DELEGATE PRIOR ACHIEVEMENTS

It is recommended (but not essential) that delegates attending this course will have previously attended Basic Induction and emergency training or a suitable alternative program.

Delegates should be physically fit enough to participate in demanding fire exercises.

TRAINING OUTCOMES

Following a series of explanations, demonstrations and opportunities to practice, delegates will be assessed against the competence standards relating to the following training outcomes.

COURSE CONTENTS:

Maintain a state of readiness to respond to emergencies:

• The role of the emergency response team member
• Fire / Emergency response arrangements and PPE
• Incident planning and monitoring
• Alarm response routines
• Identification and location of equipment and controls

Respond to emergency and prepare to enter the incident area:

• Uses and limitations of different types of PPE
• Fitting, adjusting and controlling breathing apparatus
• Pre-entry checks
• Use of monitoring equipment
• Procedures

Enter the incident area and work safely:

• Gaining entrance
• MOvement strategies
• Effects of heat, smoke, poor visibility
• How to maintain a safe means of escape
• Procedures

Rescue Personnel:

• Search techniques
• Considerations to be taken into account when extricating trapped personnel
• Selecting appropriate treatment for casualties
• Choosing equipment and casualty handling techniques
• Procedures

Carry out Fire Fighting Operations

• Uses and limitations of fixed systems
• Uses and limitations of portable systems
• Types of foam concentrate, application techniques and equipment usage
• Choosing and maintaining safe routes
• Procedures

Carry out non Fire Fighting Operations

• Characteristics and dangers associated with gases, fuels, chemicals and other hazardous substances
• Choice of actions to be taken in different circumstances
• Required stock levels and sources of supply

Maintain effective communications:

• Lines and methods of communication
• Communication Styles
• Procedures