GOG 10-35 Placing Ambulances out of service.docx

**General Operational Guideline** ------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------- ------------- Subject: **Placing Ambulances Out-of-Service** Effective Date: 3/1/12 GOG: 10-35...

**General Operational Guideline** ------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------- ------------- Subject: **Placing Ambulances Out-of-Service** Effective Date: 3/1/12 GOG: 10-35 Applies to: ALL KCFD PERSONNEL Supersedes: NEW Page 1 of 1 Responsible Committee: Operations Committee Next Review Date: 3/1/2014 ------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------- ------------- **PURPOSE:** The purpose of this guideline is to establish a procedure in which medic units are placed out of service. **SCOPE:** These guidelines shall apply to all KCFD personnel. **GUIDELINES:** I. Any member of the department can place an ambulance out of service for any of the following three safety reasons: A. Apparatus safety B. Critical equipment needs C. Bio-hazard concerns resulting from an incident  II. If a Medic Unit is placed out of service: A. The company officer or Assistant Division Chief (ADC) responsible for the ambulance must send an email stating the specific reason for placing the ambulance out of service to their Chief Officer and Car 120. III. For administrative assignments that require an ambulance to be placed out of service: A. The chief officer responsible for the ambulance must contact the Communications Division and ascertain the current service level in our delivery system. B. The Chief Officer and ADC of communication will make a joint determination when the subscribed administrative assignment can be accomplished.