FIRESCOPE Task Force

January 1, 2013

TO: California Fire Service CHARLES BUTLER, Chair Battalion Chief Los Angeles FD FROM: Kim Zagaris, Chief/California Emergency Management Agency,

KIRK WELLS, Vice- Chair Battalion Chief, Orange Executive Coordinator/FIRESCOPE County Fire Authority

BRAD DARBRO, Secretary RE: NWCG and NIMS Equipment Typing Changes Battalion Chief, Santa Clara County FD

STEVE WINTER On June 5, 2008, the National Wildland Coordinating Group distributed a memorandum, detailing changes Battalion Chief Ventura County FD adopted to the national standards for the typing of engines and water tenders. This information was widely distributed to the California fire service, through the Regional and Area coordinators to ensure that the MIKE LOCOCO changes were universally known. Assistant Chief, Cal EMA, Fire and Rescue Branch Subsequent to this, it was determined by FIRESCOPE during the actions to revise the FIRESCOPE Field WOODY ENOS Division Chief, Santa Barbara Operations Guide (FOG), ICS 420-1, that some differences were noted to the ability of water tenders in County FD California to meet these standards. During several review sessions by the FIRESCOPE Task Force,

DAVE STONE meetings of the Operations Team, and meetings of the Board of Directors, these differences were identified Assistant Chief, Los Angeles and noted by footnoted asterisk in the equipment typing charts within Chapter 13 of the 2012 FOG Guide. County FD

SEAN FRALEY The decision by NWCG to split the typing of water tenders into Tactical and Support categories is based on Battalion Chief a sound rationale and further helps to define their roles between tactical/line functions and non- Kern County FD tactical/support functions. Further, the decision to expand the typing of engines into six categories also is COLE STRATTON based on a sound rationale and helps to define the capabilities and functions of the varying types of Division Chief, North County Fire District equipment being used.

GARY LANE However, the majority (approximately 70%) of the tactical water tenders in California do not currently have Division Chief, North County Fire Protection District pump and roll (mobile pumping) capabilities or foam proportioning equipment installed. To become compliant in these areas will require fire departments to retrofit their current equipment, or purchase new MARC HAFNER Division Chief, California equipment. Both of these options are at a considerable cost and may be out of the reach of most Department of Forestry & Fire departments for several years. Protection

RAMIRO RODRIGUEZ Therefore, to ensure that Incident Commanders receive the intended equipment that they order will require Assistant Chief, California State specific instructions during the ordering process pertaining to the desire for pump and roll, and foam Fire Marshal’s Office proportioning capabilities. ROBERT BELL USFS- Emergency Operations Coordinator, Aviation & Fire In summary, it is the position of FIRESCOPE that the majority of the changes to equipment typing adopted Management by NWCG and NIMS are reasonable and congruent with equipment type and use in California.

DAVID BRINSFIELD FIRESCOPE supports the changes adopted by NWCG and NIMS, which will be included within the District FMO equipment typing charts adopted for the 2012 FOG revision. FIRESCOPE acknowledges that the majority National Park Service of tactical water tenders in California do not currently contain some required equipment, and that it will

likely be several years before fire departments have the capability to change or upgrade their equipment to be compliant with the national standards.

Fire departments are encouraged and directed to review these changes and to ensure that their personnel are knowledgeable of the differences between the national standards and the current equipment configurations within the State of California.

Water Tender and Engine Typing NWCG/NIMS/FIRESCOPE Changes November 2012

During the Fall of 2007, the National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG) Executive Board was presented with updated engine and water tender typing standards by their Fire Equipment Working Team. These standards were formally approved by the NWCG Executive Board. Additionally, the NWCG concurred with the recommendation to increase staffing for Type 3 engines to 3 personnel for national mobilization.

The background for these changes involved a review process for several months, with input from Federal and State agencies. The ultimate goal was to coordinate these standards between NWCG and NIMS.

