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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...
Major incidentsThis 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...
Geophysical hazardsThis control measure should be read in conjunction with Specialist resources In addition to National Resilience resources, including flood response and high volume pump (HVP)...
Geophysical hazardsCordons 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...
Geophysical hazardsThis 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...
Geophysical hazardsDuring 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 ...
Survival GuidanceDuring 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...
Survival GuidanceIt 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...
OperationsManual 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: ...
OperationsThis guidance has been developed to assist fire and rescue services in identifying hazards and implementing control measures for operational incidents that involve the following...
Height, structures and confined spacesAs 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...
TransportIf 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...
TransportThis 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...
TransportThis 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...
Major incidentsPeople 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...
Geophysical hazardsUnstable 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...
Geophysical hazardsAccessing 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...
Geophysical hazardsThis 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...
Search, rescue and casualty careDue 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...
Training – Search, rescue and casualty care