Ambulance Inspection, Engine On
When inspecting Ambulance (ON)
1. pull the ambulance from quarters if engine exhaust fumes will be a problem
2. set the parking brake
3. put the transmission in park
4. have your partner chock the wheels before undertaking the other steps
Ambulance Inspection, Engine ON Steps
1. Check the dash-mounted indicators to see if any light remains on
2. Check the dash mounted gauges for proper operation
3. Depress the brake pedal
4. Test the parking brake
5. Turn the steering wheel from side to side
6. Check the operation of the windshield wipers and washers
7. Turn on the vehicle’s warning lights
8. Turn on the other vehicle lights.
9. Check the operation of the heating and air-conditioning equipment in both the driver’s compartment and the patient compartment
10. Operate the communications equipment
11. If your unit is equipped with a back-up camera, make sure that the camera is not damaged
Source:
•Limmer, Daniel; O'Keefe, Michael F.; Grant, Harvey; Murray, Bob; Bergeron, J. David; Dickinson, Edward T. (2015-03-04). Emergency Care (EMT) (Pages 1027- 1028). Pearson Education. Kindle Edition.
