The METHANE model is an established reporting framework which provides a common structure for responders and their control rooms to share major incident information. It is recommended that M/ETHANE be used for all incidents. For incidents falling below the major incident threshold 'METHANE' becomes an 'ETHANE' message.
The M for Major incidents really desribes the type of message you wish to communicate. This could be
Standby - for a possible major incident - here is what I know so far...
Declared - this is a major incident - here is what I know so far...
Stop - stop sending more resources, we now have enough at the scene
Stand down - additional resources are not required as the incident has stopped
Cancelled - cancel my previous message - I have new information as follows....
IIMARCH is used to brief teams or hand over information face to face
The JESIP App is a useful way to become familiar with the core element of the JESIP Joint Doctrine.
The app is designed to work across mobile devices and may also work on some tablets.
The app aims to reach the many thousands of staff involved in emergency response providing them with essential reminders about the five Principles for Joint Working and the Joint Decision Model.
It also includes some other useful prompts and checklists including:
Incident Checklist – for commanders as they arrive at an incident
M/ETHANE report that can be completed and sent using the app
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
The JESIP App will allow many more people working in emergency response to understand and apply JESIP, improving the multi-agency response the public expect and deserve. It will help embed JESIP so its use becomes business-as-usual resulting in emergency response staff achieving the JESIP aim “working together – saving lives”.
The JESIP App is a useful tool for anyone working in emergency response, this includes those who assist and support emergency responders.
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