NG-FfDP Full Programme V1

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service

Firefighter Development Programme

FFDP

Mapped to National Occupational Standards

FDP Personal Logbook issued Date (Version 1) Page 1 of 200


WELCOME TO EAST SUSSEX FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

Welcome to the East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS). National legislation requires the Fire Authority to secure the efficient training of its staff. The ESFRS Firefighter Development Programme (FDP) meets the needs of the Integrated Personal Development System (IPDS) intended to assist your training and career development, it is aligned to National Occupation Standards. It is the means for you to demonstrate competence, leading to your personal safety, but also the competent rate of pay.

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is committed to supporting you, as the trainee and your Watch/Station in the effective delivery of training and personal development.

The Key Purposes for development are:-1 To provide a trainee firefighter, through the timely intervention of support and training, with the skills and knowledge necessary for the efficient delivery of services also eliminating or

reducing the risks to themselves and others in the organisation and in the community. 2 To provide standardised means so that assessment and support may be best applied to the individual trainee whilst acquiring their skills during each Stage.3 To provide the methods by which a trainee firefighter can record:-

i. The evidence of their achievements,ii. Any assistance required/received, in the form of a Personal Development Plan (PDP) or Personal Development Performance Review,iii. Their personal progress through each formal Stage Review.

EAST SUSSEX FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICEHas a responsibility to make provisions for the training, assistance and encouragement to enable individuals to achieve the required Competencies and personal competencies.

THE INDIVIDUALHas a responsibility to establish their suitability for the post of firefighter by demonstrating the required skills, understanding, attitude and behaviours and also achieving the required Competences. They must also identify any difficulties they may be experiencing with the programme so that the appropriate personal support can be given.

HEALTH AND SAFETYESFRS Health and Safety Policy is implicit in the Firefighter Development Programme - indeed it is specifically included in the majority of the Competences in this syllabus.Firefighters are trained to perform competently and efficiently with due regard for their health and safety, and that of others.Health and Safety is an essential part of ALL Fire and Rescue Service operations. It is not intended to hinder or restrict training, but to make it safer.

SERVICE VALUESRespect and Dignity for allTrust, integrity, initiative and innovationServing our whole communityWe are proud of our Service and enjoy working in a positive environment

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITYThis programme recognises that individuals come from differing of backgrounds and with a variety of learning styles. FDP provides a common and transparent framework for development and support open to all trainees. This is a two-way process and as such the Service also has expectations of its staff. Staff must consider their own actions so that they treat colleagues and members of the public with respect and consideration, taking account of and accepting diversity.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER ESFRS POLICY:To comply with, promote and implement our Fairness and Equality PoliciesTo treat others fairly, to value and respect work colleagues and members of the communityTo treat others as they need, want and expect to be treated

YOUR RIGHTS AS A MEMBER OF THIS SERVICE:To be treated with dignity and respectTo receive fair and just treatmentTo be assessed on your capabilitiesTo work in a safe and healthy environment free from harassment and intimidation

SERVICE VISIONAchieving safer and more sustainable communities

STRATEGIC AIMSTo deliver quality services within available resourcesTo ensure a competent, diverse, safe and valued workforce



Rolemap and National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Operations in the Community

PROGRESS TRACKING SHEET

The Firefighter’s Rolemap Your progress towards completion of theFirefighter Development Programme

Unit UNIT TITLEAssessor signature

and PRINT name + Service No.when whole unit completed

Date achieved

FF1. Inform and educate your community to improve awareness of fire and rescue safety matters

........................................................

FF2. Take responsibility for effective performance in fire and rescue ........................................................

FF3. Save and preserve endangered life ........................................................

FF4. Resolve fire and rescue operational incidents ........................................................

FF5. Protect the environment from the effects of hazardous materials ........................................................

FF6. Support the effectiveness of operational response ........................................................

FF7. Support the development of colleagues in fire and rescue ........................................................

FF8.Contribute to fire safety solutions to minimise risks to your Community

........................................................

FF9. Drive, manoeuvre and re-deploy fire and rescue vehicles (PART ONLY) ........................................................

ESFRS Competencies


Competency Subject TitleAssessor signature

and PRINT name + Service No.when competency completed

Date achieved

1. Health and Safety (IOSH)

2. Information Security (Online Module)

3.Structural Fire-fighting (Breathing Apparatus/Compartment Fire Behaviour)

4. Road Traffic Collision

5. First Aid/Trauma Care

6. Water Safety

7. Working at Height, Access Safety Kit

8. Fairness For All

9. Confirmation by Station / Borough Commander

10. Final Competence Assessment Assignments (to be signed by IV Officer)

11. Final Competence Assessment (to be signed by IV Officer)

Completion of programme confirmed for payment of Competent Rate of Pay and Development Programme Award

(to be signed by IV Officer)

This form should be submitted to the Learning and Organisational Development Business Partners on completion of all competencies


Induction check listCandidate’s name and service number (in capitals) .................................................................................................

Programme commencement date ………………………………………… Induction date ...........................................

Normal centre of duty...................................................................................................................................................

ESFRS has ensured that the Learner has completed this form as a means of registering their participationhas received a period of induction by an assessor or programme coordinator when they received a copy of the FDP personal handbook containing the activities and required actionsis aware this programme is modelled on National Occupation Standards (NOS) and knows that a copy can be found on the ESFRS Intranet, under Learning and Organisational Development, then following the links through ‘Role Development Programmes’

their local assessor is their line manager (Will be notified of a lead assessor/Internal Verifier later)

confirms that they understand the value of a person to coach them and will seek to find a suitably qualified person

is aware of the FDP assessment methods

is aware of their rights and procedures concerning appeals and complaints appropriate to (and contained within) this programme

is aware that special arrangements for learning and assessment can be made if they ask, and that such requests will respect their dignity

signing indicates they will participate in the programme, know the responsibilities and entitlements of both parties and is aware of the support available to them

is aware that this programme forms a part of their personal action planning within their annual ‘Personal Development and Performance Review’ (PDPR)

will be using the FDP stage review process to support their Plans and PDPR

Signed and dated by the candidate............................................................................................................................ Date

Signed and dated by the facilitator............................................................................................................................ Date

(This form to be retained in handbook on completion of the induction)


Induction check listCandidate’s name and service number (in capitals) .................................................................................................

Programme commencement date ………………………………………… Induction date ...........................................

Normal centre of duty...................................................................................................................................................

ESFRS has ensured that the Learner has completed this form as a means of registering their participationhas received a period of induction by an assessor or programme coordinator when they received a copy of the FDP personal handbook containing the activities and required actionsis aware this programme is modeled on National Occupation Standards (NOS) and knows that a copy can be found on the ESFRS Intranet, under People and Development, then following the links through ‘Role Development Programmes’

their local assessor is their line manager (Will be notified of a lead assessor later)

confirms that they understand the value of a person to coach them, so they will seek to find someone suitable

is aware of the FDP assessment methods

is aware of their rights and procedures concerning appeals and complaints appropriate to (and contained within) this programme

is aware that special arrangements for learning and assessment can be made if they ask, and that such requests will respect their dignity

signing indicates they will participate in the programme, know the responsibilities and entitlements of both parties and is aware of the support available to them

is aware that this programme forms a part of their personal action planning within their annual ‘Personal Development and Performance Review’ (PDPR)

will be using the FDP stage review process to support their Plans and PDPR

Signed and dated by the candidate............................................................................................................................ Date

Signed and dated by the facilitator............................................................................................................................ Date

(This COPY to be HANDED IN to your WFDBP on completion of the induction)


COMPLAINTS and APPEALS

If you have a complaint about the way your development programme is being managed, or if you have an appeal against a specific assessment decision, then in the first instance you should always seek to resolve it in an open and informal manner with the manager or local or lead assessor involved.

The procedure below describes the procedure to be followed if an informal agreement is not appropriate or has not been achieved. ESFRS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in training and as such firmly believes that candidates should have access to fair and reliable assessment in which candidates play a full part. If this access is to be meaningful the candidate must have the right to appeal against assessment decisions, which are unclear or seem unfair.

FIRST LEVEL OF APPEAL The candidate should raise the issue with the assessor during/at the end of an assessment session and in any event confirm in writing within

seven (7) days of the assessment The assessor must then reconsider the reasons underpinning the decision and provide clear feedback If the assessor is upholding the original assessment decision, then the candidate must be provided with full information describing what is

required to demonstrate their competence. This should be provided in writing, within ten (10) working days and relate specifically to the standards relevant to the decision

If the candidate remains unhappy with the decision, the candidate then completes an appeals form which is send to second level of appeal, to be dealt with by this programme’s internal verifier

SECOND LEVEL OF APPEAL The Programme’s internal verifier reviews all evidence and assessment records in order to consider the appeal The verifier should reach a decision within 21 working days and inform the candidate and assessor orally and confirm in writing, using the

appropriate reply section of the appeal form If the candidate is dissatisfied with the decision the appeal can proceed to the third level

THIRD (and FINAL) LEVEL OF APPEAL The third (and final) level involves the right of appeal to an assessment appeal panel. The Programme’s internal verifier should pass all

records to the ESFRS Lead Verifier who will convene an appeal panel consisting of:o themselfo an independent assessor (familiar with the FDP)o an independent verifier (familiar with the FDP)

Both the candidate and their assessor will be invited to present their case to the panel The panel will reach their decision within ten (10) working days and must inform the candidate and assessor orally and confirm in writing using

the appropriate section of the appeal form Results of the appeals panel will be final Details of the appeal will be made available to the external verifier


PERSONAL CHECKLIST You may wish to complete the “date” boxes with your personal target OR actual achievement dates

Name Service Number

Station Station Name and Number

Action Date Stage Review Date Form sent to SHQ byAttend Induction Day and enrol on the Firefighters Development Programme (FDP)

1st PDPR stage review (6 months)

First day on Station, work on Pre-course skills 1st year PDPR & Assessment (6 months)

Start date to attend Core Skills Course (CSC) at Training Centre (2 week duration)2nd PDPR stage review (12 months)3rd PDPR stage review (18 months)

Authority to ride to incidents confirmed2nd year PDPR & Assessment (18 months)

Attend Health and Safety (IOSH) 4th PDPR stage review (24 months)

Complete Information Security (Online Module) 3rd year PDPR stage review (30 months)

Attend Structural Fire-fighting Basic Course at Training Centre (2 week duration)Final PDPR stage review (36 months)

Attend Road Traffic Collision CourseFinal PDPR & Assessment (36 months)

Attend First Aid/Trauma Care Course

Attend Water Safety Course

Attend Working at Height, Access Safety Kit Course

Attend Inclusiveness and Diversiy Course

Attend Operational Skills Refresher Course Training Centre (duration 4 days)

Date of FINAL COMPETENCY CONFIRMATION

The guidance and requirements in this document are regarded as an extension of Service Procedures on Role Development Programmes and Competency Framework - to which reference should be made.



