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Type of fire Having established the location of a fire, the incident commander and firefighters will need to give early consideration to the type of fire they are confronted with. Identifying the...

There are many different types of firefighting media and many different ways in which to apply them, depending on the nature of the incident encountered. The media chosen for a given type...

The fire tetrahedron identifies the four components needed for burning to take place. To extinguish a fire it is largely a matter of depriving the fire of one or more of these factors, so...

Applying the appropriate firefighting media will, in the majority of fires, involve various techniques or combinations of techniques, equipment and activities undertaken by crews, many of which...

From the smallest to the largest incident, it is vital that early consideration is given to developing, managing and planning water and extinguishing media supplies for firefighting. The...

From the smallest to the largest incident, the incident commander and firefighters need to be aware of, and take notice of, possible ignition sources that could create additional...

Committing crews to offensive operations requires the adoption of a safe system of work that reduces the risks to firefighters to a level as low as is reasonably practicable. If an incident...

In exercising their statutory duties and powers under the relevant and current legislation, fire and rescue services will encounter, and should expect to deal with, fires of various types (as...

Direct firefighting is a means of extinguishing a fire, sometimes after the fire gases have been suppressed using gas cooling techniques and/or compartment boundaries have been cooled using...

Because batteries and their terminals are often sealed, extinguishing agents may be ineffective. However, water may be applied directly to the battery or its surroundings, in order to cool the...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Respiratory protective equipment   Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is a type of personal protective equipment designed to...

The fire and rescue service may be asked to provide a specialist response for dealing with fires, during or following a terrorist attack or marauding terrorist attack (MTA). Personnel will...

Buildings Many types of premises, such as industrial or commercial buildings, should have a responsible person who will be accountable for aspects of the site under their control. See...

This hazard should be read in conjunction with Insufficient resources The deployment of resources at an incident involving fire will be key to the success or failure of subsequent...

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...

Gas cooling is the approach of directing variable bursts or 'sweeps' of water-fog into the hot gas layer Essentially, this involves the distribution of finely divided water droplets into...

Rechargeable batteries are used in a wide range of contexts. Newer-style high energy density batteries, such as the lithium ion (Li-ion) type, are very common and a growing risk. Services should...

Isolating the pipeline is an action that will need to be carried out by, or under the close supervision of, pipeline specialists with a full understanding of the consequences of those actions....

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Monitor weather conditions   Fire and rescue services should monitor forecasts for severe weather conditions that may affect...

When using foam to fight a fire, consideration should be given to the technique and equipment for delivery. In general, foam is made by mixing a foam concentrate with water to create a foam...