VANCOUVER FIRE DEPARTMENT
SPECIFICATIONS FOR RESCUE VEHICLE
INTENT OF SPECIFICATIONS
It shall be the intent of these specifications to cover the furnishing and delivery of a
complete rescue vehicle equipped as hereinafter specified. These specifications cover
only the general requirements as to the type and construction and test to which the
apparatus shall conform, together with certain details as to finish and equipment with
which the successful bidder shall conform. Minor details of construction and materials,
which are not otherwise specified, are left to the discretion of the contractor, who shall be
solely responsible for the design and construction of all features. The vehicle proposed
by the bidder shall meet the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) as stated in the current applicable pamphlet, all chapters except where amended
herein. Loose equipment shall be provided only as stated in the following pages.
A written proposal accompanied by a set of “Contractor’s Specifications” consisting of a
detailed description of the apparatus and equipment proposed and to which the finished
apparatus will conform shall be supplied by the contractor. These specifications shall
indicate size, type, model and make of all components and equipment. The contractor
shall also indicate the following dimensions and capacities.
Apparatus Wheel Base____________________
Cab to Axle_____________________________
Overall Length___________________________
Overall Height___________________________
SAE Turning Radius______________________
Apparatus Weight________________________
Angle of Approach_______________________
Angle of Departure_______________________
QUALITY OF WORKMANSHIP
The design of the apparatus shall embody the latest approved automotive engineering
practices. The workmanship shall be of the highest quality in its respective field. Special
consideration shall be given to the following points: Accessibility of various units which
require periodic maintenance, ease of operation and symmetrical proportions.
Construction shall be rugged and ample safety factors shall be provided to carry the
intended loads. The apparatus construction shall meet the requirements outlined in the
National Truck Equipment Association, Ambulance Manufacturers Division Standards
and Federal Specification KKK-A-1822E.
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DELIVERY
A qualified contractors representative shall deliver the apparatus and remain for a
sufficient length of time to instruct personnel in the proper operation, care and
maintenance of the equipment delivered.
DELIVERY DATE
The contractor must specify a delivery date from the time of receipt of a purchase order.
INFORMATION REQUIRED
The manufacturer shall supply at the time of delivery, complete operation and
maintenance manuals covering the completed apparatus as delivered. A permanent plate
shall be mounted in the driver’s compartment which specifies the quantity and type of
fluids required including engine oil, engine coolant, and transmission.
PERFORMANCE TESTS AND REQUIREMENTS
The delivered apparatus shall comply with all applicable testing requirements as outlined
in the National Fire Protection Association, Federal KKK and AMD Standards.
FAILURE TO MEET TESTS
In the event the apparatus fails to meet the test requirements outlined in these
specifications on the first trial, second trials may be made at the option of the bidder
within 30 days of the date of the first trial. Such trials shall be final and conclusive and
failure to comply with these requirements shall be cause for rejection. Failure to comply
with changes to conform to any clause of the specifications, within 30 days after notice is
given to the bidder of such changes, shall also be cause for rejection of the apparatus.
Permission to keep or store the apparatus in any building owned or occupied by the
purchaser or its use by the purchaser during the above specified period with the
permission of the bidder shall not constitute acceptance.
LIABILITY
The successful bidder shall defend any and all suits and assume liability for the use of
any patented process including any device or article forming a part of the apparatus
furnished.
EXCEPTIONS TO SPECIFICATIONS
All exceptions shall be stated no matter how seemingly minor. Any exceptions not take
shall be assumed by the purchaser to be included in the proposal, regardless of the cost to
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the bidder. Exceptions requested by the vendor shall be written on a separate paper with
the following information supplied for each exception taken:
1. Page number and paragraph of specification
2. Exact wording found in the city specification
3. Reason for taking the exception
4. Proposed change to specification
Exceptions shall be submitted in the same sequence as the specification for each of
evaluation.
Vendors taking total exception to the specification shall not be acceptable.
BLUEPRINT
A drawing (print) of the proposed apparatus shall be provided by the vendor and must be
approved by the fire department prior to construction of the apparatus. This drawing
shall indicate the location of lights, siren, horns, compartments and other major
components. The drawing shall also include the apparatus dimensions.
The fire department will not approve construction until all necessary changes to the
drawing have been made.
WARRANTY
The apparatus shall be warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
under normal use and service. The manufacturer shall supply a copy of the warranty or
warranties that they propose to provide. In no case shall it be less than (1) one year on
the entire apparatus. The warranty period shall begin after the apparatus is accepted and
in-service.
All other warranties as outlined in these specifications shall be provided in writing as part
of the vendor package. Failure to provide warranties as outlined throughout these
specifications shall be cause for rejection.
BID BOND
The vendor shall provide a bid bond in the amount of 5% of the proposed price. The bid
bond shall reference the warranty coverage and terms of the face of the bond.
CHASSIS
The chassis shall be a Ford F-450, 4x2, with the Ambulance Prep Package, and a 3
year/36,000 mile “Bumper to Bumper” warranty. The chassis shall be provided by the
vendor.
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WHEELBASE AND CAB TO AXLE
The chassis shall have a 165” wheelbase with dual rear wheels and an 84” cab to axle.
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING
The chassis shall have a GVW rating of 15,000 pounds.
CURB WEIGHT
The curb weight of the chassis shall be approximately 10,500 pounds.
PAYLOAD
The apparatus shall have a minimum payload of 4,500 pounds.
AXLE RATING
The axles shall be rated at 6,000 pounds on the front and 11,000 pounds on the rear.
ENGINE
The engine shall be a 6.0 liter turbo diesel with a 5 year/100,000 mile warranty. The
engine shall include the external oil cooler, factory diesel package, and 1,000 watt engine
heater. The engine shall have a heavy-duty dry type air cleaner with flow restriction
indicator.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
The cooling system shall be a heavy-duty, closed –air, free-liquid state type with coolant
recovery system. The cooling system shall be protected wit a 50/50 solution of
permanent type antifreeze to -40 degrees F. The cooling system shall have corrosion
inhibitor added in the proper quantities to meet the manufacturer’s recommendations.
TRANSMISSION
The transmission shall be a heavy-duty automatic with four (4) speeds forward and one
(1) reverse. The transmission shall include an external oil cooler located in the chassis
grill area.