YOUR

QUICKSTART GUIDE

TO THE LAYOUT AND USE OF THIS BOOK

FirefighterDevelopmentProgramme

YOUR QUICKSTART GUIDE TO THE LAYOUT AND USE OF THIS BOOK


On the first page every Unit of Competence in this book, you will find its code (e.g.: Unit FF1), its description (e.g.: Inform and educate your community to improve awareness of fire and rescue safety matters), and its scope (e.g.: the ‘this unit is about’ box below). When you have evidence of workplace competence, look through more than one unit in case it fits a number of different standards.

Unit FF1Inform and educate your community to improve awareness of fire and rescue safety matters

This unit is about meeting your organisation’s targets for specific community needs to ensure that the communities that you serve are safer. It covers:

Promoting safety to your community This is about working with your community, either at your normal workplace or out in your community. Examples of activities could include: responding to requests for safety information taking part in community events responding to requests for leaflet drops. You may work without direct supervision or as a member of a fire and rescue service or partnership team at events organised by or through your own organisation within your own community. The types of information that you will provide may cover safety in relation to fire and rescue or wider safety issues.

Giving demonstrations and instructions to help people get a better understanding of safety matters This is about your ability to assist with community learning and promoting understanding of safety matters. Examples of activities could include: demonstration of targeted safety responses to your community and everyday hazards/ risks raising awareness of the role of the Fire and Rescue Service. It includes your involvement in both formal and informal activities within your local community.

. . . then every Unit has its TABLE ONE (in green). This is the Behavioural Framework. If these are not apparent to you then your supervisor will help guide you.

TABLE ONE PERSONAL QUALITIES AND ATTRIBUTES (PQA)

Behaviours to be demonstratedAssessor Initials &

Service NumberObserved/ Discussed

Evidence type

Commitment to Diversity and Integrity

• You are committed to do an excellent job

• You understand your community and why they matter

• You support, encourage and contribute to continuous improvement

• You accept feedback in a positive way and act on it

• You lead by example; influencing and inspiring confidence in others

• You demonstrate accountability and authenticity

Openness To Change

• You accept change both within the Fire & Rescue Service and within your own role

• You identify ways both within the Organisation and the local community of supporting change and take action where appropriate.

• You are willing to try out new ideas and ways of working.

• You seek to understand the rationale for change, engage constructively with change and continue to work effectively in a changing environment.

Working with Others

• You work together with colleagues, partners and members of the community and take the time to build effective and rational working relationships.

• You celebrate team successes and create positive team spirit.

• You work well with people who have different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds

• You share skills and knowledge and encourage and support others to help themselves

• You encourage working collaboratively for the benefit of the community.


. . . then you will find TABLE TWO (in red). This is a range of statements called ‘COMPETENCES’ typical of each FF unit. You must learn or ACQUIRE ALL of these skills or pieces of knowledge, to the required performance level. The code letter in column 2 is explained as follows . . .

CODE LETTER = TITLE PERFORMANCE LEVEL

A = Ability The knowledge and skills to carry out the specified tasks safely, effectively and efficiently

B = Basic KnowledgeThe minimum level of knowledge and practical skills acceptable for an individual to correctly complete a task, or understand a subject, with supervision as necessary

W = Working KnowledgeThe knowledge and practical skills required by an individual to complete a task safely, effectively and efficiently, without supervision; or, The knowledge and practical skills required to correctly apply subject matter as appropriateThe level of knowledge and practical skill required is relevant to the role and posting of the individual

FF3. Save and preserve endangered life

TABLE TWO ESFRS ACQUIRED COMPETENCES QUALITY ASSURANCE

ESFRS Competence or knowledge to be ACQUIREDLocal ref/performance level A:Ability B:Basic Knowledge W:Working Knowledge

Date

Assessed

Incident No

or Situation

Assessor Initials

& Service Number

Reviewing Assessor

& Service NumberDate

1 AEquipment Purpose and Stowage: Locate/stow all equipment on the appliances at own station Pre-CSC

2 AUse of Main scheme radio: Use the phonetic alphabet Pre-CSC

3 A

Dynamic Risk Philosophy: Recite and Explain the concepts of Dynamic Risk Assessment How to carry out a Dynamic Risk Assessment and explain the procedure

using the DRA flow chart

CSC R G Walter

28 A

Use, make up and maintain small gear (if on own station): (includes using appropriate Personal protective equipment - PPE)

Hydraulic tools and rescue equipment Manual winch equipment

Air lifting units Portable powered tools (chisel, saw etc)

Lighting units

18/10/14 Phil Bristowe CM 1234

R G Walter,

SM 5678

18.11.2014

Where you see a box with a coloured background, you will probably learn this COMPETENCE on a course which the training centre will validate

white box competences can be ACQUIRED in any order (by training or incidents) at your station. These need a dated legible signature (or initials and service number)

by your local assessor

Periodically, a lead (qualified) assessor will sample and countersign a range (about 25-35%) of your achievements


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As you progress, ‘small skills’ can be joined up to carry out complex functions, often without supervision. The constant assessment, repeated in various situations (not just “one-off” performances) confirms your competence. The range of assignments to complete and understand is shown in TABLE THREE. If all (or parts) of these assignments occur in routine operational experience, ensure that you record your evidence. Any areas not covered in ‘real life’, must be covered in exercises/training or by question and answer or guided discussions. (There are blanks in each table for HQ to issue further topics if required and subject to operational changes and/or advances)

FF4. Resolve fire and rescue operational incidents Means that a practical simulated activity is required

TABLE THREE WORKPLACE ASSIGNMENTS

All assignments or equivalents to be achieved then evidence ticked off (and cross referred) in table fourWhere you also have your own example(s), add them to this table against the next number and give a brief

descriptionDate Completed Assessor to sign and print

4.1 Electricity - theory

4.2 Thatch fire – theory 18.11.14 R W Walter, WM

5678

4.3 Rail – theory

REMEMBER : All components of all assignments must be achieved, using actual evidence from one or more incidents or live activities as they occur. Gaps must be filled by simulations or study and questioning. All knowledge information can be acquired via the following references:1. NOG – National Operational Guidance 5. Fire Service Manuals 2. MTOG – Multi Tactical Operational Guidance 6. ESFRS Policies 3. TOG – Tactical Operational Guidance 7. Standard Operating Practices (SOP’s)4. AHIS – Additional Hazard Information Sheets 8. National Generic Risk Assessments (GRA’s)

FF4.1ELECTRICITYThis assignment may be carried out as a discussion covering all the questions or as a result of a real eventIf you have dealt with a electricity incident complete your evidence on FFDP 01 and have this validated by your supervisor

Give the relevant reference document(s) for ELECTRICITY

Give the publication date of the sheet found in your printed recordsWhat are the hazards/dangers to firefighters working beneath overhead power cables/lines Following the rescue chart within the OKI for a known LIVE casualtyAND where the power has NOT been turned off/isolated what is defined as ‘low voltage’ for rescue purposes

NOTE: you should be able to interpret and use the rescue flow chart as you will be asked to use it for further questions at the assessment


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TABLE FOUR is the National Occupational Standards recording matrix where you index work you have achieved IN CONTEXT (or IN APPLICATION) but NOT the competences in tables one and two already signed for. Evidence amalgamated from all assignments (in table three) in the unit is entered in the first column. Thereafter record from any other sources (Normally to a working knowledge, ie: without supervision)

Give each piece of evidence in your portfolio a unique referencemade up of the evidence category code and the next vacant number in that category

Then enter that reference at the top of the next column as shown . . . .

. . . then IN THE COLUMN BELOW, tick only those boxes which apply. Typically,

three or four entries per row (across) is sufficient

Your assessor should help you complete this

The first part of the table is what YOU HAVE TO DO ….

FF7 TABLE FOURRECORDING MATRIX

of your evidence for standards and knowledge APPLIED through workplace experience

Write code letters for category of evidence GD=Guided discussion, O=Observation, WT=Witness Testimony, A = Assignment, CR=Candidate Report, P=Product, SA=Supervisor’s Account, Q&A=Question/Answer > A WT O

Write the page number from your portfolio where the evidence is filed > 7 4 4

Outcomes of effective performance You must be able TO DO THE FOLLOWING:

Communicating your skills and knowledge with colleagues

a) Confirm with relevant people the skills and knowledge that colleagues need to acquire b) Make available the necessary learning resources to your colleagues c) Base your information and support on up-to-date operational systems d) Provide information and support to your colleagues within your own level of competence e) Confirm your colleagues have understood the information and support you have provided

f) Encourage your colleagues to give feedback to improve your own performance e) Make best use of your equipment and materials safely and within their limitations to deal with the incident and its known and anticipated risks

The second part of the table is what YOU HAVE TO KNOW AND UNDERSTAND;

Knowledge and understanding You need to KNOW AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING:

Health and safety

1. Hazards and risks of the workplace affecting people and the environment 2. How to safely apply practices that maximise the health, safety and welfare of yourself and others in the

workplace

3. How to make and apply decisions based on the assessment of risk Organisational

4. How to access relevant information

The Blue Tables are an excellent reference to signpost you to the desired standard and enable you to follow the correct context.


UNIT COMPLETION AND STAGE REVIEWS

At the end of every FF unit is a summary sheet requiring signatures to confirm all the various components have been met to the requirements of the process. Your lead assessor will countersign these, and may need to take your portfolio and evidence away for a while to consider the outcome. Units can be completed in any order, but do not wait until the three years is up and DO NOT submit them all in one go!

It will probably take you up to a year to submit your first unit in full, but don’t worry as it’s likely a number of the others will also be filling up, as you will not be concentrating on only one at a time. During year two you will probably submit another two or three units, the remaining (seven or eight units) should come in the last few months.

This programme forms part of a quality assured process, a part of which will involve another assessor verifying a sample selection of evidence from your logbook. Periodically, about 1/3 of your work will be quality assured by an independent qualified verifier. Their job is to ensure the judgements made by your assessors are sound and can be justified. The intention being that all learners are more likely to receive fair opportunities through consistent and accurate assessments based on risk, irrespective of where they are stationed. ESFRS systems receive external verification too.

At 6 month intervals your progress will be checked by way of personal interview locally, examination of your portfolio evidence, and a sample performance of skills and knowledge. These are referred to as ‘Stage Reviews’. You should help to complete form ESFRS DP 05 which declares to the L & OD Department at HQ, roughly what your progress is. For example, you declare the number of units already completely signed off, and then give your estimate of the percent completion on the rest. You are free to say you have about 50% of a unit done if you know you’ve performed to the requirements, even if the evidence has not been written up. If you have nothing in a unit you should declare 0%, it is not in your best interest to pretend you are further ahead than you really are. If you are concerned you are falling behind you must inform your manager, assessor(s) and/or your Workforce Development Business Partner to draw up a fresh plan. Concerns will not go away if you don’t, and unjustified lack of effort will lead to performance management. Your aim is to complete the whole programme in 36 months.

COMPLETION OF UNIT Each Box to be signed and dated (Keep a master ‘at a glance’ record in the front of your manual too.)

UNIT FF1 Certified Complete by Learner

Certified Complete by Lead Assessor Sign and PRINT

Date If applicable Verifier to Sign, PRINT and Date

TABLE ONE PERSONAL QUALITIES AND ATTRIBUTES (PQA’s) Revised 2014

TABLE TWO ESFRS ACQUIRED COMPETENCES

TABLE THREE

WORKPLACE APPLIEDASSIGNMENTS

TABLE FOUR PERFORMANCE – NOS

TABLE FOURKNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING - NOS

Comments by line manager / Assessor / Verifier ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................