On June 5, 2008, NWCG distributed a letter (Attachment 1), detailing that these changes were adopted by them and that they would be working with FEMA to gain agreement with the changes to equipment typing. The changes went into effect immediately, with the anticipation that they would be incorporated into the 410-1 revision cycle in 2009.

The impact of these changes to FIRESCOPE was brought to light during the revisions to the FIRESCOPE Field Operations Guide (FOG) 420-1 in 2010.

The following is a timeline chronicle of discussions and decisions made within the FIRESCOPE hierarchy over the past two years:

January 2011, Ops Meeting – Ops Team discussed that NIMS has a Fire and Rescue Working Group working on the equipment typing issue with Chief Zagaris as the Chair. Interest by the Task Force to coordinate with the group to integrate resource typing before moving forward.

March 2011 Task Force Meeting – TF reviewed draft typing changes from NWCG for Engines and Water Tenders. TF recommended acquiring Ops Team approval to the NWCG/NIMS typing to be consistent in the FOG guide.

April 2011, Task Force Meeting – Discussion on the differences between “Tactical Water Tender” vs. “Support Water Tender” and their intended uses on an incident. TF also discussed the changes to engine typing and their functional differences. TF moved to submit the completed Resource Typing document to the Ops Team for review and approval.

May 2011, Task Force Meeting – TF agrees to accept the NWCG resource typing for Engines and Water Tenders and has forwarded the recommendation to the Ops Team

May 2011, BoD Meeting – BoD reviewed the 2007 Firescope Equipment Typing Standard (Attachment 2), and compared them with the proposed 2011 FIRESCOPE Equipment Typing Standards.

Chief Roper recommended the following:

Adding three engine types (5, 6, and 7) with the old “type 4” becoming a “type 6” Elimination of Brush Patrol since it closely matches an existing engine type

Chief Millar proposed the following:

Type 4 Engine reads “200 Gal”, but should be “750 Gal” Type 3 numbers should be reconciled as well

Discussion was held on why the fire service needs 7 types of engines classified, when there are only differences of 10-50 GPM. National Standards necessitate this need. Tactical Water Tenders vs. Non- Tactical Water Tenders and personnel needs were discussed. Workflow for ROSS was a concern. BoD agrees to agendize the issue for the July 2011 meeting.

July 11, 2011, Task Force Meeting – TF discussed Water Tender typing and compared the FIRESCOPE, NWCG, and NIMS typing standards. BoD directed the TF to align the three groups’ typing standards. The NIMS and NWCG typing for Tactical Water Tenders requires specific equipment and operational capabilities that the majority of the California Fire Service doesn’t have. The national standards are mostly designed for private vendors. Proposed changes would put FIRESCOPE at odds with the directive to be compliant with NIMS and NWCG. The TF will recommend to the Ops Team that the FIRESCOPE WT Typing in California may not align with NIMS or NWCG, and to note the differences in the FOG revision.

July 12, 2011, Joint TF/Ops Team Meeting – Equipment typing discussed under Old Business:

Type 1 Water Tender – if PTO or pump and roll capability is desired, need to specify when ordering. Type 1 Engine – complies with NFPA Standards

July 13, 2011, BoD Meeting – Equipment typing discussed under Ops Team Report/Task Force Report: WT typing conflicts with NWCG and NIMS standards, as well as National Mobilization Guide and California Mobilization Guide. Issues are with pump/roll and foam proportioning requirements. When ordering, need to be specific on equipment type and capabilities. Sent back to TF for additional work.

July 19-20, 2011, Task Force Meeting– TF recommends to the Ops Team to keep the proposed FOG modifications with a note that water tender pump & roll and foam capabilities would be a special request when ordering. This is due to the estimate that approximately 70% of California’s water tenders currently would not meet the NWCG standards and would require upgrade or replacement over several years. TF recommends a footnote in the FOG revision added to the typing chart regarding the differences in California. Agencies ordering these resources in ROSS will be required to specify if these special functions are desired.

