SOP Manual - Cleveland Fire Department

Cleveland Fire Department
Operations Manual
B. All materials used should be recorded on the Incident Report. Restock quantities on the apparatus
as soon as possible when back in quarters.
Flammable/Non-Flammable Gases
A. Operate to achieve the tactical priorities.
1. Life Safety
a. Remove endangered occupants.
b. Operate in full protective clothing.
c. Secure safety perimeters.
d. Evacuate, if necessary, according to wind direction or level of hazard.
2. Incident Stabilization
a. Eliminate sources of ignition.
b. Reduce or stop flow of gas (May need to call gas company).
3. Property Conservation
a. Prevent gas from infiltrating structures.
b. Ventilate structures.
In any emergency involving flammable/combustible liquids and gases the Cleveland Fire Department
Hazardous Materials Team may be notified at the time of dispatch. The Bradley County Fire/Rescue
Hazardous Materials Team may respond to the emergency if requested by the OIC through the
Communications Center.
Personnel shall gather all information outlined on the Incident Report.
Notify the Fire Inspector of any incident involving large spills or requiring code enforcement.
Effective: June 1, 1997 Revised: 5/14/2009 Page | 124
Approved by: Chief Chuck Atchley