Elements and Performance Criteria
- Proceed to fire
- Location of the fire and type of fuel is confirmed on approach
- Life is protected and damage to property and the environment is minimised, in accordance with organisational procedures
- Evidence relevant to fire cause is noted and reported utilising the organisations chain of command, in accordance with organisational procedures
- Indicators of fire behaviour are observed and reported
- Combat wildfire
- Instructions are received, firefighting strategies and tactics are confirmed and implemented
- Suppression techniques, equipment and extinguishing media appropriate to wildfire conditions are used
- Control lines are prepared as directed
- Equipment is positioned, made ready for use and protected from damage
- Fire is attacked taking into account wildfire hazards as directed
- Evidence of fire cause and area of fire origin are protected
- Communication is maintained at all times with all personnel
- Prepare to respond to fire
- Most effective route to the fire is identified and navigated safely
- Appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment is donned, in accordance with organisational procedures
- Life is protected and damage to property and the environment is minimised, in accordance with organisational procedures
- Evidence relevant to fire cause is noted and reported utilising the organisations chain of command, in accordance with organisational procedures
- Indicators of fire behaviour are observed and reported
- Obtain and use firefighting equipment and extinguishing media
- Extinguishing media and equipment are used, in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and organisational procedures
- Suppression techniques, equipment and extinguishing media appropriate to wildfire conditions are used
- Control lines are prepared as directed
- Equipment is positioned, made ready for use and protected from damage
- Fire is attacked taking into account wildfire hazards as directed
- Evidence of fire cause and area of fire origin are protected
- Communication is maintained at all times with all personnel
- Observe and react to wildfire and weather conditions
- Weather conditions and changes to fire behaviour are observed and reported
- Variations in topography, fuel features and fuel arrangements are observed and reported
- Escape routes and safety zones are confirmed and maintained throughout the incident
- Communication is maintained with other firefighting personnel throughout operational activities
- Participate in mopup and patrol activities and support operations
- Patrol of the perimeter or sector of the fire is maintained, as directed
- Activities to support firefighting operations are carried out, as directed
- Recover and store equipment
- Firefighting equipment is collected and stored at the incident
- Cleaning and maintenance are carried out in accordance with organisational procedures
- Damaged or lost equipment is identified and reported