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This control measure should be read in conjunction with Decision-making   Fire control commanders need to be able to make sound decisions based on the elements of individual incidents....

The fire control commander should have the appropriate technical knowledge and command skills in emergency control room management to underpin their judgements, decisions and behaviours. Not having...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Situational awareness   Situational awareness concerns the perception and understanding of a situation, along with...

It is important that fire control commanders use their skills to deliver the fire control function. Command skills complement technical skills and knowledge and understanding of policies and...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Situational awareness   Situational awareness represents a fire control commander’s perception and understanding of the fire control...

The fire and rescue service has developed a strong culture of safety through policies that adhere to health and safety law and regulations. This has been achieved in consultation with, and with...

An assessment must be carried out to identify whether the space is confined. Some spaces will become confined spaces because of the work to be carried out in them or because of changes in their...

The Civil Contingencies Act (CCA) places a responsibility on Category 1 responders to produce and have in place emergency response plans, which may include procedures for determining whether an...

Operational audits should be used to ensure the organisation is in a state of readiness for operational response. This process is good practice and may also support a fire and rescue authority’s...

A joint understanding of risk should be developed with the environmental agency and public health organisation. Joint decisions will need to be made about balancing and controlling potential damage...

This guidance has been produced to help fire and rescue services ensure appropriate arrangements are in place for the strong and resilient leadership of fire control command. Responding to...

In extending the incident command system and its operational, tactical and strategic levels of command to fire control, fire and rescue services have a method of ensuring robust command of the...

Stress is caused by a mismatch between the demands placed on an individual and their ability to cope. Fire control officers in charge are exposed to a variety of potential sources of stress,...

A team may be defined as two or more people with clearly-defined roles temporarily working together interdependently towards a common goal that exceeds individual or organisational goals. Fire...

Fire control commanders usually lead their teams to manage and support multiple incidents and situations while undertaking other fire control activities. Effective communication is fundamental...

Managing and supervising fire control personnel is an essential part of the safe system of work that encompasses all aspects of fire control activity. Incident command in the fire control context...

Many types of incident or situation are reported to fire control. As it is impossible for the fire control commander to have an in-depth knowledge of all types of incident, they may need advice...

The law requires fire and rescue services to assess and reduce the risk to personnel as far as is reasonably practicable. As well as this duty of care to fire and rescue service personnel, there is...

Requests for fire and rescue service assistance fall broadly into two categories: Incidents, which require urgent attendance Non-emergency events, which require less urgent...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Situational awareness   Understanding the type of transport network, and the modes of transport using the network, will help...