Standard Operating Procedures
RED SOPs are mandatory and must be complied with.
YELLOW SOPs are guidelines that should be followed, if MLFD personnel deviate from a
YELLOW SOP they must be prepared to give an account for the deviation.
GREEN SOPS are administrative such as the use of badges, purchasing procedures, etc.
GENERAL ORDERS or short term SOPs that usually have an expiration date.
All personnel are expected to check SOPs on a regular basis and keep themselves familiar with their content.