Specifications
The seat shall feature an all belts to seat (ABTS) style of safety restraint. The ABTS feature shall
include a three-point shoulder harness with the lap belt and automatic retractor as an integral part of the
seat assembly. The buckle portion of the seat belt shall extend from the seat base towards the driver
position within easy reach of the occupant.
The minimum vertical dimension from the seat H-point to the ceiling for each belted seating position
shall be 35.00 inches.
This model of seat shall have successfully completed the static load tests by FMVSS 207/210. This
testing shall include a simultaneous forward load of 3000 pounds each on the lap and shoulder belts and
twenty (20) times the weight through the center of gravity. This model of seat installed in the cab
model, as specified, shall have successfully completed the dynamic sled testing using FMVSS 208 as a
guide with the following accommodations. In order to reflect the larger size outfitted firefighters, the
test dummy used shall be a 95th percentile hybrid III male weighing 225 pounds rather than the 50th
percentile male dummy weighing 165 pounds as referenced in FMVSS 208. The model of seats shall
also have successfully completed the flammability of materials used in the occupant compartments of
motor vehicles as outlined in FMVSS 302, of which decides the burning rate of materials in the
occupant compartments of motor vehicles.
SEAT BACK FORWARD FACING CENTER
The forward facing center seat backs shall include a Ziamatic brand model QM-EZL-F mechanical
self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) bracket. The Mechanical walk away bracket shall meet
NFPA 1901-09 9G dynamic requirements for cylinder restraint systems for use in crew compartments of
fire truck cabs.
The bracket shall secure a self-contained breathing apparatus with most sizes of cylinders. The bracket
shall feature a top clamp and a footplate which securely lock the SCBA. The top clamp shall be PVC
coated to prevent damage to the cylinder. The steel back plate and cast aluminum footplate shall be
powder coated. The bracket shall also include a pull release cable with a handle which activates the lever
on the bracket saving the occupant from reaching behind the SCBA in order to release the bracket. The
handle shall be located on the front of the seat in the center.
The seat back shall include a removable padded cover which shall be provided over the SCBA cavity.
SEAT FRAME FORWARD FACING
The forward facing center seating positions shall include an enclosed seat frame located and installed on
the rear wall. The seat frame shall measure 42.38 inches wide X 12.38 inches high X 22.00 inches
deep. The seat frame shall be constructed of Marine Grade 5052-H32 0.19 inch thick aluminum plate.
The seat box shall be painted with the same color as the remaining interior.
SEAT FRAME FORWARD FACING STORAGE ACCESS










