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Assess fire risk

Assess fire risk

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPFIR3001
State Code
ODR98
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
28/01/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/06/2022
Field of Education
039905 - Fire Technology
Original Release Date
21/06/2022
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to continually monitor and assess the potential for fire in forestry operations. The unit applies to individuals working in a broad range of roles in forestry operations.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Confirm measures to reduce fire risk
  • 1.1 Determine requirements from site fire risk management plan, including agreed chain of command and control and responsibilities of forest personnel
  • 1.2 Confirm site compliance with the firefighting requirements of relevant fire service or regulatory agency
  • 1.3 Confirm firefighting equipment is fully assembled, available and ready for immediate use at all times
  • 1.4 Check serviceability of communication systems and reception levels
  • 1.5 Check features of forest area pertinent to fire risk, including fuel load, maintenance of fire trails, fuel breaks and water storages
2. Evaluate fire risk
  • 2.1 Assess weather conditions, weather reports for changes in prevailing conditions, and fire weather warnings
  • 2.2 Identify potential ignition sources, including hot work, chainsaws, friction sources and machinery with potential to create fire hazards
  • 2.3 Identify quantity, type and arrangements of fuels found on site with potential to create fire hazards
  • 2.4 Assess topography and accessibility of coupe, including the location of escape routes and safe zones
  • 2.5 Identify other forest users and their compliance with fire risk management plan
  • 2.6 Review risk factors and assess fire risk of forestry activity being undertaken
  • 2.7 Determine fire risk level and mitigation measures required to reduce fire risk of forestry activity being undertaken
3. Report fire risk
  • 3.1 Record fire risks associated with forestry activity being undertaken
  • 3.2 Report fire risk and potential mitigation measures to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXM03 FWPCOR3203 Evaluate fire potential and prevention Unit of competency