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Purpose of guidance Multi-agency fire control National Operational Guidance is aimed at fire and rescue services and writers of fire-control-related policies and procedures. It is intended to...

Multi-agency

Terrorist attack survival guidance is based on the receipt of a single call; however, there may be multiple calls to emergency services during a terrorist attack, therefore the principle of this...

Survival Guidance

A scenario is a compilation of tactical actions from National Operational Guidance relevant to a specific, or a number of similar incident types. Scenarios are structured to support the decision...

Scenarios – Introduction to scenarios

This guidance deals with the hazards that may be present at all types and sizes of emergency incidents or non-emergency events. For clarity this guidance has been developed based on the...

Operations

This guidance is accompanied by Incident command: Knowledge, skills and competence, which provides further detail and is essential reading for all commanders, operational personnel and fire control...

Incident Command

This strategic-level corporate guidance aims to assist fire and rescue authorities in providing an operational response while taking into account: Legislative responsibilities Data...

Corporate guidance for operational activity

The highest priority for fire and rescue services at an incident will always be the safety of the public, personnel and other emergency responders. They must also consider potential damage to the...

Environmental Protection

During a fire, people at risk may be trapped and unable to reach a place of safety due to: Their ability The location and behaviour of the fire Physical limitations of the environment ...

Survival Guidance

During an incident, people at risk may be trapped and unable to reach a place of safety due to: Their ability The location and behaviour of the incident Physical limitations of the...

Survival Guidance

This 'context guidance' provides details of common hazards found in industry. Other hazards found in specialist industries may need to be considered when fire and rescue services develop their...

Industry

All employers have a duty to look after the health, safety and welfare of their employees at work and to ensure their operations do not adversely affect the health and safety of other people....

Operations

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Situational awareness   Information gathering It may be difficult for fire and rescue service personnel to appreciate the...

Industry

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is defined in regulations as: All equipment (including clothing affording protection against the weather) which is intended to be worn or held by a person at...

Operations

The fire and rescue service has developed a strong culture of safety through policies which support the application of health and safety law and regulations to the incident ground. This has been...

Incident Command

Key legislation for incident command is provided in Incident command - Legislation. Fire and rescue services must also be aware of their responsibilities under other relevant legislation that...

Environmental Protection

It is important to have clearly-defined command roles and responsibilities for all incidents and situations in fire control. Declaration of a major incident may prompt a requirement for additional...

Fire control command guidance

The fire and rescue service has developed a strong culture of safety through policies that adhere to health and safety law and regulations. This has been achieved in consultation with, and with...

Fire control command guidance

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Operational learning   Identifying learning Fire control personnel – including fire control commanders and fire control...

Multi-agency

The process of receiving emergency calls, identifying the correct incident location and type, and mobilising the most appropriate resources to the correct location can be delayed or inaccurate...

Emergency call handling and mobilising