Suppress Wildfire Training TRAINING

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE

Learn how to work as a team to suppress wildfires from the moment they are reported until they are completely safe. This course covers accurate information reception, preparation and travel to the fire, applying safe and effective fire control strategies, and maintaining equipment for future use.

This course is ideal for:

  • Firefighters and emergency responders
  • Team leaders and crew members involved in wildfire suppression
  • Anyone responsible for wildfire safety and control

Units of Competency

  • PUAFIR303 Suppress Wildfire
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ABOUT THE COURSE

Learn how to work as a team to suppress wildfires from the moment they are reported until they are completely safe. This course covers accurate information reception, preparation and travel to the fire, applying safe and effective fire control strategies, and maintaining equipment for future use.

  • Receiving and reporting wildfire details
  • Responding to and accessing fire locations safely
  • Keeping everyone safe in the wildfire area
  • Dealing with changing wildfire and weather conditions
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DELIVERY OPTIONS

Delivery options to suit businesses of all sizes.

Online

Best for 1 to 12 learners
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Our online training is available for course to be completed anywhere.

Book your seats via the course schedule at a time that suits you.

Our Academies

Best for 1 to 3 learners
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Our Academies are located nationally and provide customised safety training solutions, enhancing your team’s ability to handle workplace emergencies with confidence.

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Best for 4 or more learners
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We offer convenient nationwide training tailored to you, ensuring your staff are well-prepared for emergencies and high risk workplaces without leaving your premises.

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Course Content

  • Receiving and reporting of wildfire details
  • Responding and proceeding to fire, location and access
  • Maintaining health and safety of self, other workers and people in the wildfire area
  • Anticipating and reacting to changing wildfire and weather behaviour
  • Undertaking dry wildfire control activity with the use of extinguishing media
  • Completing mop-up and patrol
  • Reading maps and navigation

Learning Outcomes

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

  • PUAFIR303 Suppress Wildfire

Prerequisites and Entry Requirements

Pre-requisites:

PUAFIR204 Respond to wildfire (or equivalent)

FSA Entry Requirements:

  • USI
  • Fitness to participate
  • Fire rated PPE & footwear, head and eye protection, PLUS gloves (wildfire rated)
  • Sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills to complete the course

Evidence of each participant holding the above competency (PUAFIR204) must be provided prior to entry into the course

Physical Requirements:

This course requires a high level of physical fitness, endurance, and resilience to participate safely in wildfire suppression activities.

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

  • Wear full wildfire PPE (helmet, gloves, boots, fire-retardant clothing)
  • Walk long distances over uneven, sloped or vegetated ground while carrying firefighting tools and gear
  • Lift, carry, and operate a knapsack spray unit (up to 20kg when full)
  • Use hand tools such as rakes, hoes, and shovels for digging, cutting, and containment line work
  • Work for extended periods in hot, smoky, and noisy outdoor conditions
  • Assist with clean-up, recovery, and maintenance of firefighting equipment

Key overall physical demands:

  • High fitness and stamina required for long-duration wildfire suppression
  • Manual handling: hand tools, hoses, knapsacks (15–20kg), heavy PPE
  • Repetitive physical labour: digging, scraping, cutting, hose handling, water spraying
  • Environmental conditions: heat, smoke, rough terrain, uneven footing, fatigue
  • Endurance: practical assessments run up to 4 hours with crew rotations
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