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St. John's Fire District Apparatus Malfunction

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St. John's Fire District Apparatus Malfunction

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Which machinery issue does NOT warrant an apparatus being placed Out of Service?

Aerial device failure

Water pump failure

Minor paint scratch (correct)

Severe air leak

What should be done immediately upon identifying a significant malfunction?

Report to the nearest maintenance shop

Continue using the apparatus until the shift ends

Place the apparatus Out of Service (correct)

Notify the local fire chief first

What must a Battalion Chief do after being notified of a malfunction?

Notify the Assistant Chief of Operations or Assistant Chief of Support Services (correct)

Notify the senior firefighter on duty

Contact local repair services

File a written report only

Which of the following is NOT listed as a malfunction requiring action?

Steering wheel making noise Signup and view all the answers

What should be done regarding any coolant leak?

Place the apparatus Out of Service until the leak is checked Signup and view all the answers

Under which circumstance can an item be deemed a safety issue?

If the crew identifies it at any time Signup and view all the answers

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Apparatus Malfunction Notification Triggers

The following apparatus malfunctions require the unit to be placed Out of Service:
- Water pump failure
- Aerial device failure
- Brakes not operating properly
- Severe air leak
- Inoperative lights:
  - Headlights
  - Brake Lights
  - Tail Lights
  - Emergency lights
- Coolant leak (until checked)
- Substantial oil leak (until checked) in:
  - Engine
  - Transmission
  - Rear End
  - Power Steering
  - Hydraulic System
- Damaged tires
- Belts beginning to squeal
- Steering suddenly feeling "loose"
- Any item deemed a safety issue by crews

Notification Procedure

Upon identifying an apparatus malfunction, the unit must be immediately placed Out of Service
Verbal notification must be provided to an on-duty Battalion Chief
A maintenance ticket must be submitted in Checkit
The notified Battalion Chief must notify the Assistant Chief of Operations or Assistant Chief of Support Services

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Description

This quiz covers the list of apparatus malfunctions that require a fire truck to be taken out of service, as outlined by Assistant Chief of Operations Chris Whaley.