APPARATUS DEFINITIONS FOR TRUCK REPORTERS

Note: You can also find these definitions in the downloadable instruction document listed above.

Tanker (Elliptical or Rectangular)

(Reference NFPA 1901 3.3.112): A vehicle designed primarily for transporting (pickup, transporting, and delivering) water to fire emergency scenes to be applied by other vehicles or pumping equipment. The following additional criteria should be met:

1. If the tank capacity is 1750 gallons or more, regardless of the pump rating, it is to be reported as a Tanker.
2. If the tank capacity is between 1000 and 1749 gallons and the pump rating is less than 750 gallons per minute (gpm) (or no pump exists at all), it is to be reported as a Tanker.
3. If the tank capacity is 1749 gallons or less and the pump rating is 750 gpm or larger, it is to be reported as a Pumper.

Pumper

(Reference NFPA 1901 3.3.141): Fire apparatus with a permanently mounted fire pump off at least 750 gpm rating, water tank, and hose body whose primary purpose is to combat structural and associated fires. The following criteria should be met:

1. The fire pump rating shall be 750 gpm or larger.
2. The water tank capacity shall be a minimum of 300 gallons and a maximum of 1749 gallons.
3. Less than 50% of the body storage compartments shall be of full height-full depth design.

Pumper, Rear Mount

(Reference NFPA 1901 3.3.141): Fire apparatus with a permanently mounted fire pump located behind the rear axle of the apparatus, of at least 750 gpm rating, water tank, and hose body whose primary purpose is to combat structural and associated fires. The following criteria should be met:

1. The fire pump rating shall be 750 gpm or larger.
2. The water tank capacity shall be a minimum of 300 gallons and a maximum of 1749 gallons.

Rescue Pumper

(Reference NFPA 1901 3.3.159): A multipurpose vehicle that provides both support services at emergency scenes and carries a fire pump. The following additional criteria should be met:

1. 50% or more of the body storage compartments shall be of full height-full depth design.
2. The fire pump rating shall be 750 gpm or larger.
3. The water tank capacity shall be a minimum of 300 gallons and a maximum of 1749 gallons.

Mini Pumper (Initial Attack Apparatus)

(Reference NFPA 1901 3.3.90): Fire apparatus with a fire pump of at least 250 gpm rating, water tank, and hose body whose primary purpose is to initiate a fire suppression attack on structural, vehicular, or vegetation fires, and to support associated fire department operations. The following criteria should be met:

1. The fire pump rating shall be 250 gpm or larger.
2. The water tank capacity shall be 200 gallons or more.
3. The body shall have at least 22 cubic feet of storage compartments.

Brush Truck

(Reference NFPA 1906 3.3.93): Fire apparatus designed for fighting wildland fires and is equipped with a fire pump having a rating between 10 gpm and 500 gpm, a water tank, limited hose and equipment, and has pump-and-roll capability. The following criteria should be met:

1. The vehicle shall be designed primarily for fighting off-road wildland fires. Vehicles designed for both structural and wildland (commonly referred to as “Urban Interface”) shall be classified as Mini Pumpers.
2. The fire pump rating shall be 10 gpm or larger.
3. The water tank capacity shall be 50 gallons or more.

Brush Truck (Non-NFPA 1906)

Fire apparatus that follows the definition of Brush Truck provided above but fails to meet one or more of the requirements identified in the NFPA 1906 Standard.

Special Service Fire Apparatus (SSFA), Walk-In

(Reference NFPA 1901 3.3.159): A multipurpose vehicle that primarily provides support services at  emergency scenes. These services include, but are not limited to, rescue, command, hazardous material containment, air supply, and electrical power generation and floodlighting. The body of the vehicle includes space which is designed to carry/house both personnel and equipment. The following additional criteria should be met:

1. If the vehicle has a fire pump and a tank with capacity of 300 gallons or more, it is to be reported as a Rescue Pumper.
2. If the vehicle has a fire pump and a tank with capacity of less than 300 gallons, it is to be reported as a SSFA, Walk-In.

Special Service Fire Apparatus (SSFA), Non-Walk-In

(Reference NFPA 1901 3.3.159): A multipurpose vehicle that primarily provides support services at emergency scenes. These services include, but are not limited to, rescue, command, hazardous material containment, air supply, and electrical power generation and floodlighting. The body of the vehicle includes space designed to carry only equipment. It does not include space to carry/house emergency personnel. The following additional criteria should be met:

1. If the vehicle has a fire pump and a tank with capacity of 300 gallons or more, it is to be reported as a Rescue Pumper.
2. If the vehicle has a fire pump and a tank with capacity of less than 300 gallons, it is to be reported as a SSFA, Non-Walk-In.

