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What should a Technician do after completing work on a vehicle?
What should a Technician do after completing work on a vehicle?
- Fill out a Repair Order Form and place it on a clipboard (correct)
- Request a replacement vehicle immediately
- Destroy the Repair Order Form
- Email the Repair Order Form to the supervisor
Who should be notified if a staff vehicle experiences a mechanical breakdown during working hours?
Who should be notified if a staff vehicle experiences a mechanical breakdown during working hours?
- The local police department
- Fleet Maintenance (correct)
- The vehicle manufacturer
- The driver's direct supervisor
What is the protocol for reporting a vehicle maintenance request after hours?
What is the protocol for reporting a vehicle maintenance request after hours?
- Send an email to Fleet Maintenance
- Leave a voicemail for the Fleet Manager
- Notify the vehicle's manufacturer
- Contact the Communication Center (correct)
Where should the Repair Order Form be placed for accessibility?
Where should the Repair Order Form be placed for accessibility?
In case of an accident involving a staff vehicle, what action must an employee take?
In case of an accident involving a staff vehicle, what action must an employee take?
Which of the following is NOT part of the Vehicle Maintenance Request process?
Which of the following is NOT part of the Vehicle Maintenance Request process?
What is the main purpose of the policy outlined in the document?
What is the main purpose of the policy outlined in the document?
Who is responsible for future updates to this policy?
Who is responsible for future updates to this policy?
Which set of personnel is this policy applicable to?
Which set of personnel is this policy applicable to?
What is the correct procedure for reporting vehicle maintenance requests?
What is the correct procedure for reporting vehicle maintenance requests?
What hours are designated for Fleet Maintenance's normal operations?
What hours are designated for Fleet Maintenance's normal operations?
What attachments accompany the policy document?
What attachments accompany the policy document?
What is the document's PPM number?
What is the document's PPM number?
Which authority is granted the responsibility for the policy's existence?
Which authority is granted the responsibility for the policy's existence?
What should the Lieutenant or Operational Captain do if a vehicle experiences a mechanical failure?
What should the Lieutenant or Operational Captain do if a vehicle experiences a mechanical failure?
What must happen before any apparatus is brought to Fleet Maintenance for repairs?
What must happen before any apparatus is brought to Fleet Maintenance for repairs?
In case of a mechanical failure while en route, what is the first action to take?
In case of a mechanical failure while en route, what is the first action to take?
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding vehicle maintenance requests?
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding vehicle maintenance requests?
Who is responsible for examining the vehicle after it has been placed out of service?
Who is responsible for examining the vehicle after it has been placed out of service?
Where can the AssetWorks user manual be found for reference?
Where can the AssetWorks user manual be found for reference?
What is the role of Fleet Maintenance concerning vehicle repairs?
What is the role of Fleet Maintenance concerning vehicle repairs?
What must be done if a mechanical failure is identified under NFPA 1911 standards?
What must be done if a mechanical failure is identified under NFPA 1911 standards?
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Study Notes
Vehicle Maintenance Policy Overview
- Policy issued by Patrick K. Kennedy, Fire Rescue Administrator, on January 26, 2023.
- Effective from February 23, 2023.
- Aimed at reporting and recording vehicle maintenance issues.
Updates and Authority
- Future updates managed by Deputy Chief of Support Services, alongside the PPM Committee.
- Authority outlined under CWO-O-035.
Scope
- Applies to all Palm Beach County Fire Rescue personnel and reservists.
Attachments
- Includes a guide for AssetWorks Service Requests and NFPA 1911 Standard for Emergency Vehicle Maintenance.
Policy Details
- Establishes procedures for reporting and documenting maintenance problems.
Procedures for Apparatus Maintenance
- Maintenance requests must be recorded in AssetWorks during Fleet Maintenance's normal hours (0700 to 1800, Monday to Friday).
- After-hours vehicle maintenance requests are directed through Communication Center to reach an On Call Technician.
- Vehicles with mechanical failures as per NFPA 1911 must be put out of service and reported immediately to Battalion Chiefs.
- In case of on-route failures, vehicles should be safely stopped and shut off to prevent damage.
Examination and Repair Process
- Shop Foreman or Road Technician evaluates out-of-service vehicles for immediate repair or replacement.
- Appointments for repairs must be scheduled through Fleet Maintenance; unauthorized repairs are prohibited.
- All problem details must be documented in AssetWorks.
- Each station should maintain a hard copy of the AssetWorks user manual and log maintenance requests.
Light Vehicle Maintenance Procedures
- Staff vehicle breakdowns or accidents reported to Fleet Maintenance during normal hours.
- Out-of-hours reports of vehicle issues managed by Communication Center for On Call Technician response.
Historical Context
- Policy supersedes previous versions, ensuring updated protocols in vehicle maintenance processes.
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