Apparatus Division     

The Apparatus Division is staffed by five licensed mechanics.  Also included as part of the Division are a mechanical technician and a facilities technician.  This team of professionals is responsible for maintaining all Fire Services equipment and facilities in a constant state of preparedness for emergency response.   Apparatus Division Supervisor - Don Coleman Assistant Supervisor - Lynn Deacon 1103 Florence Street, London, Ontario  N5W 5N5  519 661-2500 Ext. 4442

 Major Division Responsibilities:

• All mandatory Ministry of Transportation inspections completed on schedule.
• Conduct major service and air purity test, twice per year on four high pressure compressors.
• All fire suppression vehicles serviced on schedule.
• Major service and repairs to Holmatro Rescue tools.
• Act as service centre for warranty repairs to all Emergency One vehicles.
• All support vehicles serviced on schedule.
• Attend to approximately 450 unscheduled repairs per year from weekly reports.
• Attend to approximately 375 repairs to apparatus and station equipment per year from work orders.
• All rescue equipment (i.e., zodiac boats, hazmat equipment and other pieces of equipment too numerous to mention) serviced on schedule.
• Approximately 150 air bottles are hydrostatically tested and air valves repaired each year.
• One hundred and fifty-five fire extinguishers are recharged and serviced.
• Twenty medical oxygen & supply bottles refilled and serviced.
• One hundred and twenty-five Self Contained Breathing Apparatus units are serviced each year and necessary upgrades completed.
• Each year, new special operations emergency response equipment is specified for purchase, ordered, tested, and placed into service. 
• Conduct pre-delivery inspections on all Fire Engines, Aerial Ladder Trucks and Rescue units.
• Perform inventory management on all parts and equipment for the Apparatus Division.

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