RII30719 Conduct Fire Team Operations Training

• Basic fire science
• Responding to fires & emergencies
• LPG emergencies
• Chemical fires
• Structural firefighting safety
• Vehicle firefighting safety
• Firefighting tactics & techniques
• Grassfire/ bushfire attack strategies
• PRACTICAL SESSIONS: Three person gas attack, boundary exposure cooling, structural firefighting and search operations
• Principles of SIZE-UP and RECEO when responding to fires
• Introduction to emergency team leader duties

On successful completion of this program, participants will be awarded the following Nationally Recognised Units of Competency:

• PUAEQU001 Prepare, maintain and test response equipment
• PMAWHS211 Prepare equipment for emergency response
• RIIERR201E Conduct fire team operations
• RIICOM201D Communicate in the Workplace
• PUAFIR220 Respond to isolated structure fire

Pre-Requisites:

• PUAFIR210 Prevent injury (or equivalent)

FSA Entry Requirements:

• USI and Fitness to participate
• Fire rated PPE & footwear
• Sufficient Language, literacy and numeracy skills to complete the course
• Evidence of each student holding the above competency must be provided prior to entry into the course

Physical Requirements:

This course requires a very high level of physical strength, stamina, grip, and mobility, with added emphasis on equipment maintenance and readiness tasks.

To successfully complete this course, you will need to be physically able to:

• Wear full firefighting PPE and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
• Carry, operate, and control firefighting equipment such as hoses, nozzles, and extinguishers.
• Crawl, stoop, kneel, and work in hot, smoky, low-visibility environments.
• Lift, drag, or carry casualty mannequins (20–30kg) during rescue scenarios.
• Inspect, clean, and maintain response equipment such as hoses, SCBA masks, and cylinders (~10–15kg).
• Complete risk assessments, hazard reports, and equipment checklists.
• Use radios and communicate clearly with your team in noisy conditions.
• Assist with mop-up and clean-up tasks, including storing equipment after use.

Key overall physical demands:

• Very high stamina and endurance – firefighting with SCBA, hose handling, casualty rescues
• Manual handling – hoses, BA sets, cylinders (10–15kg), tools, casualty mannequins (20–30kg)
• Upper body strength and grip – hose/nozzle control, dragging casualties, equipment prep/maintenance
• Mobility and agility – crawling, stooping, kneeling, working in confined/smoky environments
• Dexterity – operating SCBA masks, valves, connectors, radios, and completing checklists
• Tolerance – heat, PPE, confined spaces, chemical cleaners, and stress during simulated incidents