REAR DIFFERENTIAL
The rear differential shall have a ratio of 4.30, limited slip, wide track rear axle.
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SHOCK ABSORBERS
The shock absorbers shall be heavy-duty OEM both front and rear.
SPRING CAPACITY
There shall be a combined spring capacity of approximately 6,000 pounds at the front and
11,000 pounds at the rear.
STEERING
The steering shall be power assisted with a tilt steering wheel.
STABILIZER BAR
The vehicle shall be provided with an OEM front and rear stabilizer bar.
BRAKES
The brakes shall be heavy-duty power assisted front and rear disc with a four-wheel antilock brake system. The front brakes shall be 14.53” diameter and the rear shall be 15.55”
diameter.
EXHAUST SYSTEM
The vehicle shall be equipped with an exhaust system in accordance with Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Regulations, part 393.83. the exhaust shall be suspended using three (3)
hangers, excluding the manifold attachment. The exhaust system shall discharge at the
right rear side of the module. The tailpipe outlet shall not terminate within six (6) inches
of the vertical axis of the fuel tank filler opening.
TIRES AND WHEELS
The tires and wheels shall be OEM supplied 225/70R-19.5 all season belted radials on 6.0
inch rims. A total of seven (7) shall be supplied. The spare tire and wheel shall be
shipped loose.
GAUGES AND METERS
The chassis shall include a tachometer, trip odometer, transmission temperature, oil
pressure, coolant temperature, fuel gauge and indicator lights in addition to the
speedometer.
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BATTERY SYSTEM
The batteries shall consist of dual 850 CCA OEM batteries located in the engine
compartment.
ALTERNATOR AND REGULATOR
The alternators shall be dual 115 amp OEM supplied.
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
The system shall be the chassis manufacturers OEM system, heavy-duty, fresh-air, high
capacity heater/defroster and dehumidifying air conditioning system.
HORNS
The horns shall consist of OEM supplied dual pitch electric horns.
CAB SEATS
The seats shall be high-back captain’s chairs wit combination lap and shoulder harness.
The seats are to be cloth covered, have retractable arm on the inside and a side door
armrest. The seats shall be OEM.
FUEL CAPACITY
A single fuel tank shall be supplied with a total capacity of not less than 40 gallons.
WINDOWS
All chassis windows shall be tinted safety glass.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
The wipers shall be electric with interval speed control and washer system.
REAR VIEW MIRRORS
The mirrors shall include one (1) interior day/night rear view mirror and two (2) black,
below eye level, manually telescoping trailer tow exterior mirrors with power glass, and
two-way fold. The upper portion of the mirror shall be 7” wide x 8.25” high. The lower
portion shall be convex and be 6.5” wide x 2” high.
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TRIM AND ACCESSORY ITEMS
The chassis shall be the “XLT” level. The interior shall include dual air bags, padded sun
visors, dash, door pockets, dual adjustable dome lights, reduced sound package, carpeted
floors, molded cloth headliner, cup holders, auxiliary power point, interior hood release
and red door reflectors. The exterior shall have a chrome front bumper, two (2) front tow
hooks, single beam jewel effect headlamps, roof clearance lights, and under hood service
light. The cab doors shall have power windows and electric door locks. Cruise control
shall also be included. A hidden door open button shall be installed in the grill area to
facilitate opening of the apparatus should a door inadvertently be locked with the keys
inside.
AUTO THROTTLE
An OEM installed auto throttle system shall be installed which will automatically adjust
for changes in electrical load and automatically disengage when the brake is applied or
the vehicle is placed in gear.
RADIO AND SPEAKERS
The unit shall have an OEM installed AM/FM stereo radio with digital clock and
speakers installed.
CHASSIS COLOR
The exterior cab color shall be Sikkens FLNA 3035, dark red. A color sample is required
by the fire department prior to painting the apparatus. The interior color shall be dark
gray.
DOORSTEPS
The door steps shall be covered with heavy molded color coordinated scuff pads.
THE FOLLOWING CHASSIS MODIFICATIONS SHALL BE MADE BY THE
APPARATUS MANUFACTURER
SIMULATORS
Stainless steel wheel simulators shall be installed on all outer wheels. Provisions shall be
made to allow user to easily check and/or add air as necessary. Valve stem extenders are
acceptable.
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EXHAUST HEAT SHIELDS
Exhaust heat shields shall be formed from 18 ga. Galvanized steel sheets with stamped
reinforcements and formed edges. Access openings shall be provided for shock absorber
mounting bolts etc. Heat shields shall be bolted to the chassis frame and extend from the
back of the cab to the frame cross member behind the rear axle.
RUNNING BOARDS WITH SPLASH GUARDS
Running boards shall be installed on both sides of the vehicle. The shall be made of
.125” polished aluminum diamond plate. The running boards shall be flared to the front
corner of the module. The splashguards shall be welded to the forward end of the
running boards. The entire assembly shall be securely mounted with stainless steel .25”20 truss head bolts. The assembly shall be ruggedly constructed and be able to support
the weight of the driver or passenger without deforming.
RUBBER MUD FLAPS
Mud flaps shall be installed behind each set of rear wheels.
AIR SUSPENSION
Air suspension shall be provided and installed. The system shall be a Granning Air Ride
System, with the “air dump” feature. The system shall activate when the rear streetside
patient compartment entrance door opens. An override switch in the driver’s console
shall be provided.
MODULE TO CHASSIS MOUNTING SYSTEM
MODULE MOUNTING SYSTEM
The module shall be bolted to the chassis frame in twelve (12) locations. Each mounting
location shall include a hard rubber isolation pad between the chassis frame and the
module lateral frame. Eight (8) .75” grade 5 bolts shall extend through the lateral and
sides of the frame member and bolt to the web of the chassis frame with .75” grade 5
bolts. The four (4) rearmost bolts shall be .625”. All bolts shall be secured with locking
nuts.
CAB TO MODULE ATTACHMENT
The module shall be attached to the cab with a flexible watertight boot to allow cabbody flex as designed by the chassis manufacturer. The chassis back shall be modified
and reinforced with a welded steel framework. The rear window openings on each side
of the module access shall be covered with 18 ga. Steel and painted to match the body.
