1.0 GENERAL

The following specification set out the requirements to be a met by Supplier in supplying Fire and Rescue Force and Fire Fighting vehicle to Zanzibar Fire and Rescue Force.

Item No	Name of Component	Description
1	Engine	Diesel – turbo charged
2	Power out put	NOT Less than 578HP
3	Generator	28V/120A
4	Battery	12V510A cold cranking
5	Transmission	Automatic
6	Power – take – off (PTO)	Electric /hydraulic
9	Brakes	Automatic breaking system
10	Steering system	Power steering – location at the centre
11	Chassis	Aviation version
12	Driven axles	Permanent single all wheel drive 6×6
13	Cabin compartment	Corrosion resistance
14	Water / Foam tanks capacity	10,000litrs /1,200litres
15	Pumping system	Self priming
16	Foam proportioning systems	3%, 6% & 8%
17	Monitor	1 x Roof mounted & 1 x bumper
18	Hand lines	1 x port side and 1 x nearside
17	Hose reel	1 x port side
19	Under truck nozzles	2 x front tires and 2 x real tires
20	Acceleration speed	80km /h within 30 seconds
21	Dry powder system	300 kg
22	Floodlight with cable reel	Outside cabin

 

1.2 SPECIFICATIONS FOR MATERIAL AND ANCILLARIES

 

The tender shall submit a detailed of all specifications, which he intends to follow foe material and ancillaries. British standard Specifications will be used as a guide and all workmanship, materials and equipment must confirm to those standards or the equivalent.

 

2.0 PURPOSE OF THE VEHICLE

The Fire Fighting Vehicle is required for Rescue of persons from crashed aircraft and for extinguishing aircraft fires.

 

3.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Dimension and Clearances Overall

height……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3.6m

Overall

width………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3.0m

Overall

length………………………………………………………………………………………………………….11.2m

Minimum turning circle (approx……………………………………………………………………. 30.1m

Minimum ground clearance……………………………………………………………………………. 0.41m

Minimum inter axle clearance…………………………………………………………………………. 20⁰

Minimum fording depth………………………………………………………………………………….. 20^o

Minimum and departure angle………………………………………………………………………… 30^o

Acceleration speed 80km /h within 30 sec.

Minimum top speed over good bitumen runway = 115km/h

 

4.0  BODY STRUCTURE

• The body structure shall make provision for the stowage of ancillary equipment in adequate lockers and the attainment of a satisfactory standard of aesthetics. The body structure shall be manufactured from any flame retardant

 

• Heavy duty bumper bars manufactured from fully stabilized stainless steel , mirror finished , shall be fitted at the front and rear of the tender .

 

• Compartments and lockets provided for stowage of removable equipment shall be fitted with readily accessible quick release brackets .

 

5.0  CHASSIS

• The Fire Fighting Vehicle shall be based on high performance, cross country, single – wheel drive chassis each mounting a water tank of capacities shown in general

 

• The chassis should be commercial and also be a heavy duty type, having all wheel drive on single wheels .

 

 

• The chassis material shall be capable to withstand high corrosion .

 

6.0  CABIN

• Seating capacity shall provide for a crew of 5 in the cabin, including the driver, and riding position . Crew seats shall have safety belts for crew and breathing apparatus holders behind each seat so as to simplify donning during the emergency .
• The cabin shall be having enough access and egress for crew to don the protective gears easily even vehicle is in motion .
• He cabin shall have lights to enable crew to have a proper vision during the dark period .

 

7.0  ENGINE

• The vehicle shall be power by a heavy duty multi cylinder diesel engine of adequate Horsepower to meet the requirements of this specification when rated at the manufacturers recommended P.M.

