Fleet Maintenance

The Fleet Maintenance Department has a total of eight employees, consisting of a fleet manager, four mechanics, one mechanic's helper, and an inventory technician. The administrative assistant provides administrative support to the Materials Management Department as well as the Fleet Department.

The maintenance performed in the Fleet Department is bumper-to-bumper in-house repair, excluding front-end alignments and major paint and bodywork. We perform aircraft style preventative maintenance, replacing some parts, (based on mileage), before breakage. Vehicles are schedule for service every 2,500 miles. The maintenance program consists of A-G services, which increases in intensity.

MCHD operates a fleet of 34 Frazer ambulances.  In addition, MCHD has a variety of vehicles to support essential operations. 

The mission of the Fleet Department is to minimize critical failures of MCHD vehicles, in a safe OSHA compliant environment.

The Fleet Manager is responsible for coordinating efforts to secure and maintain vehicles in a serviceable condition at all times. He implements and oversees the preventive maintenance program for the fleet. The maintenance of the purchasing and inventory control system is another responsibility. He assures the repairs from an accident are completed in a cost effective and timely manner. The Fleet Manager coordinates the on-call system and the efforts of the Fleet Operations Team. He will coordinate and may delegate the replacement and remount of fleet vehicles. Upon request, the Fleet Manager will assist with drafts of bid specifications and reports.

The Fleet Mechanics hold several certifications with the Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification Commission (EVT) and the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Mechanics utilize scan tools and experience to diagnose problems on ambulances and support vehicles.  They complete preventive maintenance and repairs as needed. The Mechanics will replace several items on the fleet vehicles including water pumps, alternators, transmissions, drive shaft, starters, generators, power steering pumps, shock absorbers, belts, hoses, and filters; along with installation and/or the repair of emergency lights, sirens, ignition system, instrument panel and radio accessories.

The inventory technician maintains and orders parts, while advising the Fleet Manager of inventory levels.