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MODULAR CONSTRUCTION
All material utilized shall be of the correct type, alloy, and thickness to withstand the
intended usage and provide protection against cracking, corrosion, or metal fatigue. All
materials utilized shall be of open stock origin, commonly available through local sources
for rapid and economical repair of modification of the body. Any use of proprietary parts
or material in the construction of the body is unacceptable due to potential delays or
difficulties in future repair or service.
Where brand, make, or model of equipment has been specified, no exceptions shall be
taken. Where compartment and cabinet sizes have been specified the vendor must
substantially (plus or minus 1”) build the compartment to the size specified. The module
shall have a transferable lifetime structural warranty.
MATERIAL
Extrusions
Size
Structural Tubing
Structural Tubing
Cross Members
Cross Members
1” x 2” x .125” sq.
2” x 2” x .125” sq.
3” x 3” x .375”
1.5” x 3” x .25
Formed Sheeting
Size
Skin/Roof/Compartments
Subfloors/Doors
Interior Cabinets
Diamond Plate
Stainless Steel
.125”
.090”
.125”/.08”
16ga., 20ga.
Alloy
6063-T52
6063-T52
6061-T6
6061-T6
Alloy
5052-H32
5052-H32
3003-H32
304 # 4B
MODULE DIMENSIONS
Overall Vehicle Dimensions:
Length:
Width:
Height:
22’ 0”
7’ 10”
8’ 11.125”
(264”)
(94”)
(107.125”)
Exterior Module Dimensions: (minimums)
Length:
Width:
Height:
12’ 3”
7’ 10”
7’ 4.375
(147”)
(94”)
(88.375”)
Interior Module Dimensions: (minimums)
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Length:
Width:
Floor Width:
Height:
Load Height:
Forward Wall to Rear Doors
Left Wall to Right Wall
Left Cabinets to Squad Bench
Floor to Ceiling
Ground to Floor Height
139”
89”
50”
72”
33”
STRUCTURAL FRAMING
Side wall and rear wall construction shall consist of 2” x 2” x .125” aluminum square
tubing extensions welded together with a maximum of 14” centers. 1” x 2” x .125”
aluminum tubing may be utilized in addition to the 2” x 2” tubing to accommodate
custom compartment sizes. The bottom of the wall structure shall be sealed with welded
2” x 2” tube, 2” x 2” angle or .125” plate depending on location. Wall structure shall be
capped with a 2” x 2” x .125” header upon which the 2” x 2” x .125” roof structure is
welded. This process provides a unitized roll cage structure for greater occupant safety.
The front wall structure shall be constructed of minimum of 1.25” x 3.875” x .125”
formed aluminum channel to allow ample space for wiring raceways, heater/AC hoses,
and cold air return duct.
FOUNDATION SYSTEM
The foundation shall consist of a .125” aluminum sheet subfloor with foundation
members securely welded under the subfloor. Members shall consist of six (6) 3” x 3” x
.375” structural angles, with two (2) .250” x 1.5” aluminum members running lengthwise
between the structural angles.
MODULE SEAMS
All body and compartment seams at or below the floor level shall be full seam welded.
The entire perimeter of the subfloor shall be completely sealed with a caulking material,
creating a watertight, dust-free module environment.
EXTERIOR SKIN
In addition to welding the exterior skin to structural framing, a Norton very high bond
system shall be utilized full length on all wall and roof frame members. A polyurethane
adhesive sealant shall be applied to the edges of structural tubing at the exterior wall
surfaces.
MODULE ROOF
In order to improve module strength and reduce roof seams the following roof system
shall be utilized. The roof shall be seamed in the center, have a 1.5” radius at the corners,
and provide a weatherproof overlap of the aluminum side sheets 5.25” below the roofline.
The roof shall be supported by positive contact between sidewall framing and roof
framing. All seams on the roof surface shall be full seam welded on the outside and
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caulked on the inside. The module roof edges, front and rear, shall be constructed to
allow mounting of recessed light bars. This roof design shall have been tested to meet
AMD standards and a detailed exploded drawing of the roof structure shall be provided.
In order to avoid the possibility of paint and/or weld cracking, no extrusions shall be used
in the exterior construction of the roof or corners of the vehicle.
MODULE EXTERIOR COMPARTMENTS
All compartments are constructed from formed .125” aluminum and are securely welded
to the subfloor and structural framing. A baffled drain hole shall be provided in all
exterior compartment bottoms that extend below the floor line. All exterior adjustable
shelves shall be mounted on heavy-duty aluminum unistrut track, which is securely
welded to compartment interiors. Each shelf shall support at least 300 lbs. of equipment.
COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS
Compartment #1
Interior Dimension:
Door Dimension:
Location:
Shelving:
Door:
15.5” wide x 65” high x 19” deep, lower and 12” deep in the upper
15.5” wide x 65” high
Streetside, forward
None
Single
Additional:
A 110VAC power box shall be installed in the forward wall,
recessed so as not to protrude into the compartment. The upper portion of the
compartment shall have two (2) horizontal strips of unistrut for installation of SCBA
brackets. Hard wire for future of 12V DC flashlight.
Compartment #2
Interior Dimension:
Door Dimension:
Location:
Shelving:
Door:
32” wide x 35” high x 19” deep
32” wide x 35” high
Streetside, forward of wheel well
One (1) adjustable
Single
Additional:
One (1) 110V AC outlet shall be installed in the compartment.
There shall be a close out in the bottom right rear corner to allow for chassis leaf spring
movement.
Compartment #3
Interior Dimension:
Door Dimension:
Location:
15.5 wide x 65” high x 19” deep, lower and 12” deep in the upper
15.5” wide x 65” high
Streetside, rear
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Door:
Single
Additional:
The upper portion of the compartment shall have two horizontal
strips of unistrut for installation of SCBA brackets. Hardwire for future installation of
12V DC flashlight.
Compartment #4
Interior Dimension:
Doorway Dimension:
Location:
Shelving:
Door:
18” wide x 77” high x 19” deep
18” wide x 77” high
Curbside, rear
None
Single
Additional:
This compartment shall have three (3) straps setup for storage of
an “M” or “H” size cylinder. Two (2) backboard restraining straps shall be installed on
the aft wall. A formed stainless steel gasket cover shall be installed so that backboards
do not cut gasket material.
