APPENDIX B. TYPICAL STATION EQUIPMENT

APPENDIX B. TYPICAL STATION EQUIPMENT

1. 
   TYPICAL STANDARD FURNISHINGS. The following list includes items typically purchased and installed as permanent fixtures or systems as part of initial construction and/or furnishings of an ARFF station. It excludes common fire fighting equipment carried on apparatus and items associated with aesthetics.
   
   1. 
      General Equipment (Mechanical).
      
      1. 
         Facility air compressor
         
      2. 
         Overhead rail mounted electric hoist
         
      3. 
         Facility emergency back-up generator
         
      4. 
         Vehicle washing system
         
      5. 
         Vehicle exhaust system
         
      6. 
         Overhead apparatus bay doors
         
      7. 
         Central heat/air handling systems
         
      8. 
         Hot water system
         
   2. 
      Electronic Equipment.
      
      1. 
         Facility fire and smoke detection system
         
      2. 
         Central fire alarm receiving equipment
         
      3. 
         Alert dispatching system
         
      4. 
         Entry doorbell
         
      5. 
         Elapsed time indicator
         
      6. 
         Integrated intercom system
         
      7. 
         Radio monitor
         
      8. 
         Recording systems
         
      9. 
         Telephones
         
      10. 
          Central computer terminal
          
   3. 
      Lights.
      
      1. 
         Emergency lights
         
      2. 
         General lights
         
      3. 
         Night lights
         
      4. 
         Exterior security lights
         
      5. 
         Exit lights
         
   4. 
      Hardware.
      
      1. 
         Doors and hardware equipment
         
      2. 
         Keypad entry system
         
      3. 
         Sliding partitions
         
   5. 
      Specialized Hardware.
      
      1. 
         Doorway rollers (hose-drying room)
         
      2. 
         Foam pump (permanent)
         
      3. 
         Slide poles (as applicable for 2-story stations)
         
   6. 
      Lavatory Facilities.
      
      1. 
         Drinking fountain
         
      2. 
         Basin fixtures
         
      3. 
         Handicapped hand and guard rails
         
      4. 
         Janitor mop rack
         
      5. 
         Mirrors/vanity
         
      6. 
         Paper towel dispensers
         
      7. 
         Sanitary napkin dispensers and disposals
         
      8. 
         Sinks/wash basins
         
      9. 
         Shower fixtures (doors/curtains/benches)
         
      10. 
          Soap dispensers
          
      11. 
          Toilets
          
      12. 
          Urinals
          
      13. 
          Toilet tissue dispensers
          
      14. 
          Waste receptacles
          
   7. 
      Furnishings.
      
      1. 
         Built-in cabinetry
         
      2. 
         Modular office furnishings
         
   8. 
      Kitchen Equipment.
      
      1. 
         Stove/oven
         
      2. 
         Refrigerator/freezer
         
      3. 
         Sink
         
      4. 
         Disposal
         
      5. 
         Microwave
         
      6. 
         Range exhaust hood and duct
         
      7. 
         Hood/duct installed dry chemical extinguishing system
         
   9. 
      Fire Protection.
      
      1. 
         Entry control system
         
      2. 
         Fire extinguishers mounted in recessed cabinets
         
      3. 
         Smoke/carbon monoxide detectors
         
      4. 
         Sprinkler systems
         
2. 
   TYPICAL ARFF STATION STORAGE REQUIREMENTS. Space is warranted to store materials and equipment not carried on apparatus and is normally procured as part of day to day operating cost and is not associated with construction. Equipment carried on vehicles is addressed in AC 150/5220-10, Guide Specification for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Vehicles.
   
   1. 
      Specialized Hardware.
      
      1. 
         Storage space for spare equipment (axes, ladders, nozzles, ropes, HAZMAT suits, vehicle spare tire(s))
         
      2. 
         Self-contained breathing apparatus storage racks
         
      3. 
         Hose storage racks
         
      4. 
         Hose, washer, and dryer
         
      5. 
         Portable transfer pump (foam)
         
      6. 
         Vehicle refilling equipment
         
      7. 
         Extinguisher refilling equipment
         
      8. 
         Safety mirrors
         
      9. 
         SCUBA equipment (water rescue equipment)
         
      10. 
          Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) cylinders and maintenance equipment
          
      11. 
          Spare SCBA/SCUBA cylinders
          
      12. 
          Stretchers
          
      13. 
          Trailer, Firefighting
          
      14. 
          Trailer, hazardous materials response
          
      15. 
          Hazardous material mitigation response kits
          
      16. 
          Hazardous material response suits
          
   2. 
      Training.
      
      1. 
         Mannequins, training
         
      2. 
         Simulators, training
         
      3. 
         Computer projection
         
      4. 
         Video cassette recorder
         
      5. 
         Touch screen – wall mounted
         
      6. 
         Reference library
         
      7. 
         Classroom furnishings (tables/chairs)
         
   3. 
      Other Related items.
      
      1. 
         Tables/chairs/office desk/file cabinets
         
      2. 
         Portable radios and charging systems
         
      3. 
         Desk, sleeping quarters lamps, and wall clocks
         
      4. 
         Chairs, recliner loungers
         
      5. 
         Fitness/recreation equipment.
         

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PPENDIX C. STATION DESIGN CHECKLIST

1. 
   The purpose of the station design checklist is to assist end users in determining if all planning features are being and/or have been incorporated into the design and acceptance phases of ARFF station projects.