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Unit 4:

State Mobilized Apparatus and Equipment

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Course Objectives

Identify apparatus types and resource configurations. Explain the “wet rate” paid for apparatus. Explain the role of the Ground Support Unit, including

its responsibility for inspections. Define who provides/pays for repairs and replacements

of what during a state mobilization incident. Explain documentation of, and responsibility for

procured items.

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Engine TypesApparatus Typing is established by NWCG.

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Engine Types

Type 1: Structural Engine Type 2: Structural Engine Interface Attack Engine

Type 3: Wildland Engine Type 4: Wildland Engine Type 5: Wildland Engine

Type 6: Wildland Engine Type 7: Wildland Engine

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Tender Types

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Tender Types

Type 2: Tender – 2500 gallons Type 3 Tender – 2000 gallons

Type 1: Tactical Tender Type 2: Tactical Tender

NotShown

Type 1: Tender >4000 gallons

Photographs of additional apparatus types can be found in Section 14 of the Mobilization Plan.

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Resource Configurations (1 of 3)Strike Team

A Strike Team is five of the same kind of resource, with common communications and a leader.

Structural Strike Team:• 5 Structural Engines• 1 Strike Team Leader

Wildland Strike Team:• 5 Wildland Engines (Type 3-6)• 1 Strike Team Leader

Tender Strike Team:• 5 Water Tenders (Type 1-3)• 1 Strike Team Leader

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Resource Configurations (2 of 3)Task Force

Resources can be configured into any combination of single resources, within the span of control, assembled for a particular tactical need, with common communications and a leader.

Urban Task Force:• 4 Structural Engines (Type 1-2)• 1 Aerial Ladder• 1 Task Force Leader

Rural Task Force:• 3 Structural Engines (Type 1-2)• 2 Water Tender (Type 1-3)• 1 Task Force Leader

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Resource Configurations (3 of 3)Interface Task Force:

• 2 Structural Engines (Type 1-2)• 2 Wildland Engine (Type 1-3)• 1 Water Tender• 1 Task Force Leader

Wildland Task Force:• 5 Wildland Engines (Type 3-6)• 1 Water Tender (Type 1-3)• 1 Task Force Leader

EMS Task Force:• 3 ALS Ambulances• 2 BLS Ambulances• 1 Task Force Leader

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Apparatus “wet rate”• All apparatus and equipment are paid as a “wet rate”. A wet

rate is inclusive of all fuel, oil, maintenance, repair, insurance and incidental cost (example ferry transportation and bridge tolls). These costs are paid by the owner (fire agency) and are NOT reimbursable.

• Mechanical failure or physical damage is included in the “wet rate” and is not reimbursable. Examples include:o Mechanical breakdowns (including major items such as

motor, transmission).o Body damage (minor and major) such as scratches, dents

and fender damage.o Incidental loss or damage to apparatus, equipment or

personal property.

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Procured Items• Needed items can usually be procured from two areas at Base

Camp:• Communications Unit

o Portable Radios and batteries• Supply Unit (Type1-2 Incidents)

o Hose, Nozzles and Fittingso Personal Protective Equipmento Sleeping Pads, Sleeping Bagso Line Flagging

• With the exception of consumable items (such as flagging tape and replacement foam), procured items must be returned prior to demobe. A good rule of thumb, if you are required to sign for the equipment - you must return it. If you are not sure, please ask!