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…
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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,…
Protect People and Assets During Wildfire Operations, Part 4 of 8
Learn how wildfire crews protect people and assets through threat assessment, protective procedures, access control, defensibility checks and safety reporting.
Undertake Road Accident Rescue Foundations, Part 1 of 8, Role, Safety and Readiness
Part 1 of this undertake road accident rescue series explains the rescue team role, casualty safety, operational readiness and the foundations that…
Operate Aerial Appliance Foundations, Part 1 of 4, Hazards, Roles and Readiness
Part 1 of 4 explains aerial appliance types, operator duties, hazard awareness, PPE, ancillary equipment and the AERIAL READY Cycle.
Respond to Aviation Incidents Foundations, Part 1 of 4
Part 1 of this Respond to aviation incidents series explains the foundations of safe aviation incident response, including approach, access, aircraft awareness…
Proceed to the Fireground, Part 3 of 8, Safe Access, Navigation and Arrival Reports
Learn how to proceed to the fireground with safe access, accurate navigation, careful observation and clear arrival reporting in wildfire operations.
Team Leadership Capstone, Part 8 of 8, for Public Safety Teams
Part 8 completes the PUATEA003 leadership series with a full capstone challenge. It brings together team development, objectives, feedback, training, delegation, conflict…
Manage Difficulties and Productive Work, Part 7 of 8, Conflict, Hazards and Positive Outcomes
Part 7 of the PUATEA003 leadership series explains how leaders recognise conflict, address workplace difficulties, refer concerns correctly and maintain safe, productive…
Provide Leadership to Individuals and Teams, Part 6 of 8, Participation, Delegation and Confident Action
Part 6 of the PUATEA003 leadership series explains how public safety leaders communicate team goals, use participative decision making, encourage better work…