Road Accidents (Fire Officers) Mr. McMahon asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will issue guidance to chief officers of police that the presence of a fire officer should be sought at all road accidents; and that at those accidents which involve a risk of fire a fire officer should be in operational control. Mr. Mayhew No. Not all road accidents require the presence of a fire officer, and the risk of a fire is insufficient reason for requiring a fire officer to take control of what may be a complex situation.