PUAFIR302 — Suppress urban fire

1 Initiate response to fire

• 1.1Fire details are received and initial response is determined, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 1.2Firefighting personal protective clothing and equipment requirements are determined and used, based on available information
• 1.3Changes to fire conditions are reported and acted on to determine firefighting tactics
• 1.4Firefighting considerations are taken into account when determining tactics

2 Determine extinguishing media and equipment

• 2.1Available static or reticulated water supplies to support firefighting operations are identified and capacity is determined
• 2.2Selection of hose and equipment is sufficient to support firefighting operations
• 2.3Extinguishing media are selected, in accordance with the type of fire within the area of operation
• 2.4Breathing apparatus is used within its’ safe work limitations, in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and organisational procedures

3 Determine structural fire behaviour

• 3.1Combustion processes taking place in the structure are determined
• 3.2Tactics for terminating combustion processes are determined
• 3.3Presence of hazardous materials located in the fire area are identified and an appropriate plan of action is determined

4 Protect people

• 4.1Primary and secondary searches are planned, conducted and supported, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 4.2Appropriate priority and support is allocated to fire rescue and evacuation activities
• 4.3Casualties are treated and/or handed into the care of medical personnel once clear of threat of fire

5 Attack fire

• 5.1Firefighting strategies and tactics are prioritised, implemented and monitored, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 5.2Firefighting extinguishing media are selected, in accordance with the type of fire and the actual or potential hazards identified within the area of operations
• 5.3Fire 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
• 5.4Potential fire behaviour is anticipated and action is taken to protect the safety of self and others and to achieve determined strategies
• 5.5Breathing apparatus procedures are complied with, in accordance with organisational requirements
• 5.6Fire 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
• 5.7Evidence of fire cause is protected and action is taken, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 5.8Firefighting suppression activities, including extinguishing media, are used to contain spread of fire and damage to the environment and property
• 5.9Burning and smouldering materials are identified and extinguished, in accordance with organisational requirements
• 5.10Communication is maintained and monitored throughout firefighting operations, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 5.11Firefighting ancillary activities are undertaken to avoid or minimise risk of environmental damage

6 Ventilate structure

• 6.1Structures are ventilated, as required, using the most appropriate natural and mechanical ventilation techniques, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 6.2Structures are ventilated without endangering personnel or increasing the spread of fire, in accordance with organisational procedures

7 Observe and react to fire conditions

• 7.1Fire 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
• 7.2Firefighting 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

• 8.1Firefighting and ancillary activities undertaken at the incident ensure that the risk of injury to the public, other personnel and self is avoid or minimised
• 8.2Salvage and overhaul activities are undertaken to support the conclusion of firefighting operations, in accordance with organisational procedures

9 Complete operations

• 9.1Equipment is made ready for operational use, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 9.2Damaged or missing equipment is replaced, recorded and/or reported, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 9.3Participate in debriefing sessions

What does an assessment tool for PUAFIR302 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PUAFIR302 needs to address all 68 unit components: 9 elements with 34 performance criteria, 19 performance evidence requirements, 15 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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