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When do you plug in your trucks?

Long story short, we had our yearly government inspection here at the airport. Everything passed with no problem, although we were asked the question, "Why aren't your trucks plugged in?" No one said anything before he asked again, "How do you know it'll start?" Now we plug our trucks in after our work is over (usually around 1700hrs) and they stay plugged in until the morning when the next shift comes on duty and does their daily truck check (0700hrs) I was asked to get in my truck and start it, and of course it started with no problem. Now we are all questioning when and how long to plug in our trucks. I personally think its ridiculous to plug them in 24/7, I think it could damage the battery charger. Little back ground we have 2 Oshkosh T-3000's and 1 E-One Titan 8x8.
Is there anything in the NFPA codes stating when/how long trucks should be plugged in? When do you plug your trucks in? Just trying to clear up some un-answered questions. Thanks for everyones input!
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Permalink Reply by Brian D. on May 7, 2009 at 4:03pm: Same way here.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Lt. Caleb French on May 9, 2009 at 12:18pm: And here as well.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Matthew Conklin on June 19, 2009 at 10:41pm: Here in Turner as well; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Capt. Mick on May 5, 2009 at 10:35pm: We do it the sme way as DT said; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by kenny goines on May 5, 2009 at 10:37pm: We have 110 volt 2 amp battery tenders that stayed plugged in 24/7 if not out of the house, this eliminates any question of a dead battery. Don't ask me why but even with master switches off they will drain over time, and it is just not worth the chance.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by turk182 on May 6, 2009 at 12:21am: Our trucks are plugged in 24/7 never had a problem.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Nick xLTx on May 6, 2009 at 12:25am: Depending on what type charging system you have depends on the factors of whoever makes the thing. We have Kussmals and they're fully automatic. We plug em in and forget about it.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Capt 723 on May 6, 2009 at 9:10am: You can't be in the fire service for more than six months without knowing:) There is no feeling like dragging the cord out of the station.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Nick xLTx on May 6, 2009 at 9:18am: Oh yes it has been done at Fort Bayou lol. We're not that bad though, most ppl yank it out before they crank the truck anyways. Had our neighbors to the norht ruin 2 stand up air compressors though. Betcha can't guess why!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Keggster on May 6, 2009 at 2:48am: Ours are plugged in 24/7 but they are on timer. We did have a problem prior to doing this with overcharging portables and such.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by doug on May 6, 2009 at 6:51am: we plug them in 24/7 it keeps the battery's and the portable radios charged plus a 12v compressor to keep the air brake system up.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Capt. Mick on May 6, 2009 at 7:18am: We plug ours in whenever the Trucks are returned to quarters, we also plug into the air system
to keep the brakes system charged.; ▶ Reply to This

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