Conduct a Check
You must have Apparatus Checks Participant or Apparatus Checks Coordinator permissions to conduct a check, and you must have Apparatus Checks Coordinator permissions to start a brand new check.
Start a Check
You must have Apparatus Checks Coordinator permissions to start a new check.
After you configure your apparatus, you can conduct a check for it.
- On a browser, go to https://apparatus-checks.platform.firestationsoftware.com/select-apparatus. You may need to sign in.
- Select the apparatus you want to check.
- Click the "New Check" button at the top of the page or on the right side of the box in the Latest Check section.
- Pick the date the check is scheduled for.
- Click "Start" at the bottom of the modal dialog.
Resume a Check
You must have Apparatus Checks Participant or Apparatus Checks Coordinator permissions to resume a check.
- On a browser, go to https://apparatus-checks.platform.firestationsoftware.com/select-apparatus. You may need to sign in.
- Select the apparatus you want to check.
- If a check has been started, click the "Resume Check" button at the top of the page or on the right side of the box in the Latest Check section.
You can also resume a check by clicking the "Resume Check" button on the in-progress check on the Check History page.
Using the Check Screens
Check Steps
The apparatus check is broken out into 3 main steps:
- Checklist - this is for answering general questions, such as indicating the fuel level
- Inventory - this is for checking the items that are stored on the apparatus
- Problems - this is for entering problems noted with the apparatus
Additional Check Options
These links are also available from the menu:
- Assign - this is for viewing and editing the apparatus and compartment assignments
- Submit - this is for reviewing and completing the check
- Configure - this link exits the check and takes you to the apparatus overview screen
- Switch - this link exits the check and takes you to the select apparatus screen
Saving the Check
The system will auto-save any changes when you navigate between screens. You can also save manually at any time when the Save button is present on the screen.
Navigation on Mobile Devices
On devices with small screens, the menu is collapsed and appears on the bottom bar instead. The menu can be expanded to reveal all navigation options.
Check Assignments
On the Assignments screen, you can view the people that have been assigned to the check, and if you have Apparatus Checks Coordinator permissions, you can add or edit assignments.
The person who starts the check or anyone that enters information on the check will be added to the check automatically, and the system will indicate that they have participated. People who have participated in a check cannot have their assignment removed.
To assign a person to the check, click "Add Person". To edit an assignment, click the gear icon for that person and click "Edit".
If you divide up the inventory checks between multiple people, you can optionally assign them to one or more top-level compartments on the apparatus.
Once the assignment is configured, click "Save".
Note: You can assign any person from the active personnel list in Fire Station desktop, even if they do not have an FSSID. However, they must have an FSSID to sign in to the Apparatus Checks app and save changes on the check to receive credit for participating.
Checklist Items
On the Checklist screen, you can answer general questions about the apparatus. Each checklist item has an icon to indicate the validation status:
- Green Checkbox - indicates the item is complete
- Red Exclamation Mark - indicates the item is not complete and is required
- Yellow Exclamation Mark - indicates the item is not complete, but it is optional
You can click "Save" at any time, regardless of the validation status for the checklist items.
Note: If you have Apparatus Checks Coordinator permissions, you can change the Scheduled Date for the check.
Inventory Checks
The Inventory screen is organized by top-level compartments. Each compartment lists any person who is assigned along with the overall progress of the compartment check.
Click "Check" on a compartment to open it up and view all the sub-compartments and items it contains.
Navigating Between Compartments
When checking a compartment, you can return to the list by clicking "All Compartments". Clicking "Previous" or "Next" will navigation you between top-level compartments in the list.
Note: If you click "Previous" on the first top-level compartment, you will be taken to the Checklist screen, and if you click "Next" on the last top-level compartment, you will be taken to the Problems screen.
Checking Items in a Compartment
All items are grouped under the top-level compartment and any sub-compartments. Once you have checked an item, click the checkbox to indicate it is complete.
If you see the photo icon, that means that the item has one or more pictures available to assist in the check. Click anywhere on the item (except the checkbox) to expand it and view the photos.
When an item is expanded, you can also enter any problems you notice. Any problems entered for an item will be visible when the item is collapsed.
Apparatus Problems
The Problems screen will list any problems that were entered during the Inventory checks. You can also enter additional problems that are not related to equipment by clicking "Report Problem". Problems can also be edited or removed
Submitting the Check
The Submit Check screen shows a summary of the check's progress and indicates the validation status of each item:
- Green Checkbox - indicates the item is complete
- Red Exclamation Mark - indicates the item is not complete and is required
- Yellow Exclamation Mark - indicates the item is not complete, but it is optional
If there are any validation errors, the "Submit" button will be grayed out. Once all errors are resolved, the button will turn blue and the check can be submitted.
Warning: When a check is submitted, it will be saved and copied over to Fire Station Desktop, and you will not be able to edit the check further in Fire Station+ .
