Generic Risk Assessment 3.2 - High Rise Firefighting

Version 2 - September 2008

Author:
Chief Fire and Rescue Advisers Unit - Communities and Local Government
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For firefighting purposes, a high-rise building is considered to be one containing floors at such a height or position, or design that external firefighting and rescue operations may not be feasible or practicable. This assessment considers the hazard risks and control measures for operational incidents involving high rise buildings.

This Generic Risk Assessment (GRA) does not cover all aspects of firefighting in buildings, however, the principles espoused within this document could still be applicable, subject to information and dynamic risk assessment.

Contents:

  • Key operational factors

    • Scope

    • Introduction

    • Hazards and risks.

  • Key control measures

    • Operational pre-planning and information gathering

    • On arrival

    • Proceeding to and establishing the bridgehead

    • Firefighting, search and rescue

    • Post firefighting operations

    • Issues which could impact upon a response, exacerbate a fire situation and/or augment risk to firefighters.

  • Aide memoires

    • Aide memoire 1: Considerations for Incident and Sector Commanders

    • Aide memoire 2: Key considerations for all personnel.

Extent 23 pages ISBN 9780113413256
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