OPERATIONS BULLETIN #24-01
OPERATIONS BULLETIN 24-01 – Type 3 Pump and Roll (print only version)
Date: February 8, 2024
Apparatus: Type 3 – 2024 & 2025 International HV507
Subject: Pump-and-Roll
The Type 3 Engines can pump while stationary with the main pump; however, when the main pump is engaged, the engine will not be able to move.
To pump-and-roll, you will need to use the auxiliary pump. A recommended procedure is to engage the tank-to-pump for the auxiliary pump prior to leaving the station or departing for the call. This will save valuable time on scene and allow immediate engagement of the fire as you arrive.
OPERATIONS BULLETIN #24-02
OPERATIONS BULLETIN 24-02 – Tender Port-a-Tank (print only version)
Date: July 8, 2024
Apparatus: Tactical Tender – 2024 Freightliner M2112
Subject: Port-a-Tank
The side-mounted Port-a-Tanks are very heavy and require a minimum of two (2) personnel to lower and lift the storage tray. Having fewer than two personnel lower or lift the storage tray could result in injury to personnel and/or damage to the apparatus.
There is currently no assist device to minimize the risk. A retrofit is being developed, and OSFM will work with receiving agencies to implement the necessary modifications.
OPERATIONS BULLETIN #24-03
OPERATIONS BULLETIN 24-03 – Type 3 Pump Overheat (print only version)
Date: 9/25/2024
Apparatus: Type 3 – 2024 & 2025 International HV507
Subject: Auxiliary Pump Overheating
There have been some reports of overheating of the auxiliary pumps in type 3 engines. The following will assist in preventing overheating.
- The Type 3 has a pump cooling valve that will help cool the main pump and the auxiliary pump.
- The radiator on the auxiliary pump needs to be kept clean for proper cooling. Per the owner’s manual, if the radiator fins are filled with dirt or debris, then the radiator needs cleaned.
- If a pump overheat warning is displayed but the pump is not overheating, this is a Kubota issue. Please complete a Warranty form on the OSFM Engine Program Website and OSFM will have General Fire streamline this process.
To help prevent the auxiliary pump from overheating on a Type 3, please follow the steps below.
- The tank to pump valves need to be open.
- The additional cooling valves that were added are to help cool the pump. While the pump is in operation, the pump cooling valves should be open. Keep cooling valves closed when not pumping.
- Please remember that a Waterous Pump overheat indicator was added to the pump panel. The Waterous and air clearance dimensions are designed properly, with an opening to the top, along with the side door having hole cut outs.
Here is the link for the referenced webpage:
https://www.oregon.gov/osfm/wildfire/pages/engine-program.aspx
OPERATIONS BULLETIN #24-04
OPERATIONS BULLETIN 24-04 – Tender Deck Gun Access (print only version)
Date: 9/12/2024
Apparatus: Tactical Tender – 2024 Freightliner M2112
Subject: Deck Gun/Deluge Access
The Tactical Tender has a designated rear ladder and access path to safely access the upper deck gun area.
Rosenbauer identified the NFPA route as the steps/stairs in the back of the tactical tender.
Use three points of contact and handrails while climbing the rear steps/stairs leading to the designated access located in the middle of the hose bed area.
The designated access is to be kept clear to allow for safe access to the deck gun.
The hose bed cover will need to be pulled back to allow for a safe walking surface.
OPERATIONS BULLETIN #24-05
OPERATIONS BULLETIN 24-05 – Type 3 & Tender Direct Tank Fill (print only version)
Date: October 1, 2024
Apparatus:
Type 3 – 2024 & 2025 International HV507 and
Tactical Tender – 2024 Freightliner M2112
Subject: Direct Tank Fill
During the apparatus deliveries, the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Engine Program staff have and will continue to explain the proper PSI to use when filling your water tank. OSFM also added a caution decal next to the tank rear inlet to not exceed the maximum inlet pressure of 100 PSI at the tank inlet fitting.
The Poly-Tank operation and maintenance instructions, specifically explaining not to exceed the maximum inlet pressure of 100 PSI at the tank inlet fitting, can be found on the manufacturer’s website here:
Poly-Tank Operation and Maintenance Instructions (PDF)
Following the operation and maintenance instructions will avoid unwanted damage to the tank along with not voiding the tank warranty.
Please share these instructions with personnel operating the OSFM Engine Program type 3 and tactical tenders.
OPERATIONS BULLETIN #24-06
OPERATIONS BULLETIN 24-06 – Tender Rear Suspension (print only version)
Date: 11/25/24
Apparatus: Tactical Tender – 2024 Freightliner M2112
Subject: Rear Suspension
Freightliner provided OSFM with a service bulletin for the tender’s that have detected an audible popping or knocking noise coming from the rear suspension when turning the vehicle.
If you hear this popping sound on your tender, please complete a warranty form on the OSFM Engine Program Website. OSFM will work with General Fire to streamline the process on how to properly move forward with this warranty request.
