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People who are directly affected by fire and unable to safely evacuate from a building, will need to be rescued by operational personnel. Operational personnel often use four phases in every search...

People who are directly affected by an incident and unable to safely evacuate will need to be rescued by operational personnel. Operational personnel often use four phases in a search and rescue sc...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with: Emergency call management: People at risk – Safety advice: People at risk Emergency call management: People at risk – Evacuation gu...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with: Emergency call management: People at risk – Safety advice: People at risk Emergency call management: People at risk – Evacuation gu...

Fire and rescue authorities must have in place adequate plans, policies, risk assessments and procedures to protect their employees and others from harm. Risk assessments of operational activity based...

Personnel may need to move a lift car to a safe position, in relation to the landing floor, to allow people to get out of it. Specialist advice may be required if dealing with a type of lif...

The actions of personnel should be centred around the casualty; the selection of tools and equipment should be capable of releasing the casualty while causing the least amount of intrusion or injury t...

Because of the nature and severity of the risks faced while working in confined spaces, it is essential that fire and rescue services, taking into account their risk management plan, establish policie...

Search and rescue incidents may need to be carried out in reduced visibility. For further information refer to Operations – Reduced visibility. Adequate scene lighting should be used to defi...

An incident involving above ground structures can be complex due to the size, shape, purpose and surrounding area. It may be beneficial to use joint on-site training to identify and plan for potential...

Personnel should have an awareness of the benefits of urban search and rescue (USAR) attendance at this type of incident, as well as an appreciation of the National Co-ordination Advisory Framewo...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Effective communication   Using common terminology when conducting briefings, debriefings and operating near water is vital, to e...

In many cases the stress response of an animal is caused by lights, noise, intrusion or pain. To minimise the stress response of the animal, it is important to reduce or avoid the use of lights...

An appropriate understanding of building design and construction materials and the size, severity and effects of the fire and firefighting activities, both internally and externally, will help identif...

An appropriate understanding of building design and construction materials and the size, severity and effects of the fire and firefighting activities, both internally and externally, will help identif...

A comprehensive scene survey may include: Visual indications en route and on arrival A survey of the exterior of the building A survey of the location reported as being involved in the ...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Make a safe and controlled approach to the incident   Incidents affecting the transport network will present challenges to resp...

The working atmosphere of some incidents may not be safe to operate in without appropriate respiratory equipment (RPE), even if the atmosphere is initially found to be respirable. Portable or fixed on...

The working atmosphere of some incidents may not be safe to operate in without appropriate respiratory equipment (RPE), even if the atmosphere is initially found to be respirable. Portable or fixed on...

The working atmosphere of some incidents may not be safe to operate in without appropriate respiratory equipment (RPE), even if the atmosphere is initially found to be respirable. Portable or fixed on...