08-01-2022 Council Work Session Packet

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Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. This model of seat shall have successfully completed the static load tests by FMVSS 207/210. This testing shall include a simultaneous forward load of 3000 pounds each on the lap and shoulder belts and twenty (20) times the weight through the center of gravity. This model of seat installed in the cab model, as specified, shall have successfully completed the dynamic sled testing using FMVSS 208 as a guide with the following accommodations. In order to reflect the larger size outfitted firefighters, the test dummy used shall be a 95th percentile hybrid III male weighing 225 pounds rather than the 50th percentile male dummy weighing 165 pounds as referenced in FMVSS 208. The model of seats shall also have successfully completed the flammability of materials used in the occupant compartments of motor vehicles as outlined in FMVSS 302, of which decides the burning rate of materials in the occupant compartments of motor vehicles. SEAT BACK REAR FACING OUTER The crew area seat backs shall include an IMMI brand SmartDock® Gen 2 hands -free self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) holder. The hands -free holder shall meet NFPA 1901-03 9G dynamic requirements for cylinder restraint systems for use in crew compartments of emergency response vehicles. The bracket shall accommodate and secure most types of self-contained breathing apparatus cylinders. The hands -free holder shall consist of a back plate, bottom cradle, non -marring top claws, and claw height adjustment knob. The height adjustment knob shall allow for easy adjustment of the claws to the SCBA. The hands -free holder's claws shall lock from inertial forces to prevent the SCBA from becoming a projectile in the event of a crash to meet the NFPA 1901-03 standard for SCBA retention. The SCBA holder shall offer single -motion insertion into the claws and hands -free release when the SCBA fitted seat occupant rises. The seat back shall include a removable padded cover which shall be provided over the SCBA cavity. SEAT MOUNTING REAR FACING OUTER The rear facing outer seat shall offer a special mounting position which shall be rotated towards the center of the cab 15-degrees offering ease of egress for the occupant. SEAT REAR FACING CENTER LOCATION The crew area shall include one (1) rear facing crew seat located directly behind the engine tunnel in the center of the cab. SEAT CREW REAR FACING CENTER The crew area shall include a seat in the rear facing center position which shall be a H.O. Bostrom 500 Series Firefighter model seat. The seat shall feature a tapered and padded seat, and cushion. The seat and cushion shall be spring load hinged and compact in design for additional room. The seat shall include a "Fold and Hold" feature so that the cushion shall remain in the seated position and simply touched to flip up. The seat shall feature an all belts to seat (ABTS) style of safety restraint. The ABTS feature shall include a three-point shoulder harness with the lap belt and automatic retractor as an integral part of the seat assembly. The buckle portion of the seat belt shall extend from the seat base towards the driver 07/26/22 -47-