Performance Testing of ARFF Vehicles

Overview

ARFF requires a high level of confidence in your equipment. Our comprehensive on-site inspection services can assess whether in-service ARFF vehicles perform as intended. These services, outlined below, include a series of tests based on NFPA 414 Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Vehicles.

• Vehicle readiness tests
  • Demonstrate that the vehicle is ready to respond
  • Air system/air compressor test
  • Electrical charging system test
• Vehicle response tests
  • Demonstrate that the vehicle can get to the emergency scene
  • Acceleration tests
  • Top speed tests
  • Brake operational test
• Vehicle/foam system operation tests
  • Demonstrate that the vehicle can provide agent under normal operations
  • Agent discharge pumping test
  • Pump and maneuver test
  • Primary turret flow rate test
• Foam system test
  • Demonstrate that the system provides proper foam concentration
  • Foam concentration test

For ARFF vehicles that have structural pumping capability, a fire pump performance test is available. This performance test is based on NFPA 1911, Standard for Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service Automotive Emergency Vehicles, and includes:

• Engine speed test
• Vacuum test
• Pumping test
• Pressure control test
• Priming device test
• Pressure gauge accuracy test

For ARFF vehicles with an extendable turret (articulating/telescoping boom), tests and inspections of the boom can be conducted to applicable requirements in NFPA 1911, 2017 Edition Chapter 22 – Performance Testing of Aerial Devices.

Benefits

• Quick turnaround time – We’ll work with you to schedule inspections at your convenience.
• Affordable fee structure – Fees quoted include all travel and expenses. No surprise charges. 
• Skilled auditors – Our team of technicians perform audits and inspections across a spectrum of industries. We can help you meet all NFPA requirements.

Why UL Solutions

We are an independent third-party testing organization and accredited by International Accreditation Services for inspection and testing systems on fire apparatus in accordance with ISO/IEC 17020 and other criteria for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection.