The fire and rescue service may work in adverse and dangerous environments involving significant risks. The priority for an incident commander is the safety of the public, people under their control and anyone affected by their actions.
The Health, Safety and Welfare Framework for the Operational Environment contains detailed strategic guidance on the planning and delivery health and safety policies relating to operational activity.
This guidance details the safe person principles and the risk assessment methodologies that would be considered best practice.
Operational personnel can remain as safe as possible if incident commanders:
