Hydraulic tool inspection
- Check the operation of each tool. Fully open and close cutters and spreaders. Extend and retract rams. If your setup has more than one pump, always make sure you extend and retract any ram on the same pump. Failure to follow this could overfill pump tank blow out seals.
- During truck checks and after every use Inspect tools, hoses, and couplings for leaks. Carefully go over each components for wear and damage.
- The blades on cutters need to be carefully inspected for any hairline cracks or any damage to the blade.
- Arms on spreaders should be inspected as well as the pins that secure the arms and tips.
- Keep the area on the apparatus where the pump and tools are stored clean and dry. This will extend the life of your equipment and also make any leaks easily visible.
- Tool storage should protect against moisture and provide adequate space to prevent damage to hoses or tools.
- After each use the tools and hoses should be cleaned, lubricate, and inspected for damage or wear.
- Each tool manufacturer has maintenance guides that may vary from this list. Consult your maintenance guides to ensure you follow the inspections:
- Daily maintenance and inspection
- After use maintenance
- Monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and or annual inspections and maintenance.
Specific Brand Information
Department Maintenance and Inspection Guides
Heavy Stabilization & Lift Class
This weekend, Toranze Lee and Premier Extrication held their Heavy Stabilization and Lifting class taught. The class focused on advanced techniques using the Paratech equipment, eDraulic tools, grip hoists, vehicle stabilization methods, airbags for lifting, power tools, and the use of heavy wreckers for extrication.
Some of the departments that attended:
Training
Car into an apartment building
In Mississauga, Canada, a vehicle crashed into a large residential building and the damage could have impacted up to 4 stories. Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services stated the vehicle hit the window on the building’s second floor. The driver was extricated and transported to the hospital.
Car into an apartment building
In Mississauga, Canada, a vehicle crashed into a large residential building and the damage could have impacted up to 4 stories. Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services stated the vehicle hit the window on the building’s second floor. The driver was extricated and transported to the hospital.
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Houston Fire Department’s Trailer 11
Check out Houston Fire Department’s new Trailer 11 purchased from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc. It’s packed for of Paratech equipment with room for more!
Houston Fire Department’s Trailer 11
Check out Houston Fire Department’s new Trailer 11 purchased from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc. Check out the pictures below and make sure you follow the social media pages from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists.
Overall Pictures
Compartments Pictures
Rear Pictures
