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Which application will be used for apparatus and equipment checkoff starting May 1, 2023?
Which application will be used for apparatus and equipment checkoff starting May 1, 2023?
- Operational Check
- Apparatus Check
- Vector Check It (correct)
- Digital Check
How often are Weekly checks conducted?
How often are Weekly checks conducted?
- Monday
- Wednesday (correct)
- Friday
- Sunday
Where will motor oil be stored according to the new procedure?
Where will motor oil be stored according to the new procedure?
- On the apparatus
- In the utility room
- In the medical supplies cabinet
- In the station's flammables cabinet (correct)
What is the main objective of the digital checkoff according to the memo?
What is the main objective of the digital checkoff according to the memo?
Which items will primarily remain on the apparatus?
Which items will primarily remain on the apparatus?
What has been removed from Tower 701, Ladder 707, and the reserve ladder?
What has been removed from Tower 701, Ladder 707, and the reserve ladder?
Which term will denote items requiring transfer from frontline apparatus?
Which term will denote items requiring transfer from frontline apparatus?
What equipment will be limited for transfer to reserve apparatus?
What equipment will be limited for transfer to reserve apparatus?
What is the purpose of the checkoff process mentioned in the content?
What is the purpose of the checkoff process mentioned in the content?
What is appreciated in the process described?
What is appreciated in the process described?
Which term best describes the current state of the implementation?
Which term best describes the current state of the implementation?
What should be done if specific items are omitted from the checkoff?
What should be done if specific items are omitted from the checkoff?
What is the purpose of contacting the author?
What is the purpose of contacting the author?
Which aspect of the checkoff process will be revised?
Which aspect of the checkoff process will be revised?
What is being created as part of the checkoff process?
What is being created as part of the checkoff process?
What does the author request from readers?
What does the author request from readers?
When will the checkoff be updated?
When will the checkoff be updated?
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Study Notes
Apparatus and Equipment Checkoff
- Effective May 1, 2023, Vector Check It is used for apparatus and equipment checkoff, similar to the current medical supplies checkoff process.
- To complete a check, locate the respective Unit in Check It, which lists Daily Checkoff and dedicated checks for Weekly checks on Wednesday and Pump Backflush.
- The digital checkoff aims to improve maintenance process and inventory controls, and is part of a comprehensive plan to enhance equipment carried on apparatus.
Equipment Relocation and Updates
- Fluids, except for regular gasoline and mixed fuel, are removed from apparatus and stored in the flammables cabinet at the station.
- Motor oil, bar oil, etc. are now kept at the station, not on the apparatus.
- Aerial apparatus are reconfigured to improve functionality for truck company and support operations.
- Hose lines remain to maintain multifunctional capabilities.
- Emphasis is on adding rescue and extrication equipment, resulting in the reduction of engine-specific items.
Reserve Apparatus and Transfers
- Reserve apparatus are outfitted with requisite hand tools, hose lines, nozzles, and appliances.
- Typically, items to be transferred from frontline apparatus to reserve units are limited to primary equipment, including medical, ballistic vest, radios, MDT, SCBA, spare cylinders, thermal imaging camera, and extrication tools.
- Items requiring transfer from frontline apparatus are noted with "TRANSFER" in the checkoff for reserve units.
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