Fire and rescue service : operational guidance

Major incidents involving hazardous materials in the United Kingdom are rare.

Such incidents place significant demands on local fire and rescue services and often require resources and support from other fire and rescue services and emergency responders.

However smaller scale incidents involving hazardous materials are more prevalent and these may require a response from any fire and rescue service in England.

The Fire and Rescue Service Operational Guidance - Incidents involving hazardous materials provides guidance that can be adapted to the nature, scale and requirements of the incident.

The aim of the guidance is to promote common principles, practices and procedures that will support the fire and rescue service to resolve incidents involving hazardous materials safely and efficiently.