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4-508-1273

Name

Aerial Apparatus – Fire

Status

Published

Version

1.2

Updated

4/5/2022 1:38:47 PM

Original Release

04/05/2022

Last Major Release

Description

The Aerial Apparatus – Fire is a specialized fire apparatus equipped with an aerial ladder or elevated platform

Resource Category

Fire/Hazardous Materials

Primary Core Capability

Fire Management and Suppression

Secondary Core Capability

Resource Kind

Equipment

Overall Function

The Aerial Apparatus – Fire provides elevated stream capability and/or a working platform from which to perform rescue or other firefighting related tasks

Composition and Ordering Specifications

1. Discuss logistics for this equipment, such as security, transportation, maintenance, and fuel, prior to deployment 2. Requestor specifies ladder or platform when ordering, if necessary 3. Requestor specifies flow or tip load requirements, if necessary 4. Requestor specifies specific pumping capability or specialized equipment in addition to the minimums listed in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1901: Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, if necessary

Supporting Core Capabilities
None

MINIMUM PERSONNEL PER APPARATUS

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Attribute
Type 1	Same as Type 2
Type 2	4

MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT PERSONNEL PER APPARATUS

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Attribute
Type 1	Same as Type 2
Type 2	1 – National Incident Management System (NIMS) Type 3 Fire Officer

SUPPORT PERSONNEL PER APPARATUS

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Attribute
Type 1	Same as Type 2
Type 2	1 – NIMS Fire Apparatus Operator 2 – NIMS Type 2 Firefighter

Aerial Equipment

Apparatus will meet NFPA 1901 requirements at the time of manufacture and will be tested and maintained in accordance with NFPA 1911: Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service Emergency Vehicles

Component Types
Type	Attribute
Type 1	76 – 100-foot or greater aerial platform or straight ladder
Type 2	55 – 75-foot aerial platform or straight ladder

Pump Equipment

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Attribute
Type 1	Same as Type 2
Type 2	500 gallons per minute (GPM)

GROUND LADDER EQUIPMENT

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Attribute
Type 1	Same as Type 2
Type 2	115 feet

925

Notes

References
1. FEMA, NIMS 509: Firefighter 2. FEMA, NIMS 509: Fire Apparatus Operator 3. FEMA, NIMS 509: Fire Officer 4. FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017 5. NFPA 1710: Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Career Fire Departments, 2020 6. NFPA 1901: Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, 2016 7. NFPA 1911: Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service Automotive Fire Apparatus, 2017

1. FEMA, NIMS 509: Firefighter 2. FEMA, NIMS 509: Fire Apparatus Operator 3. FEMA, NIMS 509: Fire Officer 4. FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017 5. NFPA 1710: Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Career Fire Departments, 2020 6. NFPA 1901: Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, 2016 7. NFPA 1911: Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service Automotive Fire Apparatus, 2017