This standard operating procedure/guideline addresses authorities recognized by the department as defining safe work practices in emergency response (e.g., OSHA/EPA regulations, state and local regulations, NFPA 1500, and other professional association or consensus safety standards).

This standard operating procedure/guideline addresses general guidelines for identifying hazards and minimizing risk in emergency response, including, for example, emergency responder qualifications, standard safety guidelines, use of pre-plans, initial evaluation of risk, development of site safety plans, assignment of safety personnel, control of scene access, regular reevaluation of conditions, etc.

This standard operating procedure/guideline addresses authority and responsibilities of the Incident Safety Officer and the Health and Safety Officer, incident scene safety management procedures, post-incident follow up, reporting and documentation.

This standard operating procedure/guideline addresses general procedures for selecting, using, maintaining, inspecting, fit testing, decontaminating, and disposing of personal protective clothing and equipment, such as PASS Devices, SCBA, HEPA Mask Respiratory Protection, etc.

This standard operating procedure/guideline addresses supervisor responsibilities, member responsibilities, incident arrival procedures, personnel tracking and inventory procedures, maintenance of supplies.

This standard operating procedure/guideline addresses personal hygiene, use of PPE/barrier protection, incident operations, incident recovery (disposal, cleaning, decontamination, storage, etc.), post-exposure procedures.

This standard operating procedure/guideline addresses standards for noise exposure, hearing protection, noise reduction, monitoring incident noise, assessment of hearing problems, documentation and reporting.

This standard operating procedure/guideline addresses assessing hostile environments, dealing with potentially violent persons, identifying civil disturbance situations and terrorism incidents, interaction with law enforcement, delaying or suspending operations, modifying operations, resuming normal operations.

This standard operating procedure/guideline addresses operations near moving traffic, traffic control, use of warning devices, vehicle/ scene stabilization, coordination with law enforcement personnel, standard procedures and precautions, special situations (e.g., downed power lines).

This standard operating procedure/guideline addresses rehab officer functions, monitoring responder's emotional and physical condition, rotation of personnel, requesting relief, rehabilitation area and supplies, food and fluid replenishment.

This standard operating procedure/guideline addresses systems to provide medical care for injured responders: supplies, treatment area, medical evaluation and treatment, post-incident follow up.

This standard operating procedure/guideline addresses operational debriefing/defusing, release of information, releasing the scene to another party (owner, police, hazmat cleanup crew, etc.).