A-A-58028 Truck, Fire Fighting, Hazardous Materials \(Hazmat\) Response VehicleThis commercial item description \(CID\) covers a commercial hazardous materials \(HazMat\) truck. It has a 4x2 or a 4x4 chassis with a diesel engine and an automatic transmission; a cab with at least three doors which can accommodate at least four seated persons; and a utility body for equipment storage. The HazMat truck is intended to stow and transport hazardous materials response equipment for the purpose of mitigating chemical leaks, spills, and releases of hazardous substances in both on- and off-road environments. The HazMat truck is also intended to provide a hazardous materials incident command work station area for the purpose of research, command, control, and communications.

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A-A-58028D

Chapter

Title

Winches

Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), the vehicle shall have a 4x2 chassis. The 4x2 and 4x4

versions shall be identical except for the driveline differences and as otherwise specified herein.

2.1 Administration.

2.1.1 Environmental conditions.

2.1.1.1 Altitude. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), the vehicle shall be designed for operation

at 2,000 feet above sea level.

2.1.1.2 Temperature range. The vehicle shall be capable of satisfactory storage and operation in

temperatures ranging from 0� to 125� F. When specified (see 6.2), the vehicle shall be equipped

with a winterization system that includes an engine coolant heater and a battery heater (a blanket

type battery heater is not acceptable). The winterization system shall be powered through the

electrical shoreline connection (see 2.6.2).

2.1.2 Foreign object damage. All loose metal parts, such as pins and valve caps, shall be securely

attached to the vehicle with wire ropes or chains. "Dog tag" style beaded chains shall not be

provided. Removable panels, if provided, shall be attached with captive fasteners.

2.1.3 Roadability.

2.1.3.1 Operating terrain. The vehicle shall operate on paved and graded gravel roads; the 4x4

version shall also operate on off-road (cross country) terrain.

2.1.3.2 Acceleration. The fully loaded vehicle shall accelerate from 0 to 50 miles per hour (mph)

within 60 seconds on a level, paved road.

2.1.3.3 Maximum speed. The fully loaded vehicle shall attain a minimum top speed of 65 mph

on a level, paved road.

2.1.3.4 Gradeability. The fully loaded vehicle shall be able to maintain a speed of at least 30 mph

while ascending any paved slope up to and including 8.0 percent. The fully loaded 4x4 version

shall also be able to maintain a speed of at least 5.0 mph while ascending any paved slope up to

and including 30 percent.

2.1.4 Overall dimensions. Overall dimensions shall be the minimum consistent with the

operational performance and the design constraints necessary to achieve the specified

performance. Overall dimensions shall not exceed:

Length

390 inches

Width

100 inches (excluding mirrors)