13-13 Emergency Apparatus, Equipment And Station Inspections Flashcards
What is the purpose of daily apparatus, equipment, and station inspections according to SOG 13-13?
a) To establish driving guidelines
b) To identify problems, defects, and missing equipment early
c) To schedule routine maintenance only
d) To fulfill administrative requirements
B
Who is responsible for ensuring the completion of the Weekly Apparatus Inspection Report each Sunday?
a) Apparatus Captain
b) Driver
c) Deputy Chief
d) SOG Division Administrator
B
When should the Monthly Apparatus Inspection Report be completed, according to the guideline?
a) Every Sunday
b) On the 1st day of each month
c) Every shift
d) Monthly on random days
B
What action should a new driver take when replacing another driver after the Daily Inspection Report has been completed?
a) Ignore the previous inspection
b) Assume full responsibility without inspection
c) Agree with the previous inspection or complete a new one
d) Report directly to the apparatus Captain
C
When checking emergency lights, where should the driver ensure the task is done, and is it necessary to start the apparatus?
a) Outside the station; necessary to start the apparatus
b) Inside the station; not necessary to start the apparatus
c) Outside the station; not necessary to start the apparatus
d) Inside the station; necessary to start the apparatus
B
What action should the driver take when noting major or minor defects or missing equipment during an inspection?
a) Report the problem to the apparatus Captain
b) Record it in the Daily Inspection Report (Part A)
c) Record the information on the station whiteboard
d) Properly tag equipment to be sent for repair
e) Relay information to the next shift coming on-duty
f) Document missing and/or defective items
B and all above
According to SOG 13-13, what should a driver should report if they detect a major or minor defect while driving?
True
When should drivers ensure that hardcopies of the Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Apparatus Inspection Reports are forwarded to the Division of Apparatus and Maintenance?
a) At the end of each shift
b) Monthly
c) Annually at the end of the calendar year
d) Quarterly
C
What is the recommended minimum fuel level in apparatus fuel tanks according to the guideline?
a) Half-full
b) One-quarter (1/4) full
c) Three-quarters (3/4) full
d) Full
C
How often is a full inspection of applicable parts required for specialty and spare apparatus according to the Apparatus Inspection Schedule?
a) Weekly
b) Once a month
c) Once daily
d) Bi-weekly
C
What is the driver’s responsibility when an apparatus is out of service due to a lack of personnel or maintenance?
a) Notify the Division of Apparatus and Maintenance
b) Document in the out-of-service apparatus’ Daily Inspection Report
c) Proceed with operations as usual
d) Request a replacement apparatus
B
What duty is assigned to personnel in Crew 1 (hydrant), Crew 2 (nozzle), or Crew 3 (spare) positions at the beginning of their shift?
a) Weekly apparatus inspection
b) Monthly apparatus inspection
c) Daily apparatus inspection
d) Annual apparatus inspection
C
What action should personnel take when noting defects or missing equipment during inspections?
a) Report the problem to the apparatus Captain
b) Report the problem to the driver
c) Record information on the station whiteboard
d) Properly tag equipment to be sent for repair
e) Relay information to the next shift coming on-duty
f) Fill/report missing and/or defective items and upload onto SharePoint under Firefighting/Defectives
F
When should Captains report urgent/safety-related problems to the District Chief and the Division of Apparatus and Maintenance?
a) At the end of the shift
b) As early as possible during the shift
c) Every Sunday
d) Monthly on the 1st day
B
What is the responsibility of the Captain regarding the completion of the Daily Inspection Report - Part B?
a) Complete it personally
b) Ensure the driver and assigned personnel complete it
c) Delegate to the District Chief
d) Ignore it unless major defects are found
B
