A-INSP Vehicle Inspections Part 2

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Questions and Answers

When should a new Daily Emergency Vehicle Damage Inspection report be started?

At the beginning of each day

On the Monday of each week (correct)

On the first day of each month

At the end of each shift

Who is responsible for completing the Daily Emergency Vehicle Damage Inspection report?

The Company Officer of the vehicle (correct)

The Mechanical Division

The District Chief

The Platoon Chief

What should be done if damage compromises the safety of the public or TFS personnel?

Remove the vehicle from service immediately (correct)

Minor damage should be ignored

Wait until the end of the shift to report it

Continue using the vehicle until it is convenient to repair

How often should Non-Emergency/Light Vehicles be inspected?

Once per week Signup and view all the answers

Who should be notified upon discovery of any new damage?

Mechanical Division and District Chief Signup and view all the answers

Where should the completed Daily Emergency Vehicle Damage Inspection report be placed?

At an obvious location for incoming Company Officers Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for notifying the Platoon Chief when a vehicle is removed from service?

District Chief Signup and view all the answers

For how long should Daily Emergency Vehicle Damage Inspection reports be archived?

Six months Signup and view all the answers

Which day is a prolonged-period vehicle inspection typically conducted?

On Monday or the first day of the work week Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for conducting a vehicle inspection in a Support Division?

An assigned individual other than the driver Signup and view all the answers

What action should the driver take upon discovering a minor deficiency during their shift?

Attempt to resolve the problem if it falls within their ability Signup and view all the answers

Who reviews the Non-Emergency/Light Vehicle Inspection form after it has been filled out by the person conducting the vehicle inspection?

The Officer/Captain Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with the Non-Emergency/Light Vehicle Inspection form after the Officer/Captain's review?

Placed in an obvious location for other Support Division personnel to view Signup and view all the answers

Who should be notified immediately upon the discovery of any serious deficiency?

The Mechanical Division and District Chief Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of performing a brief vehicle circle check/perimeter walk before each trip?

To check for hazards, deficiencies, and damage Signup and view all the answers

How long should Non-Emergency/Light Vehicle Inspection forms be archived?

For 6 months Signup and view all the answers

What is the required condition for TFS vehicles’ appearance?

Professional Signup and view all the answers

What must a driver log in the Vehicle History Report and Record Log?

Deficiencies or issues to be shared with other Support Division personnel Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Daily Emergency Vehicle Damage Inspection Report

A new Daily Emergency Vehicle Damage Inspection report is started every Monday for each vehicle.
The report is available in the Forms section on the TFS intranet site.
The Company Officer completes and signs the report after the daily damage inspection.
The report is placed in an obvious location for incoming Company Officers to view.
The report is updated at the end of each shift with any damage that became prevalent during the shift.
All damage is shared with other Platoons and logged in the Vehicle History Report and Record Log.

Notification of Damage

The Company Officer notifies the Mechanical Division and District Chief of any new damage.
Damage that compromises safety justifies removing a vehicle from service until a qualified member of the Mechanical Division rectifies the problem.
The District Chief notifies the Platoon Chief when a vehicle is removed from service due to mechanical reasons.

Non-Emergency/Light Vehicle Inspections

Non-Emergency/Light Vehicles are inspected at least once a week.
Inspections are conducted on Monday or the first day of the work week.
Inspections include checks on fluid levels, lights, tires, tire pressure, and overall condition.

Non-Emergency/Light Vehicle Inspection Form

The inspection is recorded on the TFS Non-Emergency/Light Vehicle Inspection form.
The form is available in the Forms section on the TFS intranet site.
The Officer/Captain reviews the form and completes any necessary TFS Repair Order, Requisition, and/or Lost or Damaged Equipment report.
The form is placed in an obvious location for other Support Division personnel to view.

Responsibility and Action

The Driver is responsible for ensuring an inspection is conducted.
The Officer/Captain is responsible for contacting the Mechanical Division to initiate action to correct deficiencies.
Deficiencies are logged in the Vehicle History Report and Record Log.
Serious deficiencies justify removing a vehicle from service until a qualified member of the Mechanical Division rectifies the problem.

Vehicle Appearance

TFS vehicles are maintained in a professional state of appearance at all times.
Vehicles do not display unauthorized stickers, decals, tape, adhesives, signs, banners, toys, flags, etc.
Authorized stickers or decals are inspected daily to ensure they are in good repair.

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Learn about the daily emergency vehicle damage inspection report, its purpose, and completion procedures. Understand the role of the Company Officer in the process.