Fire Underwriters Survey Equipment Requirements

Whereas Fire Underwriters Survey criteria requires a triple combination pumper to be the first line pumper; And whereas two mini- or midi-pumpers equal or surpass the capacity of one triple combination pumper and are much more versatile in a rural setting; And whereas equipment which is appropriate to an area has the potential to lessen insurance claims: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM and its membership support and assist in opening a meaningful dialogue with the Fire Underwriters Survey and the insurance industry to allow local government flexibility of equipment to meet specified criteria.