Conduct Fire Team Operations

FTOPS

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$2041.06*

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2 days

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Course Overview

The Conduct Fire Team Operations course at ERGT Australia trains learners how to work effectively as part of a fire team, preparing emergency response equipment and responding safely to fire incidents.

The 2-day Conduct Fire Team Operations course at ERGT Australia provides practical, hands-on training for learners who need to respond to fire emergencies in high-risk workplaces. Learners will develop the knowledge and skills required to operate safely and competently as part of a fire team.

Learners will learn to prepare, maintain, and deploy fire-fighting equipment while working collaboratively in realistic emergency scenarios. There are no formal prerequisites, but learners must meet medical and physical requirements to safely undertake practical activities.

Upon successful completion learners will be issued with a Statement of Attainment in:
RIIERR201E Conduct fire team operations
PMAWHS211 Prepare equipment for emergency response
Roles and responsibilities within a fire team
Fire behaviour and hazard identification
Team communication and coordination
Emergency Equipment Preparation:
Inspecting and preparing fire-fighting equipment
Operational checks and maintenance
PPE and breathing apparatus preparation
Scenario-based Practice:
Fire-fighting exercises in controlled environments
Team response to simulated emergencies
Debrief and performance evaluation

This course is delivered through a blend of:

Facilitator-led classroom sessions introducing fire team roles, safety procedures, and equipment.

Hands-on practical training with fire-fighting and emergency response equipment in controlled settings.

Scenario-based exercises simulating workplace and emergency conditions.

Performance-based assessments to confirm competence in fire team operations and equipment preparation.
The 2-day Conduct Fire Team Operations course is designed for Operational Personnel, Contractors, and Emergency Rresponders in High-risk Industries who need to maintain or develop fire team competencies. This includes workers in roles where fire safety and emergency response are critical.

It is recommended that learners have previously completed PUAFIR207 Operate breathing apparatus open circuit or equivalent.

Learners must be physically capable of performing tasks such as operating fire-fighting equipment, working in team-based scenarios, and responding to emergency situations.

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 leaners is available on request. More information is available on our website.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Prepare for fire team operations.
Fight or contain fire.
Complete fire team operations.
Audit firefighting installations.
Identify emergency equipment
Inspect and assemble emergency equipment
Carry out minor servicing of equipment in accordance with procedures
Report and record equipment status

Prerequisites

Government issued photo identification
Protective Clothing & Footwear – For courses with practical components, overalls/long pants and safety boots must be worn. If you don’t have your own, ERGT can provide these for you on the day.
Please bring a change of clean clothing, you will be required to shower and change after your internal firefighting training.
Unique Student Identifier (USI):
You are enrolling in a Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) course.
A Unique Student Identifier (USI) must be provided and verified for NRT. Please refer to http://www.usi.gov.au to create a USI. It is strongly recommended that you grant ERGT permission to access your USI transcript to assist with verification.
ERGT is prohibited by law to issue a Statement of Attainment without a verified USI.
A USI must be provided and verified within 30 days of course completion otherwise an alternative non NRT certificate will be issued.

Training Pre-requisites:
There are no pre-requisites from the training standard for this course.

Health & Fitness:
A medical certificate is not required for this course; however, a health questionnaire and declaration of fitness will be required at course registration. Please contact ERGT for any concerns regarding completion of practical training and assessment requirements.
Respiratory Standards:
Under respiratory standard AS/NZS 1715 Appendix B: Facial Seal of Respirators must be adhered to. You must be clean shaven to achieve an effective seal. If you’re unsure about this requirement, contact ERGT before your course.

What to expect

Free Parking at all ERGT facilities
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Any additional PPE required for your course will be supplied by ERGT on the day.
Lunch for Full-Day Courses – Lunch is provided. Please let us know at least 24 hours in advance if you have any allergies or specific dietary requirements.
Showers & Change Facilities
Alcohol, illicit drugs
Smoking outside the designated smoking area
Singlets, shorts, clothing displaying offensive slogans/images, open toed shoes, high heels