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STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINE SOG #0001

SOG EXAMPLE

Columbia Southern University Fire-Rescue Department

Standard Operating Guideline

Subject: Self-Explanatory Number: 001-2015

Effective Date: The date the SOG takes effect Revised: Date Revised

1.0 Statement of Policy

1.1. This statement should clarify the policy of the department regarding this subject.

2.0 Objectives

2.1. This should state the objective of the SOG itself.

2.2. Objective should be stated in a manner that makes it clear when the objective has or has not been met, based on quantifiable criteria.

3.0 Responsibility

3.1. This subsection covers the responsibilities of those affected by the SOG.

4.0 Procedures

4.1. This subsection should identify the “how to” of meeting the objective(s) stated.

4.2. Each level of the MS Word document outline should be more specific.

4.2.1. The outline is intended to provide the user with sufficient detail to meet the objective of the SOG.

4.2.1.1. The various levels of detail will rarely exceed five.

4.2.1.1.1. After the fifth level of detail in the outline, as these tend to be lists, etc.

 Two levels of bullets can be utilized.

 This is the final level in the auto-numbered document.

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STANDARD OPERATING GUIDELINE SOG #0001

5.0 Reference

5.1. List any reference material that provides additional information.

6.0 Appendix

6.1. Provide examples of information referenced in the SOG text, if necessary. An example would include a form that may be utilized with the policy.