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SECTION Maintenance <br /> STANDARD <br /> OPERATING S.O.G. No 500.01 <br /> GUIDELINES <br /> SUBJECT Repair Requests <br /> I. PURPOSE. <br /> This standard establishes a procedure for the TRT to identify items in need of <br /> repair and to request that repairs be performed. It was promulgated to: <br /> A. Ensure the readiness of apparatus, small tools, and equipment by creating <br /> a process for identifying mechanical and electrical defects. <br /> B. Establish a procedure for placing defective items out of service. <br /> C. Establish a procedure for requesting repairs to be performed. <br /> D.Assign individual responsibilities for the repair of defective items. <br /> H. REPAIR PROCEDURE. <br /> A. Apparatus, small tools, and equipment shall be periodically inspected to <br /> ascertain whether they are functioning properly or are in need of <br /> maintenance or repair. All inspections shall be conducted in accordance <br /> with the applicable SOGs. <br /> B. Whenever a defect or malfunction is discovered, the member who <br /> discovers it shall attempt to repair the defect provided that he/she has the <br /> appropriate tools, supplies, and expertise to do so. <br /> C. If the member is unable to repair the item, an Equipment Service Request <br /> Form shall be completed for large pieces of equipment or a vehicle. One <br /> copy is sent to the Logistics Officer and another copy to the Assistant <br /> Chief—TRT. <br /> D. The Logistics Officer shall schedule the repairs and shall notify the TRT <br /> Officers when the repairs are expected to be completed. <br /> E. If it is necessary to take an apparatus out of service, follow the guidelines <br /> in TRT SOG 501.03, Declaring a Vehicle Unsafe to Operate. <br /> F. If it is necessary to take a small tool or a piece of equipment out of <br /> service, the item shall be tagged with a Red Tag Out-of-Service Card. <br /> The member shall record a description of the defect on the tag, the date <br /> the item was tagged, and the name of the member completing the tag. <br /> G. Whenever possible, the item taken out of service shall be replaced by a <br /> reserve item. <br /> H. The red-tagged item shall be taken to the maintenance shop as soon as <br /> possible. <br /> Page 1 of 2 <br />