Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Flashcards
When should shift checks and weekly checks take place?
as soon as possible following shift change
What is a good opportunity to involve the entire crew for familiarization and training
opportunities?
Rig checks
Who is responsible for ensuring that all apparatus assigned to the station be maintained in a ready state?
Station Officers
What term will be used for all personnel responsible for driving and/or
operating any Authority front line, specialty, or reserve apparatus?
“Driver/Operator”
The Driver/Operator will notify the Station Officer of any repairs needing to be made
to apparatus. If necessary, the Station Officer will place the apparatus out of service and will immediately notify _______
the on-duty Battalion Chief and MetCom.
The apparatus motor does not need to be running when performing a check of
___________
warning lights, running lights, marker lights, and service lights.
During extreme cold weather conditions, it may not be feasible to perform the daily
pump operations check immediately following shift change; however, it should be done___________
at the earliest possible opportunity.
The station exhaust system should not be used for vehicles operating at RPM higher than _______
an idle
Sirens and horns should be checked at a time of day that does not ________
disturb the public
in residential housing or commercial business areas.
It is the responsibility of the _________________ to perform Vehicle
Inspections on the first day of the shift and weekly checks as outlined below using the AssetWorks SmartApps system and
submit them upon completion.
Driver/Operator
The Shift Check is in accordance
with ________
Federal DOT Regulations
What may be named differently based upon the Apparatus or Vehicle to which it is assigned
‘Inspections’ or ‘Checks
Apparatus and Equipment will be operated and maintained per the _______
checkoff sheet
Shift Checks shall be performed on all apparatus that ________
could be
operated during your shift.
What should be done in any instance where the checklist displays a ‘meter out of range’ error?
the Driver/Operator submitting the checks
shall proceed with the checklist submission without meter information included and immediate notify Fleet Services
that the apparatus meter(s) are out of accepted range. This notification shall include both the Unit Bumper Number and the current meter reading(s).
The _________will ensure that the apparatus EMS supply inventories are
maintained to minimum required levels.
Driver/Operator
What shall be recorded on Heavy Duty Apparatus?
engine hours and miles
What should be recorded on light-duty apparatus?
miles
A basic inventory ________the Driver/Operator of the
responsibility to ensure that all tools and equipment are present and
operational.
does not relieve
What needs to happen if a Reserve Unit is put into service on the second day of a shift?
a Shift Check
shall be completed for that day
All tools will be run up and maintenance will be performed as needed and all equipment and supplies including the contents of any bags, kits, boxes, etc. will
be inventoried during what check?
Weekly
What day are weekly checks for all front-line fire and EMS vehicles?
Monday
What day are weekly checks for all reserve apparatus?
Sunday
What day is the weekly check for specialty apparatus?
On a day designated by the Station Commander
What shall be submitted for each checklist item marked as
‘Failed’
A Request for Service
These may be submitted directly from the checklist screen, or from the
unit home screen in SmartApps.
What shall be kept on each apparatus
including reserves and specialty units as a grease pencil check off?
Hard copy inventory sheet
When do inventory sheets need to be reprinted?
inventory change or modification
is performed.
Station Officers should check the detailed inventory forms stored electronically for
any changes on the _________
first day of the month.
A basic inventory will consist of a visual check of the apparatus equipment and
supplies and should be performed _______
daily
An inventory control tag may be used to seal any bags, kits or boxes. If an inventory control tag is not broken, an inventory can be considered _______
However, an unbroken tag should not be a deterrent to physically inspecting the
equipment for familiarity or training purposes.
complete
Detailed inventory check should be performed on the ________
first day of tour
What does each color of the apparatus inventory sticker represent?
Red for all front line and specialty
Yellow for all reserve apparatus
Green for training
When should reserve inventory apparatus checks occur
before and after changeover
how should the checklists be used during the changeover to reserve apparatus?
Utilizing the reserve unit #’s detailed inventory, first transfer and check off; the
items listed as; “TRANSFER” and then list any additional items at the end of the
inventory or in each compartment.
When does a detailed inventory need to take place on reserve apparatus for changeovers
A detailed inventory must be performed going into service and prior being
returned to reserve status at its designated station.
Where should the changeover inventory sheet be documented?
in the station log. The
signed/completed detailed inventory check list shall be placed in the cab for
reference.
What shall be done If there are discrepancies in the inventory or the readiness of the reserve
apparatus
the receiving Station Officer shall call the returning Officer and direct
them to the discrepancies of the reserve unit and to ensure the proper state of
readiness be completed by the returning crew immediately. Battalion Chiefs shall be made aware of
these actions.
