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Seek alternative routes

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Control measure knowledge

Strategic actions

Refer to the responsibilities of fire and rescue services.

Tactical actions

Incident commanders should:

Identify and evaluate all potential routes of access and egress before working on a structure
Establish and maintain safe means of access and egress when working on structures
Account for any extended travel times in the incident plan and contingencies

TRAINING SPECIFICATION

Knowledge and understanding

Control measure element

Learning outcome

Alternative routes

Understand:

The factors to consider for the location of alternative access and egress routes

NOS knowledge and understanding

You need to know and understand:
You need to know and understand: 2920
K How to make and apply decisions based on the assessment of risk in relation to fire and rescue operational incidents K How to apply practices that maximise the health, safety and welfare of yourself and others during fire and rescue operational incidents K Sources and availability of information K How to gain access, effect entry and maintain exit routes at fire and rescue incidents
Health & Safety
K 2 How to make and apply decisions based on the assessment of risk in relation to fire and rescue operational incidents K 3 How to apply practices that maximise the health, safety and welfare of yourself and others during fire and rescue operational incidents
Organisational
K 6 Sources and availability of information
Technical
K 26 How to gain access, effect entry and maintain exit routes at fire and rescue incidents

Practical application

Control measure element

Learning outcome

Alternative routes

Demonstrate the ability to:

Identify and evaluate all potential access and egress routes prior to working on structures

NOS performance criteria

You must be able to:
Respond to fire and rescue incidents
P 3 Establish risks affecting fire and rescue incidents in line with your organisation’s risk assessment procedures P 5 Operate within appropriate risk control measures in line with your organisation's procedures
Respond to fire and rescue incidents 2889
P Operate within appropriate risk control measures in line with your organisation's procedures

Hazard
Restricted access and egress
Control measure
Use appropriate work equipment