Assessor Resource
PUAFIR220
Respond to isolated structure fire
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to respond to an isolated structure fire when working as a member of a team under direct supervision. It includes defensive external structural firefighting i.e. how to attack a fire from outside a structure and protect exposures. It does not cover offensive firefighting i.e. internal attack within a structure or how to deal with fires involving dangerous goods and/or hazardous chemicals.
An isolated structure refers to a free standing building or manmade construction, such as a homestead or farm machinery shed. With an isolated structure, the possibility of fire spread between the structure itself and other structures or property not directly involved in the fire is generally low.
The unit applies to personnel working in rural and/or urban interface areas and rural communities who are often required to respond to structure fires and to support asset protection. An individual operating in this context will perform this role under the direct supervision of a crew leader or an officer in charge.
The fire sector is those sections of government departments, statutory authorities or organisations that have responsibility under jurisdictional arrangements for the delivery of firefighting and fire management services.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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