Public order and Civil Disturbance procedure PN261

Question 1

What are the 2 classification of events?

Answer 1

Unknown or Pre planned

Question 2

On receipt of a civil disturbance message control will do what?

Answer 2

I.D area involved
Send printer message to all stations involved
Dispatch SM to RVP
Inform duty ILO
Page GT officer
Inform RMC
Request attendance of police
Liaise with OOD

Question 3

What are some of the control measures that IC’s should consider for firefighting during civil disturbances?

Answer 3

Jets into Hydrants
H/R from tank
Jets at low pressure (disconnect quickly)
Only commit FF to buildings to save saveable life
Don’t deploy BA
Keep crews in pairs
Driver to remain with appliance, engine running
Lockers kept locked
Monitor situation carefully
Position vehicle to allow swift exit
Use safety officers