SOP Manual - Cleveland Fire Department

Cleveland Fire Department
Operations Manual
“Fit-for-Duty” Work Performance Evaluation
Purpose
To ensure line personnel of the Cleveland Fire Department can meet the physical demands of firefighting,
rescue, and emergency medical duties in a safe and effective manner.
Scope
All line personnel shall adhere to this policy.
Responsibility
It is the responsibility of all Cleveland Fire Department line personnel to read and understand this policy.
Policy
All CFD line personnel are required to participate in a yearly Work Performance Evaluation (WPE).
Members hired after November 26, 2007 are required to successfully complete the WPE in a predetermined
time or face punitive action. Personnel hired before November 26, 2007 are required to attempt the WPE
but are not required to finish the evaluation or face punitive action.
Overview
A. The CFD incumbent WPE test consist of 5 events, designed to measure the physical ability of a
fire fighter to perform skills required to operate effectively on an incident.
a. Stair Climb
b. Hose Hoist/Stair Descent
c. Forcible Entry
d. Hose Advance
e. Victim Rescue
B. The events in the Physical Agility segment are continuous and must be completed in less than five
(5) minutes to be considered successful. Individuals are encouraged to pace themselves and move
through the events safely. Running is only allowed during the Hose Advance portion of the test.
Procedures
A. The safety of the firefighter will be the top priority during the administration of the WPE test. The
strenuous nature of the WPE test requires members to be monitored closely throughout the testing
process. The test WILL NOT be administered when the following environmental conditions exist:
1. Temperature > 85 degrees Fahrenheit
2. Heat index > 90
3. Temperature < 40 degrees Fahrenheit
4. Wind Chill factor < 32
Effective: June 1, 1997 Revised: 5/14/2009 Page | 314
Approved by: Chief Chuck Atchley