Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 205-1-2-.03 - Minimum Equipment Required for County, Municipal or Private Corporation Fire Departments

(1) Each fire station, unless granted an exemption as approved by the Council shall possess a minimum of one equipped, operable pumper with a capacity of at least 750 gpm at 150 psi and a tank capacity of a minimum 250 gallons. (A minimum of a 500-gallon tank capacity is recommended). Previously approved fire apparatus which does not meet this minimum standard or recommendation may be used in lieu of the minimum required pumper until total replacement or chassis replacement by the local authority until January 1, 2025. The previously approved fire apparatus may be retained for use as a mobile water supply, brush truck, etc., however, not for structure fires involving interior fire attack or search and rescue operations in structures normally occupied by human inhabitants.

(a) Operability of this pumper shall be proven by:

1. Presenting documentation of a current (completed once per calendar year) pump service test.

a. The pump service test shall be conducted by qualified fire service personnel or by a qualified third party.

b. At the discretion of GFSTC staff, departments may be asked to engage the pump during site visits.

(2) A minimum of the following equipment, appliances, adapters, and accessories for structural pumper apparatus shall include:

(a) 400 feet of 11/2", 13/4", or 2" double-jacketed, lined fire hose

(b) Two (2) handline nozzles, 95 gpm minimum

(c) Two (2) portable fire extinguishers suitable for use on class A, B, and C fires, with a minimum rating of 80BC for dry chemical, 10BC CO₂ or 21/2 gallon water extinguishers

(d) A minimum of two (2) functional positive-pressure Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus on each primary pumping apparatus at each station.

(e) One (1) spare SCBA cylinder for each SCBA carried

(f) One (1) 12 foot or longer fire service rated roof ladder

(g) One (1) 24 foot or longer fire service rated extension ladder

(h) One (1) pick head ax

(i) One (1) flat head ax

(j) One (1) pike pole or plaster hook (minimum 6-feet in length)

(k) One (1) claw tool or multipurpose, forcible entry tool (minimum 30-inches in length)

(l) One (1) bolt cutter (minimum 24-inches in length)

(m) One (1) crowbar or pry bar

(n) Two (2) functioning portable battery-powered hand lights

(o) Wheel chock(s)

(p) One (1) two-way radio assigned to the apparatus

(q) One (1) ANSI approved traffic vest per assigned seating position (exception: if assigned to each member it is not necessary to be on apparatus.)

(r) Two (2) Spanner wrenches or suitable hose fastening wrench

(s) One (1) hydrant wrench

(t) One (1) double male coupling

(u) One (1) double female coupling

(v) One (1) folding ladder

(w) One (1) salvage cover or material suitable for fire service salvage operations.

(x) 500 feet of 21/2" diameter or larger supply hose to meet the jurisdiction needs

(3) Personal protective clothing to allow for each on-scene Firefighter to safely perform the duties of a Structural Firefighter while engaged in fighting a structure fire.

(a) Personal protective clothing shall include a helmet, coat, pants, boots, gloves, and hood that meet NFPA standards at the time of manufacture.

(b) All personal protective clothing shall be in good repair.

(c) It is recommended that the condition of all equipment be checked after each use and on an annual basis to ensure that the integrity of the equipment is maintained for emergency use and follows manufacturers' recommendations for cleaning and replacement. A sampling of the department's protective clothing shall be made available to GFSTC Staff during an on-site review.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 205-1-2-.03

O.C.G.A. §§ 25-3-23, 25-3-24.

Original Rule entitled "Minimum Equipment Required for County, Municipal or Private Corporation Fire Departments" adopted. F. Nov. 19, 2015; eff. Jan. 1, 2016, as specified by the Agency. Amended: F. Aug. 13, 2024; eff. Sept. 2, 2024.