July 2012, BoD Meeting – Recommended equipment typing charts, with appropriate footnotes under Water Tender typing approved by the BoD for inclusion in the 2012 FOG revision (Attachment 3).

The following are the summary of changes to Engine and Water Tender typing proposed by NWCG and adopted by FIRESCOPE:

Engines

Typing expanded from 4 types to 7 types. This was proposed by NWCG to further break down the differences in capacity, use, and personnel and to clarify between structural and wildland engine use. Changes include new tank capacity, hose capacity, NFPA 1901 ladder standards, and pump/roll capabilities.

Water Tenders

Typing expanded from 3 generic types to Tactical (Type 1 & 2), and Support (Types 1, 2, & 3). These changes were made to differentiate between use, function, and personnel needs. Tactical water tenders are intended for use on or near the fire line, with the capabilities of pump and roll, and foam proportioning. Personnel need to be trained to a minimum Firefighter 1 capability. Support water tenders are intended for use in road work, dust control, non-firefighting water shuttle, and other non-IDLH uses. Personnel only need to be trained in the use of the equipment and are not intended to be engaged in direct firefighting or for support in tactical operations.

California-specific changes adopted by FIRESCOPE for inclusion in the 2012 FOG revision:

Water Tender pump/roll and foam proportioning must be special requested through ROSS Hand Crew Strike Team minimum personnel reduced from 30 to 27

It is the position of FIRESCOPE that the majority of the changes to equipment typing adopted by NWCG and NIMS are reasonable and congruent with equipment type and use in California. The decision to split the typing of water tenders into Tactical and Support categories is based on a sound rationale and further helps to define their roles between tactical/line functions and non-tactical/support functions. Further, the decision to expand the typing of engines into six categories also is based on a sound rationale and helps to define the capabilities and functions of the varying types of equipment being used.

However, the majority (approximately 70%) of the tactical water tenders in California do not currently have pump and roll (mobile pumping) capabilities or foam proportioning equipment installed. To become compliant in these areas will require fire departments retrofit their current equipment, or purchase new equipment. Both of these options are at a considerable cost and may be out of the reach of smaller departments for several years.

In summary, FIRESCOPE supports the changes adopted by NWCG and NIMS, which will be included within the equipment typing charts adopted for the 2012 FOG revision. With the majority of tactical water tenders in California not currently containing some required equipment, it will likely be several years before fire departments have the capability to change or upgrade their equipment to be compliant with the national standards.

Therefore, to ensure that Incident Commanders receive the intended equipment that they order will require specific instructions during the ROSS ordering process pertaining to the desire for pump and roll, and foam proportioning capabilities.

Attachments:

Attachment 1 – June 5, 2008 NWCG typing letter

Attachment 2 - 2007 FIRESCOPE Equipment Typing Standards document

Attachment 3 - 2012 FIRESCOPE Equipment Typing Standards document

National Mobilization Minimum Engine and Water Tender Typing

October 2007 Engine Type Structure Wildland Requirements 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Tank minimum capacity 300 300 500 750 400 150 50 (gal) Pump minimum flow 1000 500 150 50 50 50 10 (gpm) @ rated pressure (psi) 150 150 250 100 100 100 100 Hose 2½” 1200 1000 - - - - - 1½” 500 500 1000 300 300 300 - 1” - - 500 300 300 300 200 Ladders per NFPA 1901 Yes Yes - - - - - Master stream 500 gpm Yes ------min. Pump and roll - - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Maximum GVWR (lbs) - - - - 26,000 19,500 14,000 Personnel (min) 4 3 3 2 2 2 2

Attachment #2 – 2007 ICS FOG GUIDE

CHAPTER 13

RESOURCE TYPES AND MINIMUM STANDARDS

Contents ...... 13-1 Primary Mobile Suppression Resources ...... 13-2 Support Resources ...... 13-4 Strike Team Types and Minimum Standards ...... 13-5