Compartment #5
Interior Dimensions:
Doorway Dimension:
Location:
Shelving:
Door:
18” wide x 17.375” high x 19” deep
18” wide x 17.375 high
Curbside, aft of wheel well
None
Single
Additional:
There shall be a close out in the bottom right rear corner to allow
for chassis leaf spring movement.
Compartment #6
Interior Dimensions:
Doorway Dimension:
Location:
Shelving:
Door:
25.5” wide x 52.5” high x 32” deep
25.5” wide x 52.5 high
Curbside, forward
Two (2) adjustable shelves, with 1” lip down on exterior side
Single
Additional:
this compartment shall provide inside/outside access and have a
full width stainless steel threshold on the floor level shelf. The below-floor portion of
this compartment shall be for battery storage, with a rollout tray capable of holding two
(2) Interstate 31-ECL 700 CCA, 875 CA batteries. The area shall be vented to the
outside and sealed to prevent battery vapors from entering the patient area.
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MODULE DOORS
The doors shall be box pan formed with a total thickness of 2”.
DOOR HINGES
Each doorframe will have a .875” flange for the installation of an air cell hollow core,
360-degree compression seal. This seal creates a watertight, dust-free compartment. The
door seal shall be knock-on type.
DOOR LATCHES
Shall be flush mounted, stainless steel, Verch paddle type slam latches with rotary latch
striker posts, which meet FMVSS 206 requirements. The striker shall be adjustable and
shall be secured with a nut from behind the doorframe. The striker washer will not be
removed. Cold rolled, threaded .162” steel rods shall be used to activate dual rotary
latches. Once final adjustments to latches are made, threads are to have Locktite or
equivalent applied. All double door compartments shall have an exterior stainless steel
paddle handle and rotary latches on each door, eliminating latch interference with
adjustable shelves. Door will latch to doorframe mounted striker posts only and not to
one another. All entrance doors shall have interior handles with dual point, rod actuated,
rotary latch systems, which are lockable inside and out. All compartment and module
access doors shall be keyed for #510CH keys.
COMPARTMENT DOOR CONTROL
A heavy-duty, double spring door control capable of holding the door open at
approximately a 90-degree angle on any road surface shall be installed at the top of each
compartment door.
CURBSIDE DOOR CONTROL
The curbside door control shall be a heavy-duty, double spring door check installed at the
top of the door. This door check will hold the door open at approximately a 90-degree
angle on any road surface.
REAR DOOR CONTROL
Shall be Cast Products “grabber” type hold-open devices with replaceable rubber catches.
COMPARTMENT DOOR SKINS
The door skins shall be .80” bright aluminum diamond plate or machine swirled and be
removable to service door hardware. Reflectors shall be added to the bottom outboard
corner of each door.
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ENTRANCE DOORWAYS
One (1) curbside and two (2) rear module entrance doors shall be provided. The curbside
doorway dimensions shall be 28” W x 69.75” H. The rear doorway dimensions shall be
49.75 W x 66” H.
THRESHOLDS
All compartment and module access doorframes shall have full width formed stainless
steel threshold plates to protect the lower edge of the frame.
MODULE INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS
The interior compartments shall be formed of .090” aluminum and shall be securely
welded or mounted to the structural framing. All interior adjustable shelves shall be
mounted on 1” wide aluminum Unistrut track.
CABINET #1
Dimensions: 37.75”W x 13.75”H x 7.0”D
Location:
Streetside, upper forward
Shelving:
One (1) adjustable
Door(s):
Sliding, clear .177” acrylic with felt lined anodized aluminum track and
full extruded aluminum door pulls.
CABINET #2
Dimensions: 37.75”W x 13.75”H x 14.75”D
Location:
Streetside, upper center
Shelving:
One (1) adjustable
Door(s):
Sliding, clear .177” acrylic with felt lined anodized aluminum track and
full extruded aluminum door pulls.
CABINET #3
Dimensions: 34”W x 13.75”H x 14.75”D
Location:
Streetside, upper rear
Shelving:
One (1) adjustable
Door(s):
Sliding, clear .177” acrylic with felt lined anodized aluminum track and
full extruded aluminum door pulls.
CABINET #4
Dimensions: 50”W x 16”H x 19”D (fore), 7.0”D (aft)
Location:
Streetside, center rear
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Shelving:
One (1) adjustable
Door(s):
Sliding, clear .177” acrylic with felt lined anodized aluminum track and
full extruded aluminum door pulls.
Additional Instructions: Adjustable shelf shall be notched to accommodate the change in
depth.
CABINET #6
Dimensions: 20” W x 15.5”H x 19”D
Location:
Streetside, aft of CPR seat
Additional Instructions: Open storage
CABINET #7 CPR Seat with Storage
Dimensions: Bench: 24”W x 18.75”H x 19”D
Storage: 24”W x 8.125”H x 19”D
Location:
Streetside
Door(s):
A lid, with a 1.5” overhand, shall provide access to the storage area and
have an automatic hold-open device, paddle latch, and 3” high-density foam padding
covered with heavy duty vinyl utilizing nonbeaded edges.
Additional Instructions: There shall be a 20”W x 14.875”H open storage area at the aft
end of the bench. The CPR seat back pad shall have 1” high-density foam padding
covered with heavy-duty vinyl utilizing nonbeaded edges. One (1) set of seatbelts shall
be installed on the seat. The CPR seat base shall be formed from aluminum and securely
anchored to the sub-floor. The bottom and unfinished sides of the storage area shall be
lined with indoor/outdoor carpet.
CABINET #8—Action Area
Dimensions: 39”W x 31.75”H
Location:
Streetside
Additional Instructions: The action area shall contain an attendant control panel, vacuum
connection, suction collector, oxygen outlet, thermostat, blower switch, 12VDC outlet,
and 110VAC outlet. The entire action wall area shall be lighted utilizing a Thin-Lite
Model #612 light with 12VDC dual 11” fluorescent bulbs. A full depth counter top shall
be located below the action wall. The counter top shall be one-piece 16 gauge, 304
stainless steel with a .5” aluminum retaining lip. A sharps and waste container shall be
located at the aft end of the counter accessible through a flip up lid.
