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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Locate position in the field
   • Identify smoke and current position of fire using landmarks and key geographical features.
   • Locate current position of fire on a map or plan.
2. Record and report smoke and other sightings
   • Record and report smoke and other sightings promptly in line with organisational procedures.
   • Maintain chronological log in line with organisational procedures.
   • Identify situations requiring specialist advice and seek assistance as required in line with organisational procedures.
3. Communicate with fire command or control
   • Use communications equipment to relay location of own position and sightings to fire command or control using organisational procedures.
   • Record and relay relevant meteorological information and conditions using required conventions and formats.
   • Record and report fire detecting processes and outcomes to appropriate personnel.

Range Statement

Not Applicable

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Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:

follow organisational policies and procedures relevant to detecting fires

locate and identify on a map or plan the current position of a fire from the field or air

note and report sighting details, including estimated distances, in the required formats and conventions including:

track the progression of the fire using landmarks and maps

make initial and ongoing reports of fire activity

maintain a chronological log of fire activity and meteorological measurements

complete a basic accurate report on fire detecting processes and outcomes.

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Knowledge Evidence

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

smoke types, colour and meaning

map types and features, common scales used on maps and plans, and methods for their use and manipulation

terrain and geographical features visible from a tower or aircraft

procedures for measuring and recording meteorological data

precautions to be taken in extreme weather conditions

fire command or control conventions for recording and reporting fire sightings in an emergency situation

organisational policies and procedures specific to detecting fires:

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting fires

emergency evacuation

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