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This control measure should be read in conjunction with Cordon controls   Cordon distances for fires in waste sites should take into account factors such as: The height of...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Cordon controls   Cordon distances for fires in waste sites should take into account factors such as: The height of any...

Knowledge and understanding Control measure element Learning outcome Major incidents Understand: That any incident involving leaks from high pressure oil pipelines is...

Safety zones are predetermined areas of safety where personnel can find refuge from a wildfire. Safety zones should be: Pre-planned, to avoid confusion and panic Connected by appropriate...

Landfill gas Landfill gas is a complex mix of different gases, created when bacteria break down organic waste within a landfill site. Landfill gas is approximately 40% to 60% methane, with the...

Of all the states of matter, a gas or vapour is by far the most challenging to control when released. The following control measures focus on actions and tactics that can be considered once a...

Safety zones Understand the requirements of safety zones to be: Pre-planned, to avoid confusion and panic Of sufficient size Connected by appropriate escape routes, to enable...

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...

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

Poor conditions underfoot will increase the risk of slips, trips and falls. The terrain may present hazards, either en route to, or at, the scene of operations, including: Uneven or...

Wildfires can produce significant smoke plumes, which can reduce visibility for pilots. Wildfires can also produce strong thermal updrafts that may be hazardous to flight. This means wildfires...

Identifying organisations that can competently support the fire and rescue service in planning for, and responding to, wildfires is a key consideration. Knowledge and understanding in working...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Cordon controls: Hazardous materials   An unignited vapour cloud at concentrations above its ‘lower explosive limit’ (LEL)...

TRAINING SPECIFICATION Knowledge and understanding Control measure element Learning outcome ...

Knowledge and understanding Control measure element Learning outcome Emergency response plans: Wildfires Understand: The information which may be available on wildfire...

Knowledge and understanding Control measure element Learning outcome Establish and maintain situational awareness: Wildfires Understand: The methodology to be used to...

Knowledge and understanding Control measure element Learning outcome Notify the appropriate authorities about potential hazards to aircraft Understand: Which authorities...

Knowledge and understanding Control measure element Learning outcome Identify appropriate organisations that could provide assistance and develop an effective multi-agency...

Knowledge and understanding Control measure element Learning outcome Cordon controls to protect from flammable vapours Understand: Methods to identify flammable vapours ...