P1-43 Response Accepted Self-assessed

Use METHANE messages for Major Incidents

Recommendation

A 'METHANE' (Major incident declared, Exact location, Type of incident, Hazards, Access, Number and type of casualties, Emergency services present and required) message should be sent as soon as possible by the emergency service declaring a Major Incident.

Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
The Joint Emergency Services Interoperability Principles (JESIP) Joint Doctrine was updated in October 2021, establishing METHANE messages as standard for all Major Incidents. A gov.uk progress update (26 February 2025) states this recommendation was completed via this update.
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 24 Mar 2026
Checked data held on this site (government responses, progress updates, independent evidence)
External sources searched: www.gov.uk, www.legislation.gov.uk, hansard.parliament.uk
This recommendation requires implementation across many organisations. The assessment reflects central policy response, not adoption in individual organisations.
Jurisdiction
UK-wide
Section Reference
33.31d
Response
Accepted
Accepted UK Government
21 Jan 2020

The government accepted in principle all Phase 1 recommendations directed at central government. The Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick presented the formal response to Parliament on 21 January 2020, committing to new duties on building owners and managers through the Fire Safety Bill and Building Safety Bill, including requirements for premises information boxes, floor plans, lift inspections, fire door checks, evacuation signage, and fire safety instructions to residents.

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Progress Timeline
Official Report
26 Feb 2025

Completed. JESIP Joint Doctrine updated October 2021. METHANE messages are now used as standard for all Major Incidents.

Source
Source
Inquiry Grenfell Tower Inquiry
Report Grenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 1 Report 30 Oct 2019
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Responsible Bodies
UK Government Primary
Themes & Tags
Emergency contingency plans Incident commander communication training Emergency Services
Recommendation age 6.4 yrs
Last formal update 391 days ago