Specifications include, but are not limited to: (1) inspect, test and certify ground ladders in accordance with the 2015 (or latest) edition of NFPA 1932, Fire Department Ground Ladders, Use, Maintenance and Service Testing; (2) inspect, test and certify aerial devices in accordance with the 2002 (or latest) edition of NFPA 1914, Fire Department Aerial Devices, Testing; (3) inspect, test and certify fire hoses in accordance with NFPA 1961, Fire House, 2013 (or latest) edition, NFPA 1962, Inspection, Care, and Use of Fire House, Couplings, and Nozzles, and the Service Testing of Fire Hose, 2018 (or latest) edition. If the requirements change, the current process shall be brought into compliance with he new requirements within one (1) year, or as specified by the NFPA, whichever is shorter. (4) Vendor will have the responsibility of removing the hose from the apparatus and repacking it onto the apparatus if the hose passes inspection. The CRPC member will provide the water for the testing of the hoses. (5) The CRPC member and vendor will agree upon a process to systematically mark and identify each section of hose. (6) schedule inspection appointments with each fire department in order to ensure that their minimum apparatus requirements continue to be met throughout the testing. (Note: Each fire department will provide a single location, with both indoor and outdoor work areas, for the vendor to work and will arrange for the shuttling of apparatus between stations). (7) supply sufficient manpower to perform all required testing. Fire department staff should not be relied upon to assist in conducting individual ladder tests. All technicians assigned must be experienced and come properly equipped to perform the tests under contract (i.e., must have proper, functioning equipment, manufacturer specifications and NFPA standards on hand). (8) immediately mark any equipment to be taken out of service (with tags, tape, etc.) and provide written documentation referencing the condition of each ladder tested. However, the vendor shall permit fire department staff to make minor repairs (lubrication, cleaning, etc.) as soon as possible and shall revise his/her report for any such ladders repaired prior to the completion of the work; and (9) provide written documentation once testing is completed verifying all work performed.