Attachment #2 – 2007 ICS FOG GUIDE

PRIMARY MOBILE SUPPRESSION RESOURCES (Minimum ICS Standards) RESOURCE RADIO CALL COMPONENTS TYPES 1 2 3 4 Engine Engine Pump 1,000 GPM 500 GPM 120 GPM 50 GPM Company Telesquirt* Water Tank 400 Gal. 400 Gal. 300 Gal. 200 Gal. Hose 2 1/2" 1,200 Ft. 1,000 Ft. - - Hose 1 1/2" 400 Ft. 500 Ft. 1,000 Ft. 300 Ft. Hose 1" 200 Ft. 300 Ft. 800 Ft. 800 Ft. Ladder 20 Ft. Ext. 20 Ft. Ext. - - Master Stream 500 GPM - - - Personnel 4 3 3 3 * Engine with elevated stream capability, specify when requested. Truck Truck Aerial (Specify 75 Ft. 50 Ft. Company platform or ladder), Elevated Stream, 500 GPM 500 GPM Ground Ladders, 115 Ft. 115 Ft. Personnel 4 4 Water Tender Water Tender Pump 300 GPM 120 GPM 50 GPM Water Tank 2,000 Gal. 1,000 Gal. 1,000 Gal. Brush Patrol Patrol Pump-15 GPM Hose 1"-150 Ft. Tank -75 Gal. Personnel - 1 Medical/Non Rescue, Non Transport, Transport Squad, capability and Medic Engine personnel determined by ALS BLS local EMS authority Medical/ Ambulance, Transport, Transport Medic capability and personnel determined by ALS BLS local EMS authority Bulldozer Dozer Size Heavy Medium Light Horse Power 200 HP 100 HP 50 HP Operator 1 1 1 Example(s): D-7, D-8 D-5, D-6 D-4 Bulldozer Dozer Fuel-100 Gal Tender Tender Attachment #2 – 2007 ICS FOG GUIDE

PRIMARY MOBILE SUPPRESSION RESOURCES (continued) RESOURCE RADIO CALL COMPONENTS TYPE 1 TYPE 2 Hand Crew Crew # Personnel, * Highest training level Minimum training or Equipment, and No use restriction Some use restriction or Transportation Fully mobilized Not fully mobilized or Highest experience Moderate experience or level Minimum equipment or Fully equipped No assigned supervision Permanently assigned supervision * Indicates minimum number of crew personnel State Federal Federal (Blue Card) (18) including supervision. CDC (12) Hotshot (18) State (12) CYA (12) Regular (18) CCC (12) Fly Crew (10) Fly Crew (8) Local Govt. Inmate (12) Fly Crew (8) Paid (10) Hotshot (18)

RESOURCE RADIO CALL COMPONENTS TYPES 1 2 3 4 Fire Boat Boat Pumping 5,000 GPM 1,000 GPM 250 GPM Capability Foam Tender Foam Class B Foam 500 Gal. 250 Gal Specify: % Concentrate (1%, 3%, etc.) Air Tanker Tanker Gallons 3,000 1,800 800 200 Examples: C-130, P-3 SP2H,P2V S-2T SEAT Helicopters Copter Seats, including 16 10 5 3 pilot Card weight 5,000 2,500 1,200 600 capacity (lbs) Gallons 700 300 100 75 Examples: Bell 214 Bell 204, Bell 206 Hiller 12E3T 205, 212 Helitanker Helitanker - Fixed Tank - Air tanker Board Certified - 1,000 Minimum gallon capacity Helicopter Helitender Fuel Equipment Tender Helitack Crew Helitack Personnel (3) Equipment Transportation Aircraft ARFF Class B Foam Rescue w/proportioner Firefighting and pump (ARFF)

