Control measure

Proceed with caution where there are signs of disrepair or structural weakening

Incident commanders should:

Look for signs of collapse, disrepair or structural weakening
Consider adopting defensive tactics such as external firefighting
Position cordons appropriately
Maintain access and egress routes
Liaise with demolition contractor or urban search and rescue tactical adviser to establish structural stability of the building
Metal security screens may be heavy and should be removed with care, ensuring that they are not dropped onto personnel operating below

Control measure element	Learning outcome
Proceed with caution where there are signs of disrepair or structural weakening	Understand: The structural weaknesses of elements due to lack of maintenance How structures being demolished may be intentionally weakened

Control measure element

Learning outcome

Proceed with caution where there are signs of disrepair or structural weakening

Understand:

You need to know and understand:
You need to know and understand: 2920
K Hazards and risks of the workplace affecting people and the environment in relation to fire and rescue operational incidents K How to make and apply decisions based on the assessment of risk in relation to fire and rescue operational incidents K How to apply practices that maximise the health, safety and welfare of yourself and others during fire and rescue operational incidents K Building features and facilities that can cause risk to firefighters when responding to incidents
Health & Safety
K 1 Hazards and risks of the workplace affecting people and the environment in relation to fire and rescue operational incidents K 2 How to make and apply decisions based on the assessment of risk in relation to fire and rescue operational incidents K 3 How to apply practices that maximise the health, safety and welfare of yourself and others during fire and rescue operational incidents
Technical
K 20 Building features and facilities that can cause risk to firefighters when responding to incidents

Control measure element	Learning outcome
Proceed with caution where there are signs of disrepair or structural weakening	Demonstrate the ability to: Identify signs of collapse, disrepair or structural weakening in buildings under construction or demolition Adopt defensive tactics and position cordons appropriately Gather information relevant to the structural stability of buildings under construction or demolition

Control measure element

Learning outcome

Proceed with caution where there are signs of disrepair or structural weakening

Demonstrate the ability to:

Identify signs of collapse, disrepair or structural weakening in buildings under construction or demolition
Adopt defensive tactics and position cordons appropriately
Gather information relevant to the structural stability of buildings under construction or demolition

You must be able to:
Respond to fire and rescue incidents
P 1 Confirm with relevant others your tasks and duties in relation to fire and rescue incidents in line with your role and responsibilities P 2 Establish key factors about fire and rescue incidents and inform others in line with your organisation’s procedures, including: 2.1 Extent 2.2 Nature 2.3 Location P 3 Establish risks affecting fire and rescue incidents in line with your organisation’s risk assessment procedures
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P Report anything which may adversely affect people's safety to others in line with your organisation's procedures P Work with others in ways that: 11.1 Encourages cooperation 11.2 Supports common understanding 11.3 Promotes a positive image of your organisation
Support people involved in an operational incident
P 9 Report anything which may adversely affect people's safety to others in line with your organisation's procedures
For the whole standard
P 11 Work with others in ways that: 11.1 Encourages cooperation 11.2 Supports common understanding 11.3 Promotes a positive image of your organisation