Undertake first response to fire incidents Evidence Guide

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Evidence Guide: MSMWHS212 - Undertake first response to fire incidents

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MSMWHS212 - Undertake first response to fire incidents

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Identify fire emergency and raise alarm

Evaluate and communicate the location, nature and extent of the fire emergency in a timely and appropriate manner
Determine first response requirements in order to evaluate the need to attack the fire emergency or evacuate the affected areas

Evaluate and communicate the location, nature and extent of the fire emergency in a timely and appropriate manner

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Determine first response requirements in order to evaluate the need to attack the fire emergency or evacuate the affected areas

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Evidence Guide

Elements describe the essential outcomes		Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element

1	Identify fire emergency and raise alarm	1.1	Evaluate and communicate the location, nature and extent of the fire emergency in a timely and appropriate manner
		1.2	Determine first response requirements in order to evaluate the need to attack the fire emergency or evacuate the affected areas

2	Initiate basic fire responses	2.1	Maintain personal safety at all times in accordance with work health and safety (WHS) guidelines
		2.2	Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with organisation procedures
		2.3	Select appropriate extinguishing agents and equipment based on knowledge of fire and fuel types
		2.4	Operate basic fire-fighting equipment safely, according to manufacturer specifications and organisation procedure, in order to contain the fire emergency
		2.5	Observe changing conditions at the fire, their effects on fire behaviour and report

3	Notify responsible authorities	3.1	Follow emergency reporting procedures
		3.2	Identify and notify appropriate authorities
		3.3	Clearly and unambiguously communicate information concerning the emergency in a timely manner

4	Undertake safe evacuation	4.1	Evacuate area in a safe and controlled manner when first response has failed to control the fire emergency, or has proven inappropriate
	Undertake safe evacuation	4.2	Secure immediate area of the emergency to ensure no further loss occurs to people, equipment, process and environment

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements describe the essential outcomes		Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element

1	Identify fire emergency and raise alarm	1.1	Evaluate and communicate the location, nature and extent of the fire emergency in a timely and appropriate manner
		1.2	Determine first response requirements in order to evaluate the need to attack the fire emergency or evacuate the affected areas

2	Initiate basic fire responses	2.1	Maintain personal safety at all times in accordance with work health and safety (WHS) guidelines
		2.2	Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with organisation procedures
		2.3	Select appropriate extinguishing agents and equipment based on knowledge of fire and fuel types
		2.4	Operate basic fire-fighting equipment safely, according to manufacturer specifications and organisation procedure, in order to contain the fire emergency
		2.5	Observe changing conditions at the fire, their effects on fire behaviour and report

3	Notify responsible authorities	3.1	Follow emergency reporting procedures
		3.2	Identify and notify appropriate authorities
		3.3	Clearly and unambiguously communicate information concerning the emergency in a timely manner

4	Undertake safe evacuation	4.1	Evacuate area in a safe and controlled manner when first response has failed to control the fire emergency, or has proven inappropriate
	Undertake safe evacuation	4.2	Secure immediate area of the emergency to ensure no further loss occurs to people, equipment, process and environment

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:

recognise and assess fire situations, including the identification of different types of fires and fuels

determine appropriate actions according to procedures and within scope of own responsibilities, including:

evacuate (self/others)

seek assistance as appropriate

apply control measures

select and use a range of first response fire-fighting safety equipment

select and use appropriate extinguishing agent

apply defensive fire-fighting tactics and techniques

select and use personal protective equipment (PPE)

minimise the effect of a fire incident

communicate clearly and unambiguously with a range of personnel on fire emergency conditions, related problems and safety and emergency procedures.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

organisational procedures, including:

site or organisation emergency procedures and response plans

site-specific isolation procedures

characteristics of fire and fuel types

composition and uses of extinguishing agents

types and application of basic firefighting equipment

types and application of PPE

roles and responsibilities of internal and external personnel in relation to fire incidents

appropriate responses to different fire situations.

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Regulatory framework	The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following: legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS) industry codes of practice and guidelines environmental regulations and guidelines Australian and other standards licence and certification requirements National Standard for the Control of Major Hazard Facilities [NOHSC:1014 (2002)] (where applicable) National Code of Practice for the Control of Major Hazard Facilities [NOHSC:2016 (1996)] (where applicable)
Procedures	All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or more of the following: emergency procedures manufacturer specifications work instructions standard operating procedures (SOPs) safe work method statements (SWMS) temporary instructions any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant
Hazards	Hazards include one or more of the following: smoke, darkness and heat heat, smoke, dust or other atmospheric hazards electricity gas gases and liquids under pressure structural hazards structural collapse equipment failures industrial (machinery, equipment and product) equipment or product mass noise, rotational equipment or vibration limited head spaces or overhangs working at heights, in restricted or confined spaces, or in environments subjected to heat, noise, dusts or vapours fire and explosion flammability and explosivity hazardous products and materials unauthorised personnel sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions slippery surfaces, spills or leaks extreme weather other hazards that might arise
Tools and equipment	Tools and equipment include one or more of the following: appropriate PPE breathing apparatus handheld extinguishers hose reels fire monitors fire blankets smoke or self rescue respirators mobile and portable equipment first aid equipment pipeline repair clamps lamb air movers barricades and signage communication equipment, such as two-way radios, mobile and satellite phones and pagers fire-extinguishing media, including water, foam, extinguishing powder, gaseous extinguishing agents, vapourising liquids, and other fire-extinguishing substances
Basic fire response	Basic fire response includes one or more of the following fire-fighting tactics: direct attack indirect attack combination attack exposure protection It does NOT include internal/offensive attacks
Responsible authorities	Responsible authorities include one or more of the following: internal: employer supervisor employees elected as incident team leader other personnel with incident team leader responsibilities external: police fire brigade ambulance