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sandwich panel buildings involved in fire Information for MDT Part A: Aide Memoir HAZARDS Rapid fire spread – combustible panels. Rapid fire spread – non-combustible panels, leading to insulation of developing fire. Undetected fire spread in voids Early building roof collapse with little warning Panel de-lamination panel collapse Hot working conditions and thick smoke Fire loading of building and contents Poor sound transmission. Cable and trunking failure. ACTIONS ON ARRIVAL Attempt to confirm if panels are combustible Confirm status of persons reported Plan priorities Create site plan of operations Ensure voids are checked for fire spread 3-member BA teams, fully brief crews on hazards Thermal image cameras for all BA teams. (TIC not definitive indicator of safety) Focus on effective communications Maintain safe evacuation routes for BA teams at all times FURTHER CONSIDERATION Defensive Mode as primary control measure Appoint brief Safety Officers Sectoring incident BA Communications for all BA teams BA safety jet teams BA entry points close to scene of operations BA emergency teams Ventilate early if possible to improve visibility Hi-Ex foam in void spaces Jets to spray on panels Radiated heat on surrounding building Consider setting up OSR Plan for large make-ups and reliefs Environmental effects of products of combustion and water run-off.  Part B: Standard Operating Procedure Policy Royal Berkshire Fire Rescue Service will respond to incidents involving fires in buildings with sandwich panels and control such incidents in accordance with generic and dynamic risk assessments that have been completed. Where it can be positively confirmed that sandwich panels are not readily combustible Royal Berkshire Fire Rescue Service will employ operational control measures that are generic operational procedures for fires. Where this is not confirmed and, where it is clear that there are no persons reported missing and, depending on the intensity of the fire other