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Major Incident (METHANE)
Major Incident (METHANE)
M
Major Incident
Declared? Include date/time

Has a major incident or standby been declared? If not, consider ETHANE.

E
Exact Location
Precise location or area

Use a location system understood by all responders.

T
Type of Incident
Nature of incident

Example: Fire, disorder, RTC, flood, terrorist incident.

H
Hazards
Actual & potential risks

Consider likelihood + severity (e.g. fire spread, weapons, chemicals).

A
Access
Routes in/out + RV points

Include inaccessible routes and rendezvous points.

N
Casualties
Number & severity

Use classification: P1, P2, P3, deceased.

E
Emergency Services
Resources required/on scene

Include police, fire, ambulance + wider partners.