USING OTHER FORMS TO HELP RECORD YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS

A longer narrative may be useful where several competences are evident. This will give your assessor a better chance to make their judgement on the quality of your achievements. They will need to be satisfied that accounts are:-

Valid (have you met the requirements of the competence or standard you are seeking to achieve) i.e. in accordance with the NOS? Authenticated (has your work or ability been witnessed) and is this your own work? Current (or recent) within accepted time scales and current (up to date) guidance Consistent (competence is about regularly meeting standards under a variety of conditions) Sufficient for the required activity – you may need to demonstrate similar skills in a number of different ways

You will utilise the following forms in order to facilitate your recorded evidence of performed work and acquired competencies :

Form ESFRSDP 01 Will help you to plan aspects of your development. Discussions with your managers will identify opportunities via the watch’s monthly/quarterly training planner.

Form ESFRSDP 02 As your folder grows you will find this form useful somewhere near the front, so that you are able to index your work, and therefore readily direct your assessor to find their way around your additional evidence.

Form ESFRSDP 03 If there is insufficient space on your assignment worksheets, then use this form for your account of what you did to satisfy the needs of the standards (or FDP competences). Your colleagues are an essential part of helping authenticate your work, they too can use this form (or endorse yours) to describe what they saw you do. Endorsements via competent colleagues adds to the strength of your evidence.

Form ESFRSDP 04 Will help your assessor identify any people who have added their accounts to your folder.

Form ESFRSDP 05 Records each stage review at 6 monthly intervals to record your progress.

SOME DOs FOR YOUR PERSONAL TRAINING LOGBOOK (evidence portfolio) . . . FDP Personal Logbook issued Date (Version 1) Page 18 of 200

You can add original examples or records (or products) of your work as these will strengthen your portfolio. Put yourself in your assessor or verifier’s position, they will want to find out as much as they can, as easily as possible. Make sure pages are indexed and cross-referred in a consistent and logical fashion so that none of your evidence is missed. Keeping a well structured record of your achievements is a help to you; not only to identify what still needs to be done but also as good evidence towards Unit FF2 (effective personal performance) Every time you add a new form or statement, either give it a page number and index it (tables 4 & 5), or

You could fix it to the related worksheet, but if the statement(s) contain(s) a wide range of evidence, then of course some of that may refer to other worksheets

Extract pages from MIS Recent Incidents (via the intranet) can be added, provided you endorse them with evidence of the part you played, or by indexing them to a page number

If you have produced some original work such as a lecture pack, quiz sheet or site risk assessment then this can be added

When you get a witness report/statement you may wish to refer to a ESFRS technical document to show which areas you have studied and how you have shown competence

Be specific as to which areas you discussed or on what competences the questioning was based, It is not enough to say that you studied ‘Hazmat’ – that is a very wide subject, and doesn’t help your assessor judge what you learned

If, after local questioning, further study was necessary, then show the page number for the evidence of how you followed it up

Get a wide variety of evidence throughout your book, eg: - Incidents, drills, exercises, practical simulations (or table tops), Questions and Answers, Products of your work, Guided discussions, witness accounts

Try to get more than one approach or example in any given assignment worksheet context. (This may not always be possible; for example if studying ‘Transport systems, Air’ - incidents which rarely happen or are difficult to simulate. But it is possible to have a guided discussion and produce some plans and/or show how your core skills can be applied)

Consider every activity that you perform as part of your Fire-fighting role and duties as a potential addition to your development programme

. . . AND SOME DON’Ts

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you routinely photocopy ESFRS technical manuals or documents unless they are your original work

Instead, you should refer to them by title, reference and page number as part of your written evidence

The use of plastic wallets is time consuming for your assessors. Use plastic wallets sparingly if required, to encapsulate accumulated evidence.

Don’t leave any aspects of your development programme until the last minute for completion. Work to a planned routine in order to spread the workload and maximise your opportunities for learning and gathering of evidence.

Leave any questions unanswered. If you’re unsure about anything you must ask your colleagues, managers or alternatively your Workforce Development Business Partner.


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSFDP Personal Logbook issued Date (Version 1) Page 20 of 200

Q Do I have to complete my development programme in the order it appears within my development folder?A No, you can complete your development programme in any order which you, your Line Manager and Assessor see fit. The important aspect to remember is, PLANNING

your training and development with your Line Manager and Assessor. You will not be able to complete some aspects of your development folder until you have completed a course e.g. Breathing Apparatus. However, these courses will automatically be programmed into your development programme and you will receive joining instructions to attend in due course. All aspects of your development folder which require additional course attendance are coloured differently in order for you to differentiate and prioritise.

Q Who is allowed to supervise my training?A Your retained Section or Station Commander is responsible for your training at your home station. It is up to them who they appoint as your personal Mentor, but it will

be a Crew/Watch Manager or an experienced Firefighter.You may receive useful help from the experiences of other colleagues on station but this needs to be confirmed as your Mentor directs your progress.

Q Is my Mentor totally responsible for my training?A No, it is up to you to study and practise the required Competences. You should approach them in the first instance if you need specific help. They are there to help and

provide encouragement. Be aware they may also be responsible for another trainee too.

Q What if I think my progress is being held back because my Mentor and I don’t hit it off?A Discuss the matter in confidence with your Station/Section/Watch Manager. It will often be possible to improve the situation, or perhaps offer you another Mentor.

Q Who can sign that I have achieved a specific Competence (to the required standard)?A A person who has achieved (or is working towards) a recognised assessor’s award, such as ‘Workplace Assessor’, D32/33 or A1 or CAVA. They must be confident that

you have provided achievement evidence by having seen or questioned you.

Q What is ‘evidence’ all about?A An assessor needs to be sure what you have done is Valid, Accurate, Current and Sufficient when compared to what you have been asked to do. This is done by their

own observation, by taking the testimony of another witness, or by looking at what you have produced and/or by asking relevant questions.

Q Who says when I am allowed to ‘ride’ a fire appliance to an emergency/incident?A The Manager at the Service Training Centre. You have to complete Core Skills Course (Weeks One and Two) AND successfully demonstrate your competence by the

final day of the Course before approval can be given.

Q What if I cannot complete a course, or if my standard has not been acceptable.A Your Station/Line Manager will contact you to fully discuss your situation.

Provided you have committed to the best of your ability, it is likely that:i) Arrangements will be proposed for a further opportunity for you to re-attend all or part of the course.ii) You may receive additional support locally in order for you to be re-assessed.

If such actions are inappropriate or unacceptable, written recommendations will be submitted to The Director of Response & Resilience in consultation with your Human Resources Business Partner. In any event you will be kept informed of what action has been taken.

Q Does my future in the ESFRS depend on how I manage on the FDP?A Yes,

i) If you dedicate the appropriate amount of time and effort to your development you will be able to progress swiftly to competent status. Ultimately, satisfactory achievements provide evidence of your ability to take additional responsibilities if you want to.ii) If you are finding your development programme difficult to complete, you will receive additional support. This is not a sign of failure; indeed further practice and effort is often a sign of someone willing to make a commitment to their career and will not be seen as a hindrance. iii) If your effort is persistently less than required, or if you do not achieve the required standards at formal assessments, despite having been given additional help, you must expect to be consulted regarding your long-term suitability in the Service.

Q What if my Stage Review shows I cannot demonstrate some of the Competencies?A Agree a realistic period of time to practice (effectively an extension of your development programme) and then demonstrate competencies to an assessor at the end of

that extension.

Q What if I still don’t achieve the required standard?


A You will be fully consulted to decide if a further period of training and support is appropriate. It remains a possibility that a number of unsuccessful Review attempts will result in you being released from employment.

Q What happens if I haven’t completed all the Competencies and written evidence in all the Stages before my Final Review is due at 36 months service?A You and your Line Manager will draw up a Personal Plan to demonstrate competence within a reasonable time. The Stage Review will NOT be delayed, by attending the 3

year review you will receive useful guidance to concentrate your efforts, for a later final review. You cannot however go on indefinitely failing to achieve the required standards

Q What does ‘Manager’ mean?A Crew and Watch Managers are SUPERVISORY Managers. A Retained station’s LINE Manager is a wholetime Station Manager (a MIDDLE Manager).


Unit FF1Inform and educate your community to improve awareness of fire and rescue safety matters

This unit is about meeting your organisation’s targets for specific community needs to ensure that the communities that you serve are safer. It covers:

Promoting safety to your community This is about working with your community, either at your normal workplace or out in your community. Examples of activities could include: responding to requests for safety information taking part in community events responding to requests for leaflet drops. You may work without direct supervision or as a member of a fire and rescue service or partnership team at events organised by or through your own organisation within your own community. The types of information that you will provide may cover safety in relation to fire and rescue or wider safety issues.

Giving demonstrations and instructions to help people get a better understanding of safety matters This is about your ability to assist with community learning and promoting understanding of safety matters. Examples of activities could include: demonstration of targeted safety responses to your community and everyday hazards/ risks raising awareness of the role of the Fire and Rescue Service. It includes your involvement in both formal and informal activities within your local community.

TABLE ONEBEHAVIOURAL FRAMEWORK (ex PQA)

Revised 2014

Examples of preferred behaviours to be demonstratedAssessor Initials &


Evidence type

Commitment to Diversity and Integrity • You live the ESFRS values and lead by example in demonstrating the corporate ; inspiring colleagues to follow your example • You are compassionate, caring and empathetic to both colleagues and members of the community • You promote inclusivity, openly engage and create an inclusive environment with all colleagues and members of the community.• You accept accountability for own actions when working with others • You respect confidentiality with all sensitive information • You are respectful and considerate

Openness To Change • You accept change both within the Fire & Rescue Service and within your own role • You identify ways both within the Organisation and the local community of supporting change and take action where appropriate.• You are willing to try out new ideas and ways of working • You seek to understand the rationale for change, engage constructively with change and continue to work effectively in a changing environment.

Working with Others • You work together with colleagues, partners and members of the community and take the time to build effective and rational working relationships. • You celebrate team successes and create positive team spirit.• You work well with people who have different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds • You share skills and knowledge and encourage and support others to help themselves • You encourage working collaboratively for the benefit of the community.

Effective Communication • You communicate relevant information regularly and effectively both upward and downward. • You change your communication style to best meet the needs of the audience and regularly check that there is mutual understanding • You communicate in a ‘complete way’ – it should convey all the facts required by the audience • You communicate with clarity – emphasising the specific message• Your communication is concise – communicating what you want to convey in the least possible and meaningful words. • You seek accurate information, avoid jumping to conclusions or passing on questionable information.


Problem Solving • You are able to recall and apply relevant job related information and procedures relevant to your role• You actively engage in determining solutions to the problem • You generate more than one solution to a problem and evaluate which one would be best • You see failure and problems as an opportunity to learn and develop • You use your initiative to solve problems and inform others when you are aware of potential issues

Situational Awareness • You take an overall view of the information presented and gather as much data as possible to support your own decision making processes. • You use, to full advantage, the available information systems and procedures when working to achieve outcomes. • You work safely to maintain the health of both yourself and others.