Attachment #2 – 2007 ICS FOG GUIDE

SUPPORT RESOURCES RESOURCE RADIO CALL COMPONENTS TYPES 1 2 3 Breathing Breathing Filling Capability Compressor Cascade Apparatus Support Support Crew Crew Transport Passengers 30 20 10 Transport Field Mobile Repair Repair Capability Heavy Equipment Light Equipment Mechanic Food Food Dispenser Servings/Meal 150 50 Dispenser Unit Mobile Mobile Kitchen Servings/Meal 1,000 300 Kitchen Unit Fuel Tender Fuel Tender Fuel 1,000 Gal 100 Gal Specify: Gas, Jet Fuel, Diesel, Etc. Heavy Transport Capacity Heavy Medium Light Equipment Examples: D-7, D-8 D-6 D-4 Transport Illumination Light Lighting Units 6 3 Unit (500 watts each) Extension Cord Specify: Mounted or 1,000 Ft. 500 Ft. Portable Mobile Comm Consoles/ 2 2 1 Communi- Workstations cations Frequency Multi Range*, Multi Range*, Single Range**, Capability Programmable Programmable Programmable External Power Source Internal Internal Telephone Systems 6 Trunk/16 Extension Personnel Lines 1 2 2 * Multi Range: 150-174 MHz, 450-470 MHz, 800 MHz (Simplex and Repeated) ** Single Range: 150-174 MHz only Portable N/A Pumping Capacity 500 GPM 250 GPM 50 GPM Pump Portable N/A Frequency Capability* Repeater * When requesting resource, need to specify frequency requirements. Power N/A Wattage Capacity 10,000 watts 3,000 watts Generator Specify: Mounted or Portable Refrigeration Refer Box Length (ft) 24 12 Unit Utility Utility Over 1 Ton 1 Ton and under Transport

Attachment #2 – 2007 ICS FOG GUIDE

STRIKE TEAM TYPES AND MINIMUM STANDARDS Minimum Equipment Standards Minimum Personnel Strike Strike Per Team Pump Water 2 1/2” 1 1/2” 1” Master Team Single Total Kind Types Number/Type Capacity Capacity Hose Hose Hose Ladder Stream Leader Resource Personnel A 5 – Type 1 1,000 400 1,200 400 200 20 Ft. 500 1 4 21 GPM Gallons Feet Feet Feet Ext. GPM E N B 5 – Type 2 500 400 1,000 500 300 20 Ft. N/A 1 3 16 G GPM Gallons Feet Feet Feet Ext. I C 5 – Type 3 120 300 N/A 1,000 800 N/A N/A 1 3 16 N GPM Gallons Feet Feet E D 5 – Type 4 50 200 N/A 300 800 N/A N/A 1 3 16 S GPM Gallons Feet Feet Handcrew C G combinations Type 1 Handcrews have no restrictions on use 1 N/A 30 R consisting of a E minimum of 29 W persons (Do not S H mix Type 1 and Type 2 Handcrews may have use restrictions 1 N/A 30 Type 2 crews) 2 – Type 1 Heavy Dozer Minimum 200 HP (D-7, D-8 or equivalent) 1 D K 1 4 1 – Dozer Tender O 1 2 – Type 2 Medium Dozer Minimum 100 HP (D-5, D-6 or equivalent) 1 Z L 1 4 E 1 – Dozer Tender 1 R 2 – Type 3 Light Dozer Minimum 50 HP (D-4 or equivalent) 1 S M 1 4 1 – Dozer Tender 1

Attachment #3 – 2012 ICS FOG Revision

CHAPTER 13

RESOURCE TYPES AND MINIMUM STANDARDS

Contents ...... 13-1 Primary Mobile Suppression Resources ...... 13-2 Support Resources ...... 13-4 Strike Team Types and Minimum Standards ...... 13-5

