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Interpret and analyse fire weather information

Interpret and analyse fire weather information

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAFIR407
State Code
OAY64
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/04/2020
Field of Education
010701 - Atmospheric Sciences
Original Release Date
08/04/2020
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to assess and interpret weather information in relation to its impact on fire behaviour. It includes collecting, interpreting, analysing and recording weather information.The unit applies to personnel who are required to provide weather predictions as part of the planning undertaken for a fire.The fire sector is those sections of government departments, statutory authorities or organisations that have responsibility under jurisdictional arrangements for the delivery of firefighting and fire management services.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Collect weather information
  • 1.1 Sources of weather information are identified and accessed
  • 1.2 Fire site information is sought from databases or experts
  • 1.3 General data is obtained
  • 1.4 Field observations are obtained and monitored
2 Interpret weather information
  • 2.1 Weather data is interpreted for current weather conditions in an area
  • 2.2 Bureau of Meteorology weather forecasts and warnings are interpreted for future weather conditions in an area
  • 2.3 Field weather observations are assessed
  • 2.4 Local weather influences likely to affect fire weather conditions are identified
  • 2.5 Weather forecasts are validated against field weather observations, as they become available
  • 2.6 Weather forecasts are evaluated for their effect on fire behaviour
3 Analyse, record and communicate fire weather information
  • 3.1 Analysis is conducted using weather data and forecast weather signs, local weather influences and likely impact on fire behaviour
  • 3.2 Quality information is provided within required timeframes for fire control planning
  • 3.3 Weather conditions are monitored and potential changes to fire predictions are assessed and reported
  • 3.4 Analysis and advice are provided to relevant personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG126 PUAFIR414 Interpret and analyse fire weather information Unit of competency