Engine
621 (A1S-072) is a Department of Natural Resources A1S series fire engine.
It's based out of the South Puget Sound Region, King District, in North
Bend, and supports up to a crew of three. The apparatus is built on a 1988
Chevrolet, one ton truck. It has a 4 speed manual transmission, four wheel
drive, and is powered by a 454 cubic inch engine.
This interactive guide is designed to train crew members on operating and maintaining the engine and equipment associated with it. (This page is a prototype and is under construction.)
Click on a topic below to get more information.
Inside the engine - maps and equipment stored inside the engine cab
Driving the engine - procedures for safely driving the engine (not implemented)
Engine pump - specifications, operation, and maintenance of the BB-4 pump
Hose - types of hose and fittings carried, common hose lays (not implemented)
Volume pump - specifications, operation and maintenance of the Homelite volume pump (not implemented)
Foam - specifications, operation, and maintenance of the Flow-Mix 500 foam proportioner (not implemented)
Chainsaw - specifications, operation, and maintenance of the Stihl chainsaw (not implemented)
Hand tools - types of hand tools carried, maintenance, and safety
Firing devices - operation and maintenance of drip torches and fussees (not implemented)
Safety equipment - types of first aid and fire safety equipment carried (not implemented)
Capacities and maintenance - A1S specifications and and maintenance schedule (not implemented)
What to bring to a project fire - practical packing tips
last revised July 23, 1997
Copyright 1997, Joel McNamara - joelm@eskimo.com