Guidance

Operational guidance: breathing apparatus

This guidance will provide support for the fire and rescue services in the resolution of incidents involving breathing apparatus.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021) and Chief Fire and Rescue Adviser
• Published: 14 January 2014
• Last updated: 31 March 2020 — See all updates

This publication was withdrawn on 31 March 2020

This guidance will be held on the National Operational Guidance website.

Applies to England

Documents

Operational guidance: breathing apparatus

Ref: ISBN 9780117541146

PDF, 5.54 MB, 172 pages

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Details

Fire and rescue service personnel operate in a dynamic and sometimes hazardous environment. The activities covered include incidents involving fire, water, height, road traffic collisions, chemicals, biological hazards, radiation and acts of terrorism.

Operational guidance provides a consistency of approach and forms the basis for common operational practices.

Published 14 January 2014
Last updated 31 March 2020 + show all updates

1. 31 March 2020

   Archived document.

2. 14 January 2014

   First published.