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SOP Manual - Cleveland Fire Department

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<strong>Cleveland</strong> <strong>Fire</strong> <strong>Department</strong><br />

Operations <strong>Manual</strong><br />

Procedure<br />

The following is the recommended outline to be used when conducting a <strong>Fire</strong> <strong>Department</strong> Engine or<br />

Ladder/Truck Company demonstration.<br />

A. Location -- Locate apparatus with operator’s panel toward the group.<br />

B. Introduce all members participating in the demonstration.<br />

C. Explain the following basics:<br />

1. Type of apparatus (Engine or Ladder/Truck)<br />

2. Primary use of apparatus (Pumping water, elevated rescue).<br />

3. Equipment used on the particular apparatus (SCBA, axe, ladder).<br />

D. Allow some controlled hands-on<br />

E. Open the floor for any questions.<br />

F. Considerations:<br />

1. Contact an organization representative upon arrival for instruction on demo site.<br />

2. Wind direction (location of group, water mist travel).<br />

3. Water drainage.<br />

4. Ground conditions if Pumper is off the pavement.<br />

5. Check with representative for allotted program time.<br />

6. Arrive a minimum of ten (10) minutes prior to the scheduled program time.<br />

Effective: June 1, 1997 Revised: 5/14/2009 Page | 252<br />

Approved by: Chief Chuck Atchley

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