One of the first discussions started in this group was over a year ago, a request for examples of SOPs/SOGs (that's Standard Operating Procedures/Standard Operating Guidelines) for someone starting the process of preparing a set for their department. How did that go? Did you get SOGs in place? How long did it take?

For those of you who offered examples, or who have been through the process of drafting or revising SOPs/SOGs for your department, do you have any suggestions ("I wish I had known this....", "I wish I had done this.....", "If I could do it all over again I would....", "NFPA xxxx was of use, was not of use") for the rest of us? Timeline, committee structure, useful resources, etc.

I'm on a volunteer department, serving 3,000 people, 25 folks on the department (more than half are new in the last year); fire and rescue/BLS/medical response (no transport). We are considering preparing SOGs. I have nothing to offer but questions at this point.

If you have examples of SOGs/SOPs, I welcome them. email Lmriedinger@gmail.com. Thanks.