PUAFIR303 — Suppress wildfire

1 Receive and report details of wildfire

• 1.1Details of the wildfire including location, type, behaviour and developments are received and recorded
• 1.2Fire details are reported, in accordance with organisational requirements

2 Prepare to respond to fire

• 2.1Location of wildfire is confirmed and safest access route is determined
• 2.2Personal protective clothing and equipment, apparel, food and water are obtained before departure, in accordance with organisational requirements
• 2.3Most appropriate appliance or vehicle is selected and used

3 Proceed to fire

• 3.1Location of wildfire is confirmed by observation or from instructions while on approach
• 3.2Access to area is determined and achieved without injury to personnel or damage to vehicles, equipment or environmentally sensitive areas
• 3.3Evidence observed on approach relevant to wildfire cause is noted and brought to the attention of appropriate authorities
• 3.4Navigational aids are used for planning and operational purposes
• 3.5Notification of arrival and appropriate report is provided

4 Protect people and assets

• 4.1As far as conditions allow the number, location and safety of people and assets in the threatened area is determined and assessed
• 4.2Appropriate protective procedures are implemented, under direction, to protect persons in the path of a wildfire
• 4.3Access by the public and personnel to hazardous locations is controlled, as directed, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 4.4Defensibility of property and assets is considered and, if appropriate, assistance is provided to help occupiers
• 4.5Safety of people and assets in the threatened area is monitored
• 4.6Safety of people and security of assets in the area is checked and reported after the fire

5 Combat wildfire

• 5.1Briefing is received including area of operations, strategies and tactics to be employed
• 5.2Escape routes and safety zones are confirmed and communicated to personnel
• 5.3Firefighting media and equipment are selected and used in accordance with organisational procedures
• 5.4Fire hazards are identified and action is taken to minimise the risks of injury to the public, personnel and self
• 5.5Firefighting strategies and tactics are implemented to achieve objectives and to minimise overall damage and impact on asserts and the environment
• 5.6Fuel, weather and topographical factors are observed and potential fire behaviour is anticipated and acted upon to ensure safety
• 5.7Communication is maintained with supervisor through the chain of command and with other firefighters in the work area
• 5.8Fire control activities are undertaken to minimise overall damage and impact on assets and the environment
• 5.9Potential fire behaviour is considered and acted upon to ensure safety and achievement of objectives
• 5.10Fire reports are provided to supervisor, as required
• 5.11Area of origin and evidence of fire cause are protected and brought to the attention of supervisor or relevant authority, in accordance with organisational procedures

6 Conduct mop up and patrol activities

• 6.1Mop up activities are carried out, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 6.2Patrol of the fire is maintained

7 Recover and maintain equipment

• 7.1Equipment is made ready for operational use, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 7.2Damaged or missing equipment is replaced, recorded and/or reported, in accordance with organisational procedures

What does an assessment tool for PUAFIR303 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PUAFIR303 needs to address all 70 unit components: 7 elements with 31 performance criteria, 15 performance evidence requirements, 24 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 PUAFIR303?

Auditori pulls the current release of PUAFIR303 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?

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Can I check my existing PUAFIR303 assessment instead of generating a new one?

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