Merseyside Police co-ordinate the activities of those responding to a land-based sudden impact emergency, at and around the scene in most cases. There primary roles are to save and protect life, ensure the scene is preserved for subsequent enquiries, to establish and maintain cordons in addition to processing casualties.

In an emergency Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service have roles such as firefighting, rescuing people who may be trapped, preventing further escalation of an incident, dealing with chemicals or other contaminants in order to make the site safe as well as assisting other agencies.

The primary role of North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) is to save life. They also aim to protect the health, safety and welfare of all on site staff, alert the ‘receiving’ hospitals, instigate a triage process followed by treatment and transport of casualties.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) aims to prevent the loss of life on the coast and at sea. In an emergency they would also initiate and co-ordinate civil maritime search and rescue.

The British Transport Police (BTP) are the national police force for the railways. They would deal with an emergency on the railway infrastructure. Their aim is to keep you safe and make you feel secure while you travel.

Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB) supports NHS England as required and continually assesses the continuity of patient care in their commissioned services during an emergency.

NHS England (Merseyside) Area Team assess the initial information received in respect of a significant emergency and determine the appropriate initial course of action to be taken; they co-ordinate the wider NHS response.

The UK Health Security Agency's primary duty is to protect the public from infectious diseases and environmental hazards.

Liverpool John Lennon Airport's role is to respond to aviation emergencies within and in close proximity to the airfield.   

Merseyrail Electrics provide a level and speed of response appropriate to the circumstances of all accidents, incidents and emergencies as they affect Merseyrail.

Merseytravel are responsible for co-ordinating local passenger transport including Merseyrail, Mersey Tunnels and Mersey Ferries. They also provide transport to support Category 1 Responders in certain circumstances in an emergency e.g. mass evacuation.

Mersey Tunnels Police's role is to police the two Mersey tunnels. In an emergency their role is to protect life as well as preserve scenes, gather evidence and provide assistance to other agencies.

National Highways is the government agency charged with driving forward our motorways and major A roads. This includes modernising and maintaining the highways, as well as staffing the network and keeping traffic moving.

Network Rail lead the rail industry response to a major incident and restore the railway infrastructure when required.

Peel Ports / Port of Liverpool Police are responsible for the Liverpool, Bootle, Birkenhead, Ellesmere Port and Eastham Dock Estates and Freeports, as well as the Manchester Ship Canal areas in the north west of England.

Cadent Gas is a regional gas distribution company that owns, operates and maintains the largest natural gas distribution network in the United Kingdom, transporting gas to homes and businesses across the North West.

National Grid maintain the flow through the Electricity and Gas Transmission Systems and attend to emergency events affecting the Gas and Electricity Transmission System.

SP Energy Networks own and operate the electricity transmission and distribution network in Merseyside. The primary roles of SP Energy Networks in an emergency are to restore service in accordance with their existing emergency plans.

United Utilities supplies water and wastewater; in an emergency they assist by alerting other agencies of any incidents, providing mutual aid and alternative water supplies.

The Environment Agency's role is to create better places for people and wildlife and to support sustainable development. In an emergency they have many roles including preventing the impact of the incident, investigating the cause and restoring the environment.

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has a 24/7 response to incidents that includes a decision maker who will assess the initial incident and determine HSE's approach and what resources it can provide such as relevant specialists or technical advice.  

The Met Office is the national meteorological service for the UK. They provide critical weather services and world-leading climate science, helping to make better decisions to stay safe and thrive.

Mining Remediation Authority manages the effects of past coal mining, including subsidence damage claims which are not the responsibility of licensed coal mine operators. It deals with mine water pollution, other mining legacy issues and it owns the majority of the coal in Britain, and licenses coal mining.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) supports civil authorities and emergency services during national emergencies through Military Aid to the Civil Authorities (MACA) protocols. They provide specialized personnel, equipment, and logistical support when civilian capacities are exceeded.

In an emergency, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) will immediately take steps to ensure that they can provide support to the local emergency response, as appropriate.