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Knowledge and understanding Control measure element Learning outcome Dividing an incident into sectors Understand: When it is appropriate to divide an incident into sectors T...

Understanding the span of control concept is important when managing a large amount of activity and information. Dividing an incident into sectors may support this by providing a clear reporting struc...

Knowledge and understanding Control measure element Learning outcome Selecting the tactical mode Understand: The need to select the appropriate tactical mode for firefighting operat...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Incident command – Select the tactical mode One of the most crucial decisions that an incident commander will have to make at a fire-relate...

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-...

Knowledge and understanding Control measure element Learning outcome Situational awareness Understand: The importance of continuous review of the progress of fire control acti...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Safety officers   Appoint a safety officer as soon as reasonably practical and use safety observers in all sectors. Safety officers sho...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Cordon controls   Transport incidents require the implementation and management of appropriate cordons to protect the public,...

Managing and supervising fire control personnel is an essential part of the safe system of work that encompasses all aspects of fire control activity. Incident command in the fire control contex...

Fire protection features are provided to assist firefighters and should be considered when deciding on an appropriate location for a bridgehead. A firefighting shaft is a protected enclosure provid...

Preplanning Changing evacuation strategy during an incident involving flats will be difficult, time consuming and resource intensive, the available time may be limited, and the building will ge...

Identifying the fire floor The correct location of the fire and the floor or level involved should be accurately identified in order to establish sectorisation, the bridgehead, and the staging...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Situational awareness   The search for a missing person on land is the responsibility of the police. However, the fire and resc...

This control measure should be read in conjunction with Command roles and responsibilities   Fire and rescue services need to have an awareness of the capacity, capability and skill set...

Any floor that is more than 1.2m below ground level may be classed as a basement. Basements are also defined as areas requiring an upward means of escape. A shallow basement can be described ...

This hazard should be read in conjunction with Multiple calls and multiple incidents   Communication Communication can be ineffective or fail when information is not shared at the right ti...

This section of the Operational Guidance sets out the hazard knowledge and control measures that should be considered in relation to firefighting. The aim is to integrate the knowledge, understanding ...

Establish sectorisation appropriate to the type, size and complexity of the incident. Consider the potential for undetected firespread. Continually monitor and assess the fire develop...

Due to the nature of some types of incidents, it may not be feasible to demonstrate practical application of training; however, the delivery of the tactical actions could form part of a training exerc...

Due to the nature of some types of incidents, it may not be feasible to demonstrate practical application of training; however, the delivery of the tactical actions could form part of a training exerc...