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Knowledge and understanding Control measure element Learning outcome The decision-making command skill Understand: That commanders should use decision-making processes at all incide...

Commanders should use decision-making processes at all incidents to carry out the responsibilities of the fire and rescue service. This control measure predominately applies to commanders but could al...

Knowledge and understanding Control measure element Learning outcome Dynamic risk assessment Understand: How to gather sufficient information to carry out a dynamic risk assessment ...

There is a separate control measure for commanders about Decision-making, which can be referred to for further information. Personnel who are not in a command role at an incident should feel empowe...

Knowledge and understanding Control measure element Learning outcome Lead agency Understand: That if attending an incident at a mine or quarry, the fire and rescue service may not b...

Knowledge and understanding Control measure element Learning outcome Situational awareness and decision-making Understand: That if attending an incident at a laboratory, which could...

If attending an incident at a mine or quarry, as the fire and rescue service may not be the lead agency, it is essential to liaise with the responsible person. They could be a representative of the mi...

If attending an incident at a laboratory, which could be found within a commercial or industrial site, educational premises or research centre, it will be beneficial to liaise with the responsible per...

Knowledge and understanding Control measure element Learning outcome Fire behaviour Understand: That the interpretation of the information gathered requires the knowledge, skills an...

Knowledge and understanding Control measure element Learning outcome Duty of care and legislative duty Understand: That the law requires fire and rescue services to: Assess and...

Knowledge and understanding Control measure element Learning outcome Information contained in emergency response plans for firefighting Understand: The need to plan for a fire-relat...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Situational awareness: Firefighting The interpretation of the information gathered requires the knowledge, skills and competence of operation...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Incident command – Risk assessment at an incident An incident ground is an operational workplace, and the law requires fire and rescue serv...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Incident command: Situational awareness Situational awareness refers to the perception and understanding an incident commander has of a fire-...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with: Multi-agency: Shared situational awareness between fire control and other agencies Emergency call management and mobilising - Build si...

Knowledge and understanding Control measure element Learning outcome Attending an incident involving a person in crisis Understand: That any situation involving a person in crisis s...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Operations: Seek assistance for dealing with people   Any situation involving a person in crisis should be treated as if there is a t...

Good situational awareness is key to making effective decisions and having the ability to prioritise tasks appropriately. Fire control is the primary source of information for operational personnel...

Knowledge and understanding Control measure element Learning outcome Co-ordinating groups Understand: The types of co-ordinating groups that may be established during significant mu...

Knowledge and understanding Control measure element Learning outcome Identify the need for specialist advice Understand: The importance of recognising situations where special...