Fire/EMS Equipment Maintenance/Inspections

Section 2 - EMERGENCY OPERATIONS

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.

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
    

All inspections are documented and electronically stored with Fire Administration.