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This control measure should be read in conjunction with Seek assistance for dealing with people   Depending on the scale and nature of the major incident, suitable locations and...

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...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Specialist resources   In addition to National Resilience resources, including flood response and high volume pump (HVP)...

Cordons and access Cordons around the hazard area should be immediately established, to keep members of the public and emergency responders at a safe distance from the landslide or...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Specialist resources   An early request for a civil, geotechnical or coastal engineer to provide advice and assistance should be...

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 ...

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...

It is essential that a joint strategy for survival guidance is developed by the fire control room and the incident commander. Based on how the incident is developing, or on information gathered by...

Manual handling relates to moving items by lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing or pulling. For personnel, manual handling may include moving: Firefighting and rescue equipment such as: ...

This guidance has been developed to assist fire and rescue services in identifying hazards and implementing control measures for operational incidents that involve the following...

As the stability of vessels is a specialist topic, this is covered in the separate hazard – Unstable vessel. If there are casualties involved, refer to control measure - Unstable vehicle...

If there are casualties involved, also refer to Accessing casualties involved with an unstable mode of transport Stabilising the mode of transport is carried out to control the hazards...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Effective and co-ordinated use of rescue tools   If it is possible to determine the design and construction of the mode of...

This hazard should be read in conjunction with People   During major incidents it is important to deliver accurate, clear and timely information and advice to the public to: Reassure...

People at risk from floodwater may need to be: Provided with advice about whether to evacuate or shelter in place Helped to evacuate or reach shelter – for more information refer...

Unstable ground or surfaces can be hazardous as they may give way when downward pressure is applied. The ground or surface may be soft enough to allow people to sink, until movement becomes...

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...

This guidance is for incidents where fire and rescue service personnel need to search for people, rescue casualties or provide casualty care. Additionally, it includes evacuation functions where...

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...