NFPA Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus

Ensure that wildland fire apparatus are up to the task!

NFPA 1906 defines the requirements for a new automotive wildland fire apparatus, including apparatus equipped with a slip-on fire fighting module, designed primarily to support wildland fire suppression operations.

Changes and additions in the 2006 Standard edition include:

Defining what the manufacturer certification of test results must include

Using the concept of estimated in-service weight as a basis for measuring certain stability requirements

Linking the maximum top speed of the apparatus to the tire manufacturer's ratings

Updating the requirements for engine air filters

Requiring more head height at seating positions and red seat belts if available

Organizing the requirements for water pumps into 7 classifications

Updating the requirement for baffling water tanks to better address smaller water tanks

Requiring type testing of foam systems and individualized testing of each installation

Two additional Annexes: Equipment Size and Weight Chart and Guidelines for First Line and Reserve Fire Apparatus

Approx. 85 pp.