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Respond to isolated/remote structure fire

Respond to isolated/remote structure fire

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAFIR202B
State Code
D3803
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/02/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/11/2010
Field of Education
039905 - Fire Technology
Original Release Date
11/11/2010
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the competency for responding to an isolated/remote structure fire, when working as a member of a team, under direct supervision.Isolated/remote structures include houses and farm buildings. There may be a village with some community buildings or some agricultural buildings. All structures are isolated from each other and the possibility of fire spread between structures is extremely low.This competency does not cover firefighting strategies at fires within any structures, nor fires involving dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Proceed to fire
  • 1.1 Information received about the location and type of fire is recorded in accordance with the organisation's requirements
  • 1.2 Appropriate protective clothing is donned in accordance with the organisation's procedures
  • 1.3 The most effective route to the fire is identified
2. Prepare extinguishing media and/or equipment for use
  • 2.1 Water supplies at the incident to support firefighting are located
  • 2.2 Equipment to access and supply water to the firefighting operations is identified and assembled in accordance with the organisation's procedures
  • 2.3 Nominated extinguishing media and/or equipment is identified, obtained and or accessed
3. Combat fires
  • 3.1 Personal safety is maintained at all times in accordance with the organisation's procedures for responding to isolated and remote structure fire and occupational health and safety guidelines
  • 3.2 Hazards are identified and reported to supervisors in accordance with the organisation's procedures
  • 3.3 Firefighting strategies are implemented under the direction of the supervisor and in accordance with the organisation's procedures
  • 3.4 Safe escape routes are identified and maintained at all times
  • 3.5 Access to the fire is gained, protecting life and minimising damage to property and environment in accordance with the organisation's procedures
  • 3.6 Extinguishing media and equipment are used in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications and the organisation's procedures
  • 3.7 Communications with other team members and supervisor are maintained throughout the incident in accordance with the organisation's procedures
4. Observe and report changes in conditions at the fire
  • 4.1 Changing conditions at the fire are observed and the effects on fire behaviour are noted and reported
  • 4.2 Firefighting tactics are adapted to meet changing conditions and fire behaviour
5. Participate in ancillary operations
  • 5.1 Ancillary operations to complement firefighting operations and prevent further damage to the structure are undertaken
  • 5.2 Assistance is given to complete and record appropriate incident information
6. Conclude firefighting operations
  • 6.1 Firefighting equipment is collected and stowed
  • 6.2 The incident scene is made safe for the public
  • 6.3 Defective or missing equipment is identified and reported
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Types of fire must include
structure fires
Protective clothing must include
Turnout uniform and gloves
structural fire tunic and over-trousers
eye protection
hearing protection
and does not include Breathing Apparatus
Access methods into a site must include
forcible entry
normal entry
and does not include entry to a structure
Water supplies must include
static water supplies
open water supply
and may also include
reticulated water systems
Equipment must include
hoses and hose fittings
branches
nozzles
standpipes
small gear and ancillary equipment
rope lines
forcible entry tools such as cutting tools, axes, bolt cutters
fire extinguishers
radios
and may also include
monitors and hydrants
Fire extinguishing media must include
water
foam
and may also include
other fire extinguishing substances
On-scene hazards must include
smoke, darkness and heat
electricity
gas
structural collapse
machinery, equipment, products
hazardous products and materials
Changing conditions at the fire must include
weather conditions
flame colour and size
smoke colour
fire spread
signs of structural collapse
Ancillary activities may include assisting with
making-up equipment
securing the area
damming water run off
Environmental damage may include
air
soil
water
hazards to flora and fauna
EVIDENCE GUIDE



Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential for this unit that competence is demonstrated in:
identification of signs of structural collapse
application of firefighting techniques
selection and use of appropriate protective clothing
selection and use of firefighting equipment
actions implemented at the incident to avoid the risk of injury

Consistency in performance
Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
A combination of oral or written presentation, observation on the job and/or in a range of simulated environments
Specific resources for assessment
access to a range of controlled or simulated fires
firefighting equipment
extinguishing media

Guidance information for assessment
Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG116 PUAFIR218 Respond to isolated structure fire Unit of competency
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