Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Evaluate the capabilities of existing fire protection water supply sites. This will include an inspection and flow test of each dry hydrant and a usability assessment of each static water source. A written assessment will be provided for all sources evaluated.; 2. Provide a written assessment of what actions are needed to sustain and/or improve the existing fire protection water supply sites listed in Item #1. This assessment will include a description of any environmental issues, the type of work needed, and the expected costs of that work.; 3. Evaluate the capabilities and expected dependability of the pressurized fire protection hydrant system. This should include selected flow testing up to 25% of pressure hydrants (approximately 85 total), review of system design and maintenance program.; 4. Provide a written assessment of what actions are needed to sustain and/or improve the existing fire protection pressurized hydrant system listed in Item #3. This assessment will include a description of any suggested expansion of the system and coverage area, the type of work needed, and the expected benefit of that work.; 5. Perform an ISO assessment of the five, largest target hazards in the Town and develop an estimated Needed Fire Flow (NFF) for each hazard based upon ISO's NFF formula.; 6. Based upon the NFFs developed in Item #5, provide written recommendations on methods to be used to provide those flows relating to the current staffing, equipment, training, and operational procedures of the fire companies serving the Town.; 7. Review the most recent ISO Public Protection Classification for the Town and provide a written assessment of how the fire department currently meets the elements of the ISO's Fire Protection Rating Schedule (FPRS).; 8. Provide a written assessment of fire department apparatus related to the fire protection water supply delivery process in the Town. This assessment will address elements present in the ISO Fire Protection Rating Schedule, the NFFs developed in Item #5, the staffing complement of the fire departments, and apparatus design and function. The assessment will include recommendations for immediate improvements in apparatus function as well as considerations for future apparatus purchase and replacement.; 9. Provide a written summary of the fire protection water supply delivery system (which includes fire department operations) in the Town with a focus on existing strengths and deficiencies, possible delivery alternatives, and considerations for the future.; 10. All work will be completed by or supervised by a Certified Fire Protection Specialist.
