SOP Manual - Cleveland Fire Department

Cleveland Fire Department
Operations Manual
General Training
Purpose
A. To provide a continuous and progressive training program that will enable Fire Department
personnel to provide the highest possible level of service to the community.
B. To facilitate the acquisition and development of knowledge and skills necessary for Fire
Department personnel to professionally fulfill their duty to the public.
C. To provide continuous reinforcement and monitoring of the necessary skill and knowledge levels
of Fire Department personnel.
Objective
A. To provide policy relative to the Fire Department training program.
B. To list the responsibilities of the various levels of the Fire Department relative to training.
C. To list the minimum training program requirements in terms of required training hours per week
and annually.
Scope
This policy applies to all personnel of the Cleveland Fire Department.
Responsibility
A. The authority and responsibility for the adoption and approval of various training requirements
shall be vested in the Fire Chief.
B. The Training Captain shall be responsible for:
1. Evaluation of training content.
2. Evaluation of the continuity of training between shifts.
3. Scheduling of Mutual Aid training sessions.
4. Continuity of training between the Cleveland Fire Department and other agencies.
5. Coordinating with the Battalion Commanders in matters relating to training.
6. Scheduling routine weekly training sessions and/or drills.
7. Conducting routine training sessions and drills.
8. Development of lesson plans, examinations, and attendance records for training sessions
and drills.
Effective: June 1, 1997 Revised: 5/14/2009 Page | 326
Approved by: Chief Chuck Atchley