Conduct Fire Team Operations

• Identifying fire team roles, responsibilities and communication methods
• Understanding fire behaviour, fire chemistry and hazard identification
• Identifying and selecting firefighting appliances and equipment
• Applying firefighting and containment techniques as part of a fire team
• Auditing firefighting installations and inspecting workplace equipment
• Inspecting, assembling, servicing and reporting on emergency response equipment

This course is delivered through a blend of:

• Facilitator-led classroom sessions to introduce fire team roles, fire behaviour, equipment preparation principles and workplace safety procedures.
• Hands-on practical training with firefighting appliances, breathing apparatus and emergency response equipment in realistic controlled environments.
• Scenario-based exercises simulating workplace fire incidents, to apply fire team coordination, firefighting and equipment preparation practices.
• Performance-based assessments to confirm competence in conducting fire team operations and preparing emergency response equipment.

Conduct Fire Team Operations (FTOPS) course is designed for operational personnel, contractors and emergency responders required to respond to fire emergencies as part of a fire team across industries including Mining, Resources, and other high-risk industries. This course is suitable for personnel in roles where fire safety and emergency response are critical, including emergency response team members and operational staff who maintain or develop fire team competencies as part of their workplace responsibilities.
Learners undertaking this course may include personnel required to operate as part of a fire team during workplace incidents, prepare and maintain firefighting appliances, breathing apparatus and emergency response equipment, and apply firefighting and containment techniques in accordance with workplace procedures and as part of a coordinated emergency response.

Prior Experience Requirements

This course builds on foundational breathing apparatus skills and does not provide initial training in this area. Learners must have current knowledge and practical experience in:

• Breathing Apparatus — operating self-contained breathing apparatus open circuit (PUAFIR207 Operate breathing apparatus open circuit or equivalent)

Learners who cannot demonstrate this baseline may be unable to safely participate and may be required to complete relevant training before attending. If you are unsure whether your experience is suitable, please contact ERGT before enrolling.

Physical Requirements

Fire team training involves significant physical demands that require learners to safely operate breathing apparatus, firefighting appliances and emergency response equipment in simulated high-risk environments. Learners are required to actively participate in activities that may include:

• Wear breathing apparatus and full PPE, including fire-resistant clothing, for extended periods during physically demanding activities
• Tolerate heat, radiant heat and elevated temperatures associated with live-fire training scenarios
• Carry, operate and handle firefighting appliances and emergency response equipment, including hoses, branches, extinguishers and breathing apparatus
• Tolerate working in hot, enclosed and low-visibility environments while wearing breathing apparatus
• Move through restricted openings and smoke-affected environments, including bending and reaching where required
• Sustain physical activity for the duration of practical sessions across the 2-day program

Psychological Requirements

Fire team training involves exposure to simulated fire and emergency scenarios that may present psychological demands, including exposure to live fire, heat, smoke and operating in restricted-visibility environments while wearing breathing apparatus. Learners are expected to be able to:

• Tolerate wearing a full-face mask and breathing through a regulated air supply for extended periods
• Manage anxiety, stress or discomfort that may arise from mask wearing, restricted breathing sensation, approaching live-fire environments or operating in smoke-affected conditions
• Remain calm, focused and task-oriented when responding to simulated fire and rescue scenarios while operating breathing apparatus

Behavioural & Safety Requirements

Safe participation in this course relies on consistent adherence to instructions, procedures and safe behaviours. Learners are expected to contribute to a safe learning environment for themselves and others. Learners are required to:

• Use breathing apparatus, firefighting appliances and emergency response equipment in accordance with training and manufacturer requirements
• Communicate effectively with trainers, team members and other learners during practical activities
• Immediately report hazards, equipment faults or concerns
• Participate in all safety briefings, practical demonstrations and debrief sessions

Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital

Learners must have basic Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills to understand safety procedures and complete assessments. Learners must be able to access and navigate a digital device to log in and access the course materials. Support for learners is available on request. More information is available on our website.