Aerial Ladder Waterway, 0-94 Mid

(Reference NFPA 1901 3.3.5, 3.3.6, and 3.3.7): A self-propelled automotive fire apparatus equipped with a permanently attached, self-supporting, turntable-mounted, power-operated ladder of two or more sections designed to provide a continuous egress route from an elevated position to the ground. In addition, the vehicle is designed and equipped to support fire fighting and rescue operations by positioning personnel, handling materials, or discharging water at positions elevated from the ground. The vehicle may, or may not, be equipped with a pump. The following additional criteria will be met:

1. The turntable shall be mounted in the mid section of the chassis.
2. The ladder’s maximum vertical reach as measured from the ground to the top of the last rung shall be 94 feet or less.

Aerial Ladder Waterway, 95+ Mid

(Reference NFPA 1901 3.3.5, 3.3.6, and 3.3.7): A self-propelled automotive fire apparatus equipped with a permanently attached, self-supporting, turntable-mounted, power-operated ladder of two or more sections designed to provide a continuous egress route from an elevated position to the ground. In addition, the vehicle is designed and equipped to support fire fighting and rescue operations by positioning personnel, handling materials, or discharging water at positions elevated from the ground. The vehicle may, or may not, be equipped with a pump. The following additional criteria will be met:

1. The turntable shall be mounted in the mid section of the chassis.
2. The ladder’s maximum vertical reach as measured from the ground to the top of the last rung shall be 95 feet or more.

Aerial Ladder Waterway, 0-94 Rear

(Reference NFPA 1901 3.3.5, 3.3.6, and 3.3.7): A self-propelled automotive fire apparatus equipped with a permanently attached, self-supporting, turntable-mounted, power-operated ladder of two or more sections designed to provide a continuous egress route from an elevated position to the ground. In addition, the vehicle is designed and equipped to support fire fighting and rescue operations by positioning personnel, handling materials, or discharging water at positions elevated from the ground. The vehicle may, or may not, be equipped with a pump. The following additional criteria will be met:

1. The turntable shall be mounted in the rear section of the chassis.
2. The ladder’s maximum vertical reach as measured from the ground to the top of the last rung shall be 94 feet or less.

Aerial Ladder Waterway, 95+ Rear

(Reference NFPA 1901 3.3.5, 3.3.6, and 3.3.7): A self-propelled automotive fire apparatus equipped with a permanently attached, self-supporting, turntable-mounted, power-operated ladder of two or more sections designed to provide a continuous egress route from an elevated position to the ground. In addition, the vehicle is designed and equipped to support fire fighting and rescue operations by positioning personnel, handling materials, or discharging water at positions elevated from the ground. The vehicle may, or may not, be equipped with a pump. The following additional criteria will be met:

1. The turntable shall be mounted in the rear section of the chassis.
2. The ladder’s maximum vertical reach as measured from the ground to the top of the last rung shall be 95 feet or more.

Aerial Platform, 0-85 Mid

(Reference NFPA 1901 3.3.5, 3.3.6, and 3.3.60): A self-propelled automotive fire apparatus equipped with a permanently attached, self-supporting, turntable-mounted device consisting of a personnel-carrying platform attached to the uppermost boom of a series of power-operated booms that telescope and are sometimes arranged to provide continuous egress capabilities. In addition, the vehicle is designed and equipped to support fire fighting and rescue operations by positioning personnel, handling materials, or discharging water at positions elevated from the ground. The vehicle may, or may not, be equipped with a pump. The following additional criteria will be met:

• The turntable shall be mounted in the mid section of the chassis.
• The platform’s maximum vertical reach as measured from the ground to the floor of the platform shall be 85 feet or less.

Aerial Platform, 86+ Mid

(Reference NFPA 1901 3.3.5, 3.3.6, and 3.3.60): A self-propelled automotive fire apparatus equipped with a permanently attached, self-supporting, turntable-mounted device consisting of a personnel-carrying platform attached to the uppermost boom of a series of power-operated booms that telescope and are sometimes arranged to provide continuous egress capabilities. In addition, the vehicle is designed and equipped to support fire fighting and rescue operations by positioning personnel, handling materials, or discharging water at positions elevated from the ground. The vehicle may, or may not, be equipped with a pump. The following additional criteria will be met:

1. The turntable shall be mounted in the mid section of the chassis.
2. The platform’s maximum vertical reach as measured from the ground to the floor of the platform shall be 86 feet or more.

