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Apparatus Inspection and Maintenance: Procedures and Importance

This lesson teaches students about the systematic maintenance program for apparatus, including documentation, reporting, and follow-up. It also emphasizes the significance of vehicle cleanliness in inspections. After completion, students will have the necessary skills for basic apparatus inspection and maintenance.

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Apparatus Inspection and Maintenance: Procedures and Importance

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  1. Lesson 4-1: Apparatus Inspection and Maintenance

  2. Student Performance Objective • After completing this lesson, the student shall be able to explain actions taken to appropriately conduct apparatus inspection and maintenance. In addition, students will be able to perform basic apparatus inspection and maintenance skills.

  3. Overview • Systematic Maintenance Program • Documentation, Reporting, and Follow-Up • Vehicle Cleanliness

  4. Systematic Maintenance Program • Every department should develop SOPs for systematic apparatus maintenance.

  5. Systematic Maintenance Program • Apparatus maintenance responsibilities will vary by jurisdiction.

  6. Systematic Maintenance Program • Maintenance schedules vary by jurisdiction and differ based on staffing.

  7. Documentation, Reporting, and Follow up • Each jurisdiction should establish inspection and maintenance policies.

  8. Documentation, Reporting, and Follow up • Driver/operators should follow established policy for documenting, reporting, and following up on repairs.

  9. Documentation, Reporting, and Follow up • Apparatus maintenance and inspection records serve several different functions.

  10. Vehicle Cleanliness • Cleanliness of apparatus and onboard equipment is an important part of any inspection and maintenance program.

  11. Vehicle Cleanliness • Apparatus and equipment are easier to inspect if they are free of dirt and grime.

  12. Vehicle Cleanliness • NOTE: • While fuel injectors do not have external moving parts, they are still a source of collected dirt and oil. This area should be checked and cleaned.

  13. Vehicle Cleanliness • Over-cleaning the fire apparatus can have adverse effects.

  14. Vehicle Cleanliness • Driver/operators must ensure that the entire apparatus is clean and well maintained. Interior cleaning Washing Waxing Glass care

  15. Student Performance Objective • After completing this lesson, the student shall be able to explain actions taken to appropriately conduct apparatus inspection and maintenance. In addition, students will be able to perform basic apparatus inspection and maintenance skills.

  16. Review • Systematic Maintenance Program • Documentation, Reporting, and Follow-Up • Vehicle Cleanliness

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