Alleged Fire Risks - FSIGN 423 Flashcards
When initial details suggest there are persons at risk, within what time frame should a premises be inspected?
As soon as practical, and always within 3 hours.
The 3 hours starts from the first point of contact with a Brigade member of staff.
What if the initial investigation reveals that there are no persons at risk or jo attendance is required?
The incident should no longer be considered an AFR.
In these cases the advice provided and action taken should be recorded through the normal procedures (e.g. a goodwill advice job for Inspecting Officers and Fire Safety Advisors (IO/FSA) and an FS20 job for SFSOs detailing any follow-up action required.
The decision, and the rationale for the decision, should be recorded on the premises case file within the Fire Safety database using the form S200_FS20_01 (for SFSOS) or FSIGN423_01 (IO/FSA)
Who can take the decision to deem a report not an AFR?
A Fire Safety Team Leader (TL), a Deputy TL, or an SFSO.
If an IO/FSA/SFSO is not able or not best placed to deal with an AFR, what options exist?
It may be resolved by an operational crew under the GO1 procedure or a P1 using the E1 procedure or a member of the PAT team using the E1 procedure.
Can you disclose outside b the Brigade the identity of the person making the allegation?
No. Not for any reason.
If informed of an AFR, what should be one of your first actions?
Contact the person making an allegation to reassure them that their concerns are being dealt with.
Under what circumstances might you, as an SFSO, request a local fire station crew visit an AFR?
- The risk is so severe that an immediate attendance is required prior to the attendance of the SFSO
- Travel distances for the SFSO are excessive
- The AFR can be dealt with by the local station under the guidance of the SFSO due to its straightforward nature.
If the AFR is a licensed premises, what should you note (on Farynor) before going?
The safe capacity figure, so you can check against numbers present during your inspection.
What action should you take of the AFR involves petroleum?
Ensure petroleum admin are copied in on all emails.
What action should you take if the AFR involves transport?
Ensure the Transport Fire Safety Team are copied in on all emails.
What forms should the SFSO complete in relation to an AFR?
Form S200_FS20_01
and, if attending the scene, also FSIGN208_02
Where an Article 31 prohibition notice is issued or prosecution considered, normal protocols should be followed as per FSIGN 309.
If a local station attends an AFR, what paperwork should the appliance commander complete?
FSIGN423_01 to report the outcome of their investigation.
They should enter an appointment in the station diary under Fire Safety Regulation and AFR appointment type.
What letter should be used if the person alleging the fire risk requests confirmation of action or the investigating officer deems a reply is necessary?
FSIGN423_02
What should be your initial action on site?
Contact the Responsible Person or their nominated representative immediately.
Identify yourself by name, present identification and fully explain the purpose of the visit.
The AFR should be investigated and any risk critical failings rectified whilst the person or crew is in attendance and any additional advice considered necessary should be given.
