Sydney Height Safety & Solutions

 
Description

FPIL11A Prepare equipment and appliances for emergency response

 
This is a unit from the Australian Fire Agencies National Competency Standards, 1994.

Course Units

*   Assemble fire and emergency equipment

*   Inspect equipment for faults or damage

*   Carry out minor servicing of equipment, appliances and facilities

In Detail :

* Equipment may include everything carried on appliances or stored at the station/base such as: ropes; hand tools; hoses; branches and nozzles; ladders; pumps; rescue tools; salvage tools; personal protective equipment and clothing; breathing apparatus; forcible entry tools; portable fire extinguishers; radiation shielded crew havens; vehicle cabins with/without sprays; station and surroundings; drip torches; maps; chainsaws; communications equipment; knapsacks

* Inspection is typically limited to: visual assessment of condition; detection of operational failure of motorised equipment; detection of seizure or physical failure of equipment

* Servicing may include: lubrication; pressure checks; sharpening blades; replacing washers; fuel and water; flow rate checks; smoothing handles.

Assessment

Competency is to be demonstrated through observation of performance on the job over a period of time, utilising equipment typically carried by appliances with which the applicant works.

Accreditation

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