CABINET #9
Dimensions: 10” x 40.75”H x 18”D
Location:
Center forward, behind the attendant seat.
Shelving:
One (1) adjustable
Door(s):
A polycarbonate, hinged door and a SoCo twist lock.
Additional Instructions: This cabinet shall be supplied with access to the power
component panel.
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CABINET #10—Attendant Seat Cabinet
Dimensions: 29”W x 12.25”H x 18”D
Location:
Center forward
Additional Instructions: This cabinet shall be open to the aisle side.
CABINET #11
Dimensions: 29.875”W x 10”H x 9”D
Location:
Curbside, upper rear
Door(s):
Sliding, clear .177” acrylic with felt lined anodized aluminum track and
full extruded aluminum door pulls.
CABINET #13—Squad Bench with Storage
Dimensions: Bench: 62.5”W x 18.75”H x 19.5”D Storage: 62.5”W x 8.125”H x 19.5”D
Location:
Curbside
Door(s):
A lid, with a 1.5” overhang, shall provide access to the storage area and
have an automatic hold-open device, paddle latch, and 3” high-density foam padding
covered with heavy duty vinyl utilizing nonbeaded edges.
Additional Instructions: An oxygen outlet shall be mounted on the wall over the aft
portion of the bench. The squad bench back and/or head pads shall have 1” high density
foam padding covered with heavy duty vinyl utilizing nonbeaded edges. Three (3) sets of
seatbelts shall be installed on the bench and set up for use with sit-up or stretcher subfloor. The bottom and unfinished sides of the storage area shall be lined with
indoor/outdoor carpet. The wall over the back pad and at the aft of the squad bench shall
be covered with white-board.
CABINET #14
Dimensions: 32”W x 16”H x 27.875”D
Location:
Front, right, upper
Additional Instructions: The cabinet shall house the AC/heating unit.
CABINET #15
Dimensions: 31.75W x 9.625”H x 27.875”D
Location:
Front, right, center
Door(s):
Sliding, clear .177” acrylic with felt lined anodized track and full extruded
aluminum door pulls.
Additional Instructions: An IV warmer shall be installed in the right side of the cabinet.
CABINET #16—Drawers
Dimensions: 31.75”W x 38”H x 27.875”D
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Location:
Front, right, center under cabinet #15
Additional Instructions: Two (2) 13”W x 5”H x 19”D metal drawers. Each drawer shall
operate on 18” slides rated at 300 lbs. per set and have a gas shock hold open/close
device to ensure drawers to no accidentally open or close during the operation of the
vehicle. Drawers shall be formed of 16 ga. Steel welded construction with an automotive
gray enamel finish, and formed structural supports on the sides and front of drawers.
Each drawer shall have machine stamped divider supports along the side for at least four
(4) dividers per drawer with four (4) adjustable dividers provided with each drawer.
CABINET #17
Dimensions: 31.75”W x 38”H x 27.875”D
Location:
Front, right, lower
Shelving:
Two (2) adjustable
Additional Instructions: The lower portion shall provide inside/outside access and have
one (1) 110VAC outlet and one (1) 12VDC outlet installed on the back wall. A ribbed
mat shall be secured with anchors to prevent slipping when kits are removed.
CABINET #18—Electrical Compartment
Dimensions: 35”W x 13”H x 10”D
Location:
Front, center, above pass-thru area
Door(s):
An aluminum, hinged, swing up door with a hold-open device, a rotating
lock, and an automatic compartment light shall be installed.
Additional Instructions: This cabinet shall house the electrical component module.
SIDE DOORSTEP
A recessed curbside doorstep shall be provided which is 9.5”D x 28”W. There shall be a
drain hole and an open grate step plate, which is removable for cleaning purposes. A
polished aluminum diamond kick plate panel shall be installed on the sides and face of
the doorstep.
CAB TO MODULE PASSAGE
There shall be a walk-through measuring 17.25”W x 37”H.
COATINGS AND FINISHES
MODULE FINISH PREPARATION
The module shall be seam sealed and all imperfections on aluminum surfaces of the
module shall be sanded smooth. The entire exterior shall be mechanically etched and
washed with wax and grease remover to ensure proper primer and paint adhesion.
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MODULE PRIMER
The module shall be primed with epoxy primer prior to applying the finish coat of acrylic
urethane paint.
PAINT TYPE
The paint shall be BSAF “UNO” acrylic urethane.
COLOR SCHEME
The base color shall match Sikkens #3035 Dark Red.
CHASSIS COLOR
The chassis shall match Sikkens #3035 Dark Red.
COMPARTMENT FINISH
All compartments shall be machine swirled or diamond plate with NO PAINT on the
interior of the compartments or the inside of the compartment doors.
INTERIOR CABINETRY FINISH
All interior cabinetry shall be sanded, etched, washed, primed, and painted light gray
(#13245).
MODULE UPHOLSTERY
The interior upholstery shall be gray in color. The actual material shall be approved by
the fire department prior to installation.
MODULE FLOORING MATERIAL
The flooring shall be Glacier (color #16001) Assurance Slip-Resistant Sheet flooring
providing durability, ease of maintenance and stain resistance. It shall contain a high
concentration of aluminum oxide particles suspended throughout the entire wear surface
for slip-retardent performance over .750” solid core, 7-ply, industrial grade plywood.
The flooring shall have an overall thickness of .080” nominal and be manufactured in
accordance with ASTM F1303-97 Type II, Grade 1 standards. Flooring shall meet
ASTM D2047 Slip Resistant, ASTM F970 Static Load, E662 and E648 Fire Data Tests.
It shall be seamless and cove up the sidewalls a minimum of 5” as a seal.
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COMPARTMENT LINING
The compartment floors shall be lined with light gray Mate’flex material and all shelves
with easy sweep mat.
CABINET LINING
The interior cabinet shelves shall be lined with easy sweep mats, which are removable for
ease of cleaning.
SURFACES AND FINISHES
All surfaces and finishes shall be impervious to soap, disinfectants, and water, to permit
washing and sanitizing.
