1. Aide-Memoire (Go to ‘Print’, Print slides 2-7, select 2 slides per page, the press ‘print’ ) Paul Eldridge August 2013 To be used in conjunction with the presentations available on the link below Fire Strike Information On Scene Layout & PPE and SRS

2. Paul Eldridge August 2013 Risk Assess (RA)- (Approaching the Incident) Road Condition Speed of Traffic Road Layout Fend Off - (Considering RA) Visible to approaching traffic Response Lights on Collect all equipment needed for the incident Take the fire extinguisher to near the scene Do NOT return to the vehicle whilst in Fend Off PPE- Helmet High-Viz (zipped up) Initial Scene Safety

3. Paul Eldridge August 2013 Scene Safety (Hazards & Actions) HazardsActions Scene/You protected by Fend Off?Request further resources if needed Fires Small Fires Large Fires If safe to do so- Tackle immediately Suppress Request FIRE HAZMATS involvedRequest FIRE & HART (Request FIRE even during Strike) Avoid additional trip hazards and scene clutter Maintain 2mtr and 5mtr Cordon Vehicle unstable on roof, side or in ditch etc. Request FIRE & HART (Request FIRE even during Strike) Avoid placing self in danger External Factors Electric Equipment Traffic lights, Bollards etc. CORDON immediately, request FIRE, HART and Highways

4. Paul Eldridge August 2013 Inside the Vehicle (Hazards & Actions) HazardsActions Vehicle MovementApply Handbrake & put in gear (inform Police) Difficult/reduced accessUse vehicle electric to open windows and move seats to improve access, where possible Live Electric/ Engine still runningTurn ignition off, remove keys Un-deployed AirbagsMaintain advised safe distances 5” = SIPS 10” = Drivers 15” = Curtain 20” = Passenger Un-deployed ROPS (convertibles)Avoid area and avoid taking patient over ROPS during extrication

5. Paul Eldridge August 2013 Basic Scene Set Up Cordons Kit Dump FRVPoliceDCA Fire Extinguisher

6. Paul Eldridge August 2013 In the absence of Fire &/or Police, consideration should be made to request HART. HART are carrying the following extra equipment, to assist during times of Strike Action. Lighting - vehicle based and portable. Cones and blue flashing lights for scene safety. Fire extinguishers. Leverage tools for light rescue. (levering doors open) Tool box for light rescue (removal of seats) Thermal Imaging Camera (for scene assessment) Requesting HART

7. Paul Eldridge August 2013 Layout With HART If you know HART are attending or request HART to attend, please provide updates via Control. If the Fire Service are in attendance and/or the incident is likely to be resolved normally please stand HART down, as resources are likely to be stretched and their attendance might be required elsewhere in the region.