[
    {
        "sop_number": "511.01",
        "title": "Fire Safety Policy Statement",
        "division": "Facilities Division",
        "effective_date": "2023-03-10",
        "summary": "This policy establishes a comprehensive fire prevention program for all Georgia Department of Corrections facilities and offices to protect lives and property from fire hazards. The policy requires facilities to conduct monthly comprehensive fire inspections, weekly safety inspections, train personnel on fire emergency response, develop fire prevention programs, and establish written agreements with local fire departments. The GDC Fire Services and Life Safety Manager oversees the program and reviews all construction and renovation plans for fire code compliance.",
        "url": "https://gps.press/sop-data/511.01/"
    },
    {
        "sop_number": "511.02",
        "title": "Fire Services Operations",
        "division": "Facilities Division",
        "effective_date": "2022-11-01",
        "summary": "This policy establishes the Georgia Department of Corrections' comprehensive fire protection and life safety program. It designates the Fire Services and Life Safety Manager as responsible for overseeing all fire operations statewide, including fire station certification, staff and inmate firefighter training, facility inspections for fire code compliance, and construction project reviews. The policy also establishes minimum staffing requirements, inmate firefighter eligibility criteria, and inspection procedures for all GDC facilities.",
        "url": "https://gps.press/sop-data/511.02/"
    },
    {
        "sop_number": "511.03",
        "title": "Departmental Fire and Life Safety Program",
        "division": "Facilities Division",
        "effective_date": "2018-09-06",
        "summary": "This policy establishes comprehensive fire safety and emergency prevention requirements for all GDC facilities, including staff and offenders. The policy mandates written fire emergency evacuation plans for each facility, staff training and monthly fire drills, maintenance of fire safety equipment including detectors and alarms, emergency exit requirements with proper marking and function, and regular inspection and testing of all firefighting equipment. The program applies to all state and county correctional facilities and central office locations.",
        "url": "https://gps.press/sop-data/511.03/"
    },
    {
        "sop_number": "511.04",
        "title": "Fire Station Operations",
        "division": "Facilities",
        "effective_date": "2011-04-01",
        "summary": "This policy establishes the GDC fire department and outlines the operation of fire stations located at designated state correctional institutions where community fire services are insufficient. It covers the organizational structure with a Fire Chief and Training Chief, staffing requirements including staff volunteers and inmate firefighters, physical fitness and certification requirements, and budget procedures. All inmate firefighters must sign liability waivers and communications release forms before assignment.",
        "url": "https://gps.press/sop-data/511.04/"
    },
    {
        "sop_number": "511.05",
        "title": "Fire Station Equipment - Care & Maintenance",
        "division": "Facilities",
        "effective_date": "2001-08-15",
        "summary": "This policy establishes standards for maintaining fire stations and equipment at state institutions designated to operate fire services. The Station Chief is responsible for ensuring all fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities are kept clean, orderly, and in operable condition according to NFPA standards and Georgia law. The policy requires routine inspections, documentation, and preventive maintenance of fire apparatus, hoses, hydrants, and pumps.",
        "url": "https://gps.press/sop-data/511.05/"
    },
    {
        "sop_number": "511.06",
        "title": "Fire Station Operation Reporting Procedures",
        "division": "Facilities",
        "effective_date": "2001-08-15",
        "summary": "This policy requires all Georgia Department of Corrections fire stations to maintain and report records of their operational activities on a monthly basis. Fire Chiefs or their designees must enter fire calls and training data into FireHouse Software, submit a Delivery Activity Mode Sheet, and provide a monthly phone report by the 5th of each month following the reporting period. This applies to all state institutions designated by GDC to operate a fire station.",
        "url": "https://gps.press/sop-data/511.06/"
    },
    {
        "sop_number": "511.07",
        "title": "Fire Station Operation & Firefighter Training",
        "division": "Facilities",
        "effective_date": "2001-08-15",
        "summary": "This policy establishes training and operational standards for GDC firefighters and fire stations. It requires all firefighting personnel to meet Georgia Fire Academy and state firefighter standards, including completion of the Georgia Basic Firefighter Course before participating in live fire operations. The policy covers safety requirements for fire apparatus operation, protective equipment usage, training hour requirements, and certification standards for instructors conducting live fire training.",
        "url": "https://gps.press/sop-data/511.07/"
    },
    {
        "sop_number": "511.08",
