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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Apply principles of fire chemistry in fire behaviour
   • States of matter, changes and impact on combustion are explained in relationship to fire scene investigation when reporting on fire behaviour
2. Chemical reactions, basic chemical structures, bonds and energy are defined in relationship to fire scene investigation when reporting on fire behaviour
3. Process of chemical reaction and oxidisation is explained in relationship to fire scene investigation when reporting on fire behaviour
4. Organic and inorganic compounds are distinguished in relationship to fire scene investigation when reporting on fire behaviour
5. Hydrocarbons and how they are constructed are explained in relationship to fire scene investigation when reporting on fire behaviour
6. Pyrolysis is defined in relationship to fire scene investigation when reporting on fire behaviour
7. Chemistry of combustion in solids, liquids and gases is explained in relationship to fire scene investigation when reporting on fire behaviour
8. Vapour density and its impact on fire spread is assessed in relationship to fire scene investigation when reporting on fire behaviour
9. Different fuel types are identified, and fuel loads are assessed in relationship to fire scene investigation when reporting on fire behaviour
10. Difference between exothermic and endothermic reactions is explained in relationship to fire scene investigation when reporting on fire behaviour
11. Apply knowledge of firephysics and impact on fire behaviour
    • Evidence of presence of heat is identified and explained by applying theory of heat release and methods of heat transfer
12. Stages of fire development in structures are identified and outlined in relationship to fire scene investigation when reporting on fire behaviour
13. Stages of fire development in a compartment are identified and detailed in relationship to fire scene investigation when reporting on fire behaviour
14. Concepts of flashover and backdraught, and their signs and symptoms are outlined in relationship to fire scene investigation when reporting on fire behaviour
15. Effect of fuel load on fire behaviour is explained in relationship to fire scene investigation when reporting on fire behaviour
16. Deflagration and detonation are outlined in relationship to fire scene investigation when reporting on fire behaviour
17. Types of ignition are outlined in relationship to fire scene investigation when reporting on fire behaviour

Range Statement

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.

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