Proposal Number PSDF #P09-0004
BODY MODULE CAPACITIES AND HOSEBED HEIGHT
The minimum capacity of the body module exterior compartments shall be 221 cubic feet.
The minimum capacity of the body hose bed shall be approximately 72 cubic feet.
The hose bed shall be approximately 36" from the rear step.
The body shall have an overall length of 148".
BODY MOUNTING SYSTEM
The body shall be mounted so the chassis can flex without damage occurring to the body structure or sheet
metal.
REAR FRAME EXTENSION
The rear chassis frame extension system shall consist of a interwoven dual .625" thick steel drop frame
extensions with a transverse 4" x 3" x .375" thick structural channel, and dual laminated .188" thick rear
compartment and tailboard support tapered angles on each side of apparatus.
The rear frame extension shall be bolted to the chassis frame utilizing Grade 8 bolts and Grade C locknuts
with hardened washers. For ease in replacement of damaged components in an accident there shall be no
welding of components to the chassis frame.
Two (2) tow eyes with an eye diameter of not less than 3.5" shall be attached directly to the chassis frame
extensions. The tow eyes shall be fabricated of .625" thick steel.
REAR TAILBOARD
A rear tailboard 12" deep shall be provided at the rear from "Laser Grip" stainless steel meeting NFPA 1901
step requirements. The tailboard shall provide protection for the side body compartments and shall provided
recessed mounting for the rear ICC marker lights. It shall be bolted to the rear support structure.
COMPARTMENT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
All compartments shall be manufactured from 12-gauge stainless steel with the vertical front and rear corner
walls from 14-gauge, shall be of sweep out design and shall be bolted together. Stainless recessed round
head bolts and stainless aircraft style "ESNA" nuts shall be applied with proper torque rating for each
fastener. This type of construction shall greatly enhance the strength and ease of parts replacement in the
event of damage and future modifications. Wherever possible, body bolts shall be hidden from plain view
for appearance and ease of apparatus cleaning.
COMPARTMENT ROOF CONSTRUCTION
Each compartment top shall have a 12-gauge stainless roof section for supporting roof loads of up to 500
pounds per square foot without permanent roof deformation. The stainless roof sections shall attach the
compartment rear wall and compartment vertical sides through a fastened joint creating a full perimeter
compartment attachment of the stainless roof section.
