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#1 Posted : 16 January 2003 15:07:00(UTC)
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Posted By Jason McQueen
Hi all,
Could someone please send me some information about the risk assessments that the fire brigade make before entering a building when attending a call out (I'm told they make them). Clearly this system has to be very quick and easy due to the time restraints that are required in order to quickly implement a rescue. I'm trying to devise a risk assesment system for my company that can be done instantly with the minimum of complication and expertise. I thought that this might be a good place to start looking. We already have a machine based risk assessment system as well as a task based assessment but these can both take an hour or so to complete. I want something that quickly and easily quantify a risk.
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#2 Posted : 16 January 2003 15:50:00(UTC)
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Posted By Paul Leadbetter
Jason

Try the Fire Service College at Moreton-in-Marsh; what they don't know about fire fighting isn't worth knowing. I don't know their web address, I'm afraid.

Paul
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#3 Posted : 16 January 2003 16:57:00(UTC)
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Posted By Neal Robertson
Fire service college is at www.fireservicecollege.ac.uk

Agree they could be your best bet.
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#4 Posted : 17 January 2003 08:02:00(UTC)
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Posted By Bob Pedley
Jason,

There is an excellent fire service guide called "Dynamic Management of Risk at Operational Incidents" isbn; 0113412215

Bob
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#5 Posted : 19 January 2003 11:38:00(UTC)
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Posted By Stuart Nagle
Jason.

I have copies of the documents you may require.

Email me (double click on my name above in blue)
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#6 Posted : 19 January 2003 11:48:00(UTC)
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Posted By D Potter
The fire brigade assess the risk when they issue fire certificates, they also re-assess the risk occassionaly and male a fire plan, this tells them of plans routes dangers and risks at a certain locatuion, they use this allowing them to quickly assess risks/hazards.
If you are concerned you can offer the fire brigade to come and re-assess your establishment and update their plan, you can also invite them to your fire drills. this would give them a good insight into what happens in the case of a fire at your building.
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