Substance identification: Flammable vapours

Fire and rescue services should

• Refer to the responsibilities of fire and rescue services

Incident commanders should

• Use signs, labels, markings and container types to identify the presence of flammable vapours
• Use detection equipment to identify and monitor levels of the flammable vapours involved
• Consider the use of thermal imaging cameras to recognise leaking gas cylinders
• Identify the flammable vapour and seek specialist advice on the interpretation of its physical properties
• Gather information about risks within the vicinity of the vapour cloud