Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 205-1-9 app A - Minimum Equipment Required for Apparatus Other Than Fire Department Pumper and ARFF Apparatus
(1) A fire station shall possess a compliant fire department apparatus in order to receive a Certificate of Compliance. This section allows for compliance for stations that house vehicles other than a fire department pumper or ARFF apparatus and establishes minimum equipment for the apparatus in those stations with one of the following types of apparatus:(To be developed)
(2) Aerial apparatus housed in a fire station with no pumper must carry the following minimum equipment:
(a) One (1) aerial ladder/elevating platform
(b) Annual tests
(c) One (1) elevated stream device
(d) One (1) 500 gpm or larger adjustable nozzle
(e) One (1) 10' or longer fire service rated folding ladder
(f) Two (2) 16' or longer fire service rated roof ladders
(g) One (1) 24' or longer fire service rated extension ladder
(h) One (1) 35' or longer fire service rated extension ladder
(i) One (1) 14' or longer combination fire service rated ladder
(j) Two (2) flathead axes
(k) Three (3) pick-head axes
(l) Four (4) 6' or longer pike poles
(m) Two (2) 3' to 4' plaster hooks with D-handle
(n) Two (2) crow or pry bars
(o) Two (2) claw or Halligan-rated tools
(p) Two (2) 12 lb. sledge hammers
(q) Four (4) portable hand lights
(r) One (1) approved dry chemical portable fire extinguisher, minimum 80 BC
(s) Four (4) SCBA with four (4) spare cylinders
(t) One (1) first aid kit
(u) Six (6) salvage covers 12' X 14'
(v) One (1) 3,000 watt Electric generator
(w) Three (3) 500 watt portable flood lights
(x) One (1) 5,000 cfm smoke ejector or positive pressure ventilation fan
(y) One (1) portable thermal cutting unit
(z) One (1) power saw (chain or heavy-duty rotary rated)
(aa) Four (4) combination spanner wrenches
(bb) Two (2) scoop shovels
(cc) One (1) pair of 24" bolt cutters
(dd) Four (4) ladder belts
(ee) One (1) 150' light-use safety rope
(ff) One (1) 150' general-use safety rope
(gg) One (1) 150' utility rope having a breaking strength of at least 5000 lbs.
(hh) One (1) box of tools
i. One (1) hacksaw with three (3) blades
ii. One (1) keyhole saw
iii. One (1) 12" pipe wrench
iv. One (1) 24" pipe wrench
v. One (1) ball peen hammer
vi. One (1) pair of tin snips
vii. One (1) pair of pliers
viii. One (1) pair of lineman's pliers
ix. Assorted rated of screwdrivers
x. Assorted adjustable wrenches
xi. Assorted combination wrenches
(ii) Two (2) wheel chocks
(jj) One (1) ANSI approved traffic vest per assigned seating position (exception: if assigned to each member it is not necessary to be on apparatus.)
(kk) Five (5) fluorescent orange traffic cones
(ll) One (1) rubber mallet
(mm) One (1) double female adapter sized to fit 21/2" or larger fire hose
(nn) One (1) double male adapter sized to fit 21/2" or larger fire hose
(oo) Two (2) hydrant wrenches
(pp) One (1) mounted radio
(qq) One (1) portable radio
(3) Air/Light apparatus housed in a fire station with no pumper must carry the following minimum equipment:(To be developed)
(4) Brush apparatus housed in a fire station with no pumper must carry the following minimum equipment:
(a) One (1) 100' booster hose with minimum 30 gpm adjustable nozzle
(b) Two (2) hard suction 10' X 2" is pump is so plumbed
(c) One (1) high pressure abrasion-resistant fill hose 25' X 11/2"
(d) Six (6) lightweight forestry hoses 50' X 11/2"
(e) Six (6) lightweight forestry hoses 50' X 1"
(f) One (1) high pressure garden hose 50' X 3/4"
(g) Two (2) forester twin tip 1" nozzles
(h) Two (2) adjustable barrel 3/4" nozzles
(i) Two (2) combination 1" nozzles
(j) One (1) foam air-aspirated 1" nozzle
(k) One (1) 21/2" X 11/2" reducer
(l) Two (2) 11/2" X 1" reducers
(m)Two (2) 1" X 3/4" reducers
(n) Two (2) 11/2" NH X 11/2" NPSH adapters
(o) Two (2) 1" NPSH X 1" NH adapters
(p) Two (2) 1" NH X 1" NPSH adapters
(q) One (1) gated wye 21/2" female by two (2) 11/2" male
(r) One (1) foot valve strainer 2" or 11/2"
(s) Two (2) spanner wrenches
(t) One (1) hydrant wrench
(u) Assorted gaskets
(v) Tees
(w) Shut-offs
(x) One (1) double female adapter sized to fit 21/2" or larger fire hose
(y) One (1) double male adapter sized to fit 21/2" or larger fire hose
(z) Hose clamp
(aa) Wands and various spray tips
(bb) Rake
(cc) Pulaski
(dd) Shovel
(ee) Torch
(ff) Collapsible back pack pump
(gg) Mechanics tools
(hh) Files
(ii) Spark plugs
(jj) One (1) ANSI approved traffic vest per assigned seating position (exception: if assigned to each member it is not necessary to be on apparatus.)
