Safety Induction

Qualification: Safety Induction

Abreviation: BF

Comments: For fighting wildfires (bush, grass, scrub, etc) only.

Competency:

"Bush firefighter" is the level of competency needed to fight bush and grass fires under direct supervision from an officer. It covers basic safety, an appreciation of fire behaviour, use and care of equipment, procedures and communications, working in a team and working as part of the service.

Assessment and Certification:

You need to be assessed to be deemed competent to BF level. Assessment includes demonstrating practical bush fire fighting skills and answering related questions. Post course tasks must also be completed back at your brigade. The opinions of brigade trainers and officers about your competency is also considered.

Training:

BF theory lessons and practical exercises are organised at the Zone level. Practice and follow up training back at your brigade is vital to you developing your skills to become qualifed at the BF level.

Recognition of Prior Learning / Recognition Current Competence:

If you believe you are eligible for RPL / RCC, please review the RPL/RCC page for information on what evidence you must supply for consideration of your request for RPL/RCC.

Competency Maintenance:

Annual training sessions or actual firefighting are typically needed for you to maintain safe BF skills.

Basics Firefighting Modules:

Module 1 Course introduction
Module 2 Firefighter safety principles
Module 3 Basic principles of fire
Module 4 Fire fighting agents
Module 5 First attack fire fighting
Module 6 Bush fire behaviour
Module 7 Bush fire development
Module 8 Types of bush fire
Module 9 Safety risk assessment
Module 10 Handtools, knapsacks, ropes and ladders
Module 11 Hoses and small equipment
Module 12 Water supplies and equipment
Module 13 Bush fire fighting techniques
Module 14 Bush fire hazard reduction
Module 15 Immediate emergency care
Module 16 Bush fire fighting team work
Module 17 Radio communications
Module 18 Rural fire Brigades
Module 19 Practice / Assessment briefing
Module 20 Course evaluation

Forms:

Basic Firefighter Asessment Sheet (MS Word) Coming Soon!!!

Basic Firefighter Assesment Sheet (PDF) Coming Soon!!!