PUAFER008 Confine small emergencies in a facility

Confine small emergencies in a facility

Commonly referred to as First Attack Fire Fighting. Most fire incidents can be resolved by quick decisive action and the effective application of the correct extinguishing methods.  This unit provides the required knowledge and skills for participants to be able to correctly identify and select the most suitable firefighting equipment typically installed in workplaces such as extinguishers, fire blankets and hose reels and safely use that equipment on small workplace fires.

In a perfect world we would use real fire for participants to demonstrate fire fighting techniques however there are several issues that make this very difficult:

• the very real threat of burns to participants
• restrictions with the lighting of fires due to Fire Restrictions in the area and,
• site dangers such as other staff members, close buildings, lack of suitable space or smoke removal

With this in mind, we offer in class simulated fire fighting methods using “projected” fire via PowerPoint and the use of real extinguishers filled with air only. Using this method we can eliminate potential injury to staff attending the course, eliminate the potential that the course may have to be postponed due to High Fire Danger and also eliminate disturbance of other staff in the organisation. 

Courses are available throughout Sydney, Newcastle and the Central Coast.

Course covers:

• Duties of the Emergency Control Organisation
• Preparing for site specific fires
• Reporting a fire
• Evacuating from endangered areas
• The fire triangle and classes of fire
• Fire behaviour and the effects of smoke on humans
• Identification of First Attack Fire Fighting Equipment
• Operation and Application of First Attack Fire Fighting Equipment
• Safe Working Practices

How do I enrol?

This unit is generally delivered to an organisation. Please contact our office for further details on booking

Award Issued

Nationally Recognised unit/s of Competence. Upon successful completion of all assessments and full attendance at the course, participants will be awarded:
PUAFER008 Confine small emergencies in a facility

Target Audience

This unit is normally delivered to employees who are required to have training in the use of fire extinguishers and blankets to assist with small confined office / workplace fires 

Course Requirements

Basic numeracy and literacy skills are needed to attend this course.

Access to a computer with internet, as well as basic computer skills is required for completion of this unit.

If you have ANY special needs ( eg, language / literacy / numeracy difficulties, physical disabilities etc ) that you think may impact on your ability to complete this training please let us know prior to enrolling.

Participants MUST be physically capable of carrying and using fire extinguishers – some extinguishers may weigh as much as 25kg

Recertification requirements

Course Duration