Firefighter Reading Comprehension · Question
A memo details a new policy on apparatus maintenance: 'Preventative maintenance checks for all primary response vehicles (engines, trucks, rescues) will now occur monthly, rather than quarterly. Secondary vehicles (brush trucks, command units) will remain on a quarterly schedule.' What is the implication of this change for primary response vehicles?
Changing from quarterly (every three months) to monthly means the preventative maintenance checks will occur more frequently, thus shortening the interval betwe
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Question: A memo details a new policy on apparatus maintenance: 'Preventative maintenance checks for all primary response vehicles (engines, trucks, rescues) will now occur monthly, rather than quarterly. Secondary vehicles (brush trucks, command units) will remain on a quarterly schedule.' What is the implication of this change for primary response vehicles?
Answer options:
- They will receive less frequent, but more thorough, maintenance.
- They will be out of service more often for maintenance. ✅ Their preventative maintenance intervals are being shortened.
- They will now share maintenance schedules with secondary vehicles.
Correct answer: Their preventative maintenance intervals are being shortened.
Explanation: Changing from quarterly (every three months) to monthly means the preventative maintenance checks will occur more frequently, thus shortening the interval between checks.
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