# Getting Started

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## 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.

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## 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

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## 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](https://apparatus-checks.platform.firestationsoftware.com).
2. Launch the application from the Department Hub 
    1. On a browser, go to [https://hub.firestationsoftware.com](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.  
          
        [![1-launcher.png](https://docs.firestationsoftware.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-08/scaled-1680-/1-launcher.png)](https://docs.firestationsoftware.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-08/1-launcher.png)
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.  
          
        [![2-desktop-launcher.png](https://docs.firestationsoftware.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-08/scaled-1680-/2-desktop-launcher.png)](https://docs.firestationsoftware.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-08/2-desktop-launcher.png)

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## Configure an Apparatus

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

- [Selecting and Creating an Apparatus](https://portal.firestationsoftware.com/a/solutions/articles/72000623108)  
    This screen allows you to select an existing apparatus or create a new one.
- [Viewing an Apparatus](https://portal.firestationsoftware.com/a/solutions/articles/72000623112)  
    This screen summarizes the apparatus configuration and current check status and allows you to explore the apparatus inventory.
- [Managing Apparatus Inventory](https://portal.firestationsoftware.com/a/solutions/articles/72000623115)  
    This screen allows you to edit and organize inventory equipment into compartments.
- [Managing the Apparatus Checklist](https://portal.firestationsoftware.com/a/solutions/articles/72000623191)  
    This screen allows you to edit and organize a checklist of questions to fill out during a check.
- [Viewing Check History](https://portal.firestationsoftware.com/a/solutions/articles/72000623196)  
    This screen allows you to view all checks conducted from Fire Station+ and run a PDF report of the check.

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## 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](https://portal.firestationsoftware.com/a/solutions/articles/72000623163)