Commitment to Excellence • You are committed to do an excellent job • You understand your community and why they matter• You support, encourage and contribute to continuous improvement • You accept feedback in a positive way and act on it • You lead by example; influencing and inspiring confidence in others • You demonstrate accountability and authenticity

Commitment to Development • You proactively review your own performance using a range of sources including seeking out feedback from others • You identify development needs in your own knowledge, skills and understanding and takes action to improve • You actively encourage and support others to improve / develop.

Planning & Implementing• You contribute, support and understand the annual business planning cycle in relation to your own work area (Dept, Borough, Station, team) • You deliver work on time and to the required standards, following the relevant process and working as efficiently as possible • You work in an organised manner using own knowledge and expertise to deliver on time and to standard • You develop or use systems to organise and keep track of information • You prioritise tasks effectively, look for ways to work more efficiently, leaner and improve your working practices wherever possible.

Confidence & Resilience• You respond to situations rather than react and can self-motivate • You are self-aware enough to know you need support • You have the ability to identify, assess and control your own emotions • You understand yourself, your goals, your intentions, your responses and your behavior • You understand others and their feelings.

Political Awareness• You understand the vision, aims and objectives of the Organisation • You demonstrate an understanding of the Organisation’s functions and responsibilities • You have an awareness of the wider political scene and the impact • You understand who the key stakeholders are for work in your specific area.




ESFRS Competence or knowledge to be ACQUIREDESFRS ref/performance level A:Ability B:Basic Knowledge W:Working

Knowledge

DateAssessed

Incident Noor Situation

Assessor Initials& Service Number

Reviewing Assessor& Service Number

Date

1 WThe purpose of fire safety and state the benefits to the community and firefighters and that care should be taken not to give advice beyond ones individual knowledge.

Pre-CSC

2 B

Provide appropriate Fire Safety Advice on request of a member of the public (within the Service’s statutory responsibility) BUT Avoid giving Fire Safety advice beyond one’s individual knowledge AND SO pass on such enquiries to the appropriate post

3 BAdvise a member of the public about the number of smoke detectors in the home, (Including positioning and maintenance) and the recommended firefighting equipment for the home

4 BKnowing component parts of the NCFSC toolbox and how to locate information for relevant topics (for example: quick strike, ethnic minority groups or domestic smoke alarms, etc)

5 BStation action plans to achieve Service targets for Home Risk Reduction, ie: smoke detector fitting (or similar initiatives) and documents and records to be kept

6 BDetection systems and procedures for people who have sight, hearing or mobility difficulties

7 AKnowing what advice to give a householder, checks and actions they should take in the event of a chimney fire

8 AAdvise a member of the public of the information required if making an emergency telephone call to the Fire & Rescue Service

9 AInform an outside organisation with regard to the station mobilising system, basic watchroom procedures, the running call telephone (help point) and capabilities of appliances on your station

10 AAdvise a member of the public how to raise an alarm of fire, react to an alarm and evacuate a building

11 AAdvise a member of the public how to survive in heat and/or smoke; also to consider and carry out an escape from a 1st floor window

12 BCreate a fire escape plan for your own home or place of work and advise a member of the public how to create a fire plan to escape from their home

13 BPrinciples that contribute to effective fire routines and whether any given fire routine is likely to be implemented successfully

14 B Work of Community Safety Advisors





description Date Completed Assessor to sign and print

1.1 Station Community Event (eg: Station Open Day etc)

1.2 Team or Individual Community Event (eg: visit to/by local school / youth group etc)

1.3

1.4


FF1.1Station Community EventThis assignment may not be carried out as a discussion If you have dealt with a community event complete your evidence on ESFRS DP 02 and have this validated by your supervisor

State the details of the event

What part did you play in the organising of the event

State which section of the Fire service act 2004 requires the fire service to attend such eventsList which Community safety messages were chosen to be promoted at this event

List other possible Community safety messages that can be promoted at such events

Describe the advice you may give to a member of the public on the number of smoke detectors required, positioning and the maintenance required for their home

State the department/team from where information to assist you in preparation for a Community Safety event may be found

CONTINUED OVERLEAF


List other sources of information that may assist you in preparing for a Community Safety event

Describe how you particularly assisted a member of the public in relation to Community Fire safety

Continue here if insufficient space above


Reflection. What have I learnt? How can I improve my performance? What help/additional information do I need?

FF1.2Team or Individual Community EventThis assignment may not be carried out as a discussion If you have dealt with a Team Community event complete your evidence on ESFRS DP 02 and have this validated by your supervisor

State the details of the event

What part did you play in the organising of the event

State which section of the Fire service act 2004 requires the fire service to attend such events

List which Community safety messages were chosen to be promoted at this event

List other possible community safety messages that can be promoted at such events

Describe the advice given to a householder in relation to formulating an escape plan

Describe how you particularly assisted a member of the public in relation to community Fire Safety

CONTINUED OVERLEAF


Have a working knowledge of the Fire Angel smoke detector including the advice given to a householder in relation to operation and servicing of the smoke detector

Working knowledge of the contents and advice contained within the ‘Fire Safety in the Home’ booklet used for Quickstrike and Home Safety Visits




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Write code letters for category of evidence GD=Guided discussion, O=Observation, WT=Witness Testimony, A = Assignment, CR=Candidate Report, P=Product, SA=Supervisor’s Account, Q&A=Question/Answer >

Write the page number from your portfolio where the evidence is filed >Outcomes of effective performance You must be able TO DO THE FOLLOWING:

Providing Information

a) Confirm with relevant people in your organisation the need for information and how you will respond

b) Provide information that is: relevant accurate appropriate to your job role in a format appropriate to your community

c) When the information needed is not appropriate to your job role, direct the enquirer to the relevant person

d) Make sure there is a common understanding of the information you have given

Giving demonstrations and instructions

e) Use your resources and apply control measures, based on risk assessment, before and during the event

f) Solve any problems and deal with any risks promptly, when necessary, before and during the event

g) Return resources to the correct place

h) Make sure resources are secure and report any faults or low levels of supplies

In general

i) Make sure your aims and objectives support your organisation’s aims and objectives

j) Relate to people in a way that promotes: goodwill understanding co-operation the image of yourself and your service

k) Communicate in a way that is suitable for your audience

l) Encourage and take note of questions, and answer questions appropriately

m) Behave in a way that supports community safety and avoids harm to people and the environment

n) Complete records and make sure they are in the agreed format, accurate, legible and available to authorised people

o) Report on the suitability and success of what you have done and make any suggestions for improvement



Health and Safety

1. Hazards and risks of the workplace affecting people and the environment in relation to giving information, demonstrations and instructions

2. How to apply practices that maximise the health, safety and welfare of yourself and others when giving information, demonstrations and instructions

3. How to apply safe practices based upon a risk assessment

Organisational

4. National and Service objectives for Community Safety

5. Where to find information on Community Safety matters

6. Record keeping systems and procedures for the work place

Personal and Interpersonal

7. How to communicate clearly and effectively with the range of people involved

8. How to treat colleagues and members of the public with respect and consideration, taking account of, and accepting, diversity

9. Lines and methods of communication/reporting in the workplace

10. Roles, responsibilities and limits of authority of yourself, others and agencies in the workplace

11. How to solve problems and make decisions within your range of responsibility

Technical

12. How to use the relevant resources effectively and safely

13. How to identify the applicable safety advice for your community

14. Your community and its needs in relation to safety

Training and development

15. How to facilitate learning

16. How to evaluate learning events


COMPLETION OF UNITEach Box to be signed and dated

UNIT FF1Certified Complete by

LearnerCertified Complete by

Lead AssessorSign and PRINT

Date If applicable Verifier to Sign and PRINT and Date

TABLE ONE

BEHAVIOURAL FRAMEWORK (ex PQA’s) Revised 2014

TABLE TWO

ESFRS ACQUIRED COMPETENCES

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TABLE FOUR

PERFORMANCE – NOS

TABLE FOUR

KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING - NOS

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Unit FF2Take responsibility for effective performance in fire and rescue

This unit is about taking responsibility for your own performance (including personal health and fitness), working well with other people and developing your own skills in the job role. It covers:

Taking responsibility for your own personal performance This is about you and your day-to-day working, either at your normal workplace or out in your community. It includes your responsibility to make sure your actions do not adversely affect: o your own health and fitness your ability to work safely within agreed level of authority safe systems of work and working practices

Working with others This is about your ability to maintain effective working relationships with: your colleagues o external agencies o your community

Developing your own skills and knowledge This is about your ability to maintain your knowledge, skills and understanding through personal development to meet: agreed changes in practice v maintaining existing competence It includes your involvement in identifying and planning how to address your development needs to maintain your required level of competence.


Revised 2014



Evidence type

Commitment to Diversity and Integrity • You live the ESFRS values and lead by example in demonstrating the corporate behaviours; inspiring colleagues to follow your example • You are compassionate, caring and empathetic to both colleagues and members of the community • You promote inclusivity, openly engage and create an inclusive environment with all colleagues and members of the community.• You accept accountability for own actions when working with others • You respect confidentiality with all sensitive information • You are respectful and considerate













FF2. Take responsibility for effective performance in fire and rescue



DateAssessed




Date

1 A

When and how to don personal protective equipment (including dry clothing) for training and operational incidents; describe the appropriate use of various personal protection according to the risks involved

Pre-CSC

2 AManual handling of loads ie: Lift and carry, Lift a load with two or more persons. Handle a load from a height. Push a load

Pre-CSC

3 ARecognise and act upon safety words of command, including giving and acting upon the evacuation signal

Pre-CSC

4 AThe limitations imposed on firefighters regarding their use of specified equipment until they have received appropriate training

Pre-CSC

5 BBe aware of, and achieve the Health and Fitness standards required within ESFRS including warm up and warm down exercise procedure

Pre-CSC

6 AState the Safe Person Concept, as part of ESFRS’s Health and Safety policy (giving key actions of employer and employee)

7 AUse of personal protection items – for protection against noise and infection etc

8 WProtective measures to be taken against the AIDS, HIV and Hepatitis B viruses

9 A Keeping FDP Personal Logbook records up to date and available

10 B Service Policies/Procedures in relation to alcohol and drugs

11 B Accident, Hazard or Near-Hit reporting procedures

12 B Arrangements for Health and Safety representation within ESFRS

13 A Complete an annual leave request/exchange (as applicable)

14 B Service, structure and chains of command including role markings

15 BContractual requirements based on own Contract of Employment and job functions based on Firefighter’s Rolemap

16 B The arrangements for personal welfare within ESFRS

17 B The Diversity, Equality and Fairness policy within ESFRS

18 B The Grievance procedures within ESFRS

19 BActions to be taken if you are in receipt of a complaint or compliment from a member of the public




DateAssessed




Date

20 BESFRS disciplinary and ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) procedures

21 BHarassment, Bullying and other inappropriate behaviour policy within ESFRS

22 B Safeguarding Children & Adults policy within ESFRS

23 B ESFRS policy regarding control of noise at work

24 B Fair working practices policy within ESFRS

25 B Use of service or private mobile phones policy within ESFRS


FF2. Take responsibility for effective performance in fire and rescue




2.1Write a reflective account of your Annual Performance Appraisal, with the performance targets you set

