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Pre-Trip Fire Apparatus Inspection Checklist

by GM, from the Community

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Ensure your fire apparatus is ready before every shift with this comprehensive pre-trip inspection checklist. Verify exterior condition, tires, lights and cleanliness. Test engine, steering, brakes, instruments, mirrors, wipers and HVAC. Confirm pump engagement, panel lights, and water and foam levels. Inspect SCBA, radios, gas monitor, thermal imaging camera, medical and ALS equipment, ropes, hose, nozzles and foam gear. Check ladders, tools, extinguishers, saws, fans, generators and extrication equipment. Validate aerial outriggers and ladder operations, then record any deficiencies.

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Truck Check and SCBA Inspection Checklist
This comprehensive fire apparatus checklist covers monthly inspections for trucks and SCBA equipment to ensure readiness and compliance. It guides crews through cab, pump panel and compartment checks, including radios, lights, AED, thermal imaging camera, ladders, hoses, nozzles, foam systems, fans, generators and power tools. It includes pump operation, primer, warning lights and sirens, vehicle fluids, tire pressures and brake checks. The list also covers rescue tools, cribbing, rope, PPE, EMS kits, landing zone lights and trailer or marine equipment where applicable, helping teams maintain operational readiness every shift.
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Engine 2 Daily Check
This Engine 2 Daily Check template helps fire departments verify that their apparatus and equipment are ready for service at the start of each shift. Inspect fuel, water and foam levels, confirm radios and communications are set, and check critical gear including SCBA, EMS supplies, multi gas and HCN meters, and the thermal imaging camera. Ensure ladders, hand tools, fire extinguishers, saws, lights, PPV or smoke ejectors, and Jaws equipment are present and operational. Validate deployment readiness of pre connects, hydrant bag, and RIT pack, and confirm accountability tags and safety accessories are in place to keep crews mission ready.
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Engine 1 Daily Check
Use this Engine 1 daily check template to confirm your fire apparatus is in service and ready for response. Verify general condition, fuel level, water and foam tanks, and radio operations. Inspect SCBA and EMS equipment, multi-gas and HCN meters, thermal imaging camera, and drinking water. Confirm pre-connects, hand tools, ladders, fire extinguishers, saws, lights, positive pressure ventilation and smoke ejectors, and hot stick are present and working. Check rapid intervention pack and tracker, hydrant bag and hose appliances, Jaws equipment and batteries, and place the accountability tag.
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Engine 3 Daily Check
Use this Engine 3 daily check template to verify apparatus readiness at the start of each shift. Inspect fuel levels, water and foam tanks, radios, driver SCBA, EMS equipment, multi-gas and HCN meters, thermal imaging camera, batteries, and drinking water. Confirm pre-connects, hand tools, extrication equipment, RIT pack, hydrant bag, ladders, fire extinguishers, saws, scene lighting, PPV or smoke ejectors, and hot stick are present and working. Record general condition, in-service status, and place the accountability tag. This checklist helps standardize daily inspections, catch defects early, and keep your crew mission ready.
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