Technical Subjects Overview

From this page, you can get access to information on selected technical subjects of interest to fire department officials. Here you'll find explanations of our requirements and procedures, lists of required and equivalent equipment, and other information that can help you get the best possible PPC® for your community. Follow the links for:

  • Needed fire flow
  • Monitoring emergency circuits for integrity
  • Criteria for Deployment Analysis of Companies
  • Maximum age for apparatus
  • Automatic aid
  • Training
  • Water Supply Evaluations
  • Alternative water supplies
  • Divergence factor

For more information on any topic related to the Public Protection Classification (PPC®) program or the Fire Suppression Rating Schedule, Contact us, or call our mitigation specialists at 1-800-444-4554.