General
Guidelines for a Class 8 Community
Variations
in the following
facilities may also result |
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Fire Alarm
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The fire alarm system should be a reliable method of: |
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receiving fire alarms by telephone at one or more locations, assured of constant attendance, and |
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promptly notifying firefighters of alarms. |
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Some of the types of alarm systems in use now include: |
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Telephone system with emergency number reserved for reporting fires. The emergency telephone number should be listed in the emergency section of the cover and in the white pages. For maximum credit, a separate business number should be provided for non-emergency fire department business. |
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And a method to notify firefighters, such as: |
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Multiple telephones connected to the emergency number so that several telephones will ring when the emergency number is called. There are both "phone bar" systems and multiple extension systems in use. OR |
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Combination siren and telephone system that notifies firefighters by outside sounding siren. Siren is immediately activated by those that answer the fire call. A telephone is available at the fire station for firefighters to use to determine location of fires. OR |
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Tone activated receivers carried by firefighters with tones sounded from the fire alarm receipt point such as the sheriff's department. |
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Fire Department
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An organized fire department consists of a chief and about 12 firefighters available for immediate response. Firefighter response to structural fires should average at least nine.
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Training
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Regular meetings and structural firefighting drills should be conducted at least monthly. Records should be kept of all meetings and drills. The records should note the date, subjects covered, names of those attending and length of the meeting or drill.
Subjects that are included in the training program will vary according to the specific needs of the fire department. For additional information concerning fire department training programs contact: your state training coordinator.
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Apparatus
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At least one fire department type pumper of 500 G.P.M. or larger capacity, meeting the general requirements of National Fire Protection Association Standard 1901.
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Note: usually fire apparatus designed for fire service use, and carrying at least 300 gallons of water, will satisfy these requirements, provided the pump meets the minimum rated capacity of 500 G.P.M. The pump shall be capable of delivering rated capacity at 150 P.S.I., 70 percent of capacity at 200 P.S.I., and 50 percent of capacity at 250 P.S.I.
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The pumper should be equipped with various types of tools such as shown on the attached list. The items represent equipment that could be carried on a pumper in a Class 8 community.
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Note: The Fire Suppression Rating Schedule lists a variety of items that can receive credit points. The list included here is only a partial list.
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The minimum hose load should be 1200' of 2-1/2" hose, 400' of 1-1/2" hose, and 200' of booster hose.
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If response is provided outside the city, such as provided by rural fire departments response, additional equipment may be needed. In general, an additional unit that satisfies the minimum requirements for Class 9 will be required where rural classification is desired. The attached sheet explains the equipment that is needed for Class 9.
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Fire Station
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Apparatus should be adequately housed to protect the equipment from the weather.
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| Pumper
Equipment |
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| Nozzels |
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2 1/2" playpipe with
shutoff |
1 |
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2 1/2" straight stream and spray with
shutoff |
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1 1/2" straight stream
and spray with shutoff |
2 |
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3/4" or 1" booster hose nozzle |
1 |
| Breathing
Equipment (self contained) |
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30
minute minimum |
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Extra
cylinders (carried) |
2 |
| Salvage covers
(12' x 18') |
2 |
| Electric handlight
(4v wet, 6v dry) |
2 |
| Gated wye
(2 1/2" x 1
1/2" x 1 1/2") |
1 |
| Radio |
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Mounted |
1 |
| Ladder |
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12'
or 14' roof |
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24' extension ladder |
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| Service
Company Equipment |
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No. |
| Smoke ejector |
1 |
| Power saw
(all purpose type) |
1 |
| 8' Pike Polls |
2 |
| Ladder |
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10"
collapsible |
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