2.2 On/Off station fitness activities and ESFRS Fitness assessment

2.3

2.4


FF2.1 Write a reflective account of your Annual Performance Appraisal, with the performance targets you set

Give the date of the APA Interview

Give the name of the manager who conducted your APANote: As that manager is a major party to the event, a further statement from them is not compulsory, provided their feedback is in the APA report, and is accessible as part of this portfolio

Summarise the headings of your (main) achievements to date, within ESFRS

Summarise the headings of your main ambitions yet to be acquired (include timescales), within ESFRS

Layout the timescales for achieving these and summarise how you intend to gain these – include the names of colleagues who have agreed to help you

On completion of the targets set write a freehand composition in your own words on what you found easy/hard, or new to you and how you managed to come up to speed with a range of new skills

Reading the standards in the blue table (pages 48 49) that you need to achieve may help you ensure your reflections include sufficient details

(continue over or on a separate evidence form in your own words)


2.1 Write a reflective account of your Annual Performance Appraisal, with performance targets you set(continued from previous page)


FF2.2 ESFRS Fitness Activities

Locate the Service guidance on health and fitness policy and write the number here

List the on station fitness activities undertaken by you

List any off station fitness activities undertaken by you

Detail the methods and equipment used to measure levels of fire fighter fitness

State the level (VO²) for a pass in relation to Firefighter fitness test State the date and the result of your last successful fitness assessment undertaken by a service fitness instructor

List the possible benefits to the service from having a physically fit workforce


List the person(s) within ESFRS who is/are available for advice on fitness levels & programmes

Describe the ESFRS policy prior to using a new piece of fitness equipment on station for the first time








Write the page number from your portfolio where the evidence is filed >Outcomes of effective performance You must be able TO DO THE FOLLOWING:Taking responsibility for your own personal performancea) Behave in a way that avoids threat, harm or damage to people, property, the environment and your

organisationb) Operate within your agreed level of authority and responsibility

c) Contribute constructively to debriefs

d) Monitor your personal fitness level and take action to prevent poor health, fitness and hygienee) Report anything that affects your ability to meet your conditions of employment and personal work

performance to the relevant peoplef) Make sure your records are in the agreed format, accurate, complete, legible and accessible to authorisedg) Monitor your work environment for hazards and take prompt action to minimise the risks caused by these

hazardsh) Return resources to their correct location, make sure they are secure and report any faults and deficiencies

i) Make sure you are available for operational response as required by your organisation

Working with others

j) Show that you respect the diversity of people within your organisation and the wider community

k) Act constructively to minimise or resolve conflict with others

l) Support and promote your organisation’s values, ethics and codes of practicem) Communicate with people in a way that is constructive, supportive and promotes cooperation and a positive

image of your organisationn) Promote a safe working environment for yourself and others

o) Respect privacy, confidentiality and encourage trust in your contact with others

Developing your own skills and knowledge

p) Contribute constructively to your own performance reviewsq) Assess your own skills and knowledge and identify your development needs in relation to your job role,

including working effectively with other team membersr) Help to develop a personal development plan that aims to improve the areas of skill and knowledge you

have identifieds) Make sure your plan contains objectives that are specific, measurable, achievable and realistic

t) Take part in development activities which are consistent with your plan

u) Obtain feedback from relevant people and use this feedback to improve your performance

v) Update your personal development plan at appropriate intervals



Health and safety

1. Hazards and risks of the workplace affecting people and the environment

2. How to apply practices that maximise the health, safety and welfare of yourself and others in the workplace

3. How to make and apply decisions based on the assessment of risk

Organisational

4. Own contractual obligations, rights of employment and limits of authority

5. The range of external regulations and requirements that impact on your work

6. Your organisation’s Occupational Health policy and its application in the workplace

7. Record systems specific to your role and their uses

8. Your organisation’s requirements for data protection

9. Your organisation’s objectives, systems of work and working practices

10. Anti-discrimination and equal opportunities policies and procedures

11. Your organisation’s procedures for performance review and development



13. How to treat colleagues and members of the public with respect and consideration, taking account of, and accepting, diversity


15. Roles, responsibilities and limits of authority of self, others and other agencies in the workplace

16. How to maintain your own performance standards including health and physical fitness

17. How to make positive contributions to effective teamwork

18. How to promote a culture that positively supports organisational policies on equality and fairness

19. Role requirements and expected standards of performance

20. The situations, behaviour and interactions between people that may cause conflict and how to minimise conflict and the disruption at work

21. The importance of challenging unacceptable behaviour

22. How to set objectives

23. How to identify your own development needs and take action to address these







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Unit FF3Save and preserve endangered life

This unit is about you working as a team member to search for life and rescue people during fires and other incidents. The unit may cover working as an individual but will usually involve being part of a team to provide treatment to casualties.

Conducting a search for life This covers your ability to search safely for life using the range of personal protective and rescue equipment available to you. Situations could include within: a structure compartment(s) transport vehicle open spaces

Rescuing life involved in incidents This covers your ability to rescue life (human or animal) safely using the range of personal protective and rescue equipment available to you. Examples of situations could include: fire hazardous substances persons trapped in wreckage collapsed or dangerous structures result of adverse weather conditions animal rescue

Providing treatment to casualties including (Basic life support and casualty handling) This covers your ability to treat casualties, using the range of treatment and equipment available to you, within its capabilities and within your agreed level of authority, responsibility and expertise. Examples could include: within an incident environment removed from an incident approach by a casualty at an incident

Supporting people involved in an operational incident This covers your ability to provide both physical and emotional support to people directly and indirectly involved in an operational incident. This will include: reassuring and comforting people, protecting their privacy and dignity maintaining security at the scene of an incident and liaising with other agencies


Revised 2014



Evidence type

Commitment to Diversity and Integrity • You live the ESFRS values and lead by example in demonstrating the corporate behaviors’; inspiring colleagues to follow your example • You are compassionate, caring and empathetic to both colleagues and members of the community • You promote inclusivity, openly engage and create an inclusive environment with all colleagues and members of the community.• You accept accountability for own actions when working with others • You respect confidentiality with all sensitive information • You are respectful and considerate















ESFRS Competence or knowledge to be ACQUIREDLocal ref/performance level A:Ability B:Basic Knowledge

W:Working Knowledge

DateAcquired


Instructor Name& Service Number

Workplace Assessor & Service Number


Date

1 AEquipment Purpose and Stowage: Locate/stow all equipment on the appliances at

own stationPre-CSC

2 AUse of Main scheme radio: Use the phonetic alphabet Pre-CSC

3 A

Dynamic Risk Philosophy: Recite and Explain the concepts of Dynamic Risk

Assessment How to carry out a Dynamic Risk Assessment

and explain the procedure using the DRA flow chart

CSC

4 A

Basic Incident Safety Take safety precautions en route to and on

arrival at an incident Position cones/accident signs when making an

area safe(use procedures adapted for single or multi lane carriageways)

Deploy firefighting equipment to protect an RTC scene

Signals to be used to summon assistance and evacuate a building (including if rigged in BA)

CSC

5 W

Principles of Breathing Apparatus (BA) in use: The need, and authority to wear Breathing

Apparatus (BA) Circumstances when required. Working as a

team (numbers)

Structural Fire-fighting

6 A

Basic Set Use: Don and start up a BA set Use pressure gauge, distress signal unit, torch,

radio How to close down and remove a BA set Complete appropriate records (BA logbook)


7 A

Ancillary Equipment: Describe and state the information required on

BA personal tally Describe the features and explain purpose of all

equipment in the BA Entry Control Pouch





W:Working Knowledge

DateAcquired





Date

8 W

Duration: Full duration, working duration and the safety

margin (Low pressure warning device sounds to indicate

the safety margin only and should not be included in the working duration)


9 W

BA wearer’s responsibilities: On arrival at entry control Prior to entering the risk area Safety precautions taken before entering a

buildingie: communications and hose (or appropriate media)


10 A

In heat or restricted vision: Whilst wearing BA in smoke and/or heat, follow a

left and right hand search whilst maintaining personal safety procedures

Use of a Thermal Imaging Camera


11 W

Egress: The effects of blast paths (area of danger) The causes of structural instability The need to maintain safe egress


12 A

Working whilst wearing BA Open and negotiate doors/windows and other

openings Negotiate stairs, uneven surfaces, restricted

spaces or crawl –ways Ascend and descend a staircase with and

without a (simulated) casualty. Use fixed vertical ladders

Maintain team communications and use radio messages

Negotiate restricted spaces (including removal of BA harness whilst maintaining airtight seal)


13 A

Cleaning, testing and faults: Servicing a BA set at station and on Incident

ground Frequency and types of checks to be carried out,

including managing common faults in a BA set and ancillary equipment

Report and record a BA defect




W:Working Knowledge

DateAcquired





Date


14 A

Stage One Control: The criteria and occasions when stage one BA

entry control point (ECP) must be used (State that BA Control will be instigated at all incidents involving Breathing Apparatus)


15 W

Entry Control Point (ECP) Duties: Including managing a BA Entry Control Board at

stage one ESFRS entry control point and team and team

identification system Appropriate numbers of wearers in a BA teams in

various circumstances Action to be adopted for 'BA distress to wearer'

and ‘BA defect in use' situations


16 W

Procedures other than Stage One: Criteria and operation of Rapid Deployment Occasions when stage two entry control

procedures are used Criteria for, and additional duties of Entry Control

Point Officer at stage two


17 AAssociated Problems: Working in hot and humid conditions Working in high expansion foam


18 A

Information Management: Create basic layout plans Debriefing a search on withdrawal at the entry

control point


19 BEntry Control Point Supervisor: Role and duties of the Breathing Apparatus ECP

supervisor


20 BMain Control: Occasions to be instigated Nature and extent of functions


21 W

Emergency procedures: to include: Considerations for determining the number of BA

wearers in an emergency team Levels of Personal Protective equipment (PPE),

firefighting, communications and other equipment for a team depending on the circumstances

Where/when team must be available to be committed

Declaring a BA emergency




W:Working Knowledge

DateAcquired





Date


22 A

Entrapped procedure: Connect BA equipment to supplement the air

supply of original BA set Substitute a BA set to a wearer in emergency

conditions


23 W

Main Guide Lines: Identify the features of a guide line and personal

line Use and responsibility for tallies

Siting, laying, tying off and following a main guide line

Use of personal line to search off Considerations to extension of main guide line Number of main guide lines and branch guide

lines that may originate from an entry control point


24 W

Branch Guide Lines: Use and responsibility for tallies Secure a branch guide line to a main line using

recognised appropriate method Lay a branch guide line Prohibition of extending a branch guide line


