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Respond to Isolated / Remote Structure Fire
PUAFIR202A – Respond to isolated/remote structure fire |
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CERTIFICATE II |
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Overview |
CD Format
This learner resource is designed to assist an individual to develop the skills and knowledge required to respond, as a member of a team, to an isolated and remote structure fire. An individual operating in this context will perform this role under the direct supervision of a crew leader or Officer-in-Charge.
In this learner resource an ‘isolated and remote structure’ refers to a free standing building or man-made construction, such as a homestead or farm machinery shed. With an isolated and remote structure, the possibility of fire spread between the structure itself and exposures is generally low.
‘Exposures’ in this learner resource refers to parts of the structure and other structures or property, not directly involved in fire, but at risk of being burnt or damaged if the fire is not extinguished.
This resource focuses on 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 substances.
In offensive firefighting operations, the crew conducting the internal attack must be trained in the use of breathing apparatus and operational procedures related to its use. |
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Target
audience |
The target audience for this training are individuals who are required to respond, as a member of a team, to an isolated/remote structure fire. |
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Nominal
duration |
40 hours |
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Relationship to PUA units |
This document is a part of the support materials for the unit of competency, PUAFIR202A Respond to Isolated/Remote Structure Fire. PUAFIR202A is an elective unit in Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations) and Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations). |
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Course
content |
This learner resource is divided into three sections.
Section 1 describes the characteristics of isolated and remote structure fires including: classes of fire; the three phases of fire development in a structure; and hazards associated with each phase.
Section 2 identifies the personal protective clothing and firefighting equipment commonly used at a structure fire.
Section 3 discusses the firefighting sequence and priorities for combating isolated and remote structure fires. |
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Learning objectives |
On completion of PUAFIR202A, participants will be able to:
respond, as a member of a team, to an isolated and remote structure fire
identify and apply procedures for individual and crew preparation and for determining the most effective route to the fire
identify the type of equipment and extinguishing media used to support defensive firefighting operations and procedures for their use
describe and demonstrate defensive firefighting strategies and tactics
explain the importance of observing and protecting evidence of fire cause
demonstrate safe work practices when conducting defensive firefighting operations and outline hazards associated with this work
explain ancillary activities and procedures involved in concluding operations.
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Code: CD PUAFIR202A
Price (each): $33.00
Prices include GST (10.0%)
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