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Evidence Guide: PUAFIR204 - Respond to wildfire

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PUAFIR204 - Respond to wildfire

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

Proceed to fire

  1. Location of the fire and type of fuel is confirmed on approach
  2. Life is protected and damage to property and the environment is minimised, in accordance with organisational procedures
  3. Evidence relevant to fire cause is noted and reported utilising the organisations chain of command, in accordance with organisational procedures
  4. Indicators of fire behaviour are observed and reported
Location of the fire and type of fuel is confirmed on approach

Completed
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Life is protected and damage to property and the environment is minimised, in accordance with organisational procedures

Completed
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Evidence relevant to fire cause is noted and reported utilising the organisations chain of command, in accordance with organisational procedures

Completed
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Indicators of fire behaviour are observed and reported

Completed
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Combat wildfire

  1. Instructions are received, firefighting strategies and tactics are confirmed and implemented
  2. Suppression techniques, equipment and extinguishing media appropriate to wildfire conditions are used
  3. Control lines are prepared as directed
  4. Equipment is positioned, made ready for use and protected from damage
  5. Fire is attacked taking into account wildfire hazards as directed
  6. Evidence of fire cause and area of fire origin are protected
  7. Communication is maintained at all times with all personnel
Instructions are received, firefighting strategies and tactics are confirmed and implemented

Completed
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Suppression techniques, equipment and extinguishing media appropriate to wildfire conditions are used

Completed
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Control lines are prepared as directed

Completed
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Equipment is positioned, made ready for use and protected from damage

Completed
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Fire is attacked taking into account wildfire hazards as directed

Completed
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Evidence of fire cause and area of fire origin are protected

Completed
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Communication is maintained at all times with all personnel

Completed
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Prepare to respond to fire

  1. Information received about the location and type of wildfire is confirmed
Information received about the location and type of wildfire is confirmed

Completed
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Most effective route to the fire is identified and navigated safely

Completed
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Appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment is donned, in accordance with organisational procedures

  1. Location of the fire and type of fuel is confirmed on approach
Location of the fire and type of fuel is confirmed on approach

Completed
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Life is protected and damage to property and the environment is minimised, in accordance with organisational procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Evidence relevant to fire cause is noted and reported utilising the organisations chain of command, in accordance with organisational procedures

Completed
Date:

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Indicators of fire behaviour are observed and reported

Completed
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Obtain and use firefighting equipment and extinguishing media

  1. Nominated extinguishing media and/or firefighting equipment are located and obtained
Nominated extinguishing media and/or firefighting equipment are located and obtained

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Extinguishing media and equipment are used, in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and organisational procedures

  1. Instructions are received, firefighting strategies and tactics are confirmed and implemented
Instructions are received, firefighting strategies and tactics are confirmed and implemented

Completed
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Suppression techniques, equipment and extinguishing media appropriate to wildfire conditions are used

Completed
Date:

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Control lines are prepared as directed

Completed
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Equipment is positioned, made ready for use and protected from damage

Completed
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Fire is attacked taking into account wildfire hazards as directed

Completed
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Evidence of fire cause and area of fire origin are protected

Completed
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Communication is maintained at all times with all personnel

Completed
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Observe and react to wildfire and weather conditions

  1. Changing conditions at the fire are observed and their effects on fire behaviour are noted and reported
Changing conditions at the fire are observed and their effects on fire behaviour are noted and reported

Completed
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Weather conditions and changes to fire behaviour are observed and reported

Completed
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Variations in topography, fuel features and fuel arrangements are observed and reported

Completed
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Escape routes and safety zones are confirmed and maintained throughout the incident

Completed
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Communication is maintained with other firefighting personnel throughout operational activities

Completed
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Participate in mopup and patrol activities and support operations

  1. Mopping up activities are carried out, as directed
Mopping up activities are carried out, as directed

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Patrol of the perimeter or sector of the fire is maintained, as directed

Completed
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Activities to support firefighting operations are carried out, as directed

Completed
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Recover and store equipment

  1. Equipment and consumables are recovered, as directed
Equipment and consumables are recovered, as directed

Completed
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Firefighting equipment is collected and stored at the incident

Completed
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Cleaning and maintenance are carried out in accordance with organisational procedures

Completed
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Damaged or lost equipment is identified and reported

Completed
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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Required Skills and Knowledge
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.

extinguishing media must include two of the following

class A foam

retardants

soil

water

wetting agents

personal protective clothing and equipment must include

eye and head protection

turnout uniform and gloves

types of wildfire must include

surface

types of fuel must include one of the following

forest

grass

scrub

firefighting equipment must include

hand tools

hose and small gear

pump

tanker

firefighting tactics must include

control line construction

mopping up

patrol

use of extinguishing media

suppression techniques must include

dry and wet firefighting