Please see the service bulletin from Freightliner below for further information.
OPERATIONS BULLETIN #24-07
OPERATIONS BULLETIN 24-07 – Damage to Apparatus (print only version)
Date: 10/11/24
Apparatus: All OSFM Owned Apparatus
Subject: Damage to Apparatus
Oregon State Fire Marshal is in the process of creating and posting Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG) on the OSFM Engine Program Website. One of the SOG’s we plan to cover is Damage to Apparatus. Listed below is some draft language to help with this process until the SOG is finalized.
The Damage to Apparatus SOG will be adopted to provide a standard for damage that occurs to Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) owned apparatus. The SOG will apply to all Engine Program recipients that coordinate damage that occurs to an OSFM owned apparatus.
Each OSFM owned apparatus shall have a Crash Report Packet in the apparatus (Crash packet is located in the black binder and on the website). If an apparatus is involved in a crash, this packet contains all the documents you will need. Start with the instruction on the “State Vehicle Crash Checklist". It will help make sure you collect all needed information, contact appropriate parties, and ensure you complete all necessary actions during and after a vehicle crash. Please print replacement copies (found on the OSFM Engine Program web page).
After damage takes place, the Engine Program recipient will complete a memo and crash packet found in the apparatus and/or on the Engine Program web page. The completed packet shall be emailed to engineprogram@osfm.oregon.gov as soon as possible or within 72 hours. The crash packet will include a checklist, vehicle crash sheet, and witness card.
Liability and responsibility for the damage or repair is defined in the Engine Program Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) and will be considered after the reporting process is complete. OSFM may request further information depending on the type of damage.
OSFM plans to notify all recipient agencies once the SOG’s are finalized.
OPERATIONS BULLETIN # 25-01
OPERATIONS BULLETIN 25-01 – Maintenance Schedule (print only version)
Date: 1/21/25
Apparatus:
Type 3 - 2024 & 2025 International HV507
Type 6 - 2023 Ford F550
Tactical Tender - 2024 Freightliner M2112
Subject: Maintenance Schedule
Recipient Agencies shall properly maintain the OSFM owned apparatus per manufacturer recommended maintenance schedules. Each type of apparatus (Type 3, Type 6, Tactical Tender) has a specific maintenance schedule. The schedule for each apparatus is included below and can also be found on the OSFM Engine Program website. The maintenance schedules provide recipient agencies with the recommended level of preventative maintenance.
Please complete a Maintenance and Reimbursement request form anytime maintenance is performed on an OSFM-owned apparatus. The Maintenance and Reimbursement form can be found and completed on the OSFM Engine Program website.
There is a Maintenance Schedule for each type of apparatus that is tracked in Fleetio (Fleet Maintenance Management Software). Fleetio will also be used to produce reports that will be shared with recipient agencies when their apparatus is overdue or due soon for maintenance.
https://www.oregon.gov/osfm/wildfire/pages/engine-program.aspx
Type 3 Maintenance Schedule
| Interval |
Inspection / Service Items |
| Every 3 month(s) or 7,500 miles |
Air Cleaner Restriction Check
Charge Air Piping Check
Charge Air Cooler Check
Pump Test
Auxiliary Pump Oil & Filter Replacement
Main Pump Oil & Filter Replacement
|
| Every 1 year(s) or 7,500 miles |
Air Conditioning System Inspect
Automatic Water Pump Check
Belt Tensioner Check
Brake Inspection
Power Steering System Inspect
|
| Every 6 month(s) or 15,000 miles |
Battery Check
Battery Cables and Connection Check
Radiator Pressure Cap Check
Crank Case Ventilation
Cabin Air Filter Replacement
Engine Air Filter Replacement
|
| Every 18 month(s) or 8,000 miles |
Engine Oil & Filter Replacement |
| Every 1 year(s) or 30,000 miles |
Drive Belt Cooling Fan Check |
| Every 50,000 miles |
Differential Fluid Replacement
Engine Coolant Drain & Refill
Transfer Case Fluid Drain & Refill
Fuel Filter Replacement
|
| Every 2 year(s) or 60,000 miles |
Coolant System Flush
Air Dryer Desiccant Cartridge Replacement
Transmission Fluid Drain & Refill
|
| Every 2 year(s) or 100,000 miles |
Engine Cleaning
Vibration Damper Rubber Check
Vibration Damper Viscous Check
Air Compressor Discharge Lines Check
Air Intake Connection Clean
Engine Brake Assembly Adjustment
Overhead Set Adjustment
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Filter Change
Diesel Particulate Filter Clean
|
Type 6 Maintenance Schedule
| Interval |
Inspection / Service Items |
| Every 1 year(s) or 5,000 miles |
Pump Test
Auxiliary Pump Oil & Filter Replacement
Engine Oil & Filter Replacement
|
| Every 1 year(s) or 2,500 miles |
Tire Rotation
Front Body Mount Springs Inspection
