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ProposedFire Apparatus Bonding
Chief Walter CoxDeputy Chief Don LeeAssistant Chief Ken McKennaAssistant Chief Royce Knowles
•New Engine Tank
•Rescue Re-chassis & Re-furbish
• New Tanker
Current status of apparatus and vehicles.
Green is service life 20 years
Yellow is reserve status 5 years
Red exceeds service life => 25 years
Status if bonding is approved
Green is service life 20 years
Yellow is reserve status 5 years
Red exceeds service life => 25 years
General Specifications General Specifications Engine TankEngine Tank
Seating for six (driver and five fire fighters) 1,000 gallon water Tank 2,000 Gallons per minute pump 30 Gallon Tank of Class A Foam 30 Gallon Tank of Class B Foam 475 Hp diesel engine Automatic Transmission 1,500 feet of Large diameter supply hose
Safety Equipment
Supplemental Restraint system (air Bags) Traction control with roll over protection Cab crash / crush protection 7.5 Kw. hydraulic –generator Light tower (night time operations) 12 volt / 120volt perimeter lighting Compressed Air Foam system
CAFS is not a new technology Compressed air foam technology has been around since 1938 1988 National Wild land Fire Service used CAFS to save structures
in Yellow Stone National Park. August 1992 structural fire tests were conducted in Salem Ct. by the
International Society of Fire Service Instructors.– Results showed the foam solution was 110% more effective than water
– That Compressed Air Foam was 480% more effective then water.
1992 Hale Fire Pump Company developed CAFS system for suburban and urban fire applications.
Why invest in compressed Air Foam?
We must continually seek opportunities that can improve the public safety capabilities of the fire department.
We (the Town and the department) have an obligation to use new technologies to improve the level of customer service.
We can reduce the exposure to, and better manage the risks associated with fire suppression activities.
Continue with our programs to improve our ISO rating and reduce insurance premiums.
Provide a sense of security and safety for firefighters.
OperationallyWhy compressed Air Foam
Increased initial attack capabilities. Reduced fire attack cycle times.
– (reduction in interior firefighters exposure to heat and toxins) Reduced water usage. More effective exposure protection. Increased stream reach. (increased firefighter safety) Superior moisture penetration. (less overhaul) Lighter hose lines. (reduced firefighter stress and fatigue) Reduced chance of flashover and or rapid fire development. Reduced chance of rekindle behind fire crews. Smoke and steam reduction. (enhance search and rescue operations) Reduced scene times = reduced exposure = SAFETY
Threats to firefighter safety Increased Structural Collapse hazards
Light weight truss construction Engineered structural components
Volatile interior furnishing and finishes SYNTHETIC MATERIALS: POLYSTYRENE, POLYPROPYLENE, NYLONS, POLYVINYLCHLORIDE These generate 17,000 TO 20,000 B.T.Us per lb of material
Increased interior temperatures 1,100 to 1,800 degrees Increased by-products of smoke and toxic gases. For every 20 degree increase in interior temp. smoke production
doubles Increased threat of rapid fire development and flashover.
Additional threats to firefighter safety
Blended fuels – Polar solvents and Hydrocarbon based fuel blends
Hazardous Materials releases requiring – Vapor suppression
– Fire suppression
Exotic carbon fiber composite materials
Hybrid vehicles with alternate fuels and stored energy
Structural Collapse from:Light weight truss constructionEngineered structural components
Are new threats a fire fighter faces during interior structural fire fighting activities.Failure of these systems can happen in as little as ten minutes. Rapid cooling and control of fire conditions is required if this is to be prevented.
Compressed Air Foam demonstration during live fire training. Mill Street acquired structure.
Three rooms of fire extending to the second floor via the interior stairway. Fire attack crews entered the building following complete fire development of the fire room with interior temperature near 1,100 degrees. (thermal couplings) Attack was a single 1-3/4” hand line with an 1-1/4” smooth bore tip with C.A.F.S.
To See Video click on the link provided
General Specifications Rescue Chassis
Seating for six (driver and five fire fighters) 425 Hp diesel engine Automatic Transmission 12 bolt Hot Shift PTO (generator / rescue tools)
Safety Equipment
Supplemental Restraint system (air Bags) Traction control with roll over protection Cab crash / crush protection 10 K.w. Hydraulic –generator 2 Light towers 12 volt / 120volt perimeter lighting
Re-furbish Rescue Body•Remove old hydraulic light tower and associated components. Add high efficiency 120 volt LED light towers.
•Replace exterior roll up doors and interior compartment doors.
•Relocate hydraulic generator and add new hydraulic pump for rescue tool operation..
•Replace all 12 volt lighting equipment and exterior compartment lighting.
•Replace all 120 volt wiring and outlets and interior lighting.
•Reconfigure compartments with an additional compartment added to rear of rescue body.
•Add new high load capacity roll out trays and tool boards.
•Media blast, repair and repaint the rescue body.
•Add traffic advisor board to rear.
Large Capacity Tanker Commercial Chassis Seating for two (driver and one fire fighter) 2,500 gallon water Tank 1,000 Gallons per minute pump 20,000 lb front axle (suspension and braking) Tandem rear axles (suspension and braking) 425 Hp diesel engine Automatic Transmission 3 way large capacity dump valves 3,000 Gallon Porta-tank
Tanker NeedsTanker Needs
48 square miles.48 square miles. Only 10 percent is covered by hydrants.Only 10 percent is covered by hydrants. Water supply is an issue during critical Water supply is an issue during critical
offensive and defensive operations.offensive and defensive operations. Travel distance and time is an issue in Travel distance and time is an issue in
many areas of town. many areas of town. Travel and set up times for mutual aid can Travel and set up times for mutual aid can
be extensive and beyond safe operational be extensive and beyond safe operational limits.limits.
Red Flags are fire stations.
Towns of Lebanon and Bozrah FDs are off the map.
Yellow and red dots indicate fire hydrants located in the borough.
Approximately 10 percent of the community is protected.
Blue and green dots indicated static water supplies and suction points for water. (ponds streams)
Company Two Response areaWestchester District
Apple Lane 5.1 11 minutes HQ Response 7.6 16 minutes Auto Mutual Aid 5.4 miles 11 minutes
Water Hole Road 3.5 7 minutes HQ Response 8.2 17 minutes
Standish Road 2.6 5 minutes HQ Response 3.8 7 minutes
Response times indicated are for clear weather, dry roads and with normal traffic conditions.
Company Two Response areaWestchester District
Pinebrook Rd 2.3 5 minutes HQ Response 4.8 9 minutes
Fox Ridge Drive 3.5 7 minutes HQ Response 8.1 13 minutes
Jeremy River Dr 2.7 6 minutes HQ Response 4.6 9 minutes
Response times indicated are for clear weather, dry roads and with normal traffic conditions.
Fleet reduction and re-assignments
Remove from service Remove from service
1987 International Middlesex Hose Tender.1987 International Middlesex Hose Tender.
1982 American LaFrance (Reserve Engine 1982 American LaFrance (Reserve Engine Tank.) Tank.)
Reassign
1988 Duplex Young Engine Tank to reserve 1988 Duplex Young Engine Tank to reserve Status Engine Tank 4-28Status Engine Tank 4-28
1991 1,800 gallon Kenworth 4 Guys tanker to 1991 1,800 gallon Kenworth 4 Guys tanker to Company TwoCompany Two