 

• Radio interference shall be effectively suppressed to allow the use of VHF/RT radio equipment in the

 

• The air induction, fuel , lubricating and crankcase – ventilating systems shall be fitted with high efficiency replacement element type filters . A visual indicating water trap shall be fitted before the fuel

 

• The exhaust system of the engine shall not cause undue backpressure. It shall be constructed of high – grade rust resistant materials, and shall be so positioned that exhaust gases are not directed towards the ground or to any appliance operating

 

• The engine should mounted at the rear of the vehicle and also be capable operating continuously for long periods at the maximum rate output, and if used to power the pump or pumps shall also be of sufficient power to allow at least a 25% power margin when pumping continuously at full rated

 

8.0  TRANSMISSION

• Automatic power shift transmission manually controlled by a gear selector in the driving cabin shall be

 

• The transmission shall be closely coupled to the engine and shall allow the completed fire tender to be driven forward or in reverse, in any selected wheel drive whilst producing full output from the
• The fire fighting vehicle shall be permanent all wheel

 

9.0  ACCESSORIES

 

• All lighting and electrical equipment shall be of standard 12 or 24 volt Dc type, readily available in Tanzania and shall comply with the requirements of all government vehicle

 

• A suitable 12 or 24 D.C relay , operated from the dashboard shall be provided for the operation of a siren mounted at the front end of the vehicle . The relay contact shall be capable of carrying an inductive load of 25 amps D.C and shall be wired to a bracket , suitable for mounting a siren to be provided by the manufacturer .

 

• Strong front and rear tow hook shall be provided to enable the tender to tow or be

 

• Heavy duty lead acid batteries of not less than 150 amp 1 hour capacity,12 volt D.C potential 25 plate, shall be provided for the operation of the engine starter and all electrical and radio

 

• A suitable constant potential battery charger shall be supplied and fitted a integral part of the Vehicle. It shall be capable of trickle charging and maintaining a full charge in fitted batteries at all times whilst the vehicle is on standby a connection to the vehicle for power supply to charger will be by means of a self detaching plug . The plug socket shall be mounted on the lower offside rear of the

 

• The service brakes shall be capable of stopping and holding the fully loaded vehicle on a (1:3) grade and capable of bringing the fully loaded vehicle to six (6) complete successive stops within 9m form a speed of 30 KPH on dry , hard and level pavement .

 

• The steering shall be such that the vehicle can be maintained under perfect control at all times , under all operating conditions .

 

• The wheels, tires and tubes fitted shall be interchangeable through , the vehicle and tire load shall not exceed that recommended by the manufacturer .

 

• On spare wheel compete with tyre and tube shall be

 

10.0  PUMPING SYSTEMS

• Generally the tender is free to submit any make of foam generating and water pumping system .
• The foam system submitted must comply with the following :-
  • Be capable of delivering form solution through a monitor at a rate of not less that 900 gpm(3800 its per min).
  • Provision shall be made for pre solution of solution strength of 8%, 6% and 3% . A minimum of 4 deliveries shall be provide . The pump shall be able to make suction from open water source not less that
  • Water hose reels shall be provided . The reel shall have a minimum length of
  • The pumping system shall include a suitable foam sucking system to enable filling a foam tank from reserves at the ground

11.0 MONITOR SYSTEMS Roof monitor

• The monitor shall be capable of being elevated at 70o and depressed 20o and be able to discharge water – foam solution of 4500I/min within 75m from the front of the vehicle The monitor shall also be capable of being rotated at

least 2000

• The monitor shall be capable of being fully controlled automatically from within the Cabin by the driver /operator, without leaving his
• The monitor shall have manual control operation option so as to be applied whenever automatic option

 

• The monitor shall be capable of discharging foam in both a straight stream and a

diffused pattern.

 

• The selective degree angles of operation of a monitor should be digitally seen by

the Operator on the dash body. It shall extend well clear of the front part of the cabin to enable the operator observe discharge tip and to avoid foam covering windscreen when monitor is closed down or diffused .

