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
PUAFIR302B Suppress urban fire (Fire sector specific)
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PUAFIR303B Suppress wildfire (Fire sector specific)
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Conduct an assessment of the incident | 1.1 Initial briefing is obtained 1.2 Risk assessment of all factors relevant to the sector is conducted 1.3 Resources required to deal with the incident are identified 1.4 Constraints which may impede the response are identified 1.5 Initial response options are identified and assessed |
2. Take command of the sector | 2.1 Command of all sector personnel is assumed and maintained in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 2.2 Communications systems are used in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 2.3 Reporting processes are activated in accordance with organisational policies and procedures to provide continuous monitoring and evaluation of incident |
3. Implement operations portion of the IAP | 3.1 IAP is communicated to teams in accordance with organisational guidelines 3.2 Resources are deployed to ensure operations portion of the IAP is implemented in accordance with organisational guidelines 3.3 Operations are conducted and monitored in accordance with IAP 3.4 Operational reports are issued in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 3.5 Operations are modified as required by the situation |
4. Manage and monitor sector operations | 4.1 Sector is managed is accordance with agency workplace policies 4.2 Safe work practices, health and welfare arrangements are implemented and monitored 4.3 Strategies are implemented and tactics are determined in accordance with IAP 4.4 Team leaders are briefed and tasked in accordance with the IAP 4.5 Specific tasks are reviewed and modified as required 4.6 Regular exchange of information is maintained with Operations Officer on incident situation, progress, achievement of incident, objectives and emerging risks 4.7 All unexpected situations that require a quick and decisive response are recognised and responded to in accordance with operational requirements and procedures 4.8 Reports are provided to Operations Officer on required modification to the IAP, additional resources required, surplus resources and hazards present 4.9 Need for additional resources and logistical support is identified and communicated to Operations Officer 4.10 Activities are coordinated with adjacent sectors |
5. Manage post incident operations | 5.1 Resources are accounted for and demobilised in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 5.2 Post operational documentation is completed to organisational requirements 5.3 Sector debrief is conducted in accordance with organisational guidelines 5.4 Recommendations are made for changes in policies and procedures |
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
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. |
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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This unit contains employability skills.
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