1. within fire and rescue services
NOG implementation
within fire and rescue services
Chris Caswell

2. NOG framework complete
Incident
command
Operations
Environmental
protection
ALL INCIDENT
Transport
Sub-surface, height and structures
Utilities and fuel
Industrial and commercial
Major
incidents
CONTEXT
Marauding terrorist firearms attack
Fires and
firefighting
Performing
rescues
Hazardous
materials
ACTIVITY
ACTIVITY
Fires in the built environment
Wildfires
Water rescue and flooding
Rescue from
confined space
Line rescue
Animal rescue
Physical hazards
Health hazards
CBRNe
Fires in buildings under construction/demolition
Fires in waste sites
(including renewable energy facilities)
ACTIVITY
Scenarios
SCENARIOS

3. So where are we with implementation?
Different places are
in different places
Waiting for scenarios
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Keen to reflect NOG framework
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4. What are the barriers? Equipment Westernshire FRS
We all want to do things slightly differently, so have different policies and procedures
We all have an opinion on the equipment that we procure and use
Equipment
Westernshire FRS
Policies Westernshire FRS
Policies Easternshire FRS
Equipment Easternshire FRS
Policies Metfordshire FRS
Equipment Metfordshire FRS

5. What is there to help you?
Activities
Activities
Hazards
Control measures
Strategic actions
Tactical actions

6. NOG Implementation FRS Gap Analysis Strategic actions Policies
Procedures
Policies and procedures which are specific to an individual FRS are perceived as barriers to adopting guidance.
Equipment

7. Local Implementation Process
NOG Implementation
Local Implementation Process
Policies
Procedures
Equipment
Training
Local Product Pack
Gap analysis
Risk assessment
Consultation
Adopt
Adapt
Reject
Simple process not designed to be onerous
Operational Activity
Feedback loop to NOGP
Governance and decision making
Policy and procedure
Training and development
Equipment
Culture
Other
Review, change and implement
Review, change and implement

8. Outcome of Implementation
National Operational Guidance Framework
National Operational Guidance Scenarios
What should I consider doing?
What should be considered?
What cues should be considered?
Safe
person
principles
Incident commander
FRS Policy and Procedures (Isms)
The strategic direction that an FRS has decided to take
FRS training
(Isms)
How local policies and procedures are applied
How I have
to do it!
How FRS prepare for operational activity
How we want our personnel to operate

9. Example: Recording decisions
NOG Incident Command
Strategic action for an FRS to have procedures in place to record decisions
NOG Scenario
Record the decision
FRS Policy for recording decisions
Decision logs
Radio message
Training for how to record decisions
Competent individuals

10. Example: Decontamination
NOG Hazardous Materials
Decontaminate firefighters and equipment
NOG Scenario
Ensure emergency decontamination procedures are implemented when necessary
FRS Policy and procedures for decontamination
Decon procedure
Decon equipment
Training for how to record decisions
Levels of decon
Decon equipment

11. Supporting Implementation
FRS Engagement visits
Emergency Services Show
National Implementation Forum