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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...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Cordon control: Explosives   Dependent upon credible information or intelligence, commanders may need to consider the presence...

High volume pumps (HVPs) can be used for incidents including: Natural flooding – Flooding is becoming an increasing problem; it may cause widespread damage and disruption to areas and...

Due to the nature of use a high volume pump(s) (HVPs) sector at an operational incident often provides a series of operational challenges for the capability. These include: An incident...

Consultation should take place between all relevant agencies over the proposed route of the hose deployment, with consideration given to traffic management and the impact on the surrounding...

If there is large-scale flooding, pumping operations may need to be provided for extended durations which may extend to multiple weeks. The suitability of the receiving area for the...

Water in buildings can compromise the safety of gas and electric supplies to both the building and appliances in the building, causing an increase in fire risk. Electricity in buildings Water...

Isolating or making safe utilities during a flood will potentially be more hazardous or difficult to achieve. There should be emphasis placed on liaising with the utility provider to obtain...

Unstable 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...

Accessing 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...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Specialist resources   Unstable ground or surfaces can present challenges to personnel and may require specialist resources or...

Landslides and coastal cliff collapse can present challenges to personnel and may require specialist equipment or personnel to effectively resolve the incident. Attempting a rescue from or working...

Cordons 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...

This 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...

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,...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Safe system of work: Unstable or collapsed natural or built environments   The suddenness of sinkhole events and potential...

This hazard should be read in conjunction with Weather conditions   The UK weather system is mainly dictated by westerly winds that bring low pressure weather systems that often lead to...

This hazard should be read in conjunction with Major resource requirements Volcanic eruptions There is potential for the UK to be affected by volcanic eruptions from other countries. The main...

Although the risk of the UK being affected by volcanic ash fall from other countries is low, current data shows that Scotland and northern England could be affected by ash fall resulting from...

NFCC Operational Guidance uses strategic actions to assist services in identifying actions that will help them meet their legislative requirements and record them using the Strategic Gap Analysis...