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Evidence Guide: PUAFIR302B - Suppress urban fire

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PUAFIR302B - Suppress urban fire

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

Initiate response to fire

  1. Fire details are received and the initial response is determined in accordance with the organisation's procedures
  2. Firefighting protective clothing and equipment requirements are determined based on the information available
  3. Changes to fire condition are reported and acted upon to determine firefighting tactics
Fire details are received and the initial response is determined in accordance with the organisation's procedures

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Firefighting protective clothing and equipment requirements are determined based on the information available

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Changes to fire condition are reported and acted upon to determine firefighting tactics

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Determine extinguishing media and equipment

  1. Available static or reticulated water supplies to support firefighting operations are identified and capacity determined
  2. Selection of hose and equipment is sufficient to support firefighting operations
  3. Extinguishing media are selected according to the type of fire within area of operation
  4. Breathing apparatus is used within its safe work limitations in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and the organisation's procedures
Available static or reticulated water supplies to support firefighting operations are identified and capacity determined

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Selection of hose and equipment is sufficient to support firefighting operations

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Extinguishing media are selected according to the type of fire within area of operation

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Breathing apparatus is used within its safe work limitations in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and the organisation's procedures

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Determine structural fire behaviour

  1. Combustion processes taking place in the structure are determined
  2. Tactics for terminating the combustion processes are determined
  3. Presence of hazardous materials located in the fire area are identified and appropriate plan of action is determined
Combustion processes taking place in the structure are determined

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Tactics for terminating the combustion processes are determined

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Presence of hazardous materials located in the fire area are identified and appropriate plan of action is determined

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Protect people

  1. Primary and secondary searches are planned, conducted and supported in accordance with the organisation's procedures
  2. Appropriate priority and support is allocated to fire rescue and evacuation activities
  3. Casualties are treated and/or handed to the care of medical personnel once clear of threat of fire
Primary and secondary searches are planned, conducted and supported in accordance with the organisation's procedures

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Appropriate priority and support is allocated to fire rescue and evacuation activities

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Casualties are treated and/or handed to the care of medical personnel once clear of threat of fire

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Attack fire

  1. Strategies and tactics are prioritised, implemented and monitored in accordance with the organisation's procedures
  2. Firefighting extinguishing media are selected according to the type of fire, and to the actual or potential hazards identified within the area of operations
  3. The fire is located and access to the fire is gained in the safest and most effective manner to minimise damage to property or the risk of injury to others or self
  4. Potential fire behaviour is anticipated and action taken to protect the safety of self and others and to achieve the determined strategies
  5. Breathing apparatus procedures are conducted in accordance with the organisation's requirements
  6. Fire is attacked using a range of extinguishing media and application techniques appropriate to the type and size of fire in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications and the organisation's procedures
  7. Evidence of fire cause is protected and action taken in accordance with the organisation's procedures
  8. Firefighting suppression activities maximise the use of the extinguishing media in containing the spread of fire and minimise damage to property and the environment in accordance with the organisation's procedures
  9. Burning and smouldering material is identified and extinguished in accordance with the organisation's requirements
  10. Communication is maintained and monitored throughout firefighting operations in accordance with the organisation's procedures
  11. Firefighting ancillary activities are undertaken to avoid or minimise the risk of environmental damage
Strategies and tactics are prioritised, implemented and monitored in accordance with the organisation's procedures

Completed
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Firefighting extinguishing media are selected according to the type of fire, and to the actual or potential hazards identified within the area of operations

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The fire is located and access to the fire is gained in the safest and most effective manner to minimise damage to property or the risk of injury to others or self

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Potential fire behaviour is anticipated and action taken to protect the safety of self and others and to achieve the determined strategies

Completed
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Breathing apparatus procedures are conducted in accordance with the organisation's requirements

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Fire is attacked using a range of extinguishing media and application techniques appropriate to the type and size of fire in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications and the organisation's procedures

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Evidence of fire cause is protected and action taken in accordance with the organisation's procedures

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Firefighting suppression activities maximise the use of the extinguishing media in containing the spread of fire and minimise damage to property and the environment in accordance with the organisation's procedures

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Burning and smouldering material is identified and extinguished in accordance with the organisation's requirements

Completed
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Communication is maintained and monitored throughout firefighting operations in accordance with the organisation's procedures

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Firefighting ancillary activities are undertaken to avoid or minimise the risk of environmental damage

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Ventilate structure

  1. Structures are ventilated where required, using the most appropriate natural and mechanical ventilation techniques as outlined in the organisation's procedures
  2. Structures are ventilated without endangering personnel or increasing the spread of fire in accordance with the organisation's procedures
Structures are ventilated where required, using the most appropriate natural and mechanical ventilation techniques as outlined in the organisation's procedures

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Structures are ventilated without endangering personnel or increasing the spread of fire in accordance with the organisation's procedures

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Observe and react to fire conditions

