HSE fully endorses the recommendation in Common Sense, Common Safety that individual firefighters should not be at risk of investigation or prosecution, under health and safety law, if they have put themselves at risk as a result of a heroic act.  This guidance outlines how HSE defines heroism and explains how HSE will deal with such matters.

Original post by HSE and many thanks to them for allowing “I want CHAS” to use and their entry about Health & Safety