Sample Policies & Training Tools
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File Title File Size File Description
  • SOG - Defensive Techniques for Firefighters
  • 72 KB This word document is a 9 part standards operating guidelines for defensive techniques specifically dealing with violent patients.This SOG was written by Chief Howard Munding, El Mirage Fire Department (AZ).
  • Violent Times: Protecting Your Workforce Against Violence
  • 867 KB A PDF of the news article Chief Howard Munding, El Mirage Fire Department (AZ), wrote on how violence in our communities effects the fire and emergency service and how to protect your personnel.
  • Ten Tips for Report Writing
  • 52 KB Helpful tips for submiting reports to the near-miss website.
  • Spartanburg (SC) Fire Department Near-Miss Reporting SOP
  • 37 KB Contact Captain Mitch Trammel, Training Officer, with any questions ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).
  • Spartanburg (SC) Fire Department Near-Miss Reporting SOP
  • 37 KB Contact Captain Mitch Trammel, Training Officer, with any questions ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).
  • Apparatus Driving Policy
  • 99 KB City of Elgin (IL) Apparatus and Vehicle Operations policy. Based on IAFC, IAFF, NFPA, and USFA recommendations. It includes stopping at red lights/stop signs, speed restrictions, and other issues. Contact A/C Rudy Horist @ 847-931-6182 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with questions.
  • Building Classification Briefing
  • 34 KB Primer on building classification. Submitted by Lt. Larry Booth. Information compiled from various resources including IFSTA and Frank Brannigan.
  • 25-Point Safe Driving Plan
  • 223 KB Montgomery County (MD) Fire and Rescue Service's plan for correcting a rash of vehicle collisions that had plagued department.
  • Elkhart Brass Jeopardy
  • 109 KB Working Power Point based on Jeopardy. Answers and questions revolve around hydraulics. Courtesy of Mac McGarry, Regional Manager Elkhart Brass.
  • Mesa Fire Department (AZ) Administrative Policy on Near-Miss
  • 29 KB May be used as a model for departments to implement near-miss reporting in their departments. Contact Captain Glenn Crabtree, Health and Safety Officer, for additional information. ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )
  • OKCFD ISO Manual
  • 203 KB Oklahoma City Fire Department Incident Safety Officer Manual. Contact Battalion Chief Greg Lindsay, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with questions or comments.
  • SCBA Confidence
  • 1.4 MB Escambia County (FL) Fire and Rescue SCBA Confidence power point presentation.
  • Top Ten Points for Managing Roadway Incidents
  • 59 KB Ten Points for safely managing roadway incidents.
  • Hagerstown Fire Department (MD) Near-Miss SOG
  • 22 KB Courtesty of Hagerstown Fire Department (MD). by Mark Cleck, Captain Safety & Training.
  • Strategy and Tactics
  • 5.3 MB Overview of strategy and tactics for new officers. Decent review for experienced officers.
  • Tailboard Session - Reinforced Drywall
  • 77 KB San Bernadino County Fire Department Tailboard Safety Session dealing with drywall reinforced with Lexan. Submitted by Tom Pambianco, San Bernadino County FD.
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