Hoffman Estates Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines PDF

HOFFMAN ESTATES FIRE DEPARTMENT STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINES SOG Category & Identification Number: EFFECTIVE DATE: ADMINISTRATIVE – 001 January 1, 2024 NIMS COMPLIANT SOG Title: Adoption of Hof...

HOFFMAN ESTATES FIRE DEPARTMENT STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINES SOG Category & Identification Number: EFFECTIVE DATE: ADMINISTRATIVE – 001 January 1, 2024 NIMS COMPLIANT SOG Title: Adoption of Hoffman Estates Fire Department Revision: Guidelines Manual 5 APPROVED BY: NUMBER OF PAGES: Re-evaluation Date: Alan Wax January 1, 2028 Fire Chief 2 PURPOSE The Hoffman Estates Fire Department Policy Manual and Standard Operating Guidelines are to be used by the Fire Department and will incorporate policies and guidelines that assist in the daily operation of the Department. The Policy Manual has been divided into the following sections: ◼ Administration Guidelines ◼ Safety Guidelines ◼ Operational Guideline s ◼ Fire Prevention Guidelines A Guideline shall remain in effect until such time as it is revised or deleted. Prior to final adoption, a draft form should be posted for a review to allow for comments and recommendations from all personnel. Standard Operating Guidelines will address emergency scene activities. The Standard Operating Guidelines will be divided into the following sections: ◼ Response Guidelines ◼ Incident Management Guidelines ◼ Fire Scene Operation Guidelines ◼ Specialized Operation Guidelines ◼ Safety Operation Guidelines ◼ Target Hazard Guidelines ◼ Equipment Guidelines The existence of a Policy Manual and Standard Operating Guidelines should never negate the use of common sense, ethics, or professional conduct. 1 POLICY PROCEDURE EXCEPTIONS REFERENCES DEFINITIONS End of Document 2