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Suspension of waterways operations may be beneficial for managing the incident. However, this could impact on business continuity and be detrimental to dealing with the incident. Joint...

A responsible person may be nominated by the relevant agency or authority and should have the required competence and knowledge to provide timely and accurate information to emergency...

Many different types of industry operate within waterways, including: Cargo operators Passenger services Leisure industry Boat builders Commercial fishing A waterway is a...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Effective communication   Establishing effective communications at the scene will be vital in sharing situational awareness...

See National Operational Guidance: Operations – Risk Information gathering The transport environment should be considered when fire and rescue authorities are identifying local sites...

A comprehensive scene survey may include: Visual indications en route and on arrival A survey of the exterior of any transport-related buildings or modes of transport ...

Suspension of operations on board the vessel may be beneficial for managing the incident. However, this could impact on business continuity or be detrimental to dealing with 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...

The main hazards for transport incidents are listed below, for which some generic control measures are provided. The hazards for each type of transport are detailed in their own section of this...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Make a safe and controlled approach to the incident   Incidents affecting the transport network will present challenges to...

Even during smaller incidents, any diversion of floodwater should be done in consultation with, and the consent of the relevant responsible agency, such as: The environmental agency ...

Fire and rescue authorities must make arrangements to obtain the information necessary to deliver their legislative responsibilities. This includes the requirement for site-specific...

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...

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...

This 'context guidance' has been developed to assist fire and rescue services in identifying hazards and implementing control measures at operational incidents where transport networks or modes...

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

This hazard should be read in conjunction with People   Transport incidents can result in harm to people who are confined in modes of transport, or gathered at transport hubs. Areas of...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Evacuation and shelter   Consideration should be given to the evacuation of potentially large numbers of people from the...

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...