METHANE Report Format

Question 1

What is the purpose of a METHANE report?

Answer 1

The METHANE model is an established reporting framework which provides a common structure for responders and their control rooms to share major incident information
Minimises room for error/confusion

Question 2

When is a METHANE report not a METHANE report?

Answer 2

For incidents falling below the major incident threshold ‘METHANE’ becomes an ‘ETHANE’

Question 3

What does the M in METHANE stand for?

Answer 3

Major incident standby or declared

Question 4

What does the E in METHANE stand for?

Answer 4

Exact location of incident

- Be as specific as possible

Question 5

What does the T in METHANE stand for?

Answer 5

Type of incident

Question 6

What does the H in METHANE stand for?

Answer 6

Hazards (present and potential)

Question 7

What does the A in METHANE stand for?

Answer 7

Access and egress routes

Question 8

What does the N in METHANE stand for?

Answer 8

Number, severity and type of casualties

Question 9

What does the second E in METHANE stand for?

Answer 9

Emergency services present on scene and further resources required