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A waterway at Bradley Stoke, near Bristol
The new measures have saved ?1m
An attempt to cut the risk of oil, petrol and beer from polluting rivers and water supplies is due to start.
New emergency response measures and equipment will be showcased by the Fire and Rescue Service, in a project developed with the Environment Agency.
The Fire Service College in Gloucestershire will hold a live demonstration on 16 October.
The new protocols have been given to every fire service in England.
David Jordan, deputy director of operations at the Environment Agency said: "The Fire and Rescue Service is first on the scene at many incidents that cause pollution.
"The action they take can be crucial in preventing or reducing environmental damage.
"We have many examples across the country where firefighters have been able to stop contaminants at their source and help prevent oil, petrol, milk, beer and other liquids polluting nearby rivers."
According to the Agency, the new measures mean it has to attend far fewer incidents, saving ?1m for other operations.
The revised protocol increases strategic planning, flood risk management, information exchange and advice, according to the Agency.
The new measures have saved ?1m
An attempt to cut the risk of oil, petrol and beer from polluting rivers and water supplies is due to start.
New emergency response measures and equipment will be showcased by the Fire and Rescue Service, in a project developed with the Environment Agency.
The Fire Service College in Gloucestershire will hold a live demonstration on 16 October.
The new protocols have been given to every fire service in England.
David Jordan, deputy director of operations at the Environment Agency said: "The Fire and Rescue Service is first on the scene at many incidents that cause pollution.
"The action they take can be crucial in preventing or reducing environmental damage.
"We have many examples across the country where firefighters have been able to stop contaminants at their source and help prevent oil, petrol, milk, beer and other liquids polluting nearby rivers."
According to the Agency, the new measures mean it has to attend far fewer incidents, saving ?1m for other operations.
The revised protocol increases strategic planning, flood risk management, information exchange and advice, according to the Agency.