Fire Team Operations

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE

Our nationally accredited Conduct Fire Team Operations training is perfect for those who need to work as part of a team to fight various types of fires on-site. This course introduces basic principles of structure firefighting, LPG emergencies, chemical fires, vehicle fires, and offensive/defensive firefighting techniques.

This course is ideal for:

  • Firefighters needing team operation skills
  • Emergency response team members
  • Safety officers and coordinators
  • Industrial fire brigade members

Units of Competency

  • PUAEQU001 Prepare, maintain and test response equipment
  • PMAWHS211 Prepare equipment for emergency response
  • RIIERR201E Conduct fire team operations
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ABOUT THE COURSE

Our Conduct Fire Team Operations training covers essential skills and knowledge for effective firefighting as part of a team. You'll learn about basic fire science, how to respond to fires and emergencies, and specific tactics for LPG and chemical fires, as well as structural and vehicle firefighting.

  • Basic fire science
  • Responding to fires and emergencies
  • Handling LPG emergencies
  • Dealing with chemical fires
  • Structural firefighting safety
  • Vehicle firefighting safety
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Course Content

  • 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

Learning Outcomes

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

Prerequisites and Entry Requirements

Pre-requisites:

PUAFIR210 Prevent injury (or equivalent)

Where this pre-requisite is not provided PUAEQU001 Prepare, maintain and test response equipment will not be awarded as part of this clustered programme.

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 participant holding the above competency must be provided prior to entry into the course

Physical Requirements:

This course requires a very high level of physical fitness, stamina, and mobility, with the ability to operate safely in full firefighting gear under simulated emergency conditions.

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

  • Wear full structural firefighting PPE and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
  • Walk, run short distances, crawl, kneel, and stoop in heat and low visibility conditions.
  • Carry and operate charged fire hoses, nozzles, and firefighting equipment (~10–20kg).
  • Perform casualty rescues, including lifting, dragging, or carrying mannequins (20–30kg).
  • Use radios to maintain communication with your team during noisy, stressful conditions.
  • Assist with mop-up tasks such as watering down, raking through debris, and cleaning/stowing equipment.
  • Participate in incident debriefs and complete simple written reports.

Key overall physical demands:

  • Very high stamina and endurance – working in full PPE and SCBA in simulated fire conditions
  • Manual handling – hoses, SCBA sets, tools (~10–20kg), casualty mannequins (20–30kg)
  • Upper body strength and grip – hose/nozzle control, lifting, dragging casualties
  • Mobility and agility – crawling, stooping, kneeling, climbing in confined or smoky environments
  • Dexterity – donning SCBA, adjusting straps, operating radios, handling tools
  • Tolerance – heat, PPE, low visibility, simulated fireground stress conditions
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