25 A

Casualty Handling: Describe the principles of lifting casualties Pick up an unconscious casualty with two

rescuers Remove a casualty from the scene of an incident

to a place of safety and state the reason why this needs to be done

RTC Course

26 B

Casualty Care: State the actions of a non-qualified first-aider on

finding a medical emergency State the locations and nature of all first aid

equipment at home station and appliance(s) Signs and possible causes of casualty shock Recognising the need for casualty care, helping

others in your team to provide appropriate support

RTC Course



W:Working Knowledge

DateAcquired





Date


27 A

Equipment Purpose and Stowage: Describe or demonstrate how to select and use

all hand tools and small kit in appropriate situations

Use and state advantages of equipment dumps at incidents

RTC Course

28 A

Use, make up and maintain small gear (if on own station):

(includes using appropriate Personal protective equipment - PPE)

Hydraulic tools and rescue equipment Manual winch equipment Air lifting units Portable powered tools (chisel, saw etc) Lighting units

RTC Course

29 A

Incidents dealt with from the Highway (Fires/RTCs etc):

Take safety precautions when using lifting/jacking equipment

Stabilise a saloon car still on its wheels prior to extrication(Describe various vehicle stabilisation techniques)

Define the terms (and use in practice) of ‘Fend Off’’, ‘Golden Hour’ and the six components in the ‘Team approach’ at RTCs

RTC Course

30 B

Road Traffic Collisions: (includes using appropriate personal protective

equipment - PPE) The nine main protocols required to ensure safe

extrication of a casualty from an entrapment situation

How to create and maintain safe working zones around a vehicle involved in a road traffic accident (or simulation)

Remove the side of a saloon car using the hydraulic combination cutting and spreading tools

RTC Course

31 B

Other Agencies at RTC: Roles of the Fire & Rescue, Police and

Ambulance Services at RTCs. Preservation of evidence at incident scenes (ie:

Fire and RTC etc)

RTC Course

32 B

Water Related Incidents: (includes using appropriate personal protective

equipment - PPE) Hazards, Risks and Control Measures Setting up and getting to work with all equipment

carried for a level one response

CSC



ESFRS Competence or knowledge to be ACQUIRED Local ref/performance level A:Ability B:Basic Knowledge W:Working Knowledge

DateAssessed




Date

33 B

Water, Animal and Special Rescue Teams: ESFRS procedure on Level 2 water rescue incidents

and the actions on arrival Locations and deployment of special rescue teams Hazards, Risks and Control Measures associated with

the rescue of trapped animals

34 BHazards, risks and control measures associated with incidents involving silos and silage clamps.

35 BHazards, risks and control measures associated with incidents involving rescues of persons trapped in lifts, escalators and machinery

36 BHazards, risks and control measures associated with incidents involving rescues of persons from sewers

37 BHazards, risks and control measures associated with incidents involving rescues of persons from collapsed structures or buildings

38 BHazards, risks and control measures associated with incidents involving rescues of persons from trench collapse

39 BCauses and treatment of heat exhaustion, heat stroke and heat syncope

40 BState why a casualty who has been crushed for a prescribed time must not be released without prior medical intervention

41 B

Protocols and actions to be taken on discovering a suspected fatal casualty, for determining the status and removal of the deceased including preserving the scene and recording evidence

42 B

Use of Main scheme radio: Sequence of mobilising/incident ground messages Format typical assistance, informative and stop

messages (including the procedures to contact neighbouring brigades)

Restrictions of using main scheme radio in sensitive locations

Coded messages procedure


ESFRS Competence or knowledge to be ACQUIRED Local ref/performance level A:Ability B:Basic Knowledge W:Working Knowledge

DateAssessed




Date


43 B

Use of other Communications: Use Incident ground and Intrinsically safe radio

equipment Restrictions regarding use of incident ground

communication equipment in sensitive locations Use of loud hailer

44 B

Supporting victims or the public: Recognise, prioritise and support (or deal with)

casualties or other people involved in rescues (within your capabilities)

Purpose, use and issue of the Fire Victim Support Unit Safeguard the property of people involved in rescue

operations Demonstrate a working knowledge of the procedure for

enhancing appliance attendance for a property fire involving persons reported




All assignments or equivalents to be achieved then evidence ticked off (and cross referred) in table fourWhere you also have your own example(s), add them to this table against the next number and give a brief description

Date Completed Assessor to sign and print

3.1 Compartment Fires – theory and practical

3.2 RTC – Team Approach – theory and practical

3.3 RTC – Rescue Techniques – theory and practical

3.4 RTC – Casualty Care – theory and practical

3.5 Sewers and Confined Spaces – theory

3.6 Trenches and collapsed structures – theory

3.7 Silos – theory

3.8 Lifts, escalators, machinery – theory

3.9 Water, Ice, Unstable ground – practical & Special rescue teams - theory

3.10 Miscellaneous, Civil disturbance, Secure Accommodation etc - theory

3.11

3.12

FF3.1 COMPARTMENT FIRES


This assignment may be carried out as a simulation exercise or drill or as a result of a real event plus questions sessionIf you have dealt with a compartment fire complete your evidence on ESFRS DP 02 and have this validated by your supervisor

Give the relevant reference document(s) for BA, working and searching, use of BA guidelines Give the publication date of the sheet in your printed recordsGive the relevant reference document(s) for Flashover / backdraught / ventilation Give the publication date of the sheet in your printed records

Summarise in your own words the symptoms of backdraught

Summarise in your own words the internal symptoms of flashover

List several safety actions that must be put in place before considering entry to a compartment involved in fire or smoke (continue overleaf if necessary)List common hazards and risks to firefighters at fire or smoke related incidents within compartments

(continue overleaf if necessary)Describe ‘ventilation’, how and when adopted, and describe at least two methods

(continue overleaf if necessary)

S

In the absence of a real incident demonstrate your practical ability to your supervisor to show/ describe actions you might take

prior to entering a small fire compartment searching for a missing person within a fire/smoke filled

compartment searching using main, branch and personal guidelines

Line Manager to provide assessor statement on ESFRS



FF3.2RTC Team Approach – Theory and PracticalThis assignment may be carried out as a simulation exercise or drill or as a result of a real event plus questions sessionIf you have dealt with a RTC incident complete your evidence on ESFRS DP 02 and have this validated by your supervisor

Give the relevant reference document(s) for TRANSPORT SYSTEMS ROAD

Give the publication date of the sheet found in your printed recordsList the PPE required to be worn by fire crews working at RTC incidentsList the measures taken to protect crews and the scene at an RTC

State the reasons why the fire service is required to preserve the scene at a RTC. List the considerations and common actions taken to ensure scene preservation

List the measures taken to protect against fire at an RTC

Explain why a sweep of the immediate area is important at Road Traffic incidents

List the common hazards found at Road Traffic Collision Incidents and also when vehicles are involved in FireList the importance of early identification of vehicle fuel type State the distance for setting cones and signs for a 30mph single carriageway roadState where information on safety distances can be foundList all equipment carried on the appliance that can be used to stabilise a road vehicleDemonstrate correct use of all equipment

What is the purpose of the 5th point of stabilisation


S

Practically identify the two types of glass found in vehicles, where these are commonly found in a vehicle and their properties when brokenDemonstrate all recognised methods of breaking and dealing with glass

S

Describe why it may not be appropriate to isolate the vehicle battery. If required state the considerationsDescribe the correct sequence for battery disconnection and explain why

S

Explain how the Fire Crews protect themselves and casualties from airborne glass dust created at the RTC scene

S Explain why Fire Crews expose the trim on the inside of vehicle posts

Which side of the appliance should you dismount from when attending an incident on the highway? Explain whyOn a single carriageway road with a speed limit of 60m. Describe how the appliance and safety equipment is positioned including distances?

SDescribe and demonstrate what is meant by the terms A & B Plan

SList 4 things looked for in the inner survey



FF3.3RTC Rescue Techniques – Theory and PracticalThis assignment may be carried out as a simulation exercise or drill or as a result of a real event plus questions sessionIf you have dealt with a RTC incident complete your evidence on ESFRS DP 02 and have this validated by your supervisor


Give the publication date of the sheet found in your printed records

S

List the safety and Supplementary Restraint Systems (SRS) fitted in vehiclesDemonstrate ways to identifying their presence and methods of dealing with them

S

Describe/Demonstrate the steps for a dash board roll

List the considerations

S

Describe/Demonstrate the action required following removal of a section of the vehicle i.e. door, roof or tailgate section

S

In what circumstances would we consider a dashboard lift instead of a dashboard roll

S

Explain/Demonstrate why in most situations the last cut to vehicle posts is made at the point nearest to the casualty

S

Explain why fire crews consider carrying out a B post rip

Describe/Demonstrate this procedure correctly and list the benefits and hazards

What is the purpose of RTC space creation?

S Describe the function of the rubber ball in relation to RTC’s


S

Describe/Demonstrate the correct sequence for safely removing an open vehicle door using hydraulic tools

S

Describe/Demonstrate the current methods and equipment used by ESFRS to protect casualties during an RTC rescue

SWhen making a cut why should the tool blade be at 90 degrees to the item being cut

S

Demonstrate and explain safe positioning when utilising a hydraulic tool

Describe safety precautions currently taken when cutting tools are in operation including warnings given

Describe what condition equipment not being used should be left at the scene

SList the various types of dump employed at RTC incidents

S

Describe/Demonstrate the correct procedure for stabilising a vehicle on the side and on the roof

S

Describe/demonstrate the safety measures employed following the removal of glass and roof section of a vehicle



FF3.4RTC Casualty Care – Theory and PracticalThis assignment may be carried out as a simulation exercise or as a result of a real event plus questions sessionIf you have dealt with a RTC incident complete your evidence on ESFRS DP 02 and have this validated by your supervisor


Reference: Fire and Rescue Service Manual Volume 2 - Incidents involving rescues from Road Vehicles.

SDescribe/Demonstrate the approach to a front seat casualty made by the casualty carers

S

Demonstrate the correct method of C spine immobilisation from the side and method of changing over between casualty carers

What pieces of equipment can the ambulance service use to immobilise the casualty

SHow do we measure a casualty prior to fitting a collar in the vehicle

S Demonstrate the ability to correctly fit a cervical collar to a casualty

SWhat equipment is used to protect the casualty and casualty carer inside a vehicle

S Demonstrate the ability to wear the appropriate PPE for casualty care

SExplain why 2 casualty carers should be deployed at the early stages of an RTC. List their actions

CONTINUED OVERLEAF


SDemonstrate ability to administer Oxygen Therapy correctly using ESFRS supplied equipment

S

Infection control, describe / demonstrate the correct level of PPE for casualty carer at RTC and the contamination / infection risks.

