16 Questions
Who is responsible for ensuring that inspections of Toronto Fire Service vehicles are performed and properly reported?
Company Officers/Captains
What is the primary purpose of inspecting Emergency Vehicles at the beginning of each shift?
To verify the operational readiness and safety of the vehicles
When should the pre-trip inspection be conducted for apparatus at select fire stations?
Later than the typical inspection time due to neighbourhood noise considerations
Who may be assigned to assist the Driver with the pre-trip inspection?
Crew members
What should the Driver do if the vehicle is dispatched prior to the pre-trip inspection?
Respond to the emergency without conducting the pre-trip inspection
What should the Driver do prior to each trip and prior to entering a vehicle?
Conduct a vehicle circle check/perimeter walk
How often should a new TFS Emergency Vehicle Inspection form be started?
Weekly
What is the category of vehicles that includes Support Division vehicles equipped with air brakes?
Emergency Vehicles
Who is responsible for completing the Emergency Vehicle Inspection form initially?
Driver
What should the Company Officer do after reviewing the Emergency Vehicle Inspection form?
Complete any necessary TFS Fleet Focus, Repair Order, Requisition, and/or Lost or Damaged Equipment Report
Where should the Emergency Vehicle Inspection form be placed after the Company Officer's review?
In an obvious location for incoming Platoons and other personnel to view
What action should be taken by the Driver upon discovery of any minor deficiency?
Attempt to resolve the issue if it falls within the firefighter's ability
Who is responsible for contacting the Mechanical Division to correct deficiencies beyond routine maintenance?
The Company Officer
Who must be immediately notified upon discovery of any serious deficiency?
The Mechanical Division and the District Chief
Who is responsible for notifying the Platoon Chief if a vehicle is removed from service for mechanical reasons?
The District Chief
How long must Emergency Vehicle Inspection forms be archived?
For the previous six months
Study Notes
Purpose and Responsibility
- The purpose of the guideline is to provide Toronto Fire Service (TFS) personnel with instructions for inspecting Emergency Vehicles and Non-Emergency Light Vehicles.
- Drivers are responsible for inspecting TFS vehicles and reporting any issues.
- Company Officers/Captains are responsible for ensuring that inspections are performed and properly reported.
Vehicle Categories
- TFS vehicles can be categorized into two types:
- Emergency Vehicles: Operations Division response apparatus and Support Division vehicles equipped with air brakes.
- Non-Emergency/Light Vehicles: Support Division light vehicles.
Emergency Vehicle Inspections
- Emergency vehicles must be inspected at the beginning of each shift by the firefighter assigned driving responsibility.
- Firefighters responsible for driving must develop a routine for checking and maintaining apparatus and equipment.
- The inspection verifies the operational readiness and safety of the vehicles.
- Out of service apparatus shall be inspected when placed back into service.
- Crew members may be assigned to assist the Driver as deemed necessary by the Company Officer.
Vehicle Circle Check
- The Driver shall conduct a vehicle circle check/perimeter walk to check for hazards, deficiencies, and damage before each trip and before entering a vehicle.
Emergency Vehicle Inspection Form
- A new TFS Emergency Vehicle Inspection form is started on the Monday of each week for the respective vehicle.
- The form is available in the Forms section on the TFS intranet site.
- Upon completion of the vehicle inspection, the form is completed by the Driver and provided to the Company Officer for review and signature.
- The Company Officer reviews the form, completes any necessary reports, and places the form in an obvious location for incoming Platoons and personnel to view.
Deficiencies and Repairs
- Upon discovery of any minor deficiency, the Driver shall attempt to resolve the problem if it falls within their ability.
- Deficiencies or issues are logged in the Vehicle History Report and Record Log.
- The Company Officer contacts the Mechanical Division to initiate action to correct deficiencies beyond routine maintenance.
- Upon discovery of any serious deficiency, the Company Officer immediately notifies the Mechanical Division and District Chief.
- Deficiencies that compromise the safety of public or TFS personnel justify removing a vehicle from service until a qualified member of the Mechanical Division rectifies the problem.
This quiz is about the guidelines for inspecting Emergency Vehicles and Non-Emergency Light Vehicles in the Toronto Fire Service. It covers the responsibilities of drivers and Company Officers/Captains in ensuring vehicle inspections are performed and reported correctly.
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