2024 ANNUAL REPORT - Final

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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Breathing Apparatus Technicians

The Breathing Apparatus Technicians assigned to the Administrative Services Division are responsible for maintenance, repair, and testing of the c ounty’s 700+ Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and RIT (Rapid Intervention Team) Packs. This is done in accordance with the manufacturers and NFPA required standards. They maintain, configure, issue and document the stock of SCBA face pieces used by the career and volunteer firefighters. In addition, they are responsible for the maintenance and required air monitoring of the 19 fixed and mobile breathing air compressors, mobile cascades and supplied air systems throughout the county. Their responsibilities also include maintenance, repair and testing of the medical oxygen regulators and monitoring equipment, portable area lighting and hand-lights, fire nozzles and various types of electronic and scientific equipment, calibration of instruments, torque tools, pressure gauges and other force and load tools.

Equipment Maintenance Technicians

The Equipment Technicians are responsible for maintaining various equipment related to the fire service, including small motors such as saws, pumps, and generators, as well as other hand tools and equipment. They also collaborate closely with the IT department to maintain the MDTs in the vehicles and the hearing protection systems in the apparatus. In addition, the Equipment Technicians, alongside the Logistics Manager, are responsible for equipping new apparatus, ambulances, and medic units to prepare them for service. Furthermore, the Equipment Technicians serve as program managers for Standards Inspections, Pumps Testing, Ladder Testing, and Hose Testing county-wide for all fire rescue apparatus, ambulances, and other vehicles. They are also certified in the testing, maintenance, and repair of ladders used on fire apparatus.

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