Description

Pre-requisites

• PUAFIR302B Suppress urban fire OR
• PUAFIR303B Suppress wildfire (Fire Specific)

Performance Criteria

1. Receive incident response request

1.1. Requests for response are received and dealt with in accordance with organisational policy and guidelines

1.2. Relevant incident information is obtained and assessed to enable personnel to make appropriate preparations

1.3. An appropriate response is determined according to the type of incident and information available in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

1.4. The location of the incident and the most appropriate route to the incident are ascertained

2. Proceed to incident

2.1. Personnel, equipment and transport resources are dispatched promptly, consistent with the nature of the incident and the information available

2.2. Communication is established and maintained

2.3. An appropriate route to the incident is followed to minimise response time

2.4. En-route hazards are recognised and negotiated to minimise risk

2.5. Multi-vehicle response is conducted in accordance with the organisation’s procedures

3. Assess the incident

3.1. Observations are made en route to assist with incident assessments

3.2. Assigned personnel’s arrival at the incident is confirmed according to organisational policies and procedures

3.3. Communication with on-site personnel is established

3.4. An initial assessment of the incident is carried out promptly

3.5. Hazards or potential hazards are assessed and minimised or controlled

3.6. Assigned resources to deal with the incident are established at the earliest opportunity

3.7. The need for additional resources is identified and resources requested in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

3.8. Hazards are monitored during the incidents and changes in the situation acted upon

4. Plan and implement an operational response to the incident

4.1. A safe and effective operational environment is established and maintained in accordance with occupational health and safety guidelines and organisation’s policies and procedures

4.2. Incident information is communicated to assigned personnel clearly, accurately and in a timely manner

4.3. Incident plan is developed based on available information and organisational procedures

4.4. Strategies and tactics are determined and tasks allocated to appropriate personnel

4.5. An incident plan is implemented, continually monitored, reported and reviewed in the light of additional information and communicated in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures

4.6. Leadership and supervision are provided to ensure that performance and practice are to operational standards

4.7. Appropriate equipment and materials are deployed to deal with the incident

4.8. Changes in the incident plan are communicated to relevant personnel and organisations

5. Conclude operation

5.1. Incident is terminated in accordance with the organisation’s procedures

5.2. Incident records of incident actions and decisions are maintained in accordance with the organisation’s requirements

5.3. Incident assessment is conducted in accordance with the organisation’s requirements

6. Supervise postresponse activities

6.1. Equipment cleaning, repair, storage and replenishment is supervised

6.2. Debriefing requirements are met

6.3. Post operation reports are prepared to organisation’s requirements

6.4. Welfare of team members is monitored and appropriate action taken

Key Competencies

• Communicating ideas and information
• Collecting analysing and organising information
• Planning and organising activities 
• Working with others and in teams
• Using mathematical ideas and techniques 
• Solving problems 
• Using technology

Range Statement

Incidents may include

• fires
• public disorder
• crime
• flood
• storms
• accident
• hazardous materials incidents
• rescues

Transport may include

• on-road
• off-road
• aviation
• maritime

En route hazards may include

• smoke
• crowds
• traffic
• unauthorised redirection
• prevailing weather
• road conditions
• terrain
• debris
• tidal flow
• spot fires
• restricted areas
• wires
• masts/aerials
• other aircraft
• interference to communications

Hazardous conditions may include

• adverse weather and fire behaviour
• after-dark operations
• difficult terrain
• dangerous goods and substances
• time pressure
• level of visibility
• structural collapse

Incident assessment may include

• type and size of incident
• risk to life
• property and environment
• hazards/no go areas
• climatic and weather conditions
• capability of assigned personnel
• adequacy of allocated equipment
• information gathered from existing plans/databases
• forecasts and meteorological profiles
• crowds gathering
• installed fire protection
• type of building
• building construction
• persons trapped
• exposures
• access

Resources may include

• aircraft (rotary and fixed wing)
• personnel trained for the task
• specialised personnel
• protective clothing
• equipment
• materials
• navigation aids
• maps
• aide memoirs
• pumps
• appliances
• specialist appliances

Communications equipment may include

• radio (eg VHF aeronautical)
• telephone
• computer
• facsimile
• pager
• mobile data terminal
• audible alarms/whistles

Communications may include

• ground to air
• hand signals
• distress signal units
• whistles
• verbal and written instructions
• radio
• telephone
• mobile phone

Incidents may involve

• life threatening situations
• protection of property and the environment
• armed offenders
• explosive devices

Incident plan may include

• incident objectives or goals
• roles and responsibilities of personnel
• resource requirements and limitations
• communication procedures
• strategies and tactics to be employed
• contingency arrangements
• planning
• checklists
• flight plans
• emergency landing areas for aircraft

Welfare of team members may include

• physical stress
• physiological stress
• physical needs such as refreshments, fatigue, relief

Organisational policy, procedures, requirements and guidelines may vary between sectors and organisations and may include

• legislation relevant to the operation/incident/response
• legislation relevant to the organisation
• operational
• corporate and strategic plans
• operational procedures
• operational performance standards
• organisational personnel practices and guidelines
• organisational quality standards
• interagency liaison
• Civil Aviation Orders and requirements
• search and rescue time/procedures/action
• incident management systems

When dealing with aircraft response, performance may be affected by

• task
• range
• engine type
  - piston
  - turbine
• wing configuration
• twin/single engine
• load capacity
• airstrip length requirements
• pilot ability
• weather
• fire behaviour
• terrain

When dealing with aircraft, suitability may be affected by

• visibility
• range
• speed
• take off capability
• communications system availability
• pilot local knowledge

When dealing with aircraft, supervising of aircraft management procedures includes

• temporary restricted airspace
• aircraft separation-vertically and horizontally
• height separation
• direction
• inbound/outbound calls
• Fire Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (F-CTAF)

Evidence Guide

Critical Aspects of Evidence

• It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in implementation of an appropriate strategy to deal effectively with the incident

Underpinning Knowledge

• hazards/potential hazards and their effects
• knowledge of current navigational practices to perform navigation
• knowledge of current practices to perform conduct briefings and debriefings
• organisational policies and procedures relating to operations

Underpinning Skills

• analyse an incident
• assess risks and apply safe work practices
• communicate effectively
• conduct an incident assessment
• conduct briefings and debriefings for aircraft based work
• deploy personnel and equipment to deal with the incident
• for aircraft based work the ability to work in an aircraft for an extended period
• make decisions
• respond promptly to an incident
• use communication equipment

Resource implications

• Assessment of this competency will require access to relevant transport, communication and emergency equipment

Consistency in performance

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

Context of assessment

• Evidence of competent performance should be obtained by observing an individual in responding to and dealing with an actual or simulated incident operation and supplemented by appropriate questions