(5) Fire boats shall have a minimum 500 gpm pump. If housed in a fire station/boat house with no pumper the fire boat must carry the following minimum equipment:
(a) One (1) pry or crow bar
(b) One (1) 24" bolt cutter
(c) One (1) pike pole (6' or longer)
(d) One (1) adjustable hydrant wrench
(e) One (1) sprinkler shutoff wedge
(f) One (1) utility rope (100' or longer)
(g) One (1) portable extinguisher 2-A: 10-B: C
(h) One (1) dry chemical extinguisher 80-B:C
(i) One (1) flat head axe
(j) Four (4) spanner wrenches
(k) One (1) rope in a throw bag (75')
(l) One (1) SCBA with spare cylinder per crew member
(m) One (1) rated III personal floatation device for each crew member.
(n) 200' of 11/2", 13/4", or 2" fire hose with two (2) combination nozzles minimum 95 gpm
(o) One (1) million candlepower (1,000,000) portable search light
(p) Two (2) boat hooks minimum 12'
(q) One (1) rated IV throw-able floatation device
(r) Fire department radio system installed on the vessel
(s) One (1) VHF-FM radio
(t) Hailer for giving audible signals to persons on the vessel and for short-range direct voice communications
(u) Up-to-date navigational publications for the intended operational area
(v) One (1) illuminated compass
(w) One (e) GPS and chart plotter
(x) Electronic depth sounding apparatus
(6) Heavy Rescue apparatus housed in a fire station with no pumper must carry the following minimum equipment:(To be developed)
(7) Mobile Water Supply (Tanker/Tender) apparatus housed in a fire station with no pumper must carry the following minimum equipment:
(a) 1000 gallon water tank
(b) 200 feet of 21/2" or larger fire hose
(c) 400 feet of 11/2", 13/4", or 2" fire hose with two hand line nozzles, 95 gpm minimum
(d) 20 feet of suction hose with strainer
(e) One (1) flat head or pick head ax
(f) One (1) 6' or longer pike pole or plaster hook
(g) One(1) dry chemical portable fire extinguisher 80 BC
(h) One (1) 21/2 gallon or larger water extinguisher
(i) One (1) SCBA with spare cylinder available to anyone assigned to the vehicle
(j) One (1) first aid kit
(k) Two (2) combination spanner wrenches
(l) One (1) hydrant wrench
(m) One (1) double female adapter sized to fit 21/2" or larger fire hose
(n) One (1) double male adapter sized to fit 21/2" or larger fire hose
(o) Two (2) or more wheel chocks
(p) One (1) ANSI approved traffic vest per assigned seating position (exception: if assigned to each member it is not necessary to be on apparatus.)
(q) Five (5) fluorescent orange traffic cones
(r) Five (5) illuminated warning devices such as highway flares, unless cones have illuminating devices
(s) One (1) automatic external defibrillator
(t) One (1) rubber mallet
(8) Rescue or Squad apparatus housed in a fire station with no pumper must carry the following minimum equipment:
(a) Two (2) SCBA with two (2) Spare Cylinders
(b) Extrication Equipment: Spreader/cutter, rams, & power plant
(c) One (1) gas can - 5 gal.
(d) Rescue Jacks for vehicle stabilization, spare straps, footprint pads
(e) One (1) reciprocating saw, spare blades
(f) Extension cord 100'
(g) Porta Power set
(h) Air Chisel set w/ 2 air cylinders
(i) Hand tools - set of screwdrivers, flat tip, Phillips tip, wire cutters, Hammers - standard claw, ball peen, small sledge
(j) Socket set
(k) Flat Head Axe
(l) Halligan tool
(m) Pick Head Axe
(n) Sledge hammer
(o) Shovels - flat and round tip
(p) Pry Bar - optional
(q) Pike poles - short 6', medium 8'
(r) Webbing 25' pieces
(s) Rescue Rope 125'
(t) Utility Rope
(u) Four (4) standard Carabiners (20,000 lb. breaking strength)
(v) Two (2) ladder belt Carabiners (20,000 lb. breaking strength)
(w) Class 3 rescue harness
(x) Stokes basket w/ lifting bridle
(y) Backboard w/ straps
(z) Cribbing - 2x4, 2 crates, 4x4 - 2 crates, wood wedges - small and large,
(aa) Stair step cribbing - 2 sets
(bb) Medical equipment: jump bag, 02 w/bag
(cc) AED
(dd) One (1) ANSI approved traffic vest per assigned seating position (exception: if assigned to each member it is not necessary to be on apparatus.)
(9) Service apparatus housed in a fire station with no pumper must carry the following minimum equipment:
(a) Four (4) SCBA with four (4) extra cylinders
(b) Six (6) salvage covers (minimum 12' X 14')
(c) One (1) 3,000 watt Electric generator
(d) Three (3) 500 watt portable flood lights
(e) One (1) 5,000 cfm smoke ejector
(f) One (1) portable thermal cutting unit
(g) One (1) power saw (chain or heavy-duty rotary rated)
(h) Four (4) electric handlights
(i) Two (2) 3' or 4' pike poles or plaster hooks
(j) Four (4) 6' or longer pike poles or plaster hooks
(k) One (1) mounted radio
(l) One (1) portable radio
(m)One (1) 24' or longer fire service rated extension ladder
(n) One (1) 16' or longer fire service rated roof ladder
(o) One (1) 10' or longer fire service attic ladder
(p) One (1) 14' or longer fire service combination ladder
(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.)
(10) Trench Rescue apparatus housed in a fire station with no pumper must carry the following minimum equipment:(To be developed)
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