Training

What training does the Stirling CFS do? What are we trained in, what is available?

Training Available:

Stirling CFS is in the unusual position that it provides not only fire cover, but Hazmat, and Road Crash Rescue. Because of this, Stirling can take advantage of almost every course provided by the CFS (And some which aren’t).

Fire fighting

  • Basic Fire fighting 1, (known as BFF1) is a collection of nationally accredited modules to introduce the basics of fire & rescue work
  • Suppress Wildfire (PUAFIR303A) (Nationally accredited)
  • Operate Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus, Open Circuit (PUAFIR207B) (Nationally accredited)
  • Compartment Fire Behaviour module (AFAC 1.05)
  • Flammable Liquids (LPG) training workshops
  • Check Installed Fire Safety Systems (PUAFIR206B)

Rescue and Hazmat

  • Senior First Aid
  • Advanced Oxygen resuscitation (Oxygen therapy and Automated external de-fibrillation)
  • Undertake Road Accident Rescue (PUASAR002A) (Nationally accredited)
  • Participate in Rescue operation (Rope rescue)
  • Render Hazardous Materials Incidents Safe (PUAFIR306A)
  • Employ Personal Protection at a Hazardous Materials Incident (PUAFIR308A)
  • Monitor Hazardous Atmospheres (PUAFIR307A)
  • Operate and Maintain Chainsaws (RTC2304A)
  • Operate and Maintain Reciprocating Saws
  • Operate and Maintain Cutoff Saws
  • Urban Search and Rescue Category 1

 

Other courses

  • Safe Off-road Driving
  • Drive Under Operation Conditions
  • AIIMS incident management
  • Frontline Leadership
  • Tactical Command and Leadership
  • Supervise Response (PUAOPE001B)
  • Navigate in Urban and Rural Environments (PUAOPE003A) (Including map reading and navigation)
  • SPAM (Stress Prevention And Management)
  • Provide Training Through Instruction and Demonstration of Work Skills (TAADEL301C)
  • Participate in assessment validation (TAAASS404B)
  • Assess Competence (TAAASS402C)
  • Plan and Organise Assessment (TAAASS401C)
  • GRN Network

Positions may also be available to train in courses like defensive driving, confined space entry, working at heights, or the multi agency response team.

All fire-fighters are trained to fight bushfires and attend minor road crashes in the basic fire fighter training. All other courses are optional, but Stirling encourages members to be trained in all the disciplines, so that we can provide the best possible service to the community…