SOP Manual - Cleveland Fire Department

Cleveland Fire Department
Operations Manual
Flammable and Combustibles Liquids and Gases
Purpose
To provide a policy regarding emergency operations that involves flammable and/or combustible liquids
and gases.
Objective
To establish guidelines in achieving the tactical priorities at emergencies involving flammable/combustible
liquids and gases.
Scope
To aid Companies with the basic guidelines in achieving the tactical priorities at emergencies involving
flammable/combustible liquids and gases.
Responsibility
The Incident Commander is responsible for the scene and for adherence to the following guidelines.
Policy
This policy is designed to handle minor emergencies that can be handled by the Cleveland Fire Department.
The Incident Commander shall use, but is not limited to, the following guidelines.
Flammable/Combustible Liquid Leak and/or Spill
A. Operate to achieve the tactical priorities.
1. Life Safety
a. Operate in full protective clothing.
b. Secure safety perimeters.
c. Evacuate, if necessary, according to wind direction or level of hazard.
Effective: June 1, 1997 Revised: 5/14/2009 Page | 122
Approved by: Chief Chuck Atchley