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The term aircraft includes: Fixed-wing Rotary-wing such as helicopters and autogyros Hot air balloons Airships Gliders Unmanned aircraft systems (known as drones) ...

To minimise the possibility of ignition, the scene of the incident should made a ‘no smoking or vaping’ and ‘no naked light’ area. Other sources of ignition, such as radios, mobile...

A survey of the modes of transport involved should be carried out to identify and assess the presence, type and integrity of compressed air systems. It may be necessary to liaise with the...

An aerodrome is an area where aircraft take off and land, including associated buildings, or where aircraft are stored and maintained. The term ‘aerodrome’ includes: Airports ...

The term undercarriage relates to the area underneath the main fuselage and wing sections of an aircraft; landing gear on larger aircraft is usually retractable or semi-retractable and...

Compressed air (pneumatic) systems found in modes of transport include: Compressed air brake systems Air suspension systems Door operations Provision of engine functions such...

A responsible person may be nominated by the relevant agency or authority and should have the required competence and knowledge to provide timely and accurate information to emergency...

This control measure relates to the fuel being used to power a mode of transport. Any fuel that is being carried as cargo should be dealt with as a hazardous material. Due to the hazards...

Rendezvous points (RVPs) are located at all aerodromes, at which responding fire and rescue services should attend. If the incident is airside, personnel will be met by aerodrome staff to...

If fibre-reinforced composite materials or machine-made mineral fibres (MMMF) are or could be damaged, the application of fine water sprays or firefighting foam may reduce the risk of airborne...

This hazard should be read in conjunction with People   Transport incidents can result in harm to people who are confined in modes of transport, or gathered at transport hubs. Areas of...

Aerodromes in the UK fall into two categories: Certificated aerodromes that are within the scope of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) – their website contains a list of...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Evacuation and shelter   Consideration should be given to the evacuation of potentially large numbers of people from the...

An assessment should be made of the weight of the contents and their stability. How the contents have come to rest and the topography of the incident scene may contribute to their potential...

Fuel Fuel systems will be present in many modes of transport, presenting the hazards that are generally associated with fuel. Some modes of transport also carry large volumes of fuel as...

Under the enabling fire and rescue acts, responsibility for the incident lies with the local authority fire and rescue service. However, in practical terms the aerodrome rescue and fire...

This hazard may occur if either the mode of transport has collided with surrounding objects in the transport network, or if objects within or around the transport network have collided with the...

Contents of the mode of transport could include: Cargo in: Aircraft Freight trains Heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) Large goods vehicles (LGVs) Vessels Luggage, shopping...

This hazard should be read in conjunction with Compromised investigations: Poor scene preservation   It is important for fire and rescue services to consider the need to preserve the...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Preserve evidence for investigation   Only personnel required to deal with the incident should access the site. Movement of...