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Orange County,North Carolina <br /> Standard Operating Policy and Procedure <br /> Subject: Apparatus and Equipment Care and Maintenance S.O.P.No.: <br /> Effective Date: <br /> Revision Date: <br /> I. PURPOSE <br /> 1.1. To provide guidelines for the proper operation,maintenance,inspection,repair,and safe use of <br /> equipment and apparatus in the interest of member's health and safety. <br /> 2. OSHA REQUIREMENTS <br /> 2.1. All apparatus shall be inspected at least weekly,within 24 hours after any use or repair,and prior <br /> to being placed in service or used for emergency purposes to identify and correct unsafe <br /> conditions. <br /> 3. POLICY <br /> 3.1. All equipment and apparatus shall be maintained in a safe manner in adherence with the <br /> manufacturers'recommendations. <br /> 3.2. Operations Captains shall be responsible for maintenance records for all Squad equipment and <br /> apparatus. <br /> 3.3. Any equipment designated as"out of service"shall be tagged as such and reported to the <br /> Operations Captain. <br /> 4. APPARATUS <br /> 4.1. Cleaning <br /> 4.I.I. Rescue apparatus shall be cleaned when returned to the station. <br /> 4.1.2. Rescue apparatus shall be waxed every six months. <br /> 4,1.3. Vehicle washing detergent shall be used to wash the exterior of the apparatus,Windex <br /> type solution shall be used on the glass,and the exterior facing side of the tires shall be <br /> cleaned with a petroleum based protection product. <br /> 4.1.4. Apparatus involved in parades or other public appearances shall he thoroughly cleaned <br /> prior to appearances. <br /> 42. Regular apparatus preventative maintenance shall include the following: <br /> 4.2.1. Oil change. <br /> 4.2.2. Fluid level checks. <br /> 4.3. Regular apparatus preventative maintenance shall be done semiannually. <br /> 5. EQUIPMENT <br /> 5.1. Cleaning <br /> RSQ-008 Apparatus and Equipment Care and Maintenance.doc <br /> I oft <br />