A-A-58003 Truck, Fire Fighting \(Structural, 4X2 Or 4X4\)This commercial item description \(CID\) covers a structural pumper truck. It has a 4x2 or 4x4 chassis; a diesel engine and automatic transmission; a cab to accommodate at least five seated persons with at least four doors; a 1,250 gallon per minute \(gpm\) fire pump; a 500 gallon minimum capacity water tank; utility equipment compartments; and fire hose. The structural pumper truck is intended to combat structural, wildland, urban interface, and similar type fires.

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2.4.2.1 Battery compartment. The batteries shall be mounted in an acid-resistant tray and shall be

enclosed in a weatherproof box or compartment.

2.4.3 Battery charger or conditioner. The vehicle shall have a DC taper type battery charger or an

automatic battery conditioner, providing a minimum 15 amp output. The charger/conditioner

shall be permanently mounted on the vehicle in a properly ventilated, accessible location. The

charger/conditioner shall be powered from the electrical shoreline receptacle (see 2.10.2). A

charging indicator shall be installed next to the receptacle. When a battery conditioner is

provided, it shall monitor the battery state of charge and, as necessary, automatically charge or

maintain the batteries without gassing, depleting fluid level, overheating, or overcharging.

2.3.4 Warning lights. All warning lights shall use light emitting diode (LED) elements. The

warning light system, related components, and devices shall be in accordance with 13.8 of NFPA

1901.

2.3.4.1 Light bar. A six element LED light bar, with both forward and side facing heads, shall be

mounted on the cab roof. Forward facing lenses shall be red-white-red-red-white-red, with the

white lights switched off in blocking right-of-way mode. Rearward facing lenses shall be red-

amber-red-red-amber-red. The light bar shall be separately switched from the warning light

panel. All trucks shall be equipped with a steady red front warning light as required by California

state law regardless of shipping destination.

2.3.4.2 Warning light color. When specified (see 6.2), the rearward, red lights shall be replaced

with amber. When specified (see 6.2), all red warning lights shall be replaced with blue.

2.4.4.3 Headlight flashing system. A high beam, alternating/flashing, headlight system shall be

provided. The headlight flasher shall be separately switched from the warning light panel.

2.4.5 Audible warning devices.

2.4.5.1 Siren. The vehicle shall be equipped with an electronic siren system. The amplifier unit

shall include volume control and selection of "Radio," "PA," "Manual," "Yelp," "Wail," and "Hi-

Lo" (European) modes, and a magnetic noise canceling microphone. The amplifier, microphone,

and controls shall be within reach of the driver and right front passenger. Siren activating foot

switches shall be located in front of the driver and the right front passenger. The siren speaker

shall be rated at 100 watts minimum and shall be located in a guarded position in the front

bumper.

2.4.5.2 Horn. Dual forward facing air horns shall be installed in protected locations near the

front of the truck. Air horn activating foot switches shall be located in front of the driver and the

right front passenger.

2.4.6 Work lighting.

2.4.6.1 Cab interior lights. Cab interior light levels shall be sufficient for reading maps or

manuals.