I am not aware of any NFPA standards that specify where the pump operator needs to be or in relation to LDH. Could you please provide that NFPA Chapter?
Also, I think you mean to say a 5" INTAKE on each side, not a "5" discharge" on each side of the pump, correct?
Either way, I was born and raised on top mount pumps. I love them better than anything. Visibility is the best and if you get it enclosed even better for a rehab area as well. If you need to see either side of the truck as far as discharges etc, its just a quick glance, you don't have to walk all the way around the truck. Side mount is ok too but I would totally avoid rear mount simply for the fact that if you do park in traffic, the operator has his/her back to the oncoming traffic. Top mount pumps make the truck a bit longer but the pros outweigh the cons in my opinion.
Also, I think you mean to say a 5" INTAKE on each side, not a "5" discharge" on each side of the pump, correct?
Either way, I was born and raised on top mount pumps. I love them better than anything. Visibility is the best and if you get it enclosed even better for a rehab area as well. If you need to see either side of the truck as far as discharges etc, its just a quick glance, you don't have to walk all the way around the truck. Side mount is ok too but I would totally avoid rear mount simply for the fact that if you do park in traffic, the operator has his/her back to the oncoming traffic. Top mount pumps make the truck a bit longer but the pros outweigh the cons in my opinion.
Jason Knecht
Fire Inspector
Township Fire Dept., Inc.
Eau Claire, WI
Fire Inspector
Township Fire Dept., Inc.
Eau Claire, WI
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