Training Policies and Procedures
July 14, 2026
Operational training should reflect what firefighters need to know to be safe and effective on the fireground. A department’s standard operating guidelines and procedures should spell out both the rules of engagement for the department’s structural response as well as what training requirements are expected of volunteers. This excerpt of the guide Training Firefighters to be Combat Ready, reprinted on Fire Engineering, provides considerations for SOPs/SOGs.