|
| Every 5,000 miles |
Rear Body Mount Bolts Inspection
Steering Idler Arm Inspection
Suspension Ball Joint Inspect
Tie Rod Inspect
|
| Every 10,000 miles |
Vehicle Multi-Point Inspection |
| Every 15,000 miles |
Fuel Filter Replacement |
| Every 20,000 miles |
Cabin Air Filter Replacement |
| Every 30,000 miles |
Engine Air Filter Replacement |
| Every 50,000 miles |
Diesel Foam Air Filter Replacement
Automatic Transmission Filter Replacement
Engine Drive Belt Replacement
Front Drive Axle Assembly Drain & Refill
Rear Drive Axle Assembly Drain & Refill
Transfer Case Fluid Drain & Refill
Transmission Fluid Drain & Refill
|
| Every 200,000 miles |
Engine Coolant Drain & Refill |
Tactical Tender Maintenance Schedule
| Interval |
Inspection / Service Items |
| Every 8,000 miles (Tender M1 Inspection) |
Engine Air Filter Replacement
Fuel Filter Replacement
|
| Every 16,000 miles (Tender M2 Inspection) |
HVAC Air Filter Replacing
|
| Every 32,000 miles (Tender M3 Inspection) |
Transmission Filter Replacement
Engine Drive Belt Inspect
Wheel Hub Nut Re-Torque
Suspension U-Bolt Torque Check
Draw Key Nut Torque Check
Drag Link Inspection
|
| Every 64,000 miles (Tender M4 Inspection) |
Air Cleaner Element Inspecting and Replacing
Axle Lubricant Changing and Magnetic Plug Cleaning
Fuel/Water Separator Element Replacing
Power Steering Fluid Changing
Radiator Pressure Flushing and Coolant Changing
|
| Every 128,000 miles |
Bendix Air Dryer Desiccant Replacement |
| Every 1 Year(s) |
Cabin Air Filter Replacement
Engine Oil & Filter Replacement
Pump Test
Main Pump Oil & Filter Replacement
Foot Control Valve Inspection and Lubrication
Power Steering Filter Changing
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Changing
|
OPERATIONS BULLETIN #25-02
OPERATIONS BULLETIN 25-02 – Type 6 Foam System (print only version)
Date: 1/8/25
Apparatus: Type 6 – 2023 Ford F550
Subject: Foam System Operation
Skeeter Emergency Vehicles provided the process shown below to properly operate the Scotty Foam System on the Oregon State Fire Marshal Engine Program Type 6 engines.
Scotty Foam System Operation
Pumping with Foam:
- With the motor running and with adequate pump pressure, close the “TANK FILL” valve to not allow foam to enter the water tank.
- Determine the amount of foam needed by calculating off the rear graphic label on the back of the apparatus and turn the Scotty foam valve counterclockwise with each rotation adding a higher concentration of foam into the manifold.
- Open the “FOAM FLUSH” to create a suction and in return the foam will pull into the manifold to emit foam to all discharges.
Foam System Flush Out Procedure
Flushing the foam system out using water:
- Turn your Scotty foam system Valve clockwise until the valve is fully shut without excessively tightening the valve down. (ONLY FINGER TIGHT)
- Open all discharges that were used with foam until the water is completely free of foam concentrate. (If you do not know if a discharge was used with foam, you should clean it out to verify.)
- Keep flushing the system until the discharged water is clear and no bubbles appear.
- Close the “FOAM FLUSH” valve.
OPERATIONS BULLETIN #25-03
OPERATIONS BULLETIN 25-03 – Tender Flywheel Bolts (print only version)
Date: 10/16/2025
Apparatus: Tactical Tender - 2024 Freightliner M2112
Subject: Flywheel Bolt Inspection
OSFM has been informed by I-State Truck Center, of a potential issue with the flywheel bolts on our Freightliner tenders. During the manufacturing process of the tenders, incorrectly sized flywheel bolts may have been installed. While only a small number of failures have occurred, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has requested that all OSFM tenders be brought in for inspection as a preventive safety measure. This is especially important for emergency response vehicles operating in the field.
Inspection Details:
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Michael Callaghan, Service Manager at I-State Truck Center, will be reaching out to your agency to coordinate inspections.
- If you have questions, or your dealership needs verification, Michael can be contacted directly at:
- Email: Michael.callaghan@istatetruck.com
- Phone: 605-310-9804
- Inspections will be performed by your local Freightliner dealership.
- The process involves checking and torquing flywheel bolts, replacing bolts if necessary, and performing repairs if any damage is found.
- All costs, including inspections and repairs, will be covered by DTNA through the local District Service Manager (DSM).
Next Steps:
- Ensure the inspection is completed as soon as possible after being contacted by I-State Truck Center.
- Once inspection is completed, please complete the following Engine Program Tender Flywheel Acknowledgement Form.
- OSFM will follow up with each agency to monitor inspection status and ensure timely completion.
- This is not a formal recall, but a targeted safety measure to avoid failures in the field.