FIP 252 Apparatus Spec & Purch

Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course covers specification and purchase of fire apparatus referenced in NFPA standard 1901. Emphasis is placed on NFPA’s standards for apparatus, recommended types of fire apparatus, purchase, and bidding procedures, and the importance of specifications. Upon completion, students should be able to make internal decisions, write specifications, and make recommendations for the purchase of major capital equipment.