Mission Statement
The Mobile Fire Equipment Subcommittee (MFES) provides national leadership for all program elements relating to mobile fire equipment.
- Monitor member agency mobile fire equipment standards to identify areas of concern or conflict; develop recommendations for resolution of identified issues.
- Establish and maintain mobile fire equipment documents and publications.
- Explore new and evolving mobile fire equipment practices and technologies for potential benefit of the member agencies; recommend actions as warranted.
Subcommittee Relevant Equipment Bulletins:
ETC-EB-2016-03 Subject: Engine and Water Tender Foot Valve Leakage - Field Test Protocol
Guidance Documents
NWCG Engine and Water Tender Typing Standard (Executive Board Memo 2008-06)
Useful Links:
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1906: Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus - https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/all-codes-and-standards/list-of-codes-and-standards/detail?code=1906
Roscommon Equipment Center - http://www.roscommonequipmentcenter.com/
USFS Fire & Aviation Management Fire Equipment - https://www.fs.fed.us/managing-land/fire
GSA AutoChoice - https://www.gsa.gov/tools/transportation-vehicles-etools/autochoice