AUTOMOTIVE UNDERCOATING SEAL
The entire chassis and module underbody (excluding drive shafts, wheels, exhaust
system, and lubrication fittings, per manufacturer’s specifications) shall be sprayed with
undercoating for reduced corrosion and added sound deadening.
MODULE EXTERIOR
STEP/BUMPER
The step/bumper shall be of welded construction of 3” x 3” x .375” aluminum angle and
2” x .25” plate and shall be covered with .125” bright aluminum diamond plate. The
center section, below the doors, shall have a plasma cut open flow design to prevent
accumulation of water and show and provide a 7” step. The outermost 12” of each end
shall be angled to prevent dragging of corners in high angle of approach/departure areas.
Diamond plate shall be formed on front and rear edges for channel type strength and a
formed .090” aluminum close out shall be welded to the underside of the step/bumper.
The bumper shall be bolted directly to the chassis frame using high strength Grade 5
bolts. The bumper shall be easily removable and replaceable in case of damage. The
step/bumper shall be designed to accommodate a one person cot.
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RUB RAILS
The rub rails shall be bright finished extruded aluminum of a double channel design and
.125” wall thickness for maximum strength. The rub rails shall be 2.5” high x .75” wide
and run along the lower edge of the body, interrupted only by wheel well openings.
FENDER RINGS
Fender rings shall be installed on the module. They shall be bright polished aluminum
with a rounded outer edge following the full contour of the wheel well opening.
DRIP RAIL
The drip rail shall be extruded, anodized aluminum running full length of module at the
top of the sides and rear and over each exterior compartment. The drip rails shall be
installed with stainless steel screws and be detachable for easy replacement.
ROCK GUARDS
The rock shall be made of bright aluminum diamond plate shall cover the front module
corners 24” up from the bottom of the body, 2.5” down the side of the body, and 15”
across the front of the body.
REAR STEP GUARD
The rear step guard shall be made of bright aluminum diamond plate and shall extend
from the top of the rear step to the bottom of the rear doors, full width formed around
corners, ad 2.5” forward on each side.
FUEL FILL(s)
The fuel fill(s) shall be on the street side of the module. Each location (if more than one
is necessary) shall have a polished cast aluminum fill well and be properly vented. All
fuel filler hose shall be protected with a .125” aluminum protection plate. The fuel fills
shall be installed in accordance with the body builder and chassis builder’s
recommendations. Operators must be able to “fuel” the vehicle on level ground without
fuel “burp” while rapidly filling.
MODULE WINDOWS
The module windows shall have black anodized aluminum frames, rubber gaskets, and be
attached with screws for ease of replacement. All module windows shall be dark tinted.
The side door window shall be 18.75” x 18.75” with sliding glass, a positive catch, and a
screen. The rear door windows shall be 18.75” x 18.75” fixed glass to prevent exhaust
from entering the module.
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MODULE INTERIOR
All interior hangers, supports, fasteners, latches and hinges shall be of near flush type
design when not in use. The patient compartment shall be free of sharp projections.
Exposed edges and corners shall be broken with a radius, chamfer, or
Covered with aluminum trim, plastic molding or rubber edging.
UPPER WALL COVERING
The upper wall covering shall be covered with light gray heavy grade .125” ABS vinyl.
All panels shall be attached with a Norton very high bond system.
HEADLINER
The headliner shall be a one-piece fiberglass reinforced .080” “Glasboard ” with textured
white surface.
MODULE ACCESS OPENING BUMPERS
The module access opening bumpers shall be located over all module access openings
and shall be made with 1” high-density foam covered with heavy-duty vinyl matching
upholstery.
LOWER WALL COVERING
The squad bench sides and lower portion of the streetside wall shall be nonporous, colorcoordinated material.
GRAB RAIL
Two (2) 75” long x 1.25” diameter stainless steel grab rails with three (3) support
brackets and shall be securely mounted to roof structural framing over the cot.
ACCESS DOOR GRAB RAILS
Each module access door shall have a 1.25” stainless steel grab handle. The rear doors
shall have “L” style handles, which may also be used as entry assist rails. The side door
shall have a 12” horizontal bar.
PLASMA HANGERS
Two (2) retractable dual plasma hangers with stabilizers shall be near lush mounted in the
ceiling over the primary cot.
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COT MOUNT
A Stryker Model 6370 center mount cot fastener shall be installed. A side mount cot
fastener shall also be installed.
ATTENDANT SEAT
A rear facing high-back bucket seat, upholstered with heavy grade vinyl, shall be located
at the head of the cot position and provide easy access to all action wall controls and
outlets and to the patient. The seat shall be securely anchored to an aluminum storage
cabinet. The seat shall have provisions to secure a child safety seat if necessary.
OXYGEN SYSTEM
The entire oxygen system shall be assembled with certified Oxygen hose (1000 PSI burst
strength) with brass fittings, pressure tested, and certified. Ohio type outlets shall be
installed in the following locations: one (1) in the action area, one (1) in the ceiling
above the primary patient area, and one (1) in the curbside wall above the squad bench.
A 50-PSI regulator and one (1) oxygen tank wrench shall be included.
SUCTION PUMP
The unit shall have an electric pump as the source of suction. Control shall be on the
attendant panel. The suction pump shall be vented to the outside of the vehicle under the
module body.
SUCTION COLLECTOR
A Rico Model RS4X-100 B suction collector with a disposable canister shall be installed
in the action area.
SEATBELTS
The seatbelts shall be DOT certified and shall be installed with all passenger seating.
Three (3) sets shall be installed on the squad bench and set up for use with sit-up or
stretcher patients. The attendant seat and the CPR seat shall each have a single seat belt.
INSULATION
The module sides, ends, roof, and doors shall be insulated to enhance the interior
environment and to prevent heat, cold and external noise from entering the module. The
thickness shall depend on the location and available space. In addition, a Norton VHB
system shall be utilized on side walls and roof to provide a thermal and noise break
between the outside skin and structural members.
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MODULE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
The module climate control system shall incorporate a heating/air conditioning unit with
42,000 BTU heating and 36,000 BTU cooling capacity. The unit shall have a 750 CFM
fan and have controls independent of the cab system. The module system shall be
controllable by a thermostat located on the action area wall.
EXTERNAL AIR INTAKE
To supplement heated or cooled air with fresh air, an external air intake shall be provided
on the side of the module. The intake shall consist of six (6) stamped louvers above the
side passage door. The interior chamber of the intake shall be made of aluminum and
formed to prevent the collection of moisture.
Designed into the front right bulkhead wall shall be an air return, which runs from the
floor level to the heater A/C unit. The air return vent shall have formed louvers.
EXHAUST VENT
A motor-powered exhaust vent shall be located in the curbside rear corner of the module.
NO SMOKING/FASTEN SEAT BELT SIGNS
Two (2) “No Smoking/Fasten Seat Belt” signs shall be installed, one (1) each for the
driver area and the module.
WHITE MARKER BOARD
White marker boards shall be installed on the wall over the squad bench and on the wall
at the end of the squad bench to the rear doors. A 16” x 16” white board shall be
mounted on the aisle side of the right front stack. An additional white board shall be
installed on the wall behind the CPR seat.
SHARPS/HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTAINERS
One (1) sharps and one (1) hazardous waste container shall be provided and installed in
the action area counter.
OXYGEN WINDOW
An oxygen window shall be clear, 6” x 10”, acrylic window. The window shall be
mounted with self-closing hinges.
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ELECTRICAL
All added body and chassis electrical equipment shall be served by circuits separate and
distinct from the vehicle chassis circuits. All vehicle wiring shall be copper and conform
to all SAE J1128 requirements. The wiring shall be colored, numbered and function
coded every 3” for permanent identification and correspond with the vehicle schematics.
Solderless, insulated connectors shall be used. Wiring panduit shall be used in power
component module to ensure air circulation throughout power component wiring. The
wiring shall be routed in conduit or looms and wiring shall be secured to the underbody
or frame and insulated metal cable straps. All power distribution cabling shall be covered
with a protective split loom. Where wiring passes over exhaust, a heat shield shall be
installed. Wiring an electrical components shall not be equipped with positive locking
plugs to provide easy disconnect for remount or repair of the body. All wiring devices,
switches, outlets, etc., except circuit breakers, shall be rated to carry 125% of the
maximum ampere load for which the circuit is protected.
OVERLOAD PROTECTION DEVICES
The body electrical wiring shall utilize overload protective devices of the automatic reset,
circuit breaker type. In addition, one (1) single pole, 20-amp circuit breaker shall be
provided for future use. The circuit breakers, relays, and other electrical items shall be
located in the enclosed power component module.
VOLTMETER
A voltmeter shall be installed.
AMMETER
A 300-amp analog ammeter shall be installed , located in the drivers console.
IGNITION CONTROL
The chassis electrical circuits will be controlled by the ignition switch as provided by the
OEM chassis manufacturer. The auxiliary chassis related functions shall be powered by
one (1) 100-amp continuous duty solenoid (rear heater/air conditioner, siren, spotlight,
etc.)
MODULE POWER
Module power shall be controlled by a console-mounted switch, which activates one (1)
100-amp continuous duty solenoid located in the power component module.
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WIRING ACCESS
All cabinets at ceiling level shall have shall have removable backs, which are screwed, in
place for access to harness. Stack cabinets shall have removable panels for wiring and
hose access.
BACK-UP ALARM
A back-up alarm shall be installed and have a momentary disable switch in the driver’s
console. If disabled while in reverse, the back-up alarm shall automatically reset when
shifted out of reverse.
SERVICE LOOP
A 6” service loop of wire or harness shall be provided at all electrical components,
terminals, and connection points.
DRIVER’S CONSOLE
The driver’s console shall be manufactured from formed aluminum. The installed
console shall include the following switches:
Module Disconnect
Emergency Master
Light Bar-Red
Light Bar-White
Flasher
Flashing Headlights
Strobes
Blank
Blank
Opticom
Left Scene
Right Scene
Blank
Blank
Blank
Blank
Blank
Back-up Disable
Other items to be installed in the console are:
Voltmeter
Combined Door/Compartment Open Warning Light
Siren Head
SWITCHES
Switches shall be the lighted rocker type and be permanently marked by function. One
(1) spare switch shall be provided.
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MAP LIGHT
A map light with a 19” flexible neck shall be mounted in the cab area.
DOOR AJAR WARNING LIGHT
A red flashing warning light on the driver’s console shall be provided to warn the driver
of an open passenger access door(s) or open exterior compartment door(s).
ATTENDANT CONTROL PANEL
The attendant control panel shall be located in the action area. The panel shall include
one (1) row of switches, as follows:
1. Dome Hi/Lo
2. Dome Hi/Lo
3. Aspirator
4. Vent
5. Fluorescent
6. Blank
A separate climate fan switch and thermostat shall be located adjacent to the attendant
control panel.
ACTION WALL AREA LIGHTING
The entire action area shall be lighted utilizing a Thin-Lite Model 612 light with 12 VDC
dual 11” fluorescent bulbs.
STEP LIGHTS
The side access doorstep well shall have a light installed.
MODULE INTERIOR LIGHTING
The module interior lighting shall be designed to keep vehicle height to a minimum
without interfering with the structural integrity of the roof. The lighting shall consist of
eight (8) dual intensity recessed lights – one (1) bank of four (4) lights shall be positioned
toward the streetside and one (1) bank of four (4) lights toward the curbside – and two (2)
fluorescent lights recessed in the ceiling toward the streetside. There shall be a Hi/Lo/Off
switch for each bank of lights and an On/Off switch for the fluorescent lights. All
switches shall be automatically activated when the rear or side doors are opened.
BASIC EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The exterior lighting shall include headlights, parking lights, directional signal lights, tail
and stop lights, and clearance lights as required by FMVSS 108. Rear stop, turn, side
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marker and back-up lights shall be “Truck-Lite” sealed units. Red and amber module
clearance lights shall also be “Truck-Lite” sealed lights.
COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT POWER SOURCE
An appropriate 12 VDC power point shall be installed in the console area to allow ease of
installation of an 800 Mhz radio, and 800 Mhz VRM and a laptop computer. These items
shall be installed by the fire department. The exact location and type of power point shall
be discussed at the pre-construction conference.
