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​National Apparatus Standards

Ambulance Standard Certification

The rules and regulations for the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Loan Program (FEMSLP) requires that any ambulance - new, used, or rehabilitated - shall comply with the requirements of the United States Department of Transportation/National Highways Traffic Safety Administration as described in “Federal Specifications - Ambulances; KKK-A-1822F in existence at the time of the application.
 
The vehicle manufacturer or authorized agent will be required to guaranty, certify and warrant that the vehicle meets or exceeds standards.
 
If the vehicle does not or cannot meet the applicable NFPA Standards 1917-2019, we will be unable to fund the project. The loan application cannot be processed unless corrective work is performed and completed which brings the vehicle into compliance.

Fire Apparatus Standard Certification

The rules and regulations for FEMSLP requires certification of any new fire apparatus to comply with the applicable Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus in existence at the time the contract to purchase the apparatus was signed.

The rules and regulations were amended on June 25, 1999, establishing the 1991 NFPA Standard for fire apparatus as the base standard for used and rehabbed apparatus.  Currently used vehicles must meet 1901-2003 NFPA Standards.

The vehicle manufacturer or authorized agent will be required to submit a letter with the application to guaranty, certify and warrant that the vehicle meets or exceeds the applicable standards. A sample NFPA Apparatus Certification Letter is provided.

If the vehicle does not or cannot meet the applicable NFPA Standards, we will be unable to fund the project. The loan application cannot be processed unless corrective work is performed and completed which brings the vehicle into compliance.