Apparatus Inventory of Equipment

Question 1

When does the inventory get executed and by who?

Answer 1

Upon the beginning of each morning shift, by the driver.

Question 2

What happens if there are deficiencies or losses with the inventory?

Answer 2

The Company officer or person in charge must immediately be notified. The company
officer must write a fire service and notify the Shift Commander of the deficiency.

Question 3

What 5 things should the driver performing the inventory inspect for?

Answer 3

Damage
Theft
Loss during emergency operations
Improperly stored equipment
Equipment whose condition has deteriorated to where safety is in question

Question 4

The driver executing the inventory should be ______ with all the equipment assigned to the apparatus and have _____ ______ of the equipment.

Answer 4

Familiar, working knowledge.

Question 5

What must be initialed, signifying that the inventory has been completed and all exceptions have been noted and reported to the Company Officer?

Answer 5

The company inventory sign off sheet.

Question 6

What time must the apparatus be started? For a minimum of how many RPM’s and how long?

Answer 6

The apparatus must be started at 0800 hours. Driven out of quarters and run for a minimum of 15 minutes at no less than 1000 RPM.

Question 7

What two valves must be checked for proper operation?

Answer 7

The relief valve and change over valve.

Question 8

What is the responsibility of the house captain in regards to the inventory?

Answer 8

The house captain shall once each month take inventory of the apparatus/vehicles and shall insure that all groups are in compliance with this directive.