Rural Fire : Four Slide - In Skid Units

2026-11-03

Attachment 1 - Slip - on Firefighting Unit - Minimum Specifications The following specifications are for a complete slip - on firefighting unit . The entire slip - on unit shall be mounted on a rectangular platform that is integrated with the water storage tank that can accommodate forklift blades or has integral lifting points . The slip - on unit shall have minimum dimensions of 78 inches long by 48 inches wide (± 0 . 25 inches ). The fully loaded weight of the completed unit shall not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating ( GVWR ) of the host chassis . All fasteners and adjustable plumbing brackets used shall be stainless steel . All tubing shall use metal fittings , rated to 500 pounds per square inch and requiring no special tools . No underside nuts or bolts shall be used . Non - slit corrugated loom shall cover all water lines . The electrical function of the slip - on unit shall be wired to operate only when the master switch is ON . Pump Motor - Minimum 18 HP output . - The pump shall be driven by a four - cycle gas powered auxiliary air - cooled 4 - cycle California Air Resources Board ( CARB ) compliant electric start engine with backup recoil starter , fixed mounted on the rear and integrated on the slip - on unit . The pump motor exhaust shall include a US Forest Service ( USFS ) qualified spark arrestor . - The pump motor shall include a fuel tank with a two - gallon ( minimum ) capacity , increasing commensurate to tank water capacity . The pump unit shall be equipped with a low - pressure shutdown switch set at manufacturer ' s recommended safe pressure . The pump motor shall be equipped with low oil protection . All serviceable items such as air filters , oil filters , drains , and fuel pumps shall be accessible for routine maintenance without tools . There shall be custom fabricated polished aluminum tread plate safety shield ( s ) to prevent damage or injury if the potential exists for loose clothing , hands , or foreign objects to enter any other moving parts of the auxiliary pump . The pump motor shall carry a three - year ( minimum ) warranty . Pump - The pump shall be capable of delivering the minimum performance requirements from the tank , and at a 5 - foot lift through 24 feet of 11 / 2 - inch suction hose and a suction strainer . The pump shall be capable of achieving the same minimum performance criteria when water supply is from the water tank through the tank to the pump valve .

Kansas

2026-04-08