Operational guidance
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National operational guidance from the National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management, published on fireireland.ie. Each document has a Hub briefing that sets out the key points and what’s new.
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National Incident Command System manual, September 2026
National guidance on incident command for the fire service. Second edition, in effect from 1 September 2026.
Read the Hub briefing →The national framework for commanding incidents: command levels, transfer of command, decision making, risk management, tactical modes and working with other emergency services. Replaces the 2006 first edition. New in this edition: Command Level 4, the removal of Transitional Mode, operational discretion and the 3Cs interagency approach.
Good Practice Note 5.1: Protecting Firefighters from the Products of Combustion, working at operational incidents
National good practice on reducing Firefighters’ exposure to toxic smoke and contaminants at incidents. Version 1.0.
Read the Hub briefing →How to reduce exposure to the products of combustion before, during and after incidents: PPE, decontamination and bagging at the scene, no contaminated kit in the crew cab, “shower within the hour”, Red, Yellow and Green zones in stations and the decontamination kit each appliance should carry.
Good Practice Note 5.2: Protecting Firefighters from the Products of Combustion, working in training environments
The companion note to GPN 5.1 for BA and compartment fire behaviour training at Learning & Development Centres. Version 1.0.
Read the Hub briefing →How to reduce exposure during live fire training: clean fuels only, respiratory protection, decontamination after each wear including 10 to 15 minutes gassing off, zones in training centres, transporting kit home and extra protection for course assistants.
