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Evidence Guide: PUAFIR202B - Respond to isolated_remote structure fire

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PUAFIR202B - Respond to isolated_remote structure fire

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

Proceed to fire

  1. Information received about the location and type of fire is recorded in accordance with the organisation's requirements
  2. Appropriate protective clothing is donned in accordance with the organisation's procedures
  3. The most effective route to the fire is identified
Information received about the location and type of fire is recorded in accordance with the organisation's requirements

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Appropriate protective clothing is donned in accordance with the organisation's procedures

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The most effective route to the fire is identified

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Prepare extinguishing media and/or equipment for use

  1. Water supplies at the incident to support firefighting are located
  2. Equipment to access and supply water to the firefighting operations is identified and assembled in accordance with the organisation's procedures
  3. Nominated extinguishing media and/or equipment is identified, obtained and or accessed
Water supplies at the incident to support firefighting are located

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Equipment to access and supply water to the firefighting operations is identified and assembled in accordance with the organisation's procedures

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Nominated extinguishing media and/or equipment is identified, obtained and or accessed

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Combat fires

  1. Personal safety is maintained at all times in accordance with the organisation's procedures for responding to isolated and remote structure fire and occupational health and safety guidelines
  2. Hazards are identified and reported to supervisors in accordance with the organisation's procedures
  3. Firefighting strategies are implemented under the direction of the supervisor and in accordance with the organisation's procedures
  4. Safe escape routes are identified and maintained at all times
  5. Access to the fire is gained, protecting life and minimising damage to property and environment in accordance with the organisation's procedures
  6. Extinguishing media and equipment are used in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications and the organisation's procedures
  7. Communications with other team members and supervisor are maintained throughout the incident in accordance with the organisation's procedures
Personal safety is maintained at all times in accordance with the organisation's procedures for responding to isolated and remote structure fire and occupational health and safety guidelines

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Hazards are identified and reported to supervisors in accordance with the organisation's procedures

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Firefighting strategies are implemented under the direction of the supervisor and in accordance with the organisation's procedures

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Safe escape routes are identified and maintained at all times

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Access to the fire is gained, protecting life and minimising damage to property and environment in accordance with the organisation's procedures

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Extinguishing media and equipment are used in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications and the organisation's procedures

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Communications with other team members and supervisor are maintained throughout the incident in accordance with the organisation's procedures

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Observe and report changes in conditions at the fire

  1. Changing conditions at the fire are observed and the effects on fire behaviour are noted and reported
  2. Firefighting tactics are adapted to meet changing conditions and fire behaviour
Changing conditions at the fire are observed and the effects on fire behaviour are noted and reported

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Firefighting tactics are adapted to meet changing conditions and fire behaviour

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Participate in ancillary operations

  1. Ancillary operations to complement firefighting operations and prevent further damage to the structure are undertaken
  2. Assistance is given to complete and record appropriate incident information
Ancillary operations to complement firefighting operations and prevent further damage to the structure are undertaken

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Assistance is given to complete and record appropriate incident information

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Conclude firefighting operations

  1. Firefighting equipment is collected and stowed
  2. The incident scene is made safe for the public
  3. Defective or missing equipment is identified and reported
Firefighting equipment is collected and stowed

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The incident scene is made safe for the public

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Defective or missing equipment is identified and reported

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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

It is essential for this unit that competence is demonstrated in:

identification of signs of structural collapse

application of firefighting techniques

selection and use of appropriate protective clothing

selection and use of firefighting equipment

actions implemented at the incident to avoid the risk of injury

Consistency in performance

Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

A combination of oral or written presentation, observation on the job and/or in a range of simulated environments

Specific resources for assessment

access to a range of controlled or simulated fires

firefighting equipment

extinguishing media

Guidance information for assessment

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

Required Skills and Knowledge

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

Required Skills

applying extinguishing media to the fire

obtaining water from reticulated/static water supplies

operating a fire extinguisher

operating a branch

Required Knowledge

causes and signs of structural collapse

behaviour of a building/structure in a fire

fireground signals (audible and visual)

organisational procedures

fire tetrahedron

methods of heat transfer

principles and methods of extinguishment

fire behaviour

portable fire extinguishers

extinguishing media

firefighting foams

hazards

procedures for working with ladders, ropes and lines and

tying knots

firefighting techniques and procedures

safe work practices

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.

Types of fire must include

structure fires

Protective clothing must include

Turnout uniform and gloves

structural fire tunic and over-trousers

eye protection

hearing protection

and does not include Breathing Apparatus

Access methods into a site must include

forcible entry

normal entry

and does not include entry to a structure

Water supplies must include

static water supplies

open water supply

and may also include

reticulated water systems

Equipment must include

hoses and hose fittings

branches

nozzles

standpipes

small gear and ancillary equipment

rope lines

forcible entry tools such as cutting tools, axes, bolt cutters

fire extinguishers

radios

and may also include

monitors and hydrants

Fire extinguishing media must include

water

foam

and may also include

other fire extinguishing substances

On-scene hazards must include

smoke, darkness and heat

electricity

gas

structural collapse

machinery, equipment, products

hazardous products and materials

Changing conditions at the fire must include

weather conditions

flame colour and size

smoke colour

fire spread

signs of structural collapse

Ancillary activities may include assisting with

making-up equipment

securing the area

damming water run off

Environmental damage may include

air

soil

water

hazards to flora and fauna