STANDARD LEVEL 2 DEFENSIVE Standard Firefighter Training I Minimum Equipment List

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1 STANDARD LEVEL 2 DEFENSIVE Standard Firefighter Training I Minimum Equipment List The NWT has established recommended operational service levels which may be further broken down into sections to fit local capacity. As such, the full effect of recognized equipment standards cannot be realized in any one service level or section. Although recommended equipment has been drawn from these NFPA and CSA standards, the NWT has phased in the requirements for the standards into each service level or section thereof to meet the community s capacity and/or safety requirements.

2 Protective coats; Trousers; Coveralls; Helmets; Gloves; Footwear; and Hoods In accordance to NPFA Standards Section 7.1 The fire department shall provide each member with protective ensembles, ensemble elements, and protective equipment designed to provide protection from hazards to which the member is likely to be exposed and that is suitable for the tasks the member is expected to perform. This standard shall specify the selection, care, and maintenance requirements for structural firefighting protective ensembles and the individual ensemble elements that include garments, helmets, gloves, footwear, and interface components that are compliant with NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting. Protective garment elements shall have at least the applicable design requirements specified in this section where inspected and evaluated by the certification organization as specified of NFPA Standards 1971, Chapter 4 Section 4.3, Inspection and Testing Garments shall consist of a composite of an outer shell, moisture barrier, and thermal barrier. 1

3 The pumper fire apparatus is required to have the following equipment: Subject Requirements Ref. in NFPA Fire Pump Minimum rated capacity of 3000 L/min (625 gpm) 5.2 Water Tank Minimum certified capacity (combined, if applicable) of 1100 L (250 gal) 5.5 Equipment Storage Minimum of 40 ft 3 (1.1 m 3 ) Enclosed and weather-resistant. May need to consider room for a portable water tank See Page Hose Storage A hose storage area of 30 ft 3 (0.8 m 3 ) for 2½ inch (65 mm) or larger fire hose. 5.7 Aerial Device Ground Ladders Suction Hose Two areas, each a of 3.5 ft 3 (0.1 m 3 ), to accommodate 1½ inch (38mm) or larger preconnected fire house lines. If equipped, is recommended to meet requirements of Chapter 19. One straight ladder equipped with roof hooks One extension ladder One folding ladder Minimum of 20 ft (6 m) of suction hose or 15 ft (4.5 m) of supply hose. May need to consider additional suction hose for nursing lines. *Where suction hose is provided, a suction strainer is recommended to be furnished*

4 Fire Hose and Nozzles General 1) 800 ft (240 m) of 2½ inch (65 mm) or larger fire hose 2) 400 ft (120 m) of 1½ inch (38 mm), 1¾ in (45 mm), or 2 inch (52 mm) fire hose 3) One handline nozzle, 165 gpm (750 L/min) 4) Two handline nozzles, 80 gpm (360 L/min) 5) One smoothbore or combination nozzle with 2½ inch shutoff that flows a 250 gpm Miscellaneous Equipment 1) One 6 lb (2.7 kg) flathead axe 2) One 6 lb (2.7 kg) pickhead axe 12) One double male 2½ inch (65 mm) adapter with CSA threads 13) One rubber mallet ) One 6 ft (2 m) pike pole or plaster hook 4) One 8 ft (2.4 m) or longer pike pole 14) Two salvage covers each a size of 12 ft x 14 ft (3.7 m x 4.3 m) 15) Two or more wheel chocks 5) Two portable hand lights 16) One traffic vest for each seating position 6) One approved dry chemical portable fire extinguisher with a 80-B:C rating 7) One 2½ gal (9.5 L) or larger fire extinguishers 8) One first aid kit 9) Four combination spanner wrenches 17) Five fluorescent orange traffic cones 18) Five illuminated warning devices such as highway flares, unless the five fluorescent orange traffic cones have illuminating capabilities 19) One automatic external defibrillator (AED) 10) Two hydrant wrenches 11) One double female 2½ inch (65 mm) adapter with CSA threads *The equipment listed in and shall be available on the pumper fire apparatus before the apparatus is placed in service (NFPA 1901)* 3

5 Small communities in the NWT do not possess municipal infrastructure, such as hydrants, and are challenged with maintaining a sustainable water supply for firefighting. One option available to assist with this reality are tanker shuttles. This is accomplished through modification of existing community tankers to include a dump valve and the purchase of porta-tanks to support firefighting efforts. The concept is that a porta-tank is set up for the fire truck to draft from, while the tanker shuttles water back and forth from their filling site. This allows the tanker travel time while the port-tank provides us water supply for firefighting. This water delivery concept provides additional safety for firefighters and residents. The following demonstrate its application; 4

6 Pumper Fire Apparatus Supply Checklist Ground Ladders Straight ladder with roof hooks Miscellaneous Equipment Cont d Extension ladder Folding ladder Fire Hose and Nozzles 800 ft (240 m) of 2½ inch (65 mm) or large fire hose 400 ft (120 m) of 1½ inch (38 mm), 1¾ in (45 mm), or 2 inch (52 mm) fire hose Handline nozzle, 200 gpm (750 L/min) Two handline nozzles, 95 gpm (360 L/min) Smoothbore combination nozzle with 2½ inch shutoff that flows a 250gpm Miscellaneous Equipment 6 lb (2.7 kg) flathead axe 6 lb (2.7 kg) pickhead axe 6 ft (2 m) pike pole or plaster hook 8 ft (2.4 m), or longer, pike pole 2½ gal (9.5 L), or larger, fire extinguisher First aid kit Four combination spanner wrenches Two hydrant wrenches Double female 2½ inch (65 mm) adapter with CSA threads Double male 2½ inch (65 mm) adapter with CSA threads Rubber mallet Two salvage covers each a 12 ft x 14 ft (3.7 m x 4.3 m) Two or more wheel chocks Traffic vest for each assigned seating Five fluorescent orange traffic cones Five illuminated warning devices such as highway flares, unless traffic cones have illuminating capabilities. Automated External Defibrillator (AED) NFPA standard Emergency Radio/Phone Two portable hand lights Approved portable dry chemical fire extinguisher with 80-B:C rating 5