Control measure Operational risk information plan
TRAINING SPECIFICATION
Knowledge and understanding
| Control measure element | Learning outcome |
|---|---|
Operational risk information plan |
Understand:
Refer to Incident command training specification – Situational awareness |
Practical application
| Control measure element | Learning outcome |
|---|---|
Operational risk information plan |
Demonstrate the ability to:
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Control measure knowledge
Operational risk information plans are prepared in accordance with the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 and focus on firefighter safety. The plans should also include information on pollution, prevention and control where a risk to the environment is identified at an incident.
For further information see:
- DCLG operational risk information guidance
- Section 2.2 and 2.3, Environmental Protection Handbook
- National Operational Guidance: Operations Identify foreseeable risk
- National Operational Guidance: Incident Command
Strategic actions
Fire and rescue services should:
- Include environmental risk information within operational risk plans
Tactical actions
Incident commanders should:
Consider pollution prevention information contained within site specific risk plans when a risk to the environment has been identified in risk information
Carry out an environmental risk assessment
Implement the environmental protection measures identified in operational risk information
- Monitor the impact of fire and rescue service tactics on the identified environmental risk
Identify operation and effectiveness of fixed installations and pollution prevention measures
- Control measureDisposal
- Control measureSite-Specific Risk Information (SSRI)