Elements and Performance Criteria
- Receive and report details of wildfire
- Prepare to respond to fire
- The location of and access to the wildfire are confirmed and the most effective route is ascertained
- Required organisational equipment, protective clothing, apparel, food and water required are assessed and procured before departure
- The most appropriate method of transport to the wildfire is selected and used
- Proceed to fire
- The location of the wildfire is confirmed from observation or by direction while on approach
- Access to area is determined and achieved with minimum injury to personnel or damage to vehicles, equipment or environmentally sensitive areas
- The safety of people in the wildfire area is assessed and monitored
- Evidence of the wildfire cause is noted and brought to the attention of the appropriate authority
- Navigational tools are used for planning and operational purposes
- Protect people
- As far as conditions allow, the number and location of people in the threatened area is determined
- Appropriate evacuation or non-evacuation protocols are identified and applied or advised to persons in the path of a wildfire
- Access to hazardous locations is controlled
- The safe defensibility of property is evaluated and assistance is provided to help occupiers
- Advice and support is provided to occupiers in helping them safely defend their property
- The safety of people in the threatened area is monitored during the course of the fire
- The safety of people in the area is checked and confirmed after the passing of the fire
- Combat wildfire
- Media and equipment are selected and used to allow wildfire control operations to be conducted effectively and safely in accordance with the organisation's procedures and OH&S procedures
- The most suitable location from which to use equipment to commence wildfire control operations is selected
- Access to the selected area of operations is gained in the safest and most effective manner
- Fire hazards are identified and action taken to minimise the risk of injury to the public, personnel and self
- Fire control strategies and tactics are employed to achieve the objectives in accordance with the organisation's procedures
- Fire control activities undertaken minimise overall damage and impact on the environment
- Potential fire behaviour is considered and acted upon to ensure safety and achievement of objective
- Fuel, weather and topographical factors are observed and potential fire behaviour anticipated
- The effectiveness of tactics employed is reported to the supervisor
- Area of origin and evidence of fire cause is protected and brought to attention of supervisor or relevant authority
- Safe egress and/or refuge from the fire is identified and communicated to personnel
- Conduct mop-up and patrol activities
- Recover and maintain equipment