Aerial Platform, 0-85 Rear

(Reference NFPA 1901 3.3.5, 3.3.6, and 3.3.60): A self-propelled automotive fire apparatus equipped with a permanently attached, self-supporting, turntable-mounted device consisting of a personnel-carrying platform attached to the uppermost boom of a series of power-operated booms that telescope and are sometimes arranged to provide continuous egress capabilities. In addition, the vehicle is designed and equipped to support fire fighting and rescue operations by positioning personnel, handling materials, or discharging water at positions elevated from the ground. The vehicle may, or may not, be equipped with a pump. The following additional criteria will be met:

1. The turntable shall be mounted in the rear section of the chassis.
2. The platform’s maximum vertical reach as measured from the ground to the floor of the platform shall be 85 feet or less.

Aerial Platform, 86+ Rear

(Reference NFPA 1901 3.3.5, 3.3.6, and 3.3.60): A self-propelled automotive fire apparatus equipped with a permanently attached, self-supporting, turntable-mounted device consisting of a personnel-carrying platform attached to the uppermost boom of a series of power-operated booms that telescope and are sometimes arranged to provide continuous egress capabilities. In addition, the vehicle is designed and equipped to support fire fighting and rescue operations by positioning personnel, handling materials, or discharging water at positions elevated from the ground. The vehicle may, or may not, be equipped with a pump. The following additional criteria will be met:

1. The turntable shall be mounted in the rear section of the chassis.
2. The platform’s maximum vertical reach as measured from the ground to the floor of the platform shall be 86 feet or more.

Aerial Platform, Articulating

(Reference NFPA 1901 3.3.5, 3.3.6, and 3.3.60): A self-propelled automotive fire apparatus equipped with a permanently attached, self-supporting, turntable-mounted device consisting of a personnel-carrying platform attached to the uppermost boom of a series of power-operated booms that articulate and telescope and are sometimes arranged to provide continuous egress capabilities. In addition, the vehicle is designed and equipped to support fire fighting and rescue operations by positioning personnel, handling materials, or discharging water at positions elevated from the ground. The vehicle may, or may not, be equipped with a pump. The following additional criteria will be met:

1. The turntable shall be mounted in the mid or rear section of the chassis.

Tractor-Drawn Aerial Waterway

(Reference NFPA 1901 3.3.5, 3.3.6, 3.3.7, and 12.3.2.6): A tractor-drawn aerial fire apparatus consisting of a tractor with a permanent, non-king-pinned “fifth wheel” mounted on the rear of the chassis to carry the forward end of the aerial ladder trailer unit. The trailer unit will be equipped with a permanently attached, self-supporting, turntable-mounted, power-operated ladder of two or more sections designed to provide a continuous egress route from an elevated position to the ground. In addition, the vehicle is designed and equipped to support fire fighting and rescue operations by positioning personnel, handling materials, or discharging water at positions elevated from the ground. The vehicle may, or may not, be equipped with a pump.

Water Tower, Articulating

(Reference NFPA 1901 3.3.5, 3.3.6, and 3.3.182): An aerial device consisting of a permanently mounted power-operated boom that articulates and a waterway designed to supply a large capacity mobile elevated water stream.

Water Tower, Telescoping with Ladder

(Reference NFPA 1901 3.3.5, 3.3.6, and 3.3.182): An aerial device consisting of a permanently mounted power-operated boom and ladder that telescopes and includes a waterway designed to supply a large capacity mobile elevated water stream. The ladder is designed to provide a continuous egress route from an elevated position to the ground.

ARFF Class 1 (100 gallons)

Definition: ARFF vehicles meeting FAA Advisory Circular 150-5220-10E for Class 1 vehicles with rated water capacity of 100 gallons and 500 lbs of dry chemical (or 450 lbs of potassium based or Halogenated agent) and/or NFPA 414 with water tank capacity >60 to <528 gallons.

ARFF Class 2 (300 gallons)

Definition: ARFF vehicles meeting FAA Advisory Circular 150-5220-10E for Class 2 vehicles with rated water capacity of 300 gallons and 500 lbs of dry chemical (or 450 lbs of potassium based or Halogenated agent) and/or NFPA 414 with water tank capacity >60 to <528 gallons.

ARFF Class 3 (500 gallons)

Definition: ARFF vehicles meeting FAA Advisory Circular 150-5220-10E for Class 3 vehicles with rated water capacity of 500 gallons and 500 lbs of dry chemical (or 450 lbs of potassium based or Halogenated agent) and/or NFPA 414 with water tank capacity >60 to <528 gallons.

ARFF Class 4 (1,500 gallons)

Definition: ARFF vehicles meeting FAA Advisory Circular 150-5220-10E for Class 4 vehicles with rated water capacity of 1,500 gallons and/or NFPA 414 with water tank capacity >528 to <1,585 gallons.

ARFF Class 5 (3,000 to 4,500 gallons)

Definition: ARFF vehicles meeting FAA Advisory Circular 150-5220-10E for Class 5 vehicles with rated capacity of 3,000 to 4500 gallons and/or NFPA 414 with water tank capacity >1,585 gallons.