SOP Manual - Cleveland Fire Department

Cleveland Fire Department
Operations Manual
5. Plan the Response
Deal with the specific tactical objectives needed to reach the strategic goals. What resources will be
needed Who will carry out these objectives What part will each division and sector of ICS need to carry
out
6. Execute the Response
Provide the sectors with the tactical methods that will meet the tactical objectives and the resources needed
to execute the response. A full briefing of personnel will be needed to ensure that all personnel are working
toward the same goal.
7. Review
Plan and then conduct a debriefing/critique within 48 hours, if possible, for all members to attend. Each
sector will need a spokesperson to provide input to avoid confusion. Follow up on all comments and make
necessary corrections to response and Sop’s if necessary.
Personal Protective Equipment
Thermal Protective Equipment
Thermal protective equipment is that which will protect the wearer from either extreme heat or cold.
Proximity suits are designed for close proximity, short duration to temperatures as high as 2000 degrees F.
Fire entry suits are designed for entry into total flame environments with temperatures as high as 2000
degrees F.
Overprotection garments are designed to be used over chemical protective garments to allow for some
protection from thermal environments.
Structural firefighting gear will offer limited protection to thermal environments.
Chemical Protective Equipment
Effective: June 1, 1997 Revised: 5/14/2009 Page | 134
Approved by: Chief Chuck Atchley