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The term aircraft includes: Fixed-wing Rotary-wing such as helicopters and autogyros Hot air balloons Airships Gliders Unmanned aircraft systems (known as drones) ...

Fire and rescue service personnel are at risk of coming into contact with electrical equipment and components at operational incidents, which can result in electrocution. Contact with electricity...

Stabilising or accessing alternative fuel vehicles (AFV) may compromise, damage or result in contact with fuel lines, high-voltage cables or fuel cells. These components are normally sited in...

This control measure relates to the fuel being used to power a mode of transport. Any fuel that is being carried as cargo should be dealt with as a hazardous material. Due to the hazards...

This hazard should be read in conjunction with Electricity   This hazard may exist where: Pipes, cables or meters have been tampered with: To fraudulently obtain supplies ...

This control measure should only be used if the military aircraft canopy and ejection seats have been made safe, following the guidance of a specialist adviser. Extrication will involve...

The hazards of attending rail-related incidents may be amplified by the complexity of the rail infrastructure. Fire and rescue services may have to access, bypass or deal with elements...

Underground utility incidents may be indicated by damaged or displaced covers (for example manhole or inspection covers) or paving slabs, resulting in: Open pits or cavities Exposed...

Scaffolding is used to provide a means of access, working platforms or support to structures. There are two generic types of scaffolding systems: Tower scaffold – this is an...

Isolation from gases, liquids, and other flowing materials When operating in a confined space, the ingress of gas, liquids or flowing materials will affect the environment, which may...

A below ground structure is either partially or fully under the ground, or under another type of covering, such as concrete. Incidents in these types of structures may present significant hazards...

Structural collapses occur because of a loss of stability, where the basic shape and integrity of the structure is significantly changed through being subjected to a combination of forces. As the...

An aircraft ballistic recovery system is a rocket deployed parachute that enables a light aircraft that encounters problems, such as engine failure, loss of control, icing or fuel exhaustion, to...

Military aircraft mainly operate from military aerodromes but may also be found at civilian aerodromes. Fire and rescue services may need to attend an incident involving a military aircraft; this...

It is important that the rail industry recovers from incidents quickly, but in a planned and co-ordinated way. Engagement with rail infrastructure representatives can greatly enhance future...

This hazard should be read in conjunction with Mode of transport design and construction   In addition to the more commonly-found design and construction features in modes of...

It may be necessary to seek specialist advice or assistance for gaining access to rail vehicles. If there are casualties involved in the incident, the requirements of medical responders may...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Specialist advice   Specialist advice or assistance, in-service or external, may be needed to deal with an incident involving...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Specialist advice Specialist advice or assistance, in-service or external, may be needed to deal with an incident involving utilities...

Completing incident data logs is ‘core business’ for fire and rescue service control rooms. The incident log is the means for recording or capturing all information specific to an emergency. It...