PUAFIR501 — Conduct fire investigation and analysis activities

1 Plan fire or incident investigation and analysis activities

• 1.1Roles and responsibilities of organisations or agencies and support personnel involved in the fire or incident investigation are confirmed
• 1.2Procedures and protocols for the coordination of organisations involved in the fire or incident investigation are identified, agreed and implemented
• 1.3Strategies required to conduct fire or incident investigation and analysis are identified and implemented, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 1.4Preliminary and background sources of information concerning the context of the fire or incident investigation are identified and used
• 1.5Legislative requirements that impact on the collection and recording of evidence are identified
• 1.6Evidence and information gathering process at the incident site is planned, in accordance with organisational procedures, environmental conditions and resource availability
• 1.7Fire investigation equipment and resources for the incident are identified and assembled

2 Collect, collate and preserve evidence

• 2.1Methods and techniques of evidence and information collection for the investigation are applied, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 2.2Various types of evidence and information pertinent to the investigation are recorded or collected, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 2.3Organisational procedures for continuity and preservation of evidence are followed
• 2.4Packaging and identification techniques for transportation of evidence for laboratory testing are followed, in accordance with organisational procedures

3 Determine origin and cause of fire at incident

• 3.1Fire investigation procedures to determine the origin and cause of fire are followed
• 3.2Liaise with specialist fire investigation personnel to support determination of the cause of fire, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 3.3Provide assistance to forensic personnel and specialist organisations, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 3.4Evidence of origin and cause of fire is identified and examined
• 3.5Preliminary findings are documented and validated, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 3.6Fire origin and cause determination theories are developed and assessed, using organisationally approved scientific methods
• 3.7Findings, methodologies, support data and briefing notes are documented, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 3.8Fire origin and cause is determined and reported, in accordance with organisational procedures

4 Conduct analysis of incident

• 4.1Information relating to incident is gathered, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 4.2Information relating to incident is evaluated, in accordance with organisational procedures

5 Record and report information collected

• 5.1Information for a fire incident investigation is recorded, in accordance with organisational procedures and the rules of evidence
• 5.2Information collected for a fire incident investigation is prepared and documented, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 5.3Report is submitted through the chain of command, in accordance with organisational procedures

6 Prepare for proceedings

• 6.1Briefings are participated in with counsel, as required
• 6.2Additional information or clarification of fire incident investigation procedures or findings are investigated, if required
• 6.3Protocols for giving evidence at coronial, civil or criminal proceedings are implemented

7 Review and evaluate fire or incident investigation

• 7.1Outcomes of legal proceedings are identified and distributed to ensure knowledge of investigations and trends is maintained and is current
• 7.2Changes to organisational policies and procedures arising from legal proceedings and decisions are formulated and reported
• 7.3Fire or incident cause determination, documentation or recommendations are forwarded to relevant personnel, in accordance with organisational procedures

What does an assessment tool for PUAFIR501 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PUAFIR501 needs to address all 59 unit components: 7 elements with 30 performance criteria, 10 performance evidence requirements, 19 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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