Definition
A road traffic collision (RTC) is an incident on the public highway involving one or more vehicles. Fire services attend RTCs to make scenes safe, rescue trapped casualties using hydraulic rescue equipment, manage fuel spills, and support ambulance crews with medical intervention.
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A road traffic collision (RTC) is an incident on the public highway involving one or more vehicles. Fire services attend RTCs to make scenes safe, rescue trapped casualties using hydraulic rescue equipment, manage fuel spills, and support ambulance crews with medical intervention.
Requirements for road traffic collision in the UK depend on the type of premises and applicable legislation, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and relevant British Standards. The responsible person for a premises must ensure adequate fire safety provisions are in place. The British Fire Consortium can provide guidance — contact our team or search our member directory to find a qualified specialist.
Road Traffic Collision and Fire Drill are related fire safety concepts but serve different purposes. See our individual glossary entries for detailed definitions. For expert guidance on which applies to your premises, consult a BFC member company.
The British Fire Consortium offers EAL Level 3 accredited training covering fire safety systems including topics related to road traffic collision. Our courses are the only nationally recognised Level 3 qualifications across all fire disciplines. View our training courses or use the member directory to find a qualified trainer near you.
