SOP Manual - Cleveland Fire Department

More documents

Recommendations

Info

Cleveland Fire Department Operations Manual B. Command’s Response to MAYDAY Upon receipt/recognition of a MAYDAY, Command shall notify Communications via the fire tactical channel. Communications shall immediately transmit an alert tone followed by a verbal message on the tactical channel and fire dispatch channel indicating that a MAYDAY has been transmitted. The Communications Center will immediately advise all personnel that all nonemergency radio traffic must cease. There should not be any delay in controlling fire ground tactical channel once a MAYDAY has been called. Only traffic pertinent to the MAYDAY shall be permitted on the tactical channel until a separate radio channel is assigned for the rescue operation (if needed). All non-emergency activity will cease on all fire channels, and all channels shall be monitored closely for any transmissions by the missing firefighter(s). C. Firefighter’s Responsibilities Firefighters must not hesitate to declare a MAYDAY if they become lost, trapped, disoriented and/or in need of assistance. This should occur as soon as the individual thinks that he/she may be in trouble. Upon recognition that a MAYDAY situation exists, the firefighter should activate his/her PASS device manually to sound an audible alarm. The device should remain active until members of the RIT reach the member(s) or the member(s) is able to reach safety. If the device interferes with radio communications, it may be turned off temporarily, but must be re-activated to sound the audible alarm. Lost or trapped crew(s) shall remain together. Lost or trapped firefighter(s) should always attempt to get out of a building by whatever means possible. A conscious effort must be made by the trapped firefighter(s) to control breathing and remain calm. Unnecessary talking or physical activity must cease to increase the likelihood of extending the supply of air until rescuers can locate the trapped member(s). In assuming a position to wait for rescuers, the firefighter(s) should attempt to position a flashlight(s) towards the ceiling. This may enhance the rescuers ability locate their position. Where doors, windows or other egress are not available, firefighters should attempt to reach an exterior wall. Once at the wall, a search for doorways, windows and hallways will generally lead to the outside. Rescuers will first search hallways, around walls, and around windows and doors before sweeping large interior areas. Where a firefighter(s) cannot find a way out, but there is safe refuge (protective room or floor) away from the fire to which the firefighter(s) can retreat, he should take advantage of this location. Command and rescuers should then be advised of the location by whatever means possible. Tactical Positioning Positioning of operating companies can severely affect the safety/survival of such companies. Personnel must use caution when placed in the following positions: A. Above the fire (floors/roof). B. Where the fire can move in behind them. C. When involved with opposing fire streams. D. Combining interior and exterior attack. Effective: June 1, 1997 Revised: 5/14/2009 Page | 275 Approved by: Chief Chuck Atchley
Cleveland Fire Department Operations Manual E. Where Sector cannot control position/retreat. F. With limited access -- one way in or out. G. Operating under involved roof structures. H. In areas containing hazardous materials. I. Below-grade fires (basements, etc.) J. In areas where a back draft potential exists. When operating in a defensive mode, your operating position should be as far from the involved area as possible and still remain effective. Position and operate from behind barriers if available (fences, walls, etc.) The intent is for personnel to utilize safe positioning where possible/available, in an effort to safeguard against sudden hazardous developments, such as back draft explosion, structural collapse, etc. When operating in an offensive mode, be aggressively offensive. Effective interior attack operations, directed toward knocking down the fire, eliminate most eventual safety problems. Crew/Team Operations Due to the inherent hazards of the immediate fire or incident, efforts will be made by Command personnel to limit the number of personnel on the fire ground to those assigned to a necessary function. All personnel shall either: A. Be positioned in Staging. B. Be assigned to a task or sector. 