8/3 Services : Apparatus and Equipment Maintenance

Question 1

Station Commander will contact the _____ at the Central Shop Office (213) 485-6118 regarding service, repair, or painting of apparatus and electric or gasoline powered equipment.

Answer 1

Field Mechanical Supervisor

Question 2

Regular business hours are ______ Monday through Friday, except holidays

Answer 2

0600 to 1530 hrs

Question 3

Light Vehicles – A mounted spare tire (to fit each assigned light vehicle) shall be available at each fire station. Tires will be exchanged when the tread measures _____ deep or less.

Answer 3

1/8”

Question 4

Only ____ shall be reported after hours. All other repairs shall be handled using the above procedures during regular business hours.

Answer 4

emergency repairs

Question 5

Emergency Repairs Defined:

All accident repairs that require _____.

Answer 5

immediate attention.

Question 6

Emergency Repairs Defined:

Repairs which are required at the scene of a ______.

Answer 6

large-scale emergency

Question 7

Emergency Repairs Defined:

The repair of any vehicle that has been placed out of service because of _____.

Answer 7

needed repair.

Question 8

Emergency Repairs Defined:
The repair of any item or part which if not repaired could:
Result in injury to persons or damage to equipment, or could decrease the _____.

Answer 8

operating efficiency of the vehicle to a dangerous level.

Question 9

Emergency Repairs Defined:
The repair of any item or part which if not repaired could:
Prevent an emergency vehicle from making an ______.

Answer 9

emergency response.

Question 10

Emergency Repairs Defined:
The repair of any item or part which if not repaired could:
Cause the vehicle to operate in ______.

Answer 10

violation of any law

Question 11

No apparatus or vehicle shall be_____ to the S&M Shops unless previously arranged through the Shop Office.
Except:
Apparatus or vehicles may be towed to the Shops by _____ without prior approval from Supply & Maintenance.

Answer 11

stored, delivered, or towed / private contractor

Question 12

An _____ shall be created in SRS immediately after arrangements are made with the Shop Office to store, deliver, or tow an apparatus to the Shops for repairs.

Answer 12

F-80 requesting repairs

Question 13

The requisition shall include the make, Shop Number, assignment, and a list of the needed repairs. Include all items recorded on ______.

Answer 13

F-377’s that have not been repaired.

Question 14

On weekends and holidays, vehicles that are placed off duty due to either damage or needed repairs, shall be stored in their _______. In cases where this is not possible, concerned Battalion Commanders shall determine an ______ . Prime considerations shall be security and inside storage of the apparatus.

Answer 14

own quarters or at the location vacated by the relief apparatus / appropriate location

Question 15

Logbooks shall remain in ___ when apparatus is sent to the shops for repair.

Answer 15

quarters

Question 16

All _____ are to be removed from apparatus prior to delivery to the Shops for repairs.

Answer 16

fittings, caps, reducers, etc., on pump outlets and inlets

Question 17

Towing charges begin at the time the towing contractor arrives _____ to a Fire Department facility.

Answer 17

on scene and continue until apparatus is delivered

Question 18

Heavy apparatus “towing” shall be transport by ____ whenever possible. Flat towing will be used only when it is ____.

Answer 18

trailer / impractical or unsafe to trailer transport.

Question 19

Determination of need for towing:

The apparatus cannot be operated ____.

Answer 19

safely.

Question 20

Determination of need for towing:

The apparatus cannot be operated ____.

Answer 20

legally.

Question 21

Determination of need for towing:

A request for field repair has been ______ the apparatus.

Answer 21

denied or the field mechanic is unable to repair

Question 22

Towing Procedures: Out of Quarters
If towing is required, Metro will notify the appropriate resource (____). When a towing contractor is used, Metro will notify the Company Commander of the time the towing contractor was contacted.

Answer 22

Heavy Rescue Company, Tractor Company, or towing contractor

Question 23

Towing Procedures: Out of Quarters
Metro will then notify the concerned Battalion/District Commander who will make arrangements for personnel transportation. Company Commander will make arrangements for _____.

Answer 23

relief apparatus and changeover at the Shops.

Question 24

Towing Procedures: Out of Quarters
If the need for towing is the result of an accident, apparatus shall be towed to the _____. Otherwise, the apparatus shall be towed to the nearest S&M facility (Central or Valley Shops).

Answer 24

Central Shops.

Question 25

Towing Procedures: Out of Quarters
In order to ensure security of the apparatus and equipment, and validate the contractor’s invoice, a responsible member must ____ or____ at the Shops.

Answer 25

accompany the apparatus to the Shops / arrangements shall be made for a responsible person to meet the towing contractor

Question 26

Towing Procedures: Out of Quarters

Responsible members shall provide _____.

Answer 26

documentation of towing services

Question 27

Towing Procedures: In quarters

Whenever possible, apparatus that breaks down in quarters after regular business hours shall be ____.

Answer 27

stored in quarters until the request for towing can be made during regular business hours.

Question 28

Towing Procedures: In quarters

When it is not possible to store apparatus in quarters, equipment shall be ____ prior to requesting tow through Metro.

Answer 28

changed over to relief apparatus

Question 29

Towing Procedures: In quarters

Metro will contact towing contractor. Metro will then notify the Company Commander of the _____.

Answer 29

time the towing contractor was contacted.

Question 30

Towing Procedures: In quarters

Towing contractor will tow apparatus to _____.

Answer 30

nearest S&M facility (Central or Valley Shops).

Question 31

Towing Procedures: In quarters
In order to ensure security of the apparatus and equipment, and validate the contractor’s invoice, a responsible member must ________.

Answer 31

accompany the apparatus to the Shops or arrangements shall be made for a responsible person to meet the towing contractor at the Shops.

Question 32

S&M Towing Procedures (Shop Closed):
Determine if Rescue Maintenance personnel are in quarters. (______) They will assist in opening the proper yard gate and determining where the vehicle should be delivered.

Answer 32

Two uniformed personnel are assigned to this unit on platoon-duty schedule.

Question 33

If the facility is closed and Rescue Maintenance personnel are out of quarters, be guided by the following procedures:
1. Contact Metro by picking up the _____ located in the mounted box adjacent to the ______.

Answer 33

outside telephone handset / Rescue Maintenance office entrance

Question 34

If the facility is closed and Rescue Maintenance personnel are out of quarters, be guided by the following procedures:
2. Identify yourself to the Metro Dispatcher and state that ______.

Answer 34

entrance is needed to the facility to deliver a towed vehicle.

Question 35

If the facility is closed and Rescue Maintenance personnel are out of quarters, be guided by the following procedures:
3. After verification, Metro will _____ containing the key to unlock the proper gate switches. This lock box is located behind the door as you enter the office.

Answer 35

unlock office door allowing access to a lock box

Question 36

If the facility is closed and Rescue Maintenance personnel are out of quarters, be guided by the following procedures:
4. ____ are located in the lock box describing how to open yard gate.

Answer 36

Written procedures

Question 37

If the facility is closed and Rescue Maintenance personnel are out of quarters, be guided by the following procedures:
5. Leave a note for Rescue Maintenance personnel, briefly indicating ______.

Answer 37

what apparatus was left at the facility and identifying yourself and assignment.