drawings are available from:

(Provide a useable

picture/photograph

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Agency: Name only

Equipment Designator: Agency and/or manufacturer’s model name and number, i.e., Model 667, S&S Wildland,

FS Model 60, brush patrol, initial attack, brush-buster, etc.

ICS Type: See the following NWCG resource-typing chart for Water Tenders and Engines.

Summary: Pump Drive – i.e., PTO,

auxiliary engine hydrostatic,

V-belt, flywheel, or electric.

General Description: Describe any unique or

special features not already included in

this data sheet that may be of interest to

others. An example is attached: “This

unit consists of a low-profile service

body, 250-gallon steel tank, hose reel,

and plumbing. The unit is intended for

off-road use and is reinforced front, rear, and both sides for protection from trees and rocks.”

Tank: Material—i.e., mild steel, stainless steel, polypropylene, plastic, fiberglass, aluminum.

Controls and Gauges: Automatic shutdown—Does the unit have an automatic shutdown of the pumping system

controlled by oil pressure, water temperature, or low water?

Valves: Priming valve handle, discharge valve handle, suction valve handle, gravity tank

drain/dump—Are these valves controlled manually, electrically, or pneumatically?

Rock trap/plumbing strainer—Is apparatus equipped with a plumbed strainer/rock trap on the inlet side of

the pump (excluding any devices on the suction hose)?

Chassis: Manufacturer—i.e., Dodge, Ford, Chevy, GMC, International, etc.

Model year—If several model years of this same type vehicle are used, this can be noted in the “General

Description” section.

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)— The maximum allowable weight for the vehicle including fuel,

water, operator, passengers, and payload. This is determined by the manufacturer of the vehicle and is

identified on the door post of the vehicle as Vehicle GVWR.

Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)—The total weight of the vehicle loaded with fuel, water, operator,

passengers, and payloads, ready for response. This is sometimes referred to as the operating weight.

Note: On vehicles older than 1990, the GVWR is shown as the GVW for that vehicle. Care should be taken

when determining the Gross Vehicle Weight of the loaded vehicle to insure that it does not exceed the

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

Transmission Type—Standard or automatic.

Cab-to-Axle Distance—The distance from the rear of the cab to the center of the rear axle(s) recorded in inches.

Engine fuel type—Diesel, gasoline, etc.

Brake type—Hydraulic, air, etc.

Written Materials: Agency name, contact person, mailing address, telephone number, fax number, e-mail

address.

Minimum Standards for Water Tender Type

Resource Components 1 2 3 4

Water Pump,

Tender gal/min 300 200 200 ~

Tank,

Gallons 5,000 2,500 1,000 ~

J—Mobile Equipment Input Data Sheet

Minimum Standards For Engine Type

Components 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Pump Capacity

(GPM) 1,000 500 120 70 50 50 20

Tank capacity

(Gallons) 400 400 300 750 500 200 125

Hose, 22 inch

(Feet) 1,200 1,000 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Hose, 12 inch

(Feet) 400 500 1000 300 300 300 200

Hose, 1 inch

(Feet) 200 300 800 300 300 300 200

Ladder

(Feet) 20 20 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Heavy Stream

(gal/min) 500 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Personnel

(Minimum) 4 3 3 3 3 3 3