Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to respond to fire
- Proceed to fire
- Obtain and use extinguishing media and equipment
- Combat wildfire
- Instructions are received, confirmed and implemented in accordance with the organisation's safe work practices and procedures
- Equipment and extinguishing media used are appropriate to wildfire conditions
- Control lines are prepared in accordance with the organisation's procedures
- Equipment is positioned, made ready for use and protected from damage in accordance with the organisation's procedures
- Fire is attacked taking into account wildfire hazards as directed and in accordance with the organisation's procedures
- Evidence of fire cause and area of fire origin are protected
- Communication is maintained at all times in accordance with the organisation's procedures
- Observe and react to wildfire and weather conditions
- Conditions at the fire are observed and their effect on fire behaviour and development are noted and reported to supervisor
- Weather conditions and changes to fire behaviour are observed and reported to the supervisor
- Variations in terrain, fuel types and fuel arrangements are observed and the effect on fire behaviour is reported to the supervisor as required
- A safe escape route or refuge is identified and maintained at all times
- Communication is maintained with other firefighting personnel and the supervisor throughout operational activities
- Participate in mop-up and patrol activities
- Assist in ancillary operations
- Recover and store equipment