Requests for repairs or replacement of equipment should be made utilizing the
_______
“It’s Broken/Missing” link on the electronic copy of the detailed inventory in
SharePoint.
Report any inventory issues such as missing or broken equipment, or extraneous
equipment that should be picked up by Logistics using ________
Service Desk
If the vehicle is left at fleet, who will confirm a completed signed inventory is
left in the cab. This will show that all the equipment was accounted for when
delivered to fleet.
The officer
what tab should be used for any items not physically attached to the
apparatus, fleet tab for item attached to the apparatus.
Use the loose equipment
All changes to the apparatus detailed inventory must be agreed upon by all
__________ at each station with like units.
Driver/Operators and Officers
Once changes to apparatus are agreed upon, these requests should be submitted through
SharePoint/Operations/Apparatus Inventory Program/Apparatus Inventory
Change Form. The proposed changes will then be reviewed by the Operations
Executive Officer and the Special Operations Bureau Chief. If approved, the
request will be sent to the Apparatus Equipment Manager to supply the requested
equipment and to reflect those and any changes of location of equipment on the
detailed inventory sheet for that apparatus in SharePoint
Whose responsibility is it to maintain the cleanliness of SMFR apparatus?
Driver/Operator
Exceptions to cleaning the apparatus would include:
During sub-freezing temperatures.
When it is currently raining or snowing and likelihood of the apparatus responding to an incident just after shift change is high.
When the off-going company responds to an early morning incident that
results in a return to quarters close to shift change.
What does daily cleaning include but is not limited to:
The exterior of the cab and body of the apparatus.
Clean all exterior windows and mirrors.
Removal of any debris, clutter, and/or trash from the interior of the cab and
patient compartment of medic.
The patient compartment shall be mopped out at the end of each shift and
as necessary.
The cleaning of any exterior mounted equipment such as: light poles,
ladders, pike poles, spotlights, etc.
What does weekly cleaning include but is not limited to:
Cleaning of the cab dashboard, doghouse, floors, compartments, etc.
Inspect, clean, and maintain all hand tools.
Clean all backboards as needed.
Inspect and clean all ground ladders.
Clean interior mounted equipment such as prams, grab bars, seating,
SCBA’s, etc.
When should all items listed above for weekly cleaning be performed _____
on the same day as the weekly apparatus checks
What is an exception to cleaning guidelines?
Apparatus that has not moved or been used for extended periods of time.
When should the apparatus be waxed?
Twice a year (April/October) all painted surfaces should be waxed
What needs to happen when placing a rig out of service?
Notify Dispatch of unavailable status.
Notify on-duty Battalion Chief of unavailable status.
Notify Fleet Services of unavailable status; follow directions provided by Fleet.
Submit a Fleet Service Request through AssetWorks
Enter into Station Log that the apparatus is placed out-of-service
What happens if the out of service occurs after normal Fleet Services hours?
contact Dispatch via the Crew Line phone number or by radio. Dispatch will contact the On-call emergency Vehicle Technician accordingly. The on-call Technician
will contact the station/crew to provide any necessary follow up information.
It shall be the responsibility of the on-coming Officer to account for these knox keys_________at shift change during the daily and/or weekly inventory process.
electronically
Missing or damaged knox keys shall
be reported immediately to the ________
District Battalion Chief.
When should medic units be serviced?
every 5000 miles
How will crews know when the medic unit is due for service?
Every medic unit will have a mileage sticker placed in the upper left corner of the
windshield which will show the mileage of when the next service is due.
What should happen when the medic unit mileage reaches the sticker mileage?
a Service Request shall
be submitted by the responsible paramedic.
The Station Officer should be notified, and the request should be documented in
station log book.
What tests should be completed annually on the medics?
emissions test and Multi County Ambulance
Inspection scheduled and completed by Fleet Services
When should the prams and Stair Chairs shall be scheduled for inspection by Fleet
Services.
bi annually
Fire pumps on apparatus shall be service tested in accordance with the applicable
requirements of NFPA?
1911, Standard for Service Tests of Pumps on Fire Department Apparatus.
All aerial devices shall be inspected and service tested in accordance with the
applicable requirements of NFPA________
1911, Standard for Testing Fire Department
Aerial Devices.
All equipment carried on fire apparatus or designated for training shall be tested at
least________ in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and applicable
standards.
annually
All ground ladders shall be inspected and service tested in accordance with the
applicable requirements of NFPA _________
1932, Standard on Use, Maintenance, and
Service Testing of Fire Department Ground Ladders.
All fire extinguishers shall be inspected and tested in accordance with the
applicable requirements of NFPA ________
10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers.
