Control measure

Consider removing waste and plant from site or relocating it to a safe area

Fire and rescue services should:

Identify suitable and secure off-site locations for plant and machinery in pre-planning site visits

Incident commanders should:

Arrange for plant and machinery to be moved to a safe location away from radiated heat
As the incident develops, observe for the effect of radiated heat on buildings, equipment and waste products; this should be an ongoing process
Create firebreaks by removing waste materials where possible

Control measure element	Learning outcome
Use on-site staff and equipment to protect property and reduce fire spread	Understand: The risk presented by thermal radiation to plant and machinery at waste sites Measures taken to reduce fire spread in waste sites Processes required to move or protect plant equipment in waste sites

Control measure element

Learning outcome

Use on-site staff and equipment to protect property and reduce fire spread

Understand:

You need to know and understand:
You need to know and understand: 2920
K Hazards and risks of the workplace affecting people and the environment in relation to fire and rescue operational incidents K Personal protective and operational equipment used in fires and other operational incidents including their capabilities, limitations and safe use K Methods and techniques to control and extinguish fires K Causes, effects and behaviour of fire
Health & Safety
K 1 Hazards and risks of the workplace affecting people and the environment in relation to fire and rescue operational incidents
Technical
K 12 Personal protective and operational equipment used in fires and other operational incidents including their capabilities, limitations and safe use K 15 Methods and techniques to control and extinguish fires K 16 Causes, effects and behaviour of fire

Control measure element	Learning outcome
Use on site staff and equipment to protect property and reduce fire spread	Demonstrate: Applying control measures to reduce fire spread Working with on-site personnel to move waste and protect equipment Making an appropriate firebreak

Control measure element

Learning outcome

Use on site staff and equipment to protect property and reduce fire spread

Demonstrate:

You must be able to:
Respond to fire and rescue incidents
P 1 Confirm with relevant others your tasks and duties in relation to fire and rescue incidents in line with your role and responsibilities P 2 Establish key factors about fire and rescue incidents and inform others in line with your organisation’s procedures, including: 2.1 Extent 2.2 Nature 2.3 Location P 4 Use agreed methods and techniques to control and reduce fire in line with your agreed tasks and duties at an incident P 5 Operate within appropriate risk control measures in line with your organisation's procedures P 6 Use resources, equipment and personal protective equipment at fire and rescue incidents in line with their limitations, safety and operating instructions
Respond to fire and rescue incidents 2889
P Use agreed methods and techniques to control and reduce fire in line with your agreed tasks and duties at an incident P Operate within appropriate risk control measures in line with your organisation's procedures P Use resources, equipment and personal protective equipment at fire and rescue incidents in line with their limitations, safety and operating instructions P Report anything which may adversely affect people's safety to others in line with your organisation's procedures
Support people involved in an operational incident
P 9 Report anything which may adversely affect people's safety to others in line with your organisation's procedures