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Shoring can be described as temporary support to elements of a structure using metal or timber shoring systems and can be provided by urban search and rescue (USAR) teams. Shoring...

As scaffolding can collapse suddenly, with little or no warning, it is important to understand the purpose and type of the scaffolding, and the method and sequence of construction or erection....

Fire and rescue services may be called to many natural or built environments, some of which can be defined as confined spaces; this includes trenches, excavations and pits. Personnel should be...

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,...

If working on or near to an unstable vessel, continual monitoring and assessment of its stability should be carried out. Pre-planning Where loading, unloading or refuelling of vessels...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Specialist resources   Unstable ground or surfaces can present challenges to personnel and may require specialist resources or...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Specialist resources A number and variety of specialist resources can be made available to the fire and rescue service during...

The National Resilience urban search and rescue (USAR) capability provides a response model that offers a range of predetermined mobilising options. When deployed, they can improve the response...

Personnel should have an awareness of the benefits of urban search and rescue (USAR) attendance at this type of incident, as well as an appreciation of the National Co-ordination Advisory...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Situational awareness   Gathering information to inform situational awareness should help to identify the safest approaches...

This is usually carried out in the early stages of a large-scale event, when a relatively small number of urban search and rescue (USAR) teams are in attendance. USAR units are assigned...

This level involves search and rescue work that should identify, locate and rescue any casualties who are severely trapped, for example by debris or in voids that the assessment, search and...

TRAINING SPECIFICATION Knowledge and understanding Control measure element Learning outcome ...