ANNTENNA MOUNTS AND CABLES
Two (2) NMO universal antenna mounts with KUDPL25 cables shall be installed on the
module. The antenna base access shall be through the dome light openings and the cables
shall terminate at the driver’s console. The exact location of the antennas and cable
routing shall be discussed at the pre-construction conference.
BLOCK HEATER
A thermostatically controlled block heater shall be installed. The unit shall be wired to
the 110VAC shorepower system and be circuit protected.
110 VAC/SHORELINE CIRCUIT BOX
The shoreline shall be installed with an ignition cut out that will prevent the vehicle from
starting if the shoreline is plugged in.
Utility power shall be furnished with 110 VAC shorepower via a 15 amp plug located on
the driver’s side of the vehicle and distributed via a formed .125” aluminum power box
recessed into the streetside front compartment. The power box shall be flush mounted so
as to maximize the compartment space. The box shall have an easily removable cover.
The box shall contain three (3) 110 VAC power (outlets, IV warmer, etc.), GFI protected
the block heater and battery charger.
Two (2) breakers shall be installed, one for protection of the shoreline itself, the other for
protection of the block heater receptacle.
Four (4) 110 VAC duplex grounded outlets shall be mounted, one (1) in the action area,
one (1) in cabinet 17, one behind the driver’s seat, and one in compartment 2.
BATTERY GROUNDS
In addition to the OEM grounds, the following ground circuits shall be added: 4 ga.
Ground cable from the module power component panel to the frame, two (2) braided
ground straps from the module body to the chassis to reduce RF interference.
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BATTERY CHARGER
A 30-amp battery charger/conditioner shall be provided and wired to the shoreline. The
charger shall have totally filtered output voltage, locked at a maximum 14 volts. The
charger shall be designed for long term charger and converter operation without damage
to batteries.
BATTERY MODIFICATIONS
In addition to the two (2) OEM batteries, there shall be two (2) Interstate 31-ECL 700
CCA, 875 CA and 190 minutes each of reserve capacity. The two (2) additional batteries
shall be located in the curbside front exterior compartment. The OEM and module
batteries shall be interconnected to provide maximum cold cranking amps and reserve
capacity at all times.
12 VOLT RECEPTACLES
Two (2) 12 volt, 20 amp cigar type receptacles shall be provided one (1) in the curbside
front inside/outside compartment and one (1) in the action area. Receptacles shall be
powered continuously.
COMPARTMENT LIGHTING
A 3” dome light shall be installed in all outside compartments and shall be activated by a
door switch.
EXTERIOR DOOR SWITCHES
Exterior door switches shall be Cole Hersee Model 9299, ½” door switches. All door
switch terminals shall have heatshrink installed.
EMERGENCY WARNING SYSTEMS
FRONT LIGHT BAR
The front light bar shall be a Whelen 9806W Edge Plus 94” lightbar, with internal strobe
power supply. The pattern from curbside to streetside shall be as follows: Red Strobe,
Clear Strobe, Red Strobe, Opticom 9592, Red Strobe, Clear Strobe, Red Strobe.
The light bar shall be recess mounted with the horizontal plane of the module roof, and
protrude no more than ½” beyond the vertical plane of the front and sides of the module.
The clearance lights shall be an integral part of the light bar.
The Opticom shall be wired through the neutral safety switch.
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REAR LIGHTBAR
The rear light bar shall be a Whelen 9804W Edge Plus 94” light bar, with internal strobe
power supply. The pattern from the curbside to the streetside shall be as follows: Red
Strobe, 17 Degree Angled Scenelight, Amber Strobe, LED Brake light, Amber Strobe, 17
Degree Angled Scenelight, Red Strobe.
The rear doors shall activate the rear scene lights. The light bar shall be recess mounted
with the horizontal plane of the roof, and protrude no more than ½” beyond the vertical
plane of the rear and sides of the module. The clearance lights shall be an integral part of
the light bar.
FLASHERS
Four (4) fixed Red strobes shall be mounted two (2) on each side of the module in the
upper corners. The lights shall be Whelen 901000RU.
Two (2) fixed Amber strobes shall be mounted on the rear of the vehicle at window
height. The lights shall be Whelen 901000AR.
SCENE LIGHTS
Four (4) parabolic scene lights, mounted two (2) on each side of module shall be
installed. The scene lights shall be flush mounted and have internal optics to deflect the
light down at 13 degree angles. The lights shall be Whelen model 90K000YU OptiScene lights. The side door shall activate the curbside scene lights.
SPOTLIGHTS
A 300,000cp Questar roof mounted spotlight, shall be installed in the center of the cab
roof.
INTERSECTION LIGHTS
Four (4) intersection lights shall be installed, one (1) on each fender and one (1) above
each fender wheel well. These lights shall be Whelen 702000RU with 7EFLANGE red
strobe intersection lights.
HEADLIGHT FLASHER UNIT
The headlight flasher unit shall be a Whelen SSF 2150A headlight flasher unit.
GRILLE LIGHTS
There shall be two (2) Whelen 702000RU Red strobe lights with 7EFLANGE installed in
the grille.
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SIREN
The siren shall be a Whelen, minimum 100 watt siren. The unit shall include provision
for PA.
SIREN SPEAKER
The two (2) siren speakers shall be mounted under the front bumper. Each speaker shall
have a 100 watt driver.
SEQUENTIAL SWITCHING SYSTEM
There shall be a Kussmaul sequential switching system installed to control emergency
lighting.
HALOGEN FLASHER CONTROL
A 50 amp per terminal Vanner 1250 GPC flasher shall be provided to control the halogen
flashers.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
The following shall be provided with the vehicle:
Chassis owner information packet.
Extra set of keys.
Lifetime module warranty.
Factory warranty on chassis.
7 year/75,000 mile limited electrical warranty.
2 year/30,000 mile conversion warranty.
5 year paint warranty.
Module remount engineering checklist.
Climate control information and warranty.
Main schematic.
Electrical equipment amperage ratings.
Wire coding list.
Schematics for the standard system(s) (as built)
Driver’s switch console
Attendant switch console
Climate control system
Dual battery system
Module harness routing
Interior and exterior lights
Operations manual.
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Schematics for individual options.
Warranty and parts list for light bar, etc.
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