Questions and Answers
Who is responsible for deciding to transfer a company from one apparatus to another?
What software is used for the inventory process during apparatus transfer?
Which of the following is NOT a category in the inventory process for an apparatus transfer?
What should be done if equipment is found to be missing during the transfer process?
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When should the apparatus check-off be conducted during the transfer process?
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What is the main purpose of the Apparatus Transfer Process guideline?
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Which of the following items should NOT be transferred during an apparatus transfer?
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Who is responsible for ensuring the apparatus is fueled and washed when it is returned to reserve status?
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What must be done to the apparatus before it is returned to reserve status?
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How should reserve apparatus be kept?
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What status must an apparatus be in when it is returned to reserve status?
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What does 'ready state' imply for reserve apparatus?
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What process involves returning an apparatus from frontline to reserve status?
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Which crew is not mentioned as responsible for the apparatus during the transfer to reserve?
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What is the main goal when returning an apparatus to reserve status?
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Study Notes
Apparatus Transfer Process
- The purpose of the guideline is to establish a standardized process for transferring equipment and operational use between a frontline apparatus and a reserve apparatus.
Objective
- The objective is to ensure operational continuity of the St. John's Fire District (STJFD).
Policy
- Apparatus transfers are necessary to ensure operational continuity.
- The decision to transfer a company from one apparatus to another is the responsibility of an on-duty Battalion Chief.
- The Battalion Chief shall coordinate the apparatus transfer.
Apparatus Transfer Process
- The company transferring apparatus shall conduct an apparatus check-off prior to placing the apparatus into service.
- An inventory process is utilized for equipment transferred from one apparatus to another using Vector Solutions Check-It software.
- The apparatus/unit being transferred into shall be selected in the transfer unit field.
- The inventory process includes categories of medical, Cab, SCBA, and Equipment.
- Each category identifies the equipment and items that shall be transferred.
- No other equipment or items shall be transferred.
- Upon completion of the inventory process, the company shall complete the remaining portions of the apparatus check-off within Vector Solutions Check-It.
Apparatus Transfer Process (continued)
- Equipment and items that are found to be absent or missing from the apparatus that inhibit operational readiness shall be noted and communicated to the Battalion Chief in writing and verbally.
Returning Apparatus to Reserve Status
- Reserve apparatus shall be kept in a ready state.
- When returning an apparatus from frontline to reserve status, the transferring crew shall ensure that the apparatus is fueled and washed.
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This quiz covers the standard operating guideline for St. Johns Fire District's apparatus transfer process, outlining the process for employees when transferring between frontline and reserve apparatus.