RTC kinetics, Describe / explain the 3 impacts during an RTC

Mechanism of injury, Describe and explain different types of collisions and the injuries commonly associated with each

Describe / explain the "golden hour" for a seriously injured patient

S

Safety, Describe the dangers of un-deployed SRS systems to the casualty and casualty carer and demonstrate the use of the octopus air bag protector.Airway management, demonstrate the jaw thrust technique, and state its limitations and when and why it would be used

S

C spine management, demonstrate the correct C spine management including changing the casualty carer, sizing and fitting a collar

S

Extrication, demonstrate the ability as part of a team to complete the extrication of a casualty using a KED or long board



FF3.5SEWERS AND CONFINED SPACESThis assignment may be carried out as a discussion covering all the questions or as a result of a real eventIf you have dealt with a Sewer/Confined Space incident complete your evidence on ESFRS DP 02 and have this validated by your supervisor

Give the relevant reference document(s) for SEWERS & CONFINED SPACE


What are the hazards posed to firefighters working in confined spaces

State the working duration of a ESFRS BA set

State where the nearest BA airline assets and potential contingency rescuers may be sought

S

Describe/demonstrate procedures to negotiate restricted spaces (including removal of BA harness whilst maintaining airtight seal)

What additional hazards are posed to fire-fighters working in sewers

Which specialist teams deal with entry into such environments and where are they based

CONTINUED OVERLEAF


State the reasons for opening additional inspection hole covers around the scene of operations and the safety measures to be adopted

Describe the components of sewer gas and the dangers posed by each




FF3.6Trenches and Collapsed StructuresThis assignment may be carried out as a discussion covering all the questions or as a result of a real eventIf you have dealt with a Trench/ Collapse incident complete your evidence on ESFRS DP 02 and have this validated by your supervisor

Give the relevant reference document(s) for Trenches and Collapsed Structures

Give the publication dates of the sheets found in your printed records

What are the hazards/dangers to fire-fighters working near trenches/pits

What is the safe working distance employed by ESFRS crews at trench incidents

What are the safe actions to be adopted at Trench incidents

What are the hazards/dangers to fire fighters working near Collapsed Structures

What are the safe actions to be adopted

CONTINUED OVERLEAF


List the timescale and emergency considerations in relation to crush injury release

Describe the tactical action plan stages REPEATDescribe the first 3 stages and the actions to be taken by ESFRS Crews

List the specialist teams within ESFRS and elsewhere that may be called upon to assist to deal with trench/Collapse structure incidents




FF3.7SILOSThis assignment may be carried out as a discussion covering all the questions or as a result of a real eventIf you have dealt with a Silo or Silage Clamp incident complete your evidence on ESFRS DP 02 and have this validated by your supervisor

Give the relevant reference document(s) for SILOS


What are the hazards/dangers posed to fire crews working in or on Silos

State the particular hazard posed by the generation and presence of Nitrogen Dioxide at such incidents and how you may be able to identify this gas

List the criteria for a rescue from a full or partially full Silo

List the criteria for a rescue from an empty Silo

List the actions that should be taken at a Silo or silage clamp incidents

CONTINUED OVERLEAF


List the other specific considerations related to Silo Incidents




FF3.8LIFTS, ESCALATORS AND MACHINERY This assignment may be carried out as a discussion covering all the questions or as a result of a real eventIf you have dealt with a Lift/Machinery incident complete your evidence on ESFRS DP 02 and have this validated by your supervisor

Give the relevant reference document(s) for LIFTS AND ESCALATORs


What are the hazards posed to fire crews by lift and machinery incidents

Describe what is meant by the term ‘Shear Trap’

Describe the key features of a Mechanical lift

Describe the key features of a Hydraulic lift

List the key information required by the Fire service (DRA) in the early stages of a lift rescue incident

CONTINUED OVERLEAF


Describe demonstrate the considerations and actions of fire crews entering the lift motor room

List the considerations when closing down a lift or escalator rescue or machinery incident

Demonstrate a working knowledge of the procedures associated with rescues from machinery entrapment

Ability to state why a casualty who has been crushed for a prescribed time must not be released without prior medical intervention

Working knowledge of the locations and additional operational uses of Heavy Rescue Tenders




FF3.9Water, Ice, Unstable Ground Rescue - Specialist Rescue TeamsThis assignment may be carried out as a discussion covering all the questions or as a result of a real eventIf you have dealt with a Water Rescue record your evidence on ESFRS DP 02 and have this validated by your supervisor

Give the relevant reference document(s) for WATER AWARENESS


Working knowledge of the Hazards presented to firefighters at water related incidents

Working knowledge of the Hazard Zone employed at water related incidents

Working knowledge of the personal safety issues and the wearing of PPE provided for use at water related incidents

Working knowledge of the rescue formula ‘Talk, Reach, Throw’

S

Working knowledge & demonstration of the safe procedures in use of the inflatable hose and the operational uses of this equipment

State the operational limitations of Water awareness trained staff

CONTINUED OVERLEAF


State under what circumstances that Water Awareness staff may enter the water

State the PDA for Special rescue Incidents

Working knowledge of the home station locations of and operational incident types attended by the Special Rescue Teams

Working knowledge of the home station locations and operational incident types attended by the Level 2 Water (Wading) Teams

Detail the risk assessment considerations in relation to the wearing of Helmets at water rescue incidents




FF3.10

Miscellaneous, Civil Disturbance & Secure Accommodation(Prisons)This assignment may be carried out as a discussion covering all the questions or as a result of a real eventIf you have dealt with a Secure Accommodation incident record your evidence on ESFRS DP 02 and have this validated by your supervisor

Give the relevant reference document(s) for CIVIL DISTURBANCE & SECURE ACCOMMODATION

Give the publication dates of the sheet found in your printed records

List the threat levels in relation to Civil Disturbance

List the actions to ensure crew safety at Civil Disturbance Incidents

Describe the procedures to be adopted when proceeding to a civil disturbance

Describe the procedures to be adopted at Civil Disturbance Incidents

Describe the Hazards associated with Prisons

Describe the Hazards posed by Sanctuary Schemes

CONTINUED OVERLEAF


Detail the Operational procedures employed by ESFRS at Prison incidents

List the operational considerations at incidents within Prisons

Describe the actions and considerations for sanctuary rooms








Conducting a search for life

a) Confirm what you have to do with the relevant people and keep them updated on progressb) Make best use of your equipment, safely and within its limitations, to carry out the search and deal with

known and anticipated risksc) Conduct the search within your designated area

d) When searching, take account of all factors that influence the end results

Rescuing life involved in incidents

e) Administer aid to minimise further injury and suffering

f) Make best use of your equipment, safely and within its limitations, to carry out the rescue

g) Help to take casualties to a place of safetyh) When deceased are located, report to the relevant people and ensure the remains are protected from

further harmProviding treatment to casualties

i) Prioritise casualties according to their signs and symptoms

j) Give treatment to support the stabilisation of casualties’ condition

k) Make best use of your equipment, safely and within its limitations, to provide treatment

l) Monitor casualties’ condition until appropriate agencies take over

m) Reassure casualties in a calm and considerate way

n) Give clear information to relevant people on your actions and any treatment casualties have received

Supporting people involved in an operational incident

o) Support people in a controlled, considerate and compassionate way

p) Restrict other people’s view of the incident where necessary

q) Report anything which may adversely affect people’s safety to the relevant person

In general

r) Operate safely within your agreed level of authority and responsibility

s) Use and adhere to ongoing risk assessment to minimise risk to yourself and others

t) Inform relevant people about factors involving the safety of othersu) Communicate with people and agencies in a way that is: supportive constructive

positive timelyv) Complete records and make sure they are in the agreed format, accurate, legible and available to

authorised people


Knowledge and understanding You need to KNOW AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING:Health and Safety1. Hazards and risks of the workplace affecting people and the environment in relation to search, rescue and

casualty care operations2. How to make and apply decisions based on the assessment of risk in the case of search, rescue and

casualty care operations3. How to apply practices that maximise the health, safety and welfare of yourself and others during search,

rescue and casualty operationsOrganisational

4. Fire Service or other legislation relevant to carrying out search, rescue and casualty care

5. Record systems specific to your role and their use

6. Sources and availability of information

Personal and Interpersonal7. How to communicate clearly and effectively with the range of people involved in search, rescue and

casualty care8. How to treat colleagues and members of the public with respect and consideration, taking account of and

accepting diversity

9. How to recognise and support distressed people

10. Lines and methods of communication/reporting during search, rescue and casualty care

11. Roles, responsibilities and limits of authority of yourself, others and other agencies during the course of search, rescue and casualty care operations

Technical12. Capabilities and limitations of personal protective and operational equipment used during search, rescue

and casualty care13. How to select and use appropriate personal protective and operational equipment during search, rescue

and casualty care

14. Roles and responsibilities within the incident command system

15. The types of evidence and its importance

16. How to identify and preserve evidence including fatalities

17. Relevant search procedures

18. Relevant rescue procedures

19. How to prioritise casualties

20. How and when to provide immediate medical care

21. Appropriate casualty handling techniques

22. Protocols to determine the status and removal of the deceased






Date If applicable Verifier to Sign and PRINT and

Date TABLE ONE

BEHAVIOURAL FRAMEWORK (ex PQA)

TABLE TWO


TABLE THREE


TABLE FOUR

PERFORMANCE – NOS

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Unit FF4Resolve fire and rescue operational incidents

This unit is about resolving a range of operational incidents in a fire and rescue context. It covers:

Controlling and extinguishing fires This is about your ability to work as a team member to respond to emergencies involving all types of fire, tackled by single and multiple crews. You will be required to use the range of personal protective equipment available to you and safely operate appropriate equipment to: access, control and/or extinguish fires minimise damage to property and the environment from the effects of fire and its extinguishment

Resolving incidents other than those involving fire or hazardous materials This covers your ability to work as a team member to respond to emergency rescue, non-emergency or special services. Examples could include: persons trapped in vehicles, machinery etc lock-ins lock-outs pump-outs emergency provision of water support to other agencies

Supporting people involved in an operational incident This covers your ability to provide both physical and emotional support to people directly and indirectly involved in an operational incident. This will include: reassuring and comforting people protecting their privacy and dignity maintaining security at the scene of an incident and liaising with other agencies


Revised 2014



Evidence type

Commitment to Diversity and Integrity • You live the ESFRS values and lead by example in demonstrating the corporate behaviors’; inspiring colleagues to follow your example • You are compassionate, caring and empathetic to both colleagues and members of the community • You promote inclusivity, openly engage and create an inclusive environment with all colleagues and members of the community.• You accept accountability for own actions when working with others • You respect confidentiality with all sensitive information • You are respectful and considerate













FF4. Resolve fire and rescue operational incidents



W:Working Knowledge

DateAcquired



Workplace Assessor &

Service Number

Reviewing Assessor & Service

NumberDate

1 A

Safe working at height procedures: State the names and use of all associated

equipment State the names of knots, ropes, being able to

tie/untie/fasten all requirements

Pre-CSC

2 AGeneral working with Ladders: state all orders required for ladder drills terminology common to all Fire Service ladders

CSC

3 A

Knots, Lines and Ropes: identify all lines on own station and describe their

uses. tie, make up/stow general purpose and rescue

lines in their bags know the terminology and uses for ropes characteristics of a good knot and the occasions

when any knot is suitable for the intended purpose tie and use/state use of:

o a clove hitch and when the running end of the line is unavailable

o a bowline and a running bowlineo a double sheet bendo a round turn and two half hitcheso a rolling hitch and when the running end of

the line is unavailable

CSC

4 A

State the advantages of water as the primary firefighting medium and its appropriate use to avoid unnecessary damage

