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Who is responsible for maintaining their work facilities and informing their immediate supervisor when deficiencies are observed?
Who is responsible for maintaining their work facilities and informing their immediate supervisor when deficiencies are observed?
What should TFS personnel do when they observe conditions that need to be resolved?
What should TFS personnel do when they observe conditions that need to be resolved?
How should repairs to fire station equipment and facilities be initiated?
How should repairs to fire station equipment and facilities be initiated?
What is the purpose of noting repairs and requests for repairs in a station log?
What is the purpose of noting repairs and requests for repairs in a station log?
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Who is authorized to perform repairs to fire stations and facilities or related components?
Who is authorized to perform repairs to fire stations and facilities or related components?
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What is strictly prohibited for TFS staff?
What is strictly prohibited for TFS staff?
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What is the purpose of calling 338-FRED (3733) in a maintenance request?
What is the purpose of calling 338-FRED (3733) in a maintenance request?
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What type of issue is classified as an Emergency Service (Level 1)?
What type of issue is classified as an Emergency Service (Level 1)?
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What is the response time for an Emergency Service (Level 1)?
What is the response time for an Emergency Service (Level 1)?
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What type of issue is classified as an Urgent Service (Level 2)?
What type of issue is classified as an Urgent Service (Level 2)?
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How do you place an Emergency (Level 1) Work Order Request?
How do you place an Emergency (Level 1) Work Order Request?
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What is the purpose of 388-FRED Services?
What is the purpose of 388-FRED Services?
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What is an example of a Level 1 event?
What is an example of a Level 1 event?
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What is the response time for an Urgent Service (Level 2)?
What is the response time for an Urgent Service (Level 2)?
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Study Notes
Purpose and Responsibility
- The Standard Operating Guideline (SOG) provides guidelines for the repair, maintenance, and alteration of Toronto Fire Services (TFS) fire stations and facilities.
- All TFS personnel are responsible for maintaining their work facilities and reporting deficiencies to their immediate supervisor.
- Company Officers/Support Division Captains are responsible for reporting deficiencies or initiating recommendations for upgrades.
- Facilities and Real Estate Division (FRED) of Corporate Services manages all TFS facilities.
Guidelines
- TFS personnel must conduct routine maintenance (e.g., changing lightbulbs) and report any deficiencies to a Supervising Officer.
- Repairs to fire station equipment and facilities must be initiated through the chain of command via email.
- All repairs and requests for repairs must be noted in a station log, accessible by all platoons, to avoid duplicate requests.
- TFS personnel are not authorized to conduct major repairs to equipment or components of equipment.
388-FRED Services
- 388-FRED Services include maintenance services for heating or cooling problems, dripping faucets, electrical issues, roofing issues, and more.
- If a request becomes urgent, personnel should call 338-FRED (3733) and advise the staff of the changing needs and circumstances.
Maintenance Service Levels and Response Times
- Level 1 (Emergency Services) events create a major safety hazard that interrupts building operations or reduces progress or activities, with a response time of within two hours or immediate response depending on the severity.
- Examples of Level 1 events include ruptured water lines, failure of any utility, serious fire, health, or safety hazards, inability to secure building, elevator failure, clogged sewers, and more.
- To place an EMERGENCY (Level 1) WORK ORDER REQUEST, personnel should call 338-FRED (3733) and select to speak to a representative.
- Level 2 (Urgent Service) events are disruptive but do not present an immediate threat to health or safety, with a response time of within 48 hours.
- Examples of Level 2 events include repair of water leaks, minor lighting issues, graffiti removal, and more.
- To place an URGENT (Level 2) WORK ORDER REQUEST, personnel should call 338-FRED (3733) and select to speak to a representative.
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Guidelines for Toronto Fire Services personnel on maintenance, repair, and alteration of fire stations and facilities. Covers responsibilities for maintaining work facilities and reporting deficiencies.