SOP Manual - Cleveland Fire Department

Practical Requirements
Cleveland Fire Department
Operations Manual
Candidates may challenge the level(s) of State Certification upon successful completion of all appropriate
practical requirements.
Pumper/Driver Operator, Fire Apparatus Operator and Aerial Apparatus Operator
1. All candidates must complete a minimum of 35 hours of actual driving time. This is to include;
a. 20 hours driving an engine/pumper/tanker
b. 10 hours driving and manipulating an aerial device
c. 5 hours driving an apparatus with a manual transmission (if available)
2. All candidates must complete a minimum of ten (10) of pump training (actual time pumping an
apparatus). It is recommended that at least two (2) different apparatuses be used to complete this
requirement.
Successful completion of Beginning Pump class (24 hours), Advanced Pump class (24 hours), and
Aerial Apparatus class (24 hours).
Complete in-house practical with your training committee member.
Fire Department Instructor I
1. Candidate must, submit for pre-approval, all subject material to be presented for the practical
Candidate will present a one (1) hour class of instruction. This is to include the Four Step Method
of Instruction. Preparation (preparation of students), Presentation (classroom presentation,
instructional material, communication, and safety), Application (student application of learning
and feedback), Evaluation (testing and evaluation).
Candidate will incorporate the proper use of audio visual equipment, teaching aids, demonstration
devices and instructional material employed in training programs.
Candidate will conduct a “hands-on” training drill at the end of the classroom session.
Candidate will require the completion of a written examination upon completion of all instruction.
OR
Successful completion of Fire Instructor I (FI101) offered by the Tennessee Fire and Codes
Academy.
Effective: June 1, 1997 Revised: 5/14/2009 Page | 236
Approved by: Chief Chuck Atchley