Attachment #3 – 2012 ICS FOG Revision PRIMARY MOBILE SUPPRESSION RESOURCES (Minimum ICS Standards) RADIO TYPES RESOURCE COMPONENTS CALL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Engine Engine Pump minimum flow GPM 1,000 GPM 500 GPM 150 GPM 50 GPM 50 GPM 50 GPM 10 GPM Company Telesquirt* Tank minimum capacity Gal. 300 Gal. 300 Gal. 500 Gal. 750 Gal. 400 Gal. 150 Gal. 50 Gal. @ rated pressure (psi) 150 150 250 100 100 100 100 Hose 2 1/2" 1,200 Ft. 1,000 Ft. - - - - - Hose 1 1/2" 500 Ft. 500 Ft. 1,000 Ft. 300 Ft. 300 Ft. 300 Ft. - Hose 1" - - 500 Ft. 300 Ft. 300 Ft. 300 Ft. 200 Ft. Ladder per NFPA 1901 Yes Yes - - - - - Master Stream 500 GPM Yes ------minimum Pump and Roll - - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Maximum GVWR (lbs) - - - - 26,000 19,500 14,000 Personnel (minimum) 4 3 3 2 2 2 2 * Engine with elevated stream capability, specify when requested. Truck Truck Aerial (Specify platform or 75 Ft. 50 Ft. Company ladder), Elevated Stream, 500 GPM 500 GPM Ground Ladders, 115 Ft. 115 Ft. Personnel 4 4 Tactical Water Pump 250 GPM 250 GPM Water Tender Tender Water Tank 2,000 Gal. 1,000 Gal. Personnel 2 2

* Pump and roll capability /foam proportioner must be special ordered. Medical/Non Rescue, Non Transport, Transport Squad, capability and personnel Medic determined by local EMS ALS BLS Engine authority Medical/ Ambulance, Transport, capability and Transport Medic personnel determined by local ALS BLS EMS authority Bulldozer Dozer Size Heavy Medium Light Horse Power 200 HP 100 HP 50 HP Operator 1 1 1 Example(s): D-7, D-8 D-5, D-6 D-4 Bulldozer Dozer Fuel-100 Gal Tender Tender

Attachment #3 – 2012 ICS FOG Revision

PRIMARY MOBILE SUPPRESSION RESOURCES (continued) RESOURCE RADIO CALL COMPONENTS TYPE 1 TYPE 2 Hand Crew Crew # *Personnel, Highest training level Minimum training or Equipment, and No use restriction Some use restriction or Transportation Fully mobilized Not fully mobilized or Highest experience level Moderate experience or Fully equipped Minimum equipment or Permanently assigned supervision No assigned supervision

State Federal (Blue Card) (18) CAL FIRE (13) Fly Crew (8) State (12) * Indicates minimum number of crew personnel including supervision. Federal Hotshot (18) Regular (18) Fly Crew (10)

Local Government Inmate (12) Fly Crew (8) Paid (10) Hotshot (18)

TYPES RESOURCE RADIO CALL COMPONENTS 1 2 3 4 Fire Boat Boat Pumping Capability 5,000 GPM 1,000 GPM 250 GPM Foam Tender Foam Class B Foam 500 Gal. 250 Gal. Specify:% Concentrate (1%, 3%, etc.) Air Tanker Tanker Gallons 3,000 1,800 800 200 Examples: C-130, P-3 SP2H,P2V S-2T SEAT Helicopters Copter Seats, including pilot 16 10 5 3 Card weight capacity (lbs) 5,000 2,500 1,200 600 Gallons 700 300 100 75 Examples: Bell 214 Bell 204, Bell 206 Hiller 12E3T 205, 212 Helitanker Helitanker - Fixed Tank - Air Tanker Board Certified - 1,000 Minimum gallon capacity Helicopter Helitender Fuel Tender Equipment Helitack Helitack Personnel (3) Crew Equipment Transportation Aircraft ARFF Class B Foam w/proportioner Rescue and pump Firefighting (ARFF)

