What goes through your mind?

There are a number of things to consider when approaching a scene. Some of these have been listed below:-

• Dispatch to the incident – plan your route carefully
• Take into account road and weather conditions
• Make a slow and safe approach
• Park defensively in the ‘fend off position’ if appropriate
• Look for debris and vehicle hazards e.g. fuel, downed electricity cables, chemicals, and be aware of other vehicles & pedestrians etc.

• THINK SAFETY – SELF… Scene… and Survivors

• Communicate arrival to control and to other services in attendance
• Approach the scene only if it is safe to do so
• Assess the scene as you walk towards it, try to read the wreckage and assess the number of casualities
• Look for casualties both on the road, in vehicles and walking around
• Call for appropriate back-up and support where needed
• Always be prepared for the unexpected

• Carefully thinking about how to approach an accident may mean the difference between life and death…

DON’T BECOME ANOTHER CASUALTY