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PMS 448

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Nozzle – Garden Hose, 3/4” NH, Adjustable

NFES #
000136
Category
Water Handling
Updated
Storage and Shelf Life Checks
None

Initial Inspection/Disposal Criteria

  1. Inspect for burrs and damaged threads. Inspect for missing, cracked, or damaged gasket.
  2. Barrel should turn freely
  3. Return to stock if item passes inspection, is clean and has not been used.
  4. Refurbish if item passes inspection and repairs are economically feasible.
  5. Dispose of item if burrs or damaged threads are found, if barrel does not turn freely, and if nozzle fails Testing for Performance.

Refurbishing Procedures

A. Testing for Performance

  1. Pressure testing: Attach to high pressure pump and turn on pump to 100 PSI. There is no amount of time specified to conduct this test.
  2. Inspect for leaks:
  3. Around the gasket.
  4. Behind the barrel.
  5. The tip of the barrel.

B. Cleaning Procedures

  1. Wash and clean of mud, dirt, and grease.
  2. Clean in a mild detergent with brush or scouring pad or high-pressure wash.
  3. Rinse thoroughly.

C. Repair

  1. Replace gasket as necessary
  2. Chase threads and remove small burrs with small file if damage is minimal.                                  
  3. Stand upright and dry completely prior to repackaging.

D. Retesting

  1. Following completion of any repairs, retesting of nozzles must be completed following Testing for Performance, above.                                                                                                                          

E. Repackaging

  1. Stand upright to drain water and dry.
    • Package 60 EA in NFES#008064 carton (10”x8”x6”). BRASS and ALUMINUM.
    • Package 10 each, local cache option.

 

Reference

Water Handling Equipment Guide, PMS 447-1 

 

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NWCG Latest Announcements

Updated NWCG Standards for Water Scooping Operations, PMS 518

Date: December 19, 2024
Contact: Water Scooper Operations Unit

The NWCG Standards for Water Scooping Operations, PMS 518 establishes the standards for dispatching, utilizing, and coordinating water scooping aircraft on interagency wildland fires. These standards should be used in conjunction with the NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision (SAS), PMS 505, and any local, state, or geographic/regional water scooping plans.

References:

NWCG Standards for Water Scooping Operations, PMS 518

Updated NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision, PMS 505

Date: December 19, 2024
Contact: Interagency Aerial Supervision Subcommittee

The Interagency Aerial Supervision Subcommittee has updated the NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision, PMS 505. PMS 505 establishes standards for aerial supervision operations for national interagency wildland fire operations. 

References:

NWCG Standards for Aerial Supervision, PMS 505

New Job Aids Available: Packing Lists for Wildland Fire Fireline Personnel and Support Staff, J-101 and J-102

Date: December 3, 2024
Contact: NWCG TRAINING

Two new job aids are now available: Packing List for Wildland Fire Fireline Personnel, J-101 and Packing List for Wildland Fire Support Personnel, J-102, should serve as a baseline for items needed on a wildland fire assignment. These lists will help personnel prepare for a 14 to 21-day assignment on the fireline or in a support role.

References:

Job Aid Catalog

NWCG Packing List for Wildland Fire Fireline Personnel, J-101

NWCG Packing List for Wildland Fire Support Staff, J-102

NWCG Equipment Technology Committee Releases Safety Warning: 24-001 Stihl Chainsaw Toolless Fuel Cap Spill Prevention

Date: November 14, 2024
Contact: Equipment Technology Committee

The Equipment Technology Committee (ETC) has released Safety Warning: 24-001 Stihl Chainsaw Toolless Fuel Cap Spill Prevention. Misaligned toolless fuel caps on Stihl chainsaws have led to recurring fuel spillage, fuel ignition, and burn injuries during wildland fire management operations.

This Safety Warning is intended to highlight the details and recommended procedures for the installation of a Stihl chainsaw toolless fuel cap, as well as how to identify and correct a misaligned, damaged, or broken fuel cap to help prevent fuel spillage.

References:

NWCG Safety Warning: 24-001 Stihl Chainsaw Toolless Fuel Cap Spill Prevention

Advertencia de equipos 24-001: Prevención de derrames de la tapa de combustible sin herramientas de la motosierra Stihl

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