SOP Manual - Cleveland Fire Department

Cleveland Fire Department
Operations Manual
Sprinklers and Standpipes
Purpose
To provide a policy for Fire Company operations at buildings protected by fire sprinklers and equipped
with standpipes.
Objective
To establish guidelines for supporting Fire Department Connections and operating from standpipes.
Scope
These procedures apply to all Engine Companies in reference to sprinkler and standpipe connections.
Responsibility
It is the responsibility of the Incident Commander and the Company Officers to comply with this policy.
Policy
A. Upon Arrival
B. Safety:
1. Give conditions report.
2. Continue size-up.
3. Determine exact location of the fire.
a. Check with occupants.
b. Check enunciator panel (if available)
c. Check for alarm bells ringing, which may indicate the involved zone.
d. Check for water flowing from exterior drains, which may indicate the general
area.
4. Request that the second arriving Engine Company standby or hook up and pump to the
Fire Sprinkler or Standpipe Connection.
1. Use full protective clothing.
2. Maintain tight control over personnel during interior operations.
3. Use hose lines during interior search operations.
4. No personnel shall use an elevator in any occupancy to gain access to a hose connection.
Effective: June 1, 1997 Revised: 5/14/2009 Page | 242
Approved by: Chief Chuck Atchley