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Who can place an ambulance out of service?
Who can place an ambulance out of service?
- Only the Assistant Division Chiefs
- Only the Operations Committee members
- Only the Chief Officers
- Any member of the department (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a safety reason for placing an ambulance out of service?
Which of the following is NOT a safety reason for placing an ambulance out of service?
- Critical equipment needs
- Bio-hazard concerns
- Maintenance issues (correct)
- Apparatus safety
What must the company officer do if they place a Medic Unit out of service?
What must the company officer do if they place a Medic Unit out of service?
- Notify the local fire department
- Post a notice in the Operations office
- Call the Communications Division directly
- Send an email to the Chief Officer and Car 120 (correct)
What is the purpose of the established guideline?
What is the purpose of the established guideline?
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When will the next review date of the guidelines occur?
When will the next review date of the guidelines occur?
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Which two officials must cooperate in determining when an administrative assignment can be accomplished?
Which two officials must cooperate in determining when an administrative assignment can be accomplished?
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What is the effective date of these guidelines?
What is the effective date of these guidelines?
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To which personnel do these guidelines apply?
To which personnel do these guidelines apply?
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Study Notes
General Operational Guideline for Placing Ambulances Out-of-Service
- Effective Date: March 1, 2012; supersedes new guidelines.
- Applies to: All KCFD personnel.
- Responsible Committee: Operations Committee; next review date set for March 1, 2014.
Purpose
- Establishes a procedure for placing medic units out of service.
Scope
- Guidelines apply to all members of the KCFD.
Guidelines for Placing an Ambulance Out of Service
- Any department member can take an ambulance out of service for safety reasons, which include:
- Apparatus safety concerns.
- Critical equipment deficiencies.
- Bio-hazard issues stemming from incidents.
Procedures Following Out-of-Service Placement
- Upon placing a medic unit out of service:
- The responsible company officer or Assistant Division Chief (ADC) must email the Chief Officer and Car 120, detailing specific reasons for the action.
Administrative Assignments Requiring Out-of-Service Status
- Chief officer must:
- Contact the Communications Division to check the current service level in the delivery system.
- Collaborate with the ADC of communication to decide when the administrative assignment can be achieved while ensuring service levels are maintained.
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