Assessor Resource

PUAFIR202B
Respond to isolated_remote structure fire

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible.

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.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Prerequisite Unit/s

PUAFIR201B Prevent injury

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

applying extinguishing media to the fire

obtaining water from reticulated/static water supplies

operating a fire extinguisher

operating a branch

Required Knowledge

causes and signs of structural collapse

behaviour of a building/structure in a fire

fireground signals (audible and visual)

organisational procedures

fire tetrahedron

methods of heat transfer

principles and methods of extinguishment

fire behaviour

portable fire extinguishers

extinguishing media

firefighting foams

hazards

procedures for working with ladders, ropes and lines and

tying knots

firefighting techniques and procedures

safe work practices

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

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Information received about the location and type of fire is recorded in accordance with the organisation's requirements 
Appropriate protective clothing is donned in accordance with the organisation's procedures 
The most effective route to the fire is identified 
Water supplies at the incident to support firefighting are located 
Equipment to access and supply water to the firefighting operations is identified and assembled in accordance with the organisation's procedures 
Nominated extinguishing media and/or equipment is identified, obtained and or accessed 
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 
Hazards are identified and reported to supervisors in accordance with the organisation's procedures 
Firefighting strategies are implemented under the direction of the supervisor and in accordance with the organisation's procedures 
Safe escape routes are identified and maintained at all times 
Access to the fire is gained, protecting life and minimising damage to property and environment in accordance with the organisation's procedures 
Extinguishing media and equipment are used in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications and the organisation's procedures 
Communications with other team members and supervisor are maintained throughout the incident in accordance with the organisation's procedures 
Changing conditions at the fire are observed and the effects on fire behaviour are noted and reported 
Firefighting tactics are adapted to meet changing conditions and fire behaviour 
Ancillary operations to complement firefighting operations and prevent further damage to the structure are undertaken 
Assistance is given to complete and record appropriate incident information 
Firefighting equipment is collected and stowed 
The incident scene is made safe for the public 
Defective or missing equipment is identified and reported 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUAFIR202B - Respond to isolated_remote structure fire
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