Getting Started

Summary

Apparatus Checks for Fire Station+ is a web-based application optimized for tablet and mobile devices. It provides a streamlined interface so you can quickly walk around and complete a check with a portable device and submit the results to Fire Station Desktop after the check is complete.

Requirements

In order to use the app, you must have:

• A computer, tablet or mobile device with a modern web browser and connection to the internet
• An active license for Apparatus Checks and CDH
• An FSSID linked to your personnel record from the Fire Station Desktop

Additionally, you need one of the following permissions on your FSSID:

• Apparatus Manager
  This permission allows you to view and edit the apparatus configuration (details, checklist, inventory, etc.)
  
• Apparatus Checks Coordinator
  This permission allows you to view the apparatus configuration, start checks, delete checks, manage check assignments, participate in checks, submit checks, and view check reports
  
• Apparatus Checks Participant
  This permission lets you view the apparatus configuration, participate in checks, submit checks and view check reports

Open the Application

There are three ways to access the Apparatus Checks application:

1. Go to the application directly
   1. On a browser, go to https://apparatus-checks.platform.firestationsoftware.com.
2. Launch the application from the Department Hub
   1. On a browser, go to https://hub.firestationsoftware.com.
   2. In the top left, click the Department Hub app name to open the app shortcut menu.
   3. Select Apparatus Checks from the menu, or click "All Apps" and select Apparatus Checks from the App Launcher.
      
      

      

      
      
3. Launch the application from Fire Station Desktop
   1. On your Windows machine, start the Fire Station program
   2. In the left menu, select Fire Station+
   3. Click Apparatus Checks in the list.
      
      

      

      
      

Configure an Apparatus

Before you conduct a check, configure the apparatus details, checklist, and inventory.

• Selecting and Creating an Apparatus
  This screen allows you to select an existing apparatus or create a new one.
  
• Viewing an Apparatus
  This screen summarizes the apparatus configuration and current check status and allows you to explore the apparatus inventory.
  
• Managing Apparatus Inventory
  This screen allows you to edit and organize inventory equipment into compartments.
  
• Managing the Apparatus Checklist
  This screen allows you to edit and organize a checklist of questions to fill out during a check.
  
• Viewing Check History
  This screen allows you to view all checks conducted from Fire Station+ and run a PDF report of the check.

Conduct a Check

Once you have configured your apparatus, you can run a check. Read the following information on how to use the check screens:

Running an Apparatus Check