JESIP
The JESIP (Joint Emergency Service Interoperability Programme) structure is for responders and their control rooms to share incident information for when a multi-agency response is needed.
Each action card within the Avon and Somerset Police ERP app contains JESIP Joint Doctrine principles.
For further Joint Doctrine information, you can view or download the JESIP mobile app or web app which includes information such as:
- sending and completing a M/ETHANE report (the model is documented below)
- steps to help develop a joint understanding of risk for those at the scene
- instructions for airwave radio handsets, and how to change talk groups
- examples of tabards worn by incident commanders on the scene
- a glossary of Civil Contingencies Lexicon map symbols
- a prompt for use of the IIMARCH briefing tool
M/ETHANE
The first responder on the scene should relay an initial report using the JESIP M/ETHANE model. This is a structure for responders and their control rooms to share incident information.
Major incident
Is this a major incident – yes or no?
Decide whether the situation should be declared a major incident. It may be a major incident for your service but not others.
If no, continue complete an “ETHANE” message but regularly review the situation in case the incident escalates and becomes a major incident at a later stage.
Exact location
Be as accurate as possible, use street names, landmarks, building numbers and post codes. You may also consider using GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude or what3words where these are accepted and understood by your organisation.
Type of incident
Define the exact nature of the incident, for example, road traffic collision, explosion or building collapse.
Hazards
Include the hazards that are known to be present or suspected, and those that could potentially arise.
Access
Describe the routes that are safe to use and provide access to the incident. This should also include access to any relevant Rendezvous Point (RvP). In the case of a Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) incident, it may also include areas to avoid. Consider egress routes as some organisations will come and go from the incident such as the ambulance service transporting casualties.
Number of casualties
Determine the number of casualties and if possible the level and severity of injuries.
Emergency services
Which, and how many, emergency responder agencies are required or are already on-scene?
Training
JESIP Commander course
See the JESIP Commander Course Dates – Pocketbook page for further information.
Persons in crisis
Access the College Learn presentation on the Persons in crisis – training package and JESIP documents – Pocketbook page.