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==Section 2 - EMERGENCY OPERATIONS==
===250.09 Fire/EMS Equipment Maintenance/Inspections===

===PURPOSE:===
To establish a guideline by which fire and EMS equipment shall be maintained and inspected to preserve longevity, operational versatility, and personnel safety.


===PROCEDURE:===
Equipment Maintenance – Equipment inspection and maintenance is the responsibility of the Program Manager. Concerns/issues are to be directed to the Battalion Chief on-duty through the proper chain of command. The Battalion Chief shall determine the significance of the issue and address it accordingly. <BR>


===INSPECTIONS:===
'''The following equipment shall be inspected monthly:'''
*Gas meters
*Medications
'''The following equipment shall be inspected quarterly:'''
*Fire apparatus (Preventative maintenance schedule)
*Small gas powered equipment
*AED’s
*Station emergency generators
*Air fill station
*Fire Stations (Battalion Chiefs)
'''The following equipment shall be inspected annually:'''
*Apparatus pump testing
*Ladders
*Bunker gear
*Rope rescue equipment
*DEUS equipment
*SCBA Mask FIT testing
*SCBA
*Air fill station (full inspection)
*Cascade system
*Uniforms
*LikePaks
*Stretchers
*Power-Lift
*LUCAS devices
*Fire hose
*Appliance and nozzles
*FoamPro calibration
*EOC equipment
*Stations (Fire Chief)
*45 and 47 Hood systems
*45 and 47 Ice machines

'''The following equipment shall be inspected every 5 years:'''
*SCBA bottle hydro testing<BR>

All inspections are documented and electronically stored with Fire Administration.