This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to work as a member of a crew to apply appropriate fire control strategies and safe work practices to extinguish a wildfire, participate in mop ups and patrol operations and prepare equipment for the next crew.

The unit applies to personnel who work as a member of a crew or team. Work at this level is often undertaken without direct supervision and instruction. There may be some level of supervision of other members of the crew at this level.

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.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Location of wildfire is confirmed by observation or from instructions while on approach
Access to area is determined and achieved without injury to personnel or damage to vehicles, equipment or environmentally sensitive areas
Evidence observed on approach relevant to wildfire cause is noted and brought to the attention of appropriate authorities
Navigational aids are used for planning and operational purposes
Notification of arrival and appropriate report is provided
Briefing is received including area of operations, strategies and tactics to be employed
Escape routes and safety zones are confirmed and communicated to personnel
Firefighting media and equipment are selected and used in accordance with organisational procedures
Fire hazards are identified and action is taken to minimise the risks of injury to the public, personnel and self
Firefighting strategies and tactics are implemented to achieve objectives and to minimise overall damage and impact on asserts and the environment
Fuel, weather and topographical factors are observed and potential fire behaviour is anticipated and acted upon to ensure safety
Communication is maintained with supervisor through the chain of command and with other firefighters in the work area
Fire control activities are undertaken to minimise overall damage and impact on assets and the environment
Potential fire behaviour is considered and acted upon to ensure safety and achievement of objectives
Fire reports are provided to supervisor, as required
Area of origin and evidence of fire cause are protected and brought to the attention of supervisor or relevant authority, in accordance with organisational procedures
Details of the wildfire including location, type, behaviour and developments are received and recorded
Location of wildfire is confirmed and safest access route is determined
Location of wildfire is confirmed by observation or from instructions while on approach
As far as conditions allow the number, location and safety of people and assets in the threatened area is determined and assessed
Briefing is received including area of operations, strategies and tactics to be employed
Mop up activities are carried out, in accordance with organisational procedures
Equipment is made ready for operational use, in accordance with organisational procedures

Assessment Cover Sheet

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