SOP Manual - Cleveland Fire Department

Cleveland Fire Department
Operations Manual
F. Supplying Streams
1. Place Pumpers at the hydrants (or other water source) sending water to pumpers at the
fire.
2. Use an adequate number or size of supply line laid between pumpers and from the
Pumper at the fire to the heavy stream devices.
3. Engineers must figure nozzle pressure and friction loss in order to pump effective
streams.
G. Positioning the Device:
1. Fog nozzles must be positioned close to the fire building.
2. Solid stream nozzles will perform better if they are positioned some distance from the
building.
3. Any heavy stream device must be positioned so that it hits the fire at an effective angle.
H. Directing Heavy Streams:
1. A heavy stream should be moved horizontally across the fire area it is covering. The
stream should also be moved up and down so it reaches to the full depth of the fire area.
2. If a stream is not effective, it may need to be moved. If moving does not help, the size of
the stream should be increased or additional streams should be placed in service.
I. Shut Down:
Overhaul
1. A heavy stream should be used only as long as fire, steam, or white smoke is visible in
the area covered by the stream.
2. As soon as the above conditions no longer exist, the heavy stream should be shut down.
3. Hand lines may be used to mop up.
A. Overhaul is a primary function of the Truck/Ladder Company. The Engine Company shall support
the Truck/Ladder personnel by staffing hand lines.
B. As Truck/Ladder personnel open the building and expose fires in concealed spaces, the Engine
crew shall extinguish.
C. To achieve the best results, both companies must work as a team, each performing their own tasks.
D. If a Truck/Ladder Company is not available, Engine Company personnel must perform the work.
E. Safety is of utmost importance.
F. Full protective clothing and SCBA shall be worn during overhaul.
Effective: June 1, 1997 Revised: 5/14/2009 Page | 190
Approved by: Chief Chuck Atchley