Control measure

Consider if fire protection features have been removed or deactivated

Fire and rescue services should:

Engage with the responsible person to confirm the status of fire protection systems in the building and to conduct familiarisation visits and pre-planning

Incident commanders should:

Identify signs that fire protection features or systems have been removed or deactivated
Liaise with the responsible person (or appointed competent person) to establish the status of fire protection features
Confirm the location of the fire - the fire alarm panel may indicate the zone of detection when the fire or smoke has actually spread from an isolated zone
Consider the impact that the removal or deactivation of fire protection features or systems may have on fire development and on the evacuation of occupants

Control measure element	Learning outcome
Consider if fire protection features have been removed or deactivated	Understand: The hazards associated with the deactivation (or removal) of fire protection systems Refer to Complex engineered solutions – Fires in buildings training specification

Control measure element

Learning outcome

Consider if fire protection features have been removed or deactivated

Understand:

The hazards associated with the deactivation (or removal) of fire protection systems
Refer to Complex engineered solutions – Fires in buildings training specification

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 Sources and availability of information K Causes, effects and behaviour of fire K Different active and passive fire protection systems K Building fire protection systems, features and facilities that contribute to firefighter safety while 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
Organisational
K 6 Sources and availability of information
Technical
K 16 Causes, effects and behaviour of fire K 18 Different active and passive fire protection systems K 19 Building fire protection systems, features and facilities that contribute to firefighter safety while responding to incidents

Control measure element	Learning outcome
Consider if fire protection features have been removed or deactivated	Demonstrate the ability to: Gather information to ascertain the status of fire protection features or systems in buildings under construction or demolition Refer to Complex engineered solutions – Fires in buildings training specification

Control measure element

Learning outcome

Consider if fire protection features have been removed or deactivated

Demonstrate the ability to:

Gather information to ascertain the status of fire protection features or systems in buildings under construction or demolition

Refer to Complex engineered solutions – Fires in buildings training specification

You must be able to:
Respond to fire and rescue incidents
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