SOP Manual - Cleveland Fire Department

Cleveland Fire Department
Operations Manual
Water Supply
3. When the Truck/Ladder Company approaches in front of the Engine, the Engine shall
maintain a 50-foot separation behind the Truck for Snorkel operations and ground ladder
removal.
A. The first action of an Engine Company arriving at a fire ground is to obtain water for firefighting
and rescue.
B. Water Mains
C. Drafting
1. Engineers should be familiar with factors that affect the flow rate of a water main system,
such as: -- size of mains, hydrant locations, potential hose lays, available water, and
pressure.
2. The Engineer is responsible for maintaining a minimum of twenty (20) psi on the
Compound gauge.
3. Utilize pre-fire plans as an aid.
1. Engineers should be familiar with sources of water for draft, including locations, access,
ground conditions, volume of water available, etc.
2. These factors should be a part of pre-fire planning.
D. Booster Tank
1. This should be the first source of firefighting water prior to the use of a supply line or
from draft.
2. Engineers shall be aware at all times of the water flow and water remaining in the tank.
3. Engineers shall also know the required flow for different operations, such as 1 ¾ inch
line with fog nozzle.
4. If a reliable water source has not been established and the booster tank runs dry, the
Engineer shall transmit an emergency message to Command advising him of the
situation.
Effective: June 1, 1997 Revised: 5/14/2009 Page | 182
Approved by: Chief Chuck Atchley