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ToolsandEquipmentResoures.pptxFire Service Resources: Tools and Equipment
FSE 375
© David B. Mattingly Sept. 2013
NFPA 1901- Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus
Insurance Services Office (ISO) – Fire Suppression Rating Schedule
Local fire department preferences
More on NFPA and ISO later
Basic Equipment Lists
Significant investment for fire department
Total cost on T & E on an engine/ladder can be as high as 100K!
Total cost/value of equipment carried on fire apparatus
Most fire depts maintain equipment lists for engines, ladders, etc.
Good source of info for tools and equipment paper due next week (more details later)
Apparatus Inventory Lists
Hand tools
Hose, nozzles, and appliances
Ground ladders
Power tools
EMS
Salvage equipment
Self contained breathing apparatus
Others?
Types of Equipment – Examples?
Very expensive
Not usually purchased with or considered to be a part of apparatus inventory
Issued to individual
Lets take a look at costs anyway
What about PPE?
PPE Components
Coat, pants, and suspenders: $1500-1800
Helmet: $300-500
Boots: $100-$250
Gloves & hood: $100-150
SCBA with a spare cylinder: $4000-5000
Approx total cost per FF: $6000-7700
How much is PPE for one FF?
NFPA – Not available on-line! Must be a member.
ISO – let’s take a look
NFPA and ISO lists