Attachment #3 – 2012 ICS FOG Revision

SUPPORT RESOURCES TYPES RESOURCE RADIO CALL COMPONENTS 1 2 3 Breathing Breathing Filling Capability Compressor Cascade Apparatus Support Support Crew Crew Transport Passengers 30 20 10 Transport Field Mobile Repair Repair Capability Heavy Equipment Light Equipment Mechanic Food Food Dispenser Servings/Meal 150 50 Dispenser Unit Mobile Mobile Kitchen Servings/Meal 1,000 300 Kitchen Unit Fuel Tender Fuel Tender Fuel: Specify: Gas, 1,000 Gal. 100 Gal. Jet Fuel, Diesel, Etc. Heavy Transport Capacity Heavy Medium Light Equipment Examples: D-7, D-8 D-6 D-4 Transport Support Water Water Tender Pump 300 GPM 200 GPM 200 GPM Tender Water Tank 4,000 Gal. 2,500 Gal. 1,000 Gal. Personnel 1. 1 1 Illumination Light Lighting Units 6 3 Unit (500 watts each) Extension Cord 1,000 Ft. 500 Ft. Specify: Mounted or Portable Mobile Comm Consoles/ 2 2 1 Communi- Workstations cation Frequency Multi Range*, Multi Range*, Single Range**, Capability Programmable Programmable Programmable External Power Source Internal Internal Telephone Systems 6 Trunk/16 Personnel Extension Lines 1 2 2 * Multi Range: 150-174 MHz, 450-470 MHz, 800 MHz (Simplex and Repeated) ** Single Range: 150-174 MHz only Portable N/A Pumping Capacity 500 GPM 250 GPM 50 GPM Pump Portable N/A Frequency Capability* Repeater * When requesting resource, need to specify frequency requirements. Power N/A Wattage Capacity 10,000 watts 3,000 watts Generator Specify: Mounted or Portable Refrigeration Refer Box Length (ft) 24 12 Unit Utility Utility Over 1 Ton 1 Ton and under Transport

Attachment #3 – 2012 ICS FOG Revision

STRIKE TEAM TYPES AND MINIMUM STANDARDS Minimum Equipment Standards Minimum Personnel Strike Master Number/ Pump Tank 2.5” 1.5” 1” Ladder Max. Pump Strike Per Kind Team Stream Total Type Capacity Capacity PSI Hose Hose Hose NFPA GVWR and Team Single Types 500 Personnel GPM Gallons Feet Feet Feet 1901 Lbs. Roll Leader Resource GPM A 5 – Type 1 1,000 300 150 1,200 500 N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A 1 4 21 E B 5 – Type 2 500 300 150 1,000 500 N/A Yes N/A N/A N/A 1 3 16 N 150 500 250 N/A 1,000 500 N/A N/A N/A Yes G C 5 – Type 3 1 3 16 I D 5 – Type 4 50 750 100 N/A 300 300 N/A N/A N/A Yes 1 2 11 N E 5 – Type 5 50 400 100 N/A 300 300 N/A N/A 26,000 Yes 1 2 11 E 50 150 100 N/A 300 300 N/A N/A 19,500 Yes S F 5 – Type 6 1 2 11 FF 5 – Type 7 10 50 100 N/A N/A 200 N/A N/A 14,000 Yes 1 2 11 Handcrew C G combinations Type 1 Handcrews have no restrictions on use 1 N/A 27 R consisting of a E minimum of 26 W persons (Do not mix S H Type 1 and Type 2 Type 2 Handcrews may have use restrictions 1 N/A 27 crews) 2 – Type 1 Heavy Dozer Minimum 200 HP (D-7, D-8 or equivalent) 1 D K 1 4 O 1 – Dozer Tender 1 Z 2 – Type 2 Medium Dozer Minimum 100 HP (D-5, D-6 or equivalent) 1 L 1 4 E 1 – Dozer Tender 1 R 2 – Type 3 Light Dozer Minimum 50 HP (D-4 or equivalent) 1 M 1 4 S 1 – Dozer Tender 1