
Control measure
Aeration
TRAINING SPECIFICATION
Knowledge and understanding
Control measure element | Learning outcome |
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Aeration |
Understand:
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Practical application
Control measure element | Learning outcome |
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Aeration |
Demonstrate the ability to:
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Control measure knowledge
Organic pollutants such as milk and sewage will remove oxygen from bodies of water. Environment agencies and some specialist contractors can use aeration units or chemical methods to raise oxygen levels. Pumping the affected water into the air through hose jets is less effective but is a technique that can be used by fire and rescue services.
Strategic actions
Fire and rescue services should:
- Identify activities that will and will not be carried out by fire and rescue service personnel and equipment
Tactical actions
Incident commanders should:
- Liaise with the local environment agency and, where appropriate, specialist advisers when aeration is to be used to reduce environmental damage.
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