1. Wear full protective clothing. 2. Have crew intact. C. Having completed an assignment and having no other assignment available within that sector, crews should be assigned to a resource, staging, or rehabilitation sector until such time as they can be either reassigned to an operating sector or released to in-service status. D. Any personnel affiliated with an agency operating at any type of incident and acting as a consultant, an assistant, a technical assistant, a safety consultant, etc. shall: 1. Remain at the Command Post, with or without protective clothing or equipment as required by Command. 2. When entering the warm/hot zone, action circle, fire ground, or building, be in the level of protection equal to that worn by personnel operating in those areas. Effective: June 1, 1997 Revised: 5/14/2009 Page | 276 Approved by: Chief Chuck Atchley
Page 1 and 2:
Cleveland Fire Rescue . Cleveland T
Page 3 and 4:
Cleveland Fire Department Operation
Page 5 and 6:
Page 7 and 8:
Page 9 and 10:
Page 11 and 12:
Page 13 and 14:
Page 15 and 16:
Page 17 and 18:
Page 19 and 20:
Page 21 and 22:
Page 23 and 24:
Page 25 and 26:
Page 27 and 28:
Page 29 and 30:
Page 31 and 32:
Work Environment Cleveland Fire Dep
Page 33 and 34:
Page 35 and 36:
Certificates, Licenses, Registratio
Page 37 and 38:
Page 39 and 40:
Page 41 and 42:
Page 43 and 44:
Page 45 and 46:
Page 47 and 48:
Page 49 and 50:
Page 51 and 52:
Page 53 and 54:
Page 55 and 56:
Page 57 and 58:
Page 59 and 60:
Page 61 and 62:
Page 63 and 64:
Page 65 and 66:
Page 67 and 68:
Page 69 and 70:
Page 71 and 72:
Page 73 and 74:
Page 75 and 76:
Page 77 and 78:
Page 79 and 80:
Page 81 and 82:
Page 83 and 84:
Page 85 and 86:
Page 87 and 88:
Page 89 and 90:
Page 91 and 92:
Grievance Procedures Cleveland Fire
Page 93 and 94:
Page 95 and 96:
Page 97 and 98:
Assignment of Resources A. Still Al
Page 99 and 100:
Page 101 and 102:
Page 103 and 104:
Page 105 and 106:
Page 107 and 108:
Page 109 and 110:
Page 111 and 112:
Page 113 and 114:
Page 115 and 116:
Page 117 and 118:
Page 119 and 120:
Page 121 and 122:
Page 123 and 124:
Page 125 and 126:
Page 127 and 128:
Page 129 and 130:
Page 131 and 132:
Page 133 and 134:
Page 135 and 136:
Page 137 and 138:
Page 139 and 140:
Page 141 and 142:
Page 143 and 144:
Page 145 and 146:
Page 147 and 148:
Page 149 and 150:
Page 151 and 152:
Page 153 and 154:
Page 155 and 156:
Page 157 and 158:
Page 159 and 160:
Cleveland Fire Department 11. Acces
Page 161 and 162:
Page 163 and 164:
Page 165 and 166:
Page 167 and 168:
Page 169 and 170:
Cleveland Fire Department Federal C
Page 171 and 172:
Page 173 and 174:
Page 175 and 176:
Page 177 and 178:
Page 179 and 180:
Page 181 and 182:
Page 183 and 184:
Page 185 and 186:
Page 187 and 188:
Page 189 and 190:
Page 191 and 192:
Page 193 and 194:
Engine Company Operations A. Search
Page 195 and 196:
Page 197 and 198:
Page 199 and 200:
Page 201 and 202:
Page 203 and 204:
Page 205 and 206:
Page 207 and 208:
Page 209 and 210:
Page 211 and 212:
Page 213 and 214:
Cleveland Fire Department b. Checki
Page 215 and 216:
Page 217 and 218:
Page 219 and 220:
Page 221 and 222:
Page 223 and 224:
Page 225 and 226: Cleveland Fire Department Operation
Page 237 and 238: Practical Requirements Cleveland Fi
Page 275: Cleveland Fire Department Operation
Page 327 and 328:
Page 329 and 330:
Page 331 and 332:
Page 333:
Document Revision History 1. 3/24/1
show all

SOP Manual - Cleveland Fire Department

Create successful ePaper yourself

Delete template?

Save as template?