What tire maintenance practices are essential for an emergency vehicle, and how should you handle a damaged tire during a response?

• A. Check tread depth and air pressure per manufacturer spec, inspect for cuts, bulges, or punctures; if damage is present, stop at a safe location, deploy spare if trained and available, and replace tire; never drive on a severely damaged tire.
• B. Ignore tire issues.
• C. Only check air pressure on hot days.
• D. Drive until tire fails.

Answer: (A)