BAL Assessment Foundations, Part 1 of 6, Purpose, Standards and Safe Practice
Learn the foundations of conducting and recording a Bushfire Attack Level assessment, including purpose, standards, WHS/OHS, bushfire attack mechanisms and safe site…
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The Trials and Tribulations of First Responders Around the World
The Trials and Tribulations of First Responders Around the World Honouring the courage and service of firefighters, paramedics, police, rescue workers and…
Aviation Emergency Operations Tactics and Liaison, Part 3 of 4
Part 3 of Respond to aviation incidents explains aviation emergency operations, including tactics, changing conditions, chain-of-command communication, organisational procedures and liaison with…
Search and Rescue Records and Capstone, Part 5 of 5, Reports, Logs and Operational Challenge
Part 5 of 5 completes Manage search and rescue operations. Learn how to manage search and rescue records, identify report audiences, negotiate…
Suppress Wildfire Capstone, Part 8 of 8, Full Crew Scenario and Final Readiness Check
Complete the Suppress wildfire capstone through one full crew scenario, from first report and response readiness to fireground control and equipment recovery.
Manage Search and Rescue Communications, Part 4 of 5, Systems and Information Flow
Part 4 of 5 explains how search and rescue managers identify, select and manage communication systems so information flow supports decisions, team…
Manage Casualties in Road Accident Rescue, Part 4 of 8, Assessment, Stabilisation and Medical Support
Part 4 of the undertake road accident rescue series explains how rescue crews manage casualties through hygiene precautions, assessment, stabilisation and support…
Liaise Across Search and Rescue Operations, Part 3 of 5, Agencies, Resources and Guidance
Part 3 of 5 explains how search and rescue managers brief appropriate personnel, review changing resources, seek guidance, provide support and strengthen…
Coordinate Search and Rescue Teams, Part 2 of 5, Briefings, Roles and Performance
Part 2 of 5 explains how to coordinate search and rescue teams through briefings, role clarity, task allocation, shared understanding, performance review…
Wildfire Mop Up and Patrol, Part 7 of 8, Hot Spots, Hazardous Trees and Recovery
Learn how wildfire mop up and patrol work closes the suppression phase through hot spot checks, hazard awareness and equipment recovery.
Local Weather Signs and Likely Changes, Part 3 of 4, FireRescue
Part 3 of this 4-part refresher series explains how to assess local weather signs, identify trends in observations, recognise likely changes and…
Don and Check Breathing Apparatus Safely Part 2 of 4
Part 2 of 4 explains how to don and check breathing apparatus with care. It covers safe preparation, start-up checks, personal protective…
Site the Aerial Appliance, Part 2 of 4, Hazards, Safe Positioning and PPE
Part 2 of 4 explains how to site the aerial appliance safely by identifying hazards, choosing the right position, selecting PPE and…
Fireground Communication and Control, Part 6 of 8, Reports, Evidence and Environmental Care
Learn how wildfire crews maintain fireground communication and control through clear reports, chain of command, environmental care and evidence protection.
Aviation Incident Evacuation and Casualty Care, Part 2 of 4
Part 2 of Respond to aviation incidents explains aviation incident evacuation and casualty care, including hazard reporting, rescue equipment, trapped-person release and…
Establish Rescue Scene Safety, Part 3 of 8, Hazards, Work Areas and Vehicle Stabilisation
Part 3 of the undertake road accident rescue series explains how crews establish rescue scene safety through scene assessment, hazard control, safe…
Manage Search and Rescue Operations Foundations Part 1 of 5
Part 1 of 5 introduces Manage search and rescue operations. Learn how search parameters, available information, operational strategy and resource decisions shape…
Combat Wildfire Safely, Part 5 of 8, Safety Zones, Tactics and Fire Behaviour
Learn how crews combat wildfire safely through briefings, escape routes, safety zones, equipment, tactics and fire behaviour awareness.
Prepare and Respond Road Accident Rescue, Part 2 of 8 Briefings, PPE and Hazards
Part 2 of the undertake road accident rescue series explains how crews prepare and respond through briefings, rescue equipment checks, PPE selection…
Operate Breathing Apparatus Open Circuit Foundations Part 1 of 4
Part 1 of 4 introduces Operate breathing apparatus open circuit. Learn the purpose of open-circuit breathing apparatus, hazardous atmosphere awareness, teamwork expectations,…
Gather Reliable Field Weather Observations, Part 2 of 4, FireRescue
Part 2 of this 4-part refresher series explains how to gather reliable field weather observations. It covers handheld instruments, representative observation locations,…