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The first phase for mass decontamination (MD) is the controlled evacuation of contaminated casualties, by directing or removing them from the scene of contamination. The removal of...

Once the spread and scale of the incident has been determined, it is important to identify who and what is at risk in that area. Hazardous materials can have an adverse effect on: ...

The term ‘Hazardous materials’ (also referred to as dangerous or hazardous substances or goods) means solids, liquids, vapours or gases that can harm people, animals, other living organisms,...

Hazardous materials may be encountered in one of two states: Controlled Uncontrolled Fire and rescue services are usually only called to the uncontrolled release or spill of hazardous...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Emergency response plans   Wildfire fire plans (sometimes referred to as wildfire response plans) can help to improve the safety...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with - Emergency response plans   Wildfire fire plans (sometimes referred to as wildfire response plans) can help to improve the...

Wildfires can have positive or negative impacts on the environment. The potential environmental impact is an important factor when planning how to deal with wildfires. Fire has a significant...

There are several different types of sinkhole, which are sometimes called dolines: Solution sinkholes - These are formed by local chemical weathering of soluble rocks, such as limestone,...

Closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems can assist fire and rescue services at many stages of an incident including: Providing fire control rooms or personnel en route to an incident...

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...

Rescuing a casualty from a mode of transport will require the adoption of a team approach, to ensure the actions taken consider the safety of all emergency responders and the casualty,...

This section of guidance examines the hazards encountered by fire and rescue service personnel, other responders and members of the public at hazardous materials incidents. It contains hazard and...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Make a safe and controlled approach to the incident   All responding vehicles should, where possible, approach cautiously and at...

If the correct container has been used and it is intact, the substance is in a controlled state and no risk is posed to people, animals, infrastructure or the environment. Incidents involving...

CBRN(e) terrorism entails the assumption or knowledge, based on intelligence or actual evidence, of actual or threatened dispersal of chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear material...

Hoarding involves the acquisition of, and failure to discard, a large quantity of possessions. The accumulation of flammable material in a building can be hazardous to firefighters. Extreme cases...

Fire and rescue services need to consider the wider collaborative partnership approach to wildfires within their area. Wildfires can have a direct and indirect effect on the environment and the...

When vehicle pumps are being used they can result in a large quantity of firefighting run-off water or foam, which can cause the surrounding area to become very soft. This may cause a hazard...

Given the potential size and scale of wildfire incidents, the guidance acknowledges that operational activity may involve more than one fire and rescue service and/or may also involve land...

Buildings that are unoccupied, derelict or awaiting demolition may be well-secured to prevent trespassing or unauthorised habitation, but may also restrict access and egress. Security measures to...