SOP Manual - Cleveland Fire Department

Cleveland Fire Department
Operations Manual
Clothing
Uniforms and protective clothing items will be provided to employees at the time of hire.
Uniforms and protective clothing items will be replaced by the Department provided the replacement is
justified, i.e., items are worn out or damaged through normal usage. Items will be replaced utilizing the
Quartermaster system (item being replaced will be exchanged for a new one).
Lost or Stolen Items
Items lost, stolen, or damaged due to neglect of the owner (as determined by the Deputy Chief) shall be
replaced at the individual’s expense, through the individual’s own effort or by requesting the department to
obtain them. All items obtained by the individual will be the same brand, material, etc., as that issued.
Items obtained by the department will be paid for either by a personal check made out to the City of
Cleveland or through payroll deductions.
Laundry
All personnel may have items laundered. Only fire department issued items may be laundered by
uniformed line personnel. Tee shirts, bed linens or personal items shall not be sent to be laundered. Turnout
gear may be washed at a Fire Station with an approved turn-out gear washing machine.
Turn-In of Gear
Upon termination of employment, all items issued by the department will be turned in to the Administrative
Assistant, who will certify in writing that the items are in the department’s possession and acceptable. If a
member retires from service he/she will be allowed to keep their helmet and uniform brass.
Effective: June 1, 1997 Revised: 5/14/2009 Page | 77
Approved by: Chief Chuck Atchley