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1. Pre-trip walk around. Before any vehicle is put into service, the operator must FIRST do a complete walk around. Unplug the block heater, battery maintainers, extrication equipment, and air connections on vehicles with air brakes. Look for fluid leaks. Scan tires. Confirm equipment is secured and compartment doors are latched. Usually done when the bay door is opened.

2. Upon entering the vehicle, check the steering wheel cover. If it is not in place, look for it and report to admin if you cannot find it. The vehicle may be out of service.

3. Turn the master battery switch on (if equipped). Start the vehicle. If something alarms you, contact administration and do not leave property. A ready vehicle may be pulled outside the bay. Do not operate vehicle radios inside the building — frequencies can activate roll-up doors and close them on the truck.

4. Close bay doors unless given prior approval to leave the building unsecured. After all personnel are seat belted, leave the property contacting dispatch that you are en route and giving the number of personnel on board. Do not put the vehicle in route until it is ready to leave and everyone who is coming is secured.

5. On scene, contact dispatch. Apply the emergency brake. Fire apparatus must be chocked.

6. Before the vehicle is moved at the end of the call, walk around. Equipment loaded and secured. Stow wheel chocks. Contact dispatch that you are en route back to quarters or to be refilled.

7. If fuel is below 3/4 and the fueling facility is open, refuel to put the vehicle back in readiness.

8. Arriving back at quarters, contact dispatch. If you are the last vehicle to return you may ask that the CAD be sent for this call.

9. Anytime an apparatus is reversed, emergency lights and a backer should be used. Before backing into the bay, park outside with emergency lights on. Operator exits with the brake applied and walks around checking all emergency lights. Rinse mud or dirt if possible; if weather does not allow, seek direction from administration. Idling here also lets the engine cool. Document any light that is out.

10. Back into the bay with a backer if possible. Follow that vehicle’s protocol for turning emergency lights off. Vehicles with a main emergency light switch should only use that switch to turn lights on and off so the next operator gets every light when they flip the main.

11. Turn the engine off and the battery switch off (if equipped). If there is no battery disconnect, leave the ignition key in the door unless keyless entry — this keeps the ignition off and avoids a dead battery. Note mileage. Return the steering wheel cover. If the vehicle cannot go back in service, mark it out of service on the cover and contact administration.

12. After exiting, last walk around. Reconnect electrical and air components. Make sure battery tenders are properly set.

13. Final documentation. Who was the operator, mileage driven, fuel purchased and gallons, whether pre-inspection / light inspection / final inspection were done. Contact administration of any damage or alterations. Last operator owns readiness for the next assignment.

14. EMS supplies utilized. The EMT on the call identifies all supplies and equipment used. Sanitize equipment. Replace supplies to min/max. If supplies cannot be replaced, contact administration and document it.

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