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An incident commander should possess the technical knowledge and command skills to underpin their judgements, decisions and behaviours. This hazard and its control measures draws on research and...

This control measure is supported by the: Breathing apparatus foundation material: Pre-incident breathing apparatus procedures Breathing apparatus foundation material: Pre-incident...

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) Leadership Framework sets out the importance of leadership in the broad context of achieving a healthy, enjoyable workplace culture and managing performance to...

Call details All call handling details should be recorded by fire control personnel so that an accurate account is logged that will support any queries or reviews. Instant playback...

‘Evacuation’ is the immediate and urgent movement of people away from a threatened or existing hazard. The response of people to emergencies can vary from inaction to panic; a key factor in...

Fire and rescue service personnel may need to work in noisy environments; noise could be produced by: On-site machinery Vehicles Activated alarms or warning systems Fire and rescue...

This control measure is supported by the: Breathing apparatus foundation material: Welfare of breathing apparatus wearers Breathing apparatus foundation material: Responsibilities for the...

If it is not possible to reduce or isolate the source of noise, safe systems of work should be implemented to ensure: Communication between personnel is maintained Personnel do not rely on...

The incident command system is an all-hazards approach, providing a progressive, scalable and flexible system of operational command, control and organisation. The system is designed to help an...

The use of command skills by incident commanders is as important as the effective implementation of the incident command system, policies and procedures. Command skills complement these technical...

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...

Fire and rescue services should consider the use of standard message templates to ensure communications between the fire control room and the incident ground are brief. Employing a suite of...

This control measure is supported by the: Breathing apparatus foundation material: Procedures for rapid deployment of breathing apparatus Breathing apparatus foundation material:...

This control measure is supported by the: Breathing apparatus foundation material: Emergency arrangements Breathing apparatus foundation material: Responsibilities for emergency...

This control measure is supported by the: Breathing apparatus foundation material: Telemetry Breathing apparatus foundation material: Responsibilities for telemetry Telemetry allows live...

Adverse weather conditions or microclimates can affect operations and the health and safety of personnel. This may: Affect decision-making Impact upon morale Reduce manual dexterity ...

Under the Civil Contingencies Act, Category 1 responders are required to put arrangements in place to make information available to the public about civil protection matters and to maintain...

The responsibilities of the incident commander for managing operational resources continue through the closing stages of an incident. Resources need to be made ready for redeployment; failing to...

Effective communication is important at all incidents. Accurate information should pass between the incident commander, personnel and the fire control room. The incident commander also has a duty to...

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...