This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to work as a member of a team under supervision when responding to marine emergencies. It applies to personnel required to respond to an incident involving a marine structure or vessel. The incident may involve fire and hazardous materials.

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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Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.
support agencies must include	organisations covered by existing emergency management arrangements such as environmental agencies police volunteer coast guard
personal protective clothing and equipment must include	breathing apparatus chemical protective clothing life jacket, including whistle and strobe light safety harness and lines turnout uniforms and gloves
resources must include six or more of the following	access craft aircraft or helicopter bulk extinguishing agent communication equipment deep lift and volume extrication equipment hi-x foam equipment international shore connection positive pressure ventilation fan pumps ship fire control plans ship manifest thermal imaging equipment water drill
firefighting strategies must include	combination attack defensive and offensive mode direct and indirect attack direction of attack overhead
firefighting tactics must include	boundary cooling cooling fuels diluting fuel excluding oxygen interrupting chemical chain reaction removing fuels
ancillary operations must include participating in three or more of the following	damming and/or draining water runoff guarding against hazards making up equipment overhaul salvage securing area

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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
Organisational firefighting objectives and strategies are received, confirmed and implemented under direction
Firefighting tactics are selected, in accordance with the type of marine emergency and with actual or potential hazards identified
Firefighting considerations are taken into account when implementing tactics
Marine emergency is located and access is gained in the safest manner to minimise damage to property or risk of injury
Incident potential is anticipated and action is taken to protect the safety of self and others
Strategies and tactics are selected to minimise injury to persons, damage to property and impact on the environment
Ongoing communication is maintained throughout the operation between firefighters and marine crew members using the chain of command
All equipment is removed from the marine emergency incident site, after completion of activities
Equipment is cleaned, reinstated and stowed, in accordance with organisational procedures
Participate in debriefing sessions
Information about vessel, location and type of marine emergency is received, in accordance with organisational procedures and requirements, with relevant stakeholders and support agencies or organisations immediately notified
Water supplies at incident to support firefighting are located
Hazards and special risks are identified, monitored and controlled, in accordance with organisational procedures
Systematic primary and secondary searches are conducted
Organisational firefighting objectives and strategies are received, confirmed and implemented under direction
Changing conditions at the marine emergency site are observed and their effects on vessel behaviour are noted and reported, as required
Ancillary operations are undertaken to complement marine emergency operations and to prevent further damage to the vessel and its contents
All equipment is removed from the marine emergency incident site, after completion of activities

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUAFIR304 - Respond to marine emergencies

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Assessment Record Sheet

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