TC 4812 Monthly Check 1.1

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TIRES / WHEELS / RIMS

• Check air pressure.

• Check for cracks and deformities.

Cab Mounting / Tilting

• Ensure cab mounting brackets and fasteners are secure.

• Check that all switches, controls, and interlocks are working.

Engine Check the following fluid levels...

• transmission fluid

• power-steering

• coolant

• engine oil

• Check all belts,hoses, and fittings.

Electrical Systems

• Check battery for corrosion.

• Ensure that the shoreline is intact and is operating appropriately.

• Ensure that the ladder rack lowers properly.

• Turn on the generator and test all scene lighting.

Emergency Lighting and Sirens

• Check that all headlights, turn signals, brake lights, and marking lights are all working.

• Inspect the truck's load-manager system.

• Check that the emergency lighting is intact and working.

• Check that the mechanical and electrical sirens are securely mounted and working.

Radios Check the following settings...

• VHF mobile radio is set to the ICOM Channel with the scan enabled.

• 800 mhz mobile radios are set to Fire Dispatch with the scan enabled.

• 800 MHz portable radios are set to SOA 1.

• VHF portable radios are set to MABAS Red with the scan off.

• All portable radio batteries are charged and have been tested.

Apparatus Fire Pump

• Place the pump into gear.

• Operate pump primer.

• Check that all pre-connected hoses, valves, caps, and appliances are securely mounted.

• Circulate water through pump at 100 psi (open tank to pump and recirculating valves).

• Check to ensure that the booster tank is full.

Cab of Apparatus Check for the following items...

• 2 - water extinguishers

• 2 - flat head axes

• 2 - pick head axes

• binoculars

• 6 - reflective vests

• 4 gas detector

• CO detector

• thermal imaging camera

• 1 - Halligan

• Knox Box key

• St. Clair and St. Louis county street guides

• I Pad

• clipboard

• 5 - Streamlight Lightbox flashlights

• 5 - SCBA

• 5 - portable VHF radios with 1 spare battery

• 6 - 800 MHz radio and radio holsters with 4 spare batteries

• List any missing equipment.

Captain's Side Compartment #1 Check for the following items...

• vent fan

• cooler with water

• cab lifting crank

• 2 - saw horses

• roof saw

• Honda generator

• 1 qt of bar oil

• tool box with marking kit

• Sawzall

• yellow and black bungee cord

• List any missing equipment in this compartment.

Captain's Side Compartment #2 Check for the following items...

• water extinguisher

• ABC extinguisher

• class D extinguisher

• SCBA with facepiece

• 6 - SCBA bottles

• List any missing equipment in this compartment.

Captain's Side Rear Compartment Check for the following items...

• Amkus pump

• cutters

• spreaders

• LZ lights

• MVC kit

• dash roll bracket

• 2 - 2' Res-Q-Jacks

• 2 - 3' Res-Q-Jacks

• bag of straps for Res-Q-Jacks

• 2 - one gallon cans of True Fuel

• List any missing equipment in this compartment.

Rear Door Check for the following items...

• hydrant bag

• chimney kit

• bag of cribbing

• 2 - step chalks

• 2 - collapsible hazard cones

• List any missing equipment in this compartment.

Captain's Side Top Compartment Check for the following items...

• piercing nozzle

• attic ladder

• 8' pike pole

• 6' pike pole

• List any missing equipment in this compartment.

Driver's Side Compartment #4 Check for the following items...

• strainer

• 5" manifold

• floating strainer

• turbo jet

• high-rise pack

• LDH clamp

• List any missing equipment in this compartment.

Driver's Side Compartment #3 Check for the following items...

• 3 - 2-1/2 smooth bore nozzle

• crow bar

• sledge hammer

• claw hammer

• flat bar

• TNT tool

• List any missing equipment in this compartment.

Driver's Side Compartment #2 Check for the following items...

• tool box

• wheel chocks

• 2 - small spanner wrenches

• 4 - large spanner wrenches

• 2-1/2" nozzle

• foam inductor

• hose roller

• rubber mallet

• miscellaneous fittings

• hydrant wrench

• List any missing equipment in this compartment.

Driver's Side Compartment #1 Check for the following items...

• 25' of 5" hose

• red tarp

• road reflectors

• List any missing equipment in this compartment.