CSC

5 A

Supply water from a hydrant to a pump: how to operate a hydrant – including protecting

open pits interpret the information on a hydrant location

plate connect and disconnect lengths of delivery hose pick up, carry, run out, under run and make up

delivery hose replace, identify and make up a burst length of

delivery hose recognise and use all hose drill orders uses of standpipes, hose ramps, breechings,

suction hose and all hose adaptors and fittings, found at own station

csc




W:Working Knowledge

DateAcquired




Service Number


NumberDate

6 A

Working with hose above ground level: prepare and haul a line of delivery hose aloft carry a line of delivery hose aloft and apply a

hose becket carry hosereel aloft use a branch at the head of a ladder

csc

7 A

Branch use: use appropriate branches with ‘short pulse’, ‘long

pulse’, ‘fog’, ‘fog+jet’, ‘gas cooling’ and ‘painting’ and explain why/how each can been applied in a fire situation

‘jet reaction' and know how to minimise its effect regain control of a branch that has gone out of

control

csc

8 A

Working with hose and related equipment from a pump: identify the place of safety for a branch going out

of control pump hand signals carry, connect, hold and operate a branch at

ground level remove, extend and replace hosereel onto the

drum operate a hose reel branch the types and operating controls of branches

csc

9 B

Improvised Equipment: construct an improvised monitor construct an improvised dam using a short

extension ladder(triangle method)

csc

10 A

Pump bay equipment to include: engage the power and prime pump and the

procedure required to prevent overheating of pumps

the function of the cross over valve identify the use of each gauge and explain gauge

reactions when working from an open water or a pressure fed supply

csc




W:Working Knowledge

DateAcquired




Service Number


NumberDate

11 A

Practical Pump operating supply lines of delivery from the tank, open water

and pressure fed supplies lay out a covering jet at various types of incident

and state why this is done use the collecting head, connect lengths of hard

suction, attach a line and lift from open water refill the appliance tank when working from

pressure fed and open water supply how to identify common pump faults and rectify

them

csc

12 AFunctional use of electronic low level pump csc

13 B

Water Delivery: knowledge of frictional loss and use twinned

lengths of hose stating the benefits to be gained state the equipment, appliances or special

appliances required, and the procedures used for various shuttle or water relays

state the basic principles of pressure and head add a length and advance with a charged line of

delivery hose in any position of a crew of four

csc

14 BLight portable pump (If at home station): Carry, set up, start and supply deliveries from a

pressure fed supply and open water sourcecsc

15 AState the safety reasons if the order 'water on' is given but no specific pressure is requested by the branch operator, 3 bar should be given

csc

16 A

State the safety reasons why if an increase or decrease in pressure is requested but no pressure given it should be increased or decreased by 1 bar stages

csc

17 BThe causes of damage to delivery hose and suction hose csc

18 B

Safety and practical considerations to be observed when operating a pump from an open water source e.g. quayside csc




W:Working Knowledge

DateAcquired




Service Number


NumberDate

19 B

Optimum pressures of each branch on own station and calculate the required branch pressure, the factors to be considered and who is responsible for the request

csc

20 ATank capacities and the duration of one tank supply using each type of branch on own station csc

21 BSafety and practical considerations when operating from rivers and streams, from static supplies, and from open water pits

csc

22 AFactors that affect output when operating a pump from open water and state the maximum practical lift csc

23 A

General working with Ladders: operate the ladder gantries on appliances at own

station carry all ladders at own station in every crew

position the ability to work at height NOT under safe

working at height procedure (Emergency Phase)

csc

24 A

12m ladder in all crew positions including ascent and descent:

standard slip and pitch including siting the heel and head

take a leg lock mount and dismount from the head of a ladder

using straddle and sill method pitch using the 'props to face' method pitch using the confined space method

CSC

25 A

10.5m ladder in all crew positions including ascent and descent:

slip and pitch as part of a crew of four slip and pitch as part of a crew of three

csc

26 A

Other ladders: work with a roof ladder split and reassemble the short/triple extension

ladder pitch a short/triple extension ladder

csc

27 ASafe Working at Height equipment (ASK): know when ASK has to be used work at height WITH SWAH equipment in use

ASK Course

28 B Signs and causes of collapse of a building csc




W:Working Knowledge

DateAcquired




Service Number


NumberDate

29 BDangers when attending fires beneath overhead power lines and give distances for safe working csc

30 A

Compressed and Main Gases: hazards, risks and control measures for

Acetylene cylinders when involved in fire or sudden impact

identification of acetylene and oxygen cylinders if together

knowing where to find information to identify cylinders

hazards, risks and control measures when dealing with mains or compressed gas cylinders if involved in fire or escaping mains or compressed gas cylinders not involved in fire

csc

31 B

Causes, behaviour and effects of fire: factors essential for combustion and the principal

methods of fire extinction (Triangle of Fire) practical implications of fire spread caused by

heat transfer through conduction, convection and radiation

csc

32 B

Salvage operations in domestic, industrial or heritage buildings: how to prevent or limit damage caused by fire,

heat, smoke and firefighting media, including removal of items

methods used to channel or contain water/liquids cover items with salvage sheets to prevent

damage fold and stow a salvage sheet

csc

33 B

Incident Command System (ICS) Equipment: components, function and use of the incident

command wallet identify an incident control point and state when

this should be established

csc

34 B

Incident Command System (ICS) Functions: why an incident may be sectorised, the sector

identification methods for small buildings, high rise and road incidents

titles and functions Command Support Officer, Sector Commander, Safety Officer and Marshalling Officer

ICS tabard identification incident command procedures to be undertaken

at any incident knowing the three tactical modes

CSC




W:Working Knowledge

DateAcquired




Service Number


NumberDate

35 B

Hazards, Risks and Control Measures when mains electricity is involved at an incident including use of electrical rubber gloves csc

36 B

Procedures to be adopted at incidents involving electrical installations or sites csc

37 B

Causes, behaviour and effects of fire: • equipment and methods required to deal with a running fuel fire • principles and conditions for flashover and backdraught• state the situation that could lead to a ‘B.L.E.V.E.’. (Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapour Explosion) and the action required• meaning of the terms melting point, freezing point and boiling point, flashpoint, firepoint, spontaneous ignition temperature and spontaneous combustion• explain why certain gases/vapours will only burn within their limits of flammability




Date Acquired Incident Noor Situation



Date

38 BHazards, Risks and Control Measures relating to incidents at railway sites

39 BProcedures to be adopted at incidents during civil disturbance

40 BHazards, Risks and Control Measures when working in confined spaces

41 BTypes of emergency and non-emergency special service calls

42 AHow to use the information contained in the operational risk information folder (ORI) and info carried on home appliances







Date

43 A

Fire extinguishers: (practical use of benefit but not essential)

identification markings of different types, advantages and disadvantages in use, classes of fire on which each extinguisher can be used and how each brings about the extinction of a fire

water extinguisher dry powder extinguisher foam extinguisher carbon dioxide extinguisher fire blanket

44 B

Building Occupancy: additional risks posed at incidents in

Hospitals/Care Homes/Hotels nature of Houses in Multiple Occupation

(HIMOS) and the additional personal risks likely to be encountered

45 B

Building Construction: principles of ‘forced entry’ to secured openings,

including shutters, glazed, double and reinforced glazed windows and barred windows

glazing used as a non-load bearing wall problems with voids in buildings when subjected

to fire types of doors, windows and roof lights function and construction of columns and beams loads imposed on a building combustion risks/construction of various types of

walls (including sandwich panels), floors and roofs

46 A

Fighting Fires in Buildings: ability to use a ceiling hook ventilation techniques. State why ventilation is

only to be carried out on the order of the officer in charge of the incident

location and permitted use in ESFRS of positive pressure ventilation fans

cutting away to floors, walls ceilings and roofs including the hazards and risks presented to personnel







Date

47 A

Chimneys and Ducts: procedures required and use of equipment for a

chimney fire hearth structures and how to check for fires in

hearths and floorboards possible causes, effects and remedies of fire

spreading from outbreaks originally starting in chimneys and ducting (domestic and commercial)

actions to be taken before leaving the scene

48 B

High Rise Buildings: roles of the first attendance appliance crews at a

high rise recognise how a high rise incident may be

sectorised, including how the sectors will be identified

hazards, Risks and Control Measures associated with firefighting in high rise premises

define the term 'bridgehead'

49 B

Non-Domestic Premises: procedure on operation of a Firefighter’s lift

switch causes and risks of dust explosions additional hazards and risks posed at incidents in

large industrial or educational premises additional risks posed at incidents in Derelict

Buildings

50 B

Hazards, Risks and Control Measures appropriate to fires and incidents involving places of public entertainment

51 B

Hazards, Risks and Control Measures appropriate to fires and incidents involving secure accommodation

52 B

Description and general considerations relating to incidents involving Heritage Buildings including additional risks of fire spread

53 BHazards, Risks and Control Measures to be adopted at incidents involving fires in thatch

Fires in the Built Environment







Date

54 WKnowledge and use of The Building regulations 2000, Fire Safety, Approved Document B

55 W

Description and considerations regarding: False Chimneys Green roof and walls Luminous discharge tube (‘neon’) signs Microgeneration renewable energy

technology TV aerials and satellite dishes

56 WDescription and considerations regarding the floor area of a building

57 WDescription and considerations regarding doors

58 WDescription and considerations regarding fabric - external wall finish – cladding

59 WDescription and considerations regarding fire protection – fire detection and alarm

60 WDescription and considerations regarding facilities for fire-fighters

61 WDescription and considerations regarding fire protection – other

62 WDescription and considerations regarding Internal fabric

63 WDescription and considerations regarding internal linings

64 WDescription and considerations regarding Envelope – insulation

65 WDescription and considerations regarding the layout within a building

66 WDescription and considerations regarding means of escape and access – height or depth


Fires in the Built Environment



Date AcquiredIncident Noor Situation



Date

67 WDescription and considerations regarding passive fire protection

68 WDescription and considerations regarding building population

69 WDescription and considerations regarding smoke control

70 WDescription and considerations regarding structural elements

71 WDescription and considerations regarding envelope – fabric – Roofs

72 WDescription and considerations regarding structural frame

73 WDescription and considerations regarding structural materials

74 WDescription and considerations regarding suppression

75 WDescription and considerations regarding vertical circulation

76 WDescription and considerations regarding ventilation and ducting

77 WDescription and considerations regarding windows

78 WDescription and considerations regarding special risk (industrial)

79 WDescription and considerations regarding specialist government guidance

80 WDescription and considerations regarding legislation







Date

81 A

Vehicle Fires: hazards, risks and control measures that

vehicles present when involved in fire use of appropriate media

82 B

Fires in the open air: hazards, Risks and Control Measures regarding

incidents or fighting fires in forests and heath land, vegetation fires,

areas involving firing ranges and fire spread in peat soil ability to use a fire beater

83 B

Hazards, Risks and Control Measures appropriate to farm fires

84 B

Hazards, Risks and Control Measures appropriate to fires involving refuse

85 BPowers under legislation to acquire/use water for firefighting purposes

86 B

Legislative Powers to enter premises, or vehicles, close highways, regulate traffic or the restriction of personal access in an emergency

87 B

Firefighting Media application of protein and high expansion foam

compounds, and their working durations. Note:- the practical ability to use protein foam should be demonstrated but only if an approved site is available

