This unit typically applies to Sector/Division Commanders and Level 1 Operations Officer who are responsible for:
implementing their portion of the Incident Action Plan (IAP)
allocating resources within their sector
reporting on incident situation, the progress of operations, emerging risks and the status of resources within the sector
maintaining situational awareness
This unit covers the competency required to manage a multi-team response to incidents which may be time critical and/or potentially threatening to life, property or the environment.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Prerequisites
PUAFIR302B Suppress urban fire (Fire sector specific)
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
assess effectiveness of strategies and tactics on sector
implement relevant part of the IAP for the sector
adapt tactics, where required
provide reports to operational supervisor.
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated workplace environment.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
emergency situations or simulation of emergency situations, in a multi-team response environment
equipment, personnel, facilities etc. appropriate to the emergency situation and within the bounds of responsibility as designated within the requirements of control.
Method of assessment
In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.
Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.
Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:
direct observation
interviewing the candidate
journals and workplace documentation
third party reports from supervisors
written or oral questions.
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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Required Skills:
access information and support from the control facility
brief and debrief personnel
develop and maintain incident situational awareness
effectively and efficiently deploy human and physical resources
identify and correctly use equipment
lead teams
make decisions, negotiate and resolve conflict
manage resources
Required Knowledge:
agency procedures for managing operations
Australasian Inter-service Incident Management System (AIIMS) structure
codes of practice and legislation
emergency site layout
equipment and personnel capabilities for incident type
focus of operation of work systems and equipment
IAP (objectives, strategies and tactics) and development of appropriate tactics
industrial awards and agreements, and agency personnel practices and guidelines
organisational command structure
post operational procedures
processes for implementing, monitoring, amending and reviewing tactics
reporting and recording requirements
Risk assessment may include:
Adequacy of allocated equipment
Capability of assigned personnel
Forecasts
Hazards
Information gathered from existing plans/databases
Meteorological profiles
Property and environment
Risk to life
Type of incident
Resources may include:
Aircraft
Amenities
Communication devices
Equipment characteristics
Human:
operations personnel
specialised personnel such as aviation authorities
support personnel/services
volunteers
Local, federal and state/territory governments
Parking
Physical:
aircraft
equipment
machinery
material
safety equipment
vehicles
Technology devices
Incidents may include:
Life threatening situations
Protection of property and the environment
Risks to life and property such as:
biological agents
fauna rescue
fire
flood
hazardous materials
landslip
severe storm
Constraints may include:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sacred sites
Constraints on road closure
Existing emergency management plans
Financial
Hazardous areas
Legislative
Military areas
Other areas requiring permission and/or authorisation to enter
Other areas of environmental and cultural significance
Prevailing weather
Redirection of water course
Resources
Restrictions on duration of work or the conditions under which personnel may be employed
Seasonal factors
Time
Wilderness areas
Initial response options will be determined by:
Availability of resources and estimated outcome
Legislative requirements
Organisational guidelines
Regulatory authorities
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
Civil Aviation Orders
Corporate and strategic plans
Legislation relevant to the operation/incident/response
Legislation relevant to the organisation
Operational performance standards
Operational procedures
Organisational performance standards
Organisational personnel practices and guidelines
Organisational quality standards
Organisation’s approach to environmental management and sustainability
Procedures/action
Search and rescue time procedures and action
Communications systems may include:
Computer
Facsimile
Mobile data terminal
Pager
Radio
Satellite
Signage
Signalling
Telephone
Warnings
IAP may include:
Area or region
Aims and objectives of the response/incident/operation
Consideration or aircraft type
Contingencies and alternatives
Coverage of one or more places
Document (formal or informal)
Flight plans
Limitations
Monitoring and evaluative procedures
Part of an overall plan
Performance and suitability
Possible strategies to achieve objectives
Possible tactics to implement strategies
Pre-plans
Reporting requirements
Resources required including their availability
Monitoring of operations may include:
Progress against plan
Utilisation of resources and potential of incident
Welfare of personnel
Documentation may include:
Assessment of safety procedures utilised
Completion of logs
Financial statements
Input to debriefs
Journal records
Post-operational report
Situational reports
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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
Initial briefing is obtained
Risk assessment of all factors relevant to the sector is conducted
Resources required to deal with the incident are identified
Constraints which may impede the response are identified
Initial response options are identified and assessed
Command of all sector personnel is assumed and maintained in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
Communications systems are used in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
Reporting processes are activated in accordance with organisational policies and procedures to provide continuous monitoring and evaluation of incident
IAP is communicated to teams in accordance with organisational guidelines
Resources are deployed to ensure operations portion of the IAP is implemented in accordance with organisational guidelines
Operations are conducted and monitored in accordance with IAP
Operational reports are issued in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
Operations are modified as required by the situation
Sector is managed is accordance with agency workplace policies
Safe work practices, health and welfare arrangements are implemented and monitored
Strategies are implemented and tactics are determined in accordance with IAP
Team leaders are briefed and tasked in accordance with the IAP
Specific tasks are reviewed and modified as required
Regular exchange of information is maintained with Operations Officer on incident situation, progress, achievement of incident, objectives and emerging risks
All unexpected situations that require a quick and decisive response are recognised and responded to in accordance with operational requirements and procedures
Reports are provided to Operations Officer on required modification to the IAP, additional resources required, surplus resources and hazards present
Need for additional resources and logistical support is identified and communicated to Operations Officer
Activities are coordinated with adjacent sectors
Resources are accounted for and demobilised in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
Post operational documentation is completed to organisational requirements
Sector debrief is conducted in accordance with organisational guidelines
Recommendations are made for changes in policies and procedures
Initial briefing is obtained
Risk assessment of all factors relevant to the sector is conducted
Resources required to deal with the incident are identified
Constraints which may impede the response are identified
Initial response options are identified and assessed
Command of all sector personnel is assumed and maintained in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
Communications systems are used in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
Reporting processes are activated in accordance with organisational policies and procedures to provide continuous monitoring and evaluation of incident
IAP is communicated to teams in accordance with organisational guidelines
Resources are deployed to ensure operations portion of the IAP is implemented in accordance with organisational guidelines
Operations are conducted and monitored in accordance with IAP
Operational reports are issued in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
Operations are modified as required by the situation
Sector is managed is accordance with agency workplace policies
Safe work practices, health and welfare arrangements are implemented and monitored
Strategies are implemented and tactics are determined in accordance with IAP
Team leaders are briefed and tasked in accordance with the IAP
Specific tasks are reviewed and modified as required
Regular exchange of information is maintained with Operations Officer on incident situation, progress, achievement of incident, objectives and emerging risks
All unexpected situations that require a quick and decisive response are recognised and responded to in accordance with operational requirements and procedures
Reports are provided to Operations Officer on required modification to the IAP, additional resources required, surplus resources and hazards present
Need for additional resources and logistical support is identified and communicated to Operations Officer
Activities are coordinated with adjacent sectors
Resources are accounted for and demobilised in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
Post operational documentation is completed to organisational requirements
Sector debrief is conducted in accordance with organisational guidelines
Recommendations are made for changes in policies and procedures
Forms
Assessment Cover Sheet
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