        "title": "Mandated Fire Safety Training for Staff",
        "division": "Facilities",
        "effective_date": "2001-08-15",
        "summary": "This policy establishes a comprehensive fire safety training program for all GDC staff and firefighting personnel across state/county institutions, transitional centers, diversion centers, and detention centers. The program requires specific training hours and certifications for different staff categories, including basic firefighter training (60 hours), in-service training (20 hours monthly), correctional officer orientation (4 hours annual), and specialized training for fire inspectors, hospital staff, and facility leadership. All training must be conducted by instructors certified by the National Professional Qualifications Board or approved by the GDC Fire Services Manager.",
        "url": "https://gps.press/sop-data/511.08/"
    },
    {
        "sop_number": "511.09",
        "title": "Facility Fire Safety/Emergency and Evacuation Plan",
        "division": "Facilities Division (Fire Services)",
        "effective_date": "2020-09-23",
        "summary": "This policy establishes requirements for developing and maintaining Fire Safety/Emergency and Evacuation Plans at all GDC facilities, including prisons, centers, and the Georgia Corrections Academy. The plan must include evacuation procedures, staff responsibilities, fire drills, publicly posted evacuation maps, notification procedures, and coordination with local fire departments. All staff must receive annual fire emergency response training, and facilities must conduct monthly fire drills and quarterly disaster drills.",
        "url": "https://gps.press/sop-data/511.09/"
    },
    {
        "sop_number": "511.10",
        "title": "Emergency Operations/Motor Vehicle Fires",
        "division": "Facilities",
        "effective_date": "2002-04-01",
        "summary": "This policy establishes safety procedures for Georgia Department of Corrections certified firefighters responding to motor vehicle fires. It applies to all state and county fire department personnel and covers priorities including rescue, firefighter safety, traffic control, apparatus placement, protective equipment requirements, and hazard management. The policy emphasizes cautious scene assessment, proper positioning relative to burning vehicles, use of protective clothing and SCBA, and awareness of vehicle-specific hazards such as air bags, power lines, and hazardous materials.",
        "url": "https://gps.press/sop-data/511.10/"
    },
    {
        "sop_number": "511.11",
        "title": "Emergency Operations/Wildland Fires",
        "division": "Facilities",
        "effective_date": "2002-04-01",
        "summary": "This policy establishes procedures for managing wildland fire incidents in the wildland/urban interface for all GDC certified firefighters in state and county fire departments and detention center/boot camp rake crews. It requires fire stations to develop and maintain preplans for wildland areas in their districts, specifies three operational attack methods (direct, indirect, and parallel), and mandates minimum safety equipment and the use of incident command systems. The policy includes 12 standard fire orders that personnel must follow to ensure safe and effective wildland fire suppression.",
        "url": "https://gps.press/sop-data/511.11/"
    },
    {
        "sop_number": "511.12",
        "title": "Hazardous Materials/Personnel Safety",
        "division": "Facilities Division",
        "effective_date": "2018-04-13",
        "summary": "This policy establishes guidelines for GDC firefighters responding to hazardous materials (HazMat) incidents to minimize risk of death and injury. It defines three levels of incident response (Level I through III) and requires personnel to use defensive or offensive operations based on incident severity. Firefighters must have proper training and personal protection equipment before entering contaminated zones, and must undergo decontamination before leaving. Station Chiefs must monitor firefighters for signs of toxic exposure and document all exposures using the required Hazardous Material Exposure Form.",
        "url": "https://gps.press/sop-data/511.12/"
    },
    {
        "sop_number": "511.13",
        "title": "Hazardous Materials/Contaminated Protective Clothing",
        "division": "Facilities Division",
        "effective_date": "2018-03-29",
        "summary": "This policy establishes procedures for handling uniforms, protective clothing, and personal protective equipment that become contaminated by hazardous materials at incident scenes. It applies to all GDC-certified firefighters at State and County Prison Fire Departments who work in the Warm Zone or Hot Zone during hazardous materials incidents. The policy requires firefighters to pass through decontamination procedures, properly bag and tag contaminated items, and determines whether items can be salvaged or must be disposed of according to state and federal regulations.",
        "url": "https://gps.press/sop-data/511.13/"
    },
    {
        "sop_number": "511.14",
        "title": "Maintenance/Apparatus and Motorized Vehicles",
        "division": "Facilities",
        "effective_date": "2002-04-01",
