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Many of the hazards, and therefore many of the control measures, for working near, on or in water apply to floodwater as well. Cordons In floods the cordons may need to extend to and...

There are many reasons why fire and rescue service personnel, equipment and vehicles may need to go near, on or in floodwater. This includes: The need to go through a flooded area to attend...

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...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Effective search management   The search for a missing person inland, including during a flood, is the responsibility of the...

For the purposes of this guidance ‘working near water or other liquids’ is considered to be working within three metres. This distance may be adjusted following a risk...

Where possible the risk of accidentally entering water or other liquids should be mitigated by using: Cordons Suitable existing or improvised guarding or barriers Work restraint...

Silos Refer to the supplementary information about silos. The main hazards to be considered when attending an incident with a silo are: The need for enclosed space working ...

An incident involving an unstable or collapsed opening may require: Shoring Removal of fallen or collapsed materials Isolation of machinery or vehicles Relocation of loads,...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Cordon controls   Transport incidents require the implementation and management of appropriate cordons to protect the...

Personnel attending incidents may need to work near to water holding facilities including Open vats Tanks Pits Bunds Rivers Reservoirs Working...

This hazard should be read in conjunction with People   If flooding has been forecast, actions to prevent people from becoming at risk may have taken place. These could include: ...

Accessing unstable ground or surfaces If accessing unstable ground or surfaces, including mud flats, rescue paths for access and egress need to be carefully planned and established. A...

Incidents involving vessels in the marine and inland waterway environment are not commonplace for fire and rescue personnel; they can be complex to deal with, ranging from incidents involving small...

For the purposes of this guidance ‘working near water or other liquids’ is considered to be working within three metres. This distance may be adjusted following a risk...

Where possible the risk of accidentally entering water or other liquids should be mitigated by using:  Cordons Suitable existing or improvised guarding or barriers Work...

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...

This section of National Operational Guidance sets out the hazard knowledge and control measures that should be considered for the rescue of people in water and care of casualties. The aim is to...

Due to the nature of some types of incidents, it may not be feasible to demonstrate practical application of training; however, the delivery of the tactical actions could form part of a training...

Each fire and rescue authority must develop their strategic direction through their risk management plan. To determine the extent of their services, strategic managers will consider their statutory...

Risk management plans should consider the foreseeable water-related hazards and events that may result in the need for a water rescue. The community risk profile, along with knowledge of local...