  1. Fire is continually monitored and significant changes affecting the status of the fire and the effectiveness of selected firefighting strategies are reported in accordance with the organisation's procedures
  2. Firefighting strategies and tactics are modified and adjusted according to the changing conditions at the fire and as directed by the supervisor
Fire is continually monitored and significant changes affecting the status of the fire and the effectiveness of selected firefighting strategies are reported in accordance with the organisation's procedures

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Firefighting strategies and tactics are modified and adjusted according to the changing conditions at the fire and as directed by the supervisor

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Undertake ancillary firefighting operations

  1. Firefighting and ancillary activities undertaken at the incident avoid or minimise the risk of injury to the public, other personnel and self
  2. Salvage and overhaul activities are undertaken to support the conclusion of firefighting operations in accordance with the organisation's procedures
Firefighting and ancillary activities undertaken at the incident avoid or minimise the risk of injury to the public, other personnel and self

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Salvage and overhaul activities are undertaken to support the conclusion of firefighting operations in accordance with the organisation's procedures

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Complete operations

  1. Equipment is made up and made ready for operational use in accordance with the organisation's procedures
  2. Damaged or missing equipment is replaced, recorded and/or reported in accordance with the organisation's procedures
Equipment is made up and made ready for operational use in accordance with the organisation's procedures

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Damaged or missing equipment is replaced, recorded and/or reported in accordance with the organisation's procedures

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

work effectively in a team

recognise fire behaviour and the impact of firefighting tactics

conduct firefighting operations in accordance with organisational safe work practices

apply strategies and tactics such as rescue, exposures, confinement, extinguishment, overhaul, ventilation and salvage

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 on-the-job and/or in a simulated environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

range of controlled or simulated fires

firefighting equipment

breathing apparatus control equipment

extinguishing media

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed with the following unit/s:

PUALAW001B Protect and preserve incident scene

PUATEA002B Work autonomously

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 agency-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

Required Skills and Knowledge

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

apply a range of extinguishing media to fire

apply natural and mechanical ventilation techniques to structures

control fire environment by cooling fire gases

operate a range of firefighting equipment

operate breathing apparatus

undertake salvage and overhaul

work as a member of a team to attack and extinguish fire

Required Knowledge

appropriate procedures for breathing apparatus control

fire behaviour and the factors which impact on its spread

firefighting media and their suitability for the different classes of fire

firefighting strategies and methods of attack for extinguishing fire in a range of structures

personal protective clothing and equipment (including breathing apparatus) requirements

procedures for reporting and recording incident details

use of ventilation techniques, including:

assisting in fire suppression activities

facilitating evacuation of occupants

maximizing visibility within a structure

minimizing damage

preventing a build up of toxic or explosive atmospheres

providing clean air

use of firefighting equipment and application techniques

Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Fire must include:

fires involving electricity

industrial complex

mobile property fires

multi-storey structures

structure and non-structure fires

and may also include:

fires involving fuels and chemicals

ship fires

Personal protective clothing and equipment must include:

breathing apparatus

chemical protective clothing

distress alarms

structural fire protective clothing

Reporting of changes to fire condition may include:

initial reports at scene

reports of achievement during firefighting (e.g. completion of rescue, fire under control etc.)

reports of significant changes in conditions

situation reports (sitreps)

status reports

Firefighting tactics must include:

cooling the fuels

interrupting the chemical chain reaction

removing fuels

excluding oxygen

ventilation

Firefighting considerations must include:

available firefighting resources

extinguishing media

fire exposures

signs of structural collapse

size of fire

topography

type of fire

weather

Equipment must include:

branches, nozzles and monitors

breathing apparatus and control equipment

fire extinguishers

forcible entry tools

hand tools

hoses and hose fittings

ladders and rope lines

portable lighting

radios

salvage gear

small gear and ancillary equipment

stand-pipes, hydrants and booster connections

ventilation equipment

Extinguishing media must include:

water

extinguishing powders

vaporising liquids

foams

gaseous extinguishing agents

Combustion processes must include:

spontaneous heating combustion and ignition

Hazardous materials must include:

those defined by the Australian Dangerous Goods Code

and may also include

other fire extinguishing substances

Firefighting strategies must include:

rescuing occupants

protecting exposures

confining the spread of fire

extinguishment

salvage and overhaul

ventilation

finding evidence of fire cause

Access may include:

forcible entry

normal entry

roof access from ladders and/or aerial appliance

Application techniques must include:

defensive mode

offensive mode

direct attack

indirect attack

direction of attack

Firefighting suppression activities must include:

locating and accessing the fire

search and rescue

anticipation of fire behaviour

ensuring safety

applying extinguishing media

applying techniques to maximise the effect and minimise the damage

identifying evidence of fire cause

Damage to the environment may include:

air pollution

hazards to flora and fauna

soil pollution

water pollution

Ancillary activities may include:

draining water run-off

guarding against hazards

making-up equipment

overhaul

patrol

protecting the ignition site

securing the area

supply of materials

Structures to be ventilated must include:

residential

commercial

mulit-storey

unfenestrated

and may also include:

high-rise buildings

mobile structures (i.e. road, rail, aviation and marine vehicles)

Ventilation techniques must include:

horizontal

hydraulic

mechanical

natural

vertical