ID
4-508-1035
Name
Aerial Apparatus, Fire
Status
Published
Updated
11/4/2020 2:33:47 PM
Released
05/30/2013
Description
A specialized fire apparatus equipped with an aerial ladder or elevated platform. If necessary, specifications for pumping capability and/or flow rates and tip load requirements above minimums described in NFPA 1901 should be specified at the time of request.
Resource Category
Fire/Hazardous Materials
Primary Core Capability
Fire Management and Suppression
Secondary Core Capability
Resource Kind
Equipment
Overall Function
Provides elevated stream capability and/or a working platform from which rescue or other firefighting related tasks can be performed.
Composition and Ordering Specifications
1. If necessary, requestor should specify ladder or platform when ordering
2. If specific flow and/or tip load requirements are needed, specify when ordering
3. If specific pumping capability or specialized equipment is needed, in addition to the minimums listed in NFPA 1901 Chapter 8, specify when ordering
Supporting Core Capabilities |
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Equipment Meets NFPA Standard | Apparatus will meet NFPA 1901 requirements at time of manufacture and will be tested and maintained in accordance with NFPA 1911 |
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Aerial Equipment | Not Specified |
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Pump Equipment | Not Specified |
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Ground Ladders Equipment | Not Specified |
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Personnel Staffing per Equipment | Not Specified |
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Notes |
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References |
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Reference |
NIMS 509-2: Fire Officer |
NIMS 509-2: Fire Apparatus Driver Operator |
NIMS 509-2: Firefighter |
FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017 |
NFPA 1901: Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus |
NFPA 1911: Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service Automotive Fire Apparatus |