PUAFIR508 — Develop and analyse the behaviour and suppression options for a wildfire

1 Analyse factors that can impact a wildfire and develop predictions

• 1.1Information on current and future fire behaviour and spread is collected from a range of sources and is recorded, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 1.2Analysis is undertaken of fuels, fuel assessment, weather analysis and the effects of topography on fire behaviour
• 1.3Relevant site information is sought form data bases or experts, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 1.4Appropriate fire prediction tools and references are utilised in the analysis of fire behaviour and spread
• 1.5Fire behaviour and spread predictions are developed, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 1.6Predicted fire behaviour is validated against actual observations and intelligence as it becomes available

2 Develop and maintain maps and data

• 2.1Required map information and data regarding predicted fire spread and behaviour is prepared
• 2.2Quality information is provided within required timeframes for fire control planning
• 2.3Key assumptions and limitations affecting the predictions are identified and reported
• 2.4Fire behaviour and spread predictions are updated as new weather and fire information becomes available

3 Analyse and communicate risks

• 3.1Location and timing of potential future impact of the fire is predicted
• 3.2Key risks of fire to human, economic and environmental assets are considered, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 3.3Fire and weather are monitored to assess if and or when fire behaviour is likely to change
• 3.4Identified risks and impacts are communicated to relevant personnel

4 Contribute to the analysis of fire suppression options

• 4.1Participate in preparation of options analysis for consideration by the Incident Management Team (IMT)
• 4.2Relevant time frames and fire behaviour thresholds for fire suppression strategies and tactics are considered
• 4.3Predicted changes to or variations in fire behaviour conditions due to fuel, weather, topography and fire size are reviewed and considered
• 4.4Advice and analysis are provided to the IMT, in accordance with organisational procedures, to assist in developing strategies including fall back strategies

What does an assessment tool for PUAFIR508 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PUAFIR508 needs to address all 44 unit components: 4 elements with 18 performance criteria, 11 performance evidence requirements, 15 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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