 

11.2   Bumper Monitor

 

• The Bumper monitor shall be capable of being elevated at least 45⁰ and , sufficiently to discharge  the water   – foam at least up to 55m from the front of the vehicle . The monitor shall be also be capable of    being rotated at least 1800. It shall extend well clear of the front part of the cabin to enable the operator to observe discharge tip .
• The monitor shall have water – foam discharging capacity of 250L/min and also be controlled automatically by the operator within the cabin through joy – stick from

12.0   WATER/FOAM SYSTEM

 

• The water pump(s) shall be a centrifugal pump and be able to make suction on open water source .
• An approved type of primer shall be fitted .It should preferably be fully automatic, thus eliminating the need for any action by the pump
• Irrespective of the size of the pump inlet , the suction connection for working from open water shall be standard 4” round thread (B.S.336) fitted with a removable stainless steel V4 inch mesh strainer and shall be not more than four feet (1.2m) from ground level. A total of 32ft of 4”(10m x 102mm) light weight suction hose shall be provided and carried on suitable brackets .
• The pump(s) and engine control panel shall be located in the Fire Fighting Vehicle cabin and shall illuminated.
• A minimum of two delivery outlets shall be provided, one on each side of the

13.0   WATER TANK

• The water tank (of capacities specified in the general of Requirements ) shall be of stainless steel contraction longitudinal and lateral baffles shall be fitted to prevent surge. The tank shall be of a cross section such that the centre of gravity is as low as possible consistent with adequate ground clearance requirements . It shall be flexibly four pint mounted to counteract any effect due to chassis whip or distortion when operating over terrain .

 

• A manhole located directly above the tank outlets and fitted with a Quick release cover, shall be provided .Access to all compartments of the tank shall be provided to permit easy

 

• Two float operated vents shall be provided in the top of the tank to eliminate any

possibility of a vacuum being produced in the tank during the discharge of its contents .

 

• Two filler pipes of not less than 64 mm (2 ½ ) shall be provided complete with non return valves the external connections being terminated with recessed , 64 mm (2 ½ “) male instantaneous couplings confirming to BS

 

• Sump traps and removable stainless steel strainers shall be provided at the tank inlets to prevent foreign matter larger than V4’’ diameter entering the pump (s).

 

• The level of water in water tank shall be indicated and visual level indicator must be provided out side cabin .

 

14.0       FOAM COMPOUND TANK

• A stainless steel tank with rubber coated internally shall be constructed integral with the main water tank and shall be designed to exclude any air space above the compound when the tank is completely full”.

 

• Digital and visual level indicator must be provided to indicate amount of foam in the tank .

15.0    DRY POWDER SYSTEM

 

• The fire vehicle shall have 300kg dry chemical powder unit with adequate

 

• The location of dry chemical shall be near side of the vehicle preferably to be Installed at the height of not above. 1.5 m from the ground level so as to make all heights of firefighters be fast in operation while standing at the ground

 

17.0     ANCILLIARIES

 

• The following equipment will be carried on per each tender when in operational service and suitable storage arrangements shall be made by the contractor and approved by the Zanzibar Fire and Rescue

1. Breathing apparatus should be dragger or scot type 4 Cabin

 

2. Power saw 2 Cabin
3. Helmet c/w visor 5 Cabin
4. Flame protective hood 10 Cabin
5. Fire suits 5 Cabin
6. Leather gloves 10 Cabin
7. Hydraulic powered cutter 1 Near side
8. Power fan (ventilator) 1 Near side
9. Suction strainer 4”(BS 336) (152 MM) 1 Near side
10. Collector head (BS3 36) 1 Near side
11. Basket strainer (BS 336) 1 Near side
12. Delivery Hose 2 ½ “ (75mm) 8
13. Branch diffuser/variable nozzle 4
14. Tool box 1 Offside locker
15. Hose coupling adaptor local type “V” thread to 2 to be carried on
16. 2 ½ “ (64mm) inst Female (BS 336) 1 Bollard in
17. Hose coupling adaptor local type “V” thread to 1 offside locker
18. Hose jacket 2” (51mm) 8 to be carried on
19. Suction spanners (Universal type) 1 bollard in
20. Extension ladder 1 offside locker
21. Suction hose, light type (2.4) long 4 offside locker ‘
22. Release knives (rescue knives ) 10 bag
23. Hammer large 1 approved position
24. Set of Rubber hose bridge 1 approved position
25. Rescue line 5 bags
26. Flash light 5 cabin