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Who is responsible for completing all Repair Orders related to equipment aboard their apparatus?
Who is responsible for completing all Repair Orders related to equipment aboard their apparatus?
- All personnel
- Platoon Chief/Division Chief
- Company Officers/Support Division Captains (correct)
- Duty Officer
What must accompany all equipment to be repaired using a Repair Order?
What must accompany all equipment to be repaired using a Repair Order?
- A tag with a written description of the deficiency (correct)
- A purchase requisition
- A maintenance schedule
- A Lost or Damaged Equipment Report
To whom should Repair Order forms be forwarded after being completed and signed?
To whom should Repair Order forms be forwarded after being completed and signed?
- Company Officer
- Duty Officer
- Platoon Chief (correct)
- Division Chief
Who must be notified about any matter requiring a Repair Order, Requisition, or Lost or Damaged Equipment Report?
Who must be notified about any matter requiring a Repair Order, Requisition, or Lost or Damaged Equipment Report?
Where should records of all Repair Orders relating to the apparatus be documented?
Where should records of all Repair Orders relating to the apparatus be documented?
What is required for all repair orders in terms of form completion?
What is required for all repair orders in terms of form completion?
Who is responsible for completing all requisitions and Repair Orders related to the Fire Station/Support Division Facility?
Who is responsible for completing all requisitions and Repair Orders related to the Fire Station/Support Division Facility?
Which document is NOT mentioned as necessary for reporting equipment issues?
Which document is NOT mentioned as necessary for reporting equipment issues?
What must the District Chief do before signing and forwarding the TFS Lost or Damaged Equipment Report?
What must the District Chief do before signing and forwarding the TFS Lost or Damaged Equipment Report?
What should the District Chief do if the equipment still cannot be found after the initial search?
What should the District Chief do if the equipment still cannot be found after the initial search?
What is the responsibility of the Platoon Chief/Division Chief in case of lost equipment?
What is the responsibility of the Platoon Chief/Division Chief in case of lost equipment?
Where should the signed Lost or Damaged Equipment Report be forwarded if the equipment in question is marine/small engine related?
Where should the signed Lost or Damaged Equipment Report be forwarded if the equipment in question is marine/small engine related?
What is the first step the Platoon Chief/Division Chief must take regarding lost equipment?
What is the first step the Platoon Chief/Division Chief must take regarding lost equipment?
Who is responsible for initiating corrective or disciplinary action?
Who is responsible for initiating corrective or disciplinary action?
What should be done to the Lost or Damaged Equipment Report after it is signed by the Platoon Chief/Division Chief?
What should be done to the Lost or Damaged Equipment Report after it is signed by the Platoon Chief/Division Chief?
What action should the District Chief take if the initial search for missing equipment was unsatisfactory?
What action should the District Chief take if the initial search for missing equipment was unsatisfactory?
What information should be included in an entry after completing work requiring a Repair Order?
What information should be included in an entry after completing work requiring a Repair Order?
Who is responsible for ensuring Requisition forms are forwarded to the District Chief?
Who is responsible for ensuring Requisition forms are forwarded to the District Chief?
Which information is NOT required on the Requisition forms?
Which information is NOT required on the Requisition forms?
What should be done if supplies or equipment are received through a Requisition?
What should be done if supplies or equipment are received through a Requisition?
What must be completed and submitted with the Requisition for all lost or damaged equipment?
What must be completed and submitted with the Requisition for all lost or damaged equipment?
Who instructs the Company Officer/Support Division Captain to complete a Lost or Damaged Equipment Report?
Who instructs the Company Officer/Support Division Captain to complete a Lost or Damaged Equipment Report?
Which is NOT part of the search process for lost equipment?
Which is NOT part of the search process for lost equipment?
Where should details of lost or damaged items be recorded?
Where should details of lost or damaged items be recorded?
What should be included in the 'Explanation of Occurrence' section of the TFS Lost or Damaged Equipment Report?
What should be included in the 'Explanation of Occurrence' section of the TFS Lost or Damaged Equipment Report?
Who is responsible for signing all Requisitions?
Who is responsible for signing all Requisitions?
Study Notes
Purpose and Responsibility
- The guideline provides a framework for Toronto Fire Services personnel to initiate repairs or improvements to equipment, acquire supplies, and report lost, damaged, or found equipment.
- All personnel are responsible for bringing repair, requisition, or lost/damaged equipment reports to the attention of the Company Officer/Support Division Captain.
Repair Orders
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Repair Orders are used to initiate repairs to equipment.
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Equipment to be repaired must be tagged with a written description of the deficiency.
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Company Officers/Support Division Captains are responsible for completing and signing Repair Order forms.
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Repair Order forms are forwarded to the District Chief for review and signature, then to the Platoon Chief/Division Chief.
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A record of all Requisition forms relating to the apparatus shall be
documented in the Apparatus History Report and Record Log or Fire
Station/Support Division Facility Log Book. Entries shall include the following;
(a) Requisition number,
(b) Detailed description of equipment or supplies being ordered,
(c) Name of the individual submitting,
(d) Apparatus,
(e) Date.
Requisitions
- Requisitions are used to order equipment and supplies for apparatus.
- Requisition forms must be legible and provide a clear description of the material being ordered.
- The fire station Duty Officer/Support Division Captain is responsible for completing and signing Requisitions.
- Requisition forms are forwarded to the District Chief, who then forwards them to the Quartermaster Section.
Lost or Damaged Equipment Report
- The report is completed for lost, damaged, or found equipment.
- The Company Officer/Support Division Captain ensures the report is completed and forwards it to the District Chief.
- The report is used to document lost, damaged, or found equipment, including a detailed description of the item, the name of the individual submitting, and the date.
Search and Reporting Process
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A thorough search is conducted for lost equipment, including recent incidents, spare apparatus/vehicles, and other apparatus/vehicles that responded to the same call.
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The Company Officer/Support Division Captain conducts the search and completes the Lost or Damaged Equipment Report.
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The report is reviewed by the District Chief, who ensures a satisfactory search has been conducted.
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The Platoon Chief/Division Chief reviews the report, ensures all Company Officers/Support Division Captains have conducted a complete search, and initiates corrective or disciplinary action if required.
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The signed report is forwarded to the applicable repair facility.
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Equipment Repair Facility -
Mechanical Division 15 Rotherham Ave (416) 338-9219
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Repair Facility
Mechanical Division 40 Toryork Drive (416) 338-9200
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Marine/Small Engine Repair
339 Queen's Quay West, Fire Station 334 (416) 338-9237
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Description
Guidelines for Toronto Fire Services personnel on reporting and managing equipment repairs, acquisitions, and losses.
