Control measure

Avoid, contain or control animals

Fire and rescue services should:

Ensure that information about animals, where held in a permanent location, is included in Site-Specific Risk Information (SSRI)

Incident commanders should:

Identify and communicate the presence of animals, and any associated hazards, to emergency responders and the public
Minimise the stress response of animals
Seek specialist advice or assistance for dealing with animals
Avoid, contain or control animals if necessary
Ensure personnel do not touch or handle animals unless unavoidable
Consider contingency arrangements if personnel may become isolated in areas where animals present a risk
Seek specialist advice about antidotes, antivenom or specialist treatment

Control measure element	Learning outcome
Avoid, contain or control animals	Understand: The need to avoid animals, unless intentionally attending an incident involving animals How animals can be contained or controlled (as provided by National Operational Guidance: Incidents involving animals) What activities may increase the stress response of animals Who may be able to provide advice or assistance for dealing with animals (as provided by National Operational Guidance: Incidents involving animals)

Control measure element

Learning outcome

Avoid, contain or control animals

Understand:

The need to avoid animals, unless intentionally attending an incident involving animals
How animals can be contained or controlled (as provided by National Operational Guidance: Incidents involving animals)
What activities may increase the stress response of animals
Who may be able to provide advice or assistance for dealing with animals (as provided by National Operational Guidance: Incidents involving animals)

Control measure element	Learning outcome
Identify and communicate the presence of animals, and any associated hazards, to emergency responders and the public	Demonstrate the ability to: Identify and communicate the presence of animals, and any associated hazards, to emergency responders and the public
Minimise the stress response of animals	Demonstrate the ability to: Keep movement, lights and sound to a minimum in the vicinity of animals
Seek specialist advice or assistance for dealing with animals	Demonstrate the ability to: Obtain specialist advice or assistance for dealing with animals if required
Avoid, contain or control animals if necessary	Demonstrate the ability to: Avoid, contain or control animals if necessary
Ensure personnel do not touch or handle animals unless unavoidable	Demonstrate the ability to: Avoid unnecessary contact with animals Ensure personnel do not touch or handle animals unless unavoidable
Consider contingency arrangements if personnel may become isolated in areas where animals present a risk	Demonstrate the ability to: Identify escape routes for personnel if they are in an area where animals may present a risk
Seek specialist advice about antidotes, antivenom or specialist treatment	Demonstrate the ability to: Obtain specialist or medical advice in the event of anyone being bitten, stung or injured by an animal