ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Initiate response to fire

1.1

Fire details are received and initial response is determined, in accordance with organisational procedures

1.2

Firefighting personal protective clothing and equipment requirements are determined and used, based on available information

1.3

Changes to fire conditions are reported and acted on to determine firefighting tactics

1.4

Firefighting considerations are taken into account when determining tactics

2

Determine extinguishing media and equipment

2.1

Available static or reticulated water supplies to support firefighting operations are identified and capacity is determined

2.2

Selection of hose and equipment is sufficient to support firefighting operations

2.3

Extinguishing media are selected, in accordance with the type of fire within the area of operation

2.4

Breathing apparatus is used within its' safe work limitations, in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and organisational procedures

3

Determine structural fire behaviour

3.1

Combustion processes taking place in the structure are determined

3.2

Tactics for terminating combustion processes are determined

3.3

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

4

Protect people

4.1

Primary and secondary searches are planned, conducted and supported, in accordance with organisational procedures

4.2

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

4.3

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

5

Attack fire

5.1

Firefighting strategies and tactics are prioritised, implemented and monitored, in accordance with organisational procedures

5.2

Firefighting extinguishing media are selected, in accordance with the type of fire and the actual or potential hazards identified within the area of operations

5.3

Fire is located and access is gained in the safest and most effective manner to minimise damage to property or the risk of injury to others or self, in accordance with organisational procedures

5.4

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

5.5

Breathing apparatus procedures are complied with, in accordance with organisational requirements

5.6

Fire is attacked using a range of extinguishing media and application techniques appropriate to type and size of fire, in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and organisational procedures

5.7

Evidence of fire cause is protected and action is taken, in accordance with organisational procedures

5.8

Firefighting suppression activities, including extinguishing media, are used to contain spread of fire and damage to the environment and property

5.9

Burning and smouldering materials are identified and extinguished, in accordance with organisational requirements

5.10

Communication is maintained and monitored throughout firefighting operations, in accordance with organisational procedures

5.11

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

6

Ventilate structure

6.1

Structures are ventilated, as required, using the most appropriate natural and mechanical ventilation techniques, in accordance with organisational procedures

6.2

Structures are ventilated without endangering personnel or increasing the spread of fire, in accordance with organisational procedures

7

Observe and react to fire conditions

7.1

Fire is continually monitored and significant changes affecting the status of the fire and effectiveness of selected firefighting strategies are reported, in accordance with organisational procedures

7.2

Firefighting strategies and tactics are modified and adjusted, in accordance with organisational procedures, the changing conditions at the fire or as directed

8

Undertake ancillary firefighting operations

8.1

Firefighting and ancillary activities undertaken at the incident ensure that the risk of injury to the public, other personnel and self is avoid or minimised

8.2

Salvage and overhaul activities are undertaken to support the conclusion of firefighting operations, in accordance with organisational procedures

9

Complete operations

9.1

Equipment is made ready for operational use, in accordance with organisational procedures

9.2

Damaged or missing equipment is replaced, recorded and/or reported, in accordance with organisational procedures

9.3

Participate in debriefing sessions