PUAFIR220 — Respond to isolated structure fire

1 Proceed to fire

• 1.1Information received about location and type of fire is recorded, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 1.2Appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment is donned, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 1.3Most effective route to the fire is identified

2 Prepare extinguishing media and/or equipment for use

• 2.1Water supplies at the incident to support firefighting are located
• 2.2Equipment to access and supply water to firefighting operations is identified and assembled, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 2.3Nominated extinguishing media and/or equipment is identified, obtained and or accessed

3 Combat fires

• 3.1Personal safety is maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures and Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines, for responding to isolated structure fires
• 3.2Hazards are identified and reported to supervisors, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 3.3Firefighting strategies are implemented through the chain of command, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 3.4Safe escape routes are identified confirmed and maintained in accordance with organisational procedures
• 3.5Access to location of fire is gained and protecting life and minimising damage to the environment and property is undertaken, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 3.6Extinguishing media and equipment are used, in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and organisational procedures
• 3.7Communication with team members and supervisor is maintained throughout the incident, in accordance with organisational procedures

4 Observe and report changes in conditions at the fire

• 4.1Changing conditions at the fire are observed and effects on fire behaviour are noted and reported through the chain of command
• 4.2Firefighting tactics are adapted to meet changing conditions and fire behaviour

5 Participate in ancillary operations

• 5.1Ancillary activities to complement firefighting operations and to prevent further damage to structure is undertaken
• 5.2Assistance is given, if required, to complete and record incident information

6 Conclude firefighting operations

• 6.1Firefighting equipment is collected, reinstated and stowed, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 6.2Incident scene is made safe for the public
• 6.3Defective or missing equipment is identified and reported, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 6.4Participate in debriefing sessions

What does an assessment tool for PUAFIR220 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PUAFIR220 needs to address all 52 unit components: 6 elements with 21 performance criteria, 15 performance evidence requirements, 16 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for PUAFIR220?

Auditori pulls the current release of PUAFIR220 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for PUAFIR220 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing PUAFIR220 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of PUAFIR220, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.