This spreadsheet lists the fire apparatus design and safety features enhancements that
have been adopted by the industry over the years. Each feature references the year that it
became part of an NFPA standard. This spreadsheet can be used by an apparatus
committee to determine what features an old apparatus may be missing when compared
to the latest fire fighting technology.
| Narrative | Aug, 2005 |
| Preface | Aug, 2005 |
| Improvements - (.xls or .pdf) | Aug, 2005 |
Why is it important for a fire chief to consider safety features and standards compliance
in his fleet? This question is answered in a straight-forward presentation that can be
used to educate fire department personnel, purchasing authorities, and government
officials in the importance of NFPA standard compliance.
| Selling the Standards Presentation - (.pps or .pdf) | Nov, 2007 |
| Audio Version - (.pps) |
NFPA 1901 Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus has been significantly revised for
2009. This standard takes effect on all apparatus contracted for on or after January 1,
2009. Major new safety features have been added as well as a completely new chapter on
1901 trailer specifications. These presentations provide an overview of the most
significant changes. These are "must-reads" for truck committees considering a purchase
in 2009 or beyond.
| NFPA 1901 2009 Update - Carl Peterson - (.ppt or .pdf) | Apr, 2008 |
| NFPA 1901 2009 Changes - (.ppt or .pdf) | Apr, 2008 |
There are tens of thousands of out-dated fire apparatus on the road. "Gimme What you
Got" is an informative discussion by trial lawyer Jim Juneau on the role of new
technology in fire apparatus, and why it is important for departments to considering
embracing the latest apparatus technology.
| Gimme What You Got - (.ppt or .pdf) | Apr, 2008 |
Fire chiefs who maintain old apparatus in their fleets must be aware of the liability they may incur, both in terms of fire fighter safety, and in terms of the broader safety of the
public their departments serve. The NFPA recognizes the importance of either
refurbishing or replacing old apparatus and they provide guidance in the Annex of both
the 1901 and 1906 standards.
| Annex D - Repair, Refurbish or Replace - (.ppt or .pdf) | Nov, 2007 |