Back in late 2005, I mentioned in one of my columns a new TIA (Temporary Interim Amendment) to NFPA 1901 that dealt with hose bed design. The TIA read: “Any hose storage area shall be equipped with a positive means to prevent unintentional deployment of hose from the top, sides, front and rear of the hose storage area while the apparatus is underway in normal operations.” This TIA had to be in place by November 18th, 2005.
Manufacturers, and some fire departments themselves, have come up with various ways to adhere to this new amendment. All types of webbing (thick and thin), vinyl covers, Velcro straps and seat belts have been installed.
Here are some of the various ways manufacturers and departments are meeting this new standard. There are some good hints here on how to better secure the hose on your own rig.
PHOTOS BY BOB VACCARO
The entire rear hose bed is covered on this Seagrave Pumper. The vinyl cover flips down in the rear and snaps to the body of this vehicle.
Electric hose bed covers for this American LaFrance pumper.
Thin webbing covers the crosslays and speedlays of this pumper.
Front bumper has Velcro straps holding in the 5” Soft Suction and 1 ¾” handline.
Highrise packs are held in place by seatbelt bolted to the body of this engine.