        "summary": "This policy establishes inspection and maintenance schedules for all apparatus and motorized vehicles owned or operated by the Georgia Department of Corrections Fire Services. It requires daily inspections of emergency response vehicles, weekly maintenance of specific equipment including aerial devices and fire pumps, quarterly deep cleaning and service, and semiannual fluid and filter changes to ensure vehicles remain in a constant state of readiness. The policy applies to all state and county fire departments within the Department of Corrections.",
        "url": "https://gps.press/sop-data/511.14/"
    },
    {
        "sop_number": "511.15",
        "title": "Maintenance - Fire Hose Records",
        "division": "Facilities Division",
        "effective_date": "2023-03-16",
        "summary": "This policy establishes a system for tracking and maintaining records of all fire hoses owned by the Georgia Department of Corrections. It applies to all GDC State and County Fire Departments and requires each fire station to maintain individual records for each fire hose section using the FireHouse Software Program, along with a hose book on each apparatus that documents inventory, tests, repairs, and any changes to hose assignments.",
        "url": "https://gps.press/sop-data/511.15/"
    },
    {
        "sop_number": "511.16",
        "title": "Maintenance/Fire Hose Testing",
        "division": "Facilities",
        "effective_date": "2002-04-01",
        "summary": "This policy establishes procedures for testing and maintaining fire hose, couplings, and nozzles used by GDC fire departments to ensure they function safely and reliably. It applies to all state and county fire departments within the Georgia Department of Corrections. The policy requires physical inspections before testing, annual service tests at specified pressures depending on hose type, and acceptance tests for new hose before it enters service inventory.",
        "url": "https://gps.press/sop-data/511.16/"
    },
    {
        "sop_number": "511.17",
        "title": "Maintenance/Fire Hose",
        "division": "Facilities",
        "effective_date": "2002-04-01",
        "summary": "This policy establishes guidelines for the proper maintenance, repair, and storage of fire hose used by Georgia Department of Corrections State and County Fire Departments. It requires that all fire hose be inspected and cleaned after each use, properly stored in designated areas, and maintained according to specific standards to extend hose life and ensure operational readiness. Station Chiefs are responsible for maintaining inventory records and ensuring hose is properly marked and numbered.",
        "url": "https://gps.press/sop-data/511.17/"
    },
    {
        "sop_number": "511.18",
        "title": "Maintenance/Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus",
        "division": "Facilities",
        "effective_date": "2002-04-01",
        "summary": "This policy establishes guidelines for the inspection and maintenance of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) equipment used by Georgia Department of Corrections fire departments. It applies to all state and county fire departments and requires regular inspections before/after use, daily checks, monthly inspections, semiannual servicing, and annual cylinder inspections to ensure SCBA equipment functions properly and meets safety standards. The policy also covers breathing air quality requirements and cylinder maintenance procedures.",
        "url": "https://gps.press/sop-data/511.18/"
    },
    {
        "sop_number": "511.19",
        "title": "Occupational Safety and Health/Accountability",
        "division": "Facilities",
        "effective_date": "2002-04-01",
        "summary": "This policy establishes safety and accountability procedures for all Georgia Department of Corrections firefighters operating at emergency incidents. It requires firefighters to maintain crew integrity using the buddy system, maintain accountability through equipment tags and roll calls, and defines procedures for lost firefighter situations, emergency communications, and evacuation protocols to ensure all personnel are tracked and safe during emergency operations.",
        "url": "https://gps.press/sop-data/511.19/"
    },
    {
        "sop_number": "511.20",
        "title": "Occupational Safety and Health\u2014Drivers of Vehicles",
        "division": "Facilities",
        "effective_date": "2002-04-01",
        "summary": "This policy establishes minimum safety standards and requirements for all Georgia Department of Corrections Certified Firefighters who drive or operate motorized vehicles owned or used by the department. It requires drivers to have valid licenses appropriate for the vehicles they operate, mandates completion of driver training programs for certain vehicle categories, and specifies safe operating procedures including proper seating, backing procedures, and emergency response protocols. Station Chiefs are responsible for monitoring driver qualifications and ensuring vehicle safety.",
        "url": "https://gps.press/sop-data/511.20/"
    },
    {
        "sop_number": "511.21 (IVN10-0003)",
        "title": "Occupational Safety and Health/Emergency Response",
        "division": "Facilities",
        "effective_date": "2002-04-01",
        "summary": "This policy establishes safety guidelines for Georgia Department of Corrections firefighters and certified fire personnel when operating emergency vehicles in response to incidents. It classifies responses as either emergency (requiring use of all warning devices) or nonemergency (standard traffic rules apply), and sets specific operational requirements including speed limits, intersection procedures, and railroad crossing protocols. The policy applies to all DOC-certified firefighters in state and county fire departments.",
        "url": "https://gps.press/sop-data/511.21 (IVN10-0003)/"
    },
    {
        "sop_number": "511.22",
        "title": "Occupational Safety and Health/Operating Hydraulic-Powered Rescue Tools",
        "division": "Facilities",
        "effective_date": "2002-04-01",
        "summary": "This policy establishes safety guidelines for all Georgia Department of Corrections certified firefighters operating hydraulic-powered rescue tools at fire and emergency incidents. It covers proper inspection, operation, maintenance, and safety precautions to prevent accidents, injuries, deaths, and equipment damage. The policy requires two-person teams for tool operation, mandates protective equipment, and specifies procedures for starting/stopping power units, refueling, and handling hydraulic fluid.",
        "url": "https://gps.press/sop-data/511.22/"
    },
    {
        "sop_number": "511.23",
        "title": "Occupational Safety and Health/Operating at Emergency Incidents",
        "division": "Facilities",
        "effective_date": "2002-04-01",
        "summary": "This policy establishes minimum safety requirements for Georgia Department of Corrections firefighters operating at emergency incidents. It applies to all certified firefighters in state and county fire departments and covers team operations, personnel requirements, hazard area protocols, and rescue operations to prevent accidents, injuries, and deaths during firefighting and rescue activities.",
        "url": "https://gps.press/sop-data/511.23/"
    },
    {
        "sop_number": "511.24",
        "title": "Occupational Safety and Health-Operating Power Saws",
        "division": "Facilities",
        "effective_date": "2002-04-01",
        "summary": "This policy establishes guidelines for the safe and proper operation of power saws by Georgia Department of Corrections Certified Firefighters in state and county fire departments. It covers safe operating procedures, safety precautions, and maintenance requirements to prevent accidents, injuries, deaths, and equipment damage. Station Chiefs are responsible for training firefighters on proper use, and drivers must conduct daily inspections and ensure equipment is properly maintained.",
        "url": "https://gps.press/sop-data/511.24/"
    },
    {
        "sop_number": "511.25",
        "title": "Occupational Safety and Health\u2014Persons Riding in Motorized Vehicles",
        "division": "Facilities",
        "effective_date": "2002-04-01",
        "summary": "This policy establishes safety requirements for all persons riding in or operating motorized vehicles owned by the Georgia Department of Corrections, specifically applied to certified firefighters in state and county fire departments. The policy requires that all vehicle occupants be properly seated and secured with seatbelts, prohibits riding in exposed positions or while standing, and mandates ear protection when required. It also establishes specific safety protocols for hose-loading operations on moving apparatus, including the requirement for a safety observer and speed restrictions.",
        "url": "https://gps.press/sop-data/511.25/"
    },
    {
        "sop_number": "511.26",
        "title": "Occupational Safety and Health/Protective Clothing and Equipment",
        "division": "Facilities",
        "effective_date": "2002-04-01",
        "summary": "This policy establishes mandatory requirements for all Georgia Department of Corrections certified firefighters to wear appropriate protective clothing and equipment when working in hazardous environments. The policy covers structural firefighting gear, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), wildland firefighting equipment, and life safety ropes and harnesses. It specifies inspection, maintenance, and usage requirements to reduce risks of illness, injury, or death from occupational hazards.",
        "url": "https://gps.press/sop-data/511.26/"
    },
    {
        "sop_number": "511.27",
        "title": "Occupational Safety and Health/Rehabilitation",
        "division": "Facilities Division (Fire Services)",
        "effective_date": "2023-09-20",
        "summary": "This policy establishes procedures for rehabilitating firefighters during emergency operations and prolonged training exercises to prevent injuries and illnesses from excessive fatigue, heat, or cold exposure. It applies to all GDC fire services personnel and requires Station Chiefs to evaluate incident conditions and establish rehabilitation sectors with appropriate medical evaluation, food and fluid replenishment, rest areas, and environmental protections. The policy defines two levels of rehabilitation based on incident duration and complexity, with specific requirements for location selection, staffing, and resource provision.",
        "url": "https://gps.press/sop-data/511.27/"
    },
    {
        "sop_number": "511.28",
        "title": "Occupational Safety and Health - SCBA Training",
        "division": "Facilities",
        "effective_date": "2002-04-01",
        "summary": "This policy establishes mandatory training and evaluation requirements for all Georgia Department of Corrections certified firefighters who use self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) as part of their duties. Firefighters must receive periodic training based on NFPA standards and complete annual proficiency evaluations covering equipment identification, proper donning and doffing, operational principles, limitations, emergency procedures, maintenance, and fit testing. Station Chiefs are responsible for ensuring compliance, conducting evaluations at least monthly, and maintaining training records.",
        "url": "https://gps.press/sop-data/511.28/"
    },
    {
        "sop_number": "511.29",
        "title": "Occupational Safety and Health/Training",
        "division": "Facilities",
        "effective_date": "2002-04-01",
        "summary": "This policy establishes training requirements for Georgia Department of Corrections certified firefighters to maintain and update their skills and certifications. The policy requires that all emergency medical training, fire suppression, rescue training, and live-fire exercises be approved and supervised by qualified instructors. Firefighters are responsible for maintaining their certifications and skill levels, while Station Chiefs must ensure their personnel meet established minimum performance standards.",
        "url": "https://gps.press/sop-data/511.29/"
    },
    {
        "sop_number": "511.30",
        "title": "Occupational Safety and Health/Fire Station Safety",
        "division": "Facilities",
        "effective_date": "2002-04-01",
        "summary": "This policy establishes safety regulations and standards that must be followed by all Georgia Department of Corrections certified firefighters assigned to state and county fire stations. It covers general safety practices including facility maintenance, equipment storage, hazardous material handling, and fire safety systems. Station Chiefs are responsible for maintaining safe conditions, District Chiefs must conduct monthly inspections, and all firefighters must adhere to the safety requirements or face disciplinary action.",
        "url": "https://gps.press/sop-data/511.30/"
    },
    {
        "sop_number": "511.31",
        "title": "Occupational Safety and Health Program",
        "division": "Facilities",
        "effective_date": "2002-04-01",
        "summary": "This policy establishes an occupational safety and health program for GDC firefighters to provide a safe working environment and comply with NFPA 1500 standards. It applies to all Department of Corrections certified firefighters in state and county fire departments. The policy requires firefighters to participate in safety programs, report unsafe conditions, maintain physical fitness, and hold station chiefs accountable for enforcing safety requirements.",
        "url": "https://gps.press/sop-data/511.31/"
    },
    {
        "sop_number": "511.32",
        "title": "Occupational Safety and Health Records",
        "division": "Facilities",
        "effective_date": "2002-04-01",
        "summary": "This policy establishes a system for collecting and maintaining permanent records of all work-related accidents, injuries, illnesses, exposures to infectious agents or communicable diseases, and deaths involving Department of Corrections firefighters. It applies to all certified firefighters in state and county fire departments and requires immediate reporting of incidents to supervisors with written documentation filed within 24 hours. The records are maintained both in a master file at each fire station and in individual firefighter personnel files to support safety analysis and program development.",
        "url": "https://gps.press/sop-data/511.32/"
    },
    {
        "sop_number": "511.33",
        "title": "Procurement of Offender Living Area Furnishings and Facility Fire Performance Interior Finish Characteristics",
        "division": "Facilities Division (Fire Services)",
        "effective_date": "2020-12-03",
        "summary": "This policy establishes purchasing procedures to ensure that furnishings, interior finish materials, and bedding in offender housing areas meet minimum fire safety performance standards. It applies to all GDC facilities procuring items for offender living areas and requires vendors to provide documentation of fire testing compliance with Life Safety Code 101 and National Fire Protection Association standards. GDC Fire Services must review and approve all fire test performance data before items are placed in offender housing areas.",
        "url": "https://gps.press/sop-data/511.33/"
    },
    {
        "sop_number": "511.34",
        "title": "Employee Hazardous Chemicals Protection and Right To Know and Understand",
        "division": "Facilities (Fire Services)",
        "effective_date": "2017-10-30",
        "summary": "This policy implements Georgia's Public Employee Hazardous Chemical Protection and Right to Know Act for all GDC divisions, facilities, and operations to protect employees from hazardous chemical exposure. It establishes requirements for chemical identification, classification, labeling, safety data sheets, employee training, and emergency response procedures. All GDC staff and offenders assigned to work with hazardous chemicals must comply with these protective measures and have access to chemical hazard information.",
        "url": "https://gps.press/sop-data/511.34/"
    }
]