FIRE SERVICE RISK
ASSESSMENT SUMMARY SHEET (4:3)
FIRE SERVICE RISK ASSESSMENT SUMMARY SHEET
OPERATIONAL
ACTIVITY		 GRA 4:3 DEALLING WITH INCIDENTS INVOLING - AIRCRAFT
TASK HAZARD/RISK LEVEL
OF RISK		 RISK
GROUPS*		 CONTROL MEASURES
Approaching an
aircraft on fire		 Contamination from
aviation fuel


hydraulic fluids and
the products of combustion		 Med



Med		 A,B,C,D,



A,B,C,D,
  • Approaching the incident from an upwind and uphill direction if possible.
  • Decontamination procedures as laid down in the Manual of Firemanship Book 12 Pt. 2
  • Ensure adequate lighting.
  • Expert advice from the RAF, the Defence Fire Service and the Civil Aviation Authority.
Rescues from aircraft
on fire and firefighting		 Fire,Exposion,Toxic,electrical
unstable work surface

Confined Space

machinery hazards from the
engines (rotors,turbines
propellers)


Decomposition of carbon fibre


Ignition of metal alloys		 High


Med

Med




High


Med		 A,B,C,D,


A,B,C,D,

A,B,C,D,




A,B,C,D,


A,B,C,D,
  • The existing controls in
  • MoF Book 4 Part 1
  • COSHH Regulations
  • Personal Protective Equipment at Work (PPE)
  • Realistic Training
  • Blanket of foam



  • Awareness
  • BA
  • Appropriate extinguishing medium
A=Wholtime
B=Retained
C=Volunters/auxiliary
D=Non service personnel
E=Public
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