Preventive Maintenance (PM) means keeping apparatus in a state of usefulness or readiness. Repair means to restore or replace that which has become inoperable. Regularly performed PM ensures apparatus reliability, reduces the frequency and cost of repairs, and lessens out-of-service time.

Service tests are necessary to ensure that the pump will perform within its design limitations, and to check for defects that otherwise might go unnoticed until too late. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requires performing a pump test annually; the Insurance Service Office (ISO) requires apparatus to be tested annually in order to receive full grading schedule credit; the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) requires annual DOT inspection.

PM Programs are normally performed at our shop -- with the exception of the Pump Only Program that is also offered as a road service (at higher road rates). We encourage customers to take advantage of our lower shop rates and more efficient working conditions by offering truck pick up and delivery service by a Commercially Licensed emergency vehicle driver.

Chassis / Generator / Pump Annual PM Program includes the following:
- PM Service: Change fluids as necessary (engine, transmission, rear, pump, generator); change filters as necessary (engine, transmission, air, fuel, generator, pump); lubricate chassis and drive line; inspect brake system, coupling devices, exhaust system, fuel system, lighting devices, steering mechanism, suspension, frame, tires, wheels & rims, windshield glazing & wipers; service engine cooling system; lubricate all pump linkages and drains; adjust pump packing; test pump panel gauge function; perform dry vacuum test; inspect all air fines, wiring, belts, hoses, body hardware, electrical, paint, fasteners, emergency lighting and sirens.

• NFPA Pump Test

• Federal DOT Inspection

• Reports: Complete PM Service, Pump Test, DOT Inspection, Repair Record (when repairs performed).

Pump Only Annual PM Program includes the following:
- PM Service: Check fluid levels; change transfer case oil; inspect and lubricate drive line; lubricate all pump linkages and drains; adjust pump packing; test pump panel gauge function; perform dry vacuum test; inspect all air lines, wiring, belts, hoses, body hardware, electrical, paint, fasteners, emergency lighting and sirens.

• NFPA Pump Test.

• Reports: Pump PM Service, Pump Test, Repair Record (when repairs performed).

Aerial Device Annual PM Program includes the following:

• PM Service: change fluids and filters as necessary; lubricate components; visually inspect ladder rungs, over-ride, electrical, waterway, hydraulic, and audio systems.

• Reports: PM Service, Repair Record (when repairs performed).

Ambulance PM Program includes the following:

• PM Service: change fluids and filters as necessary; lubricate chassis, doors, locks; inspect electrical system, door gaskets, warning lights, tires, brakes.

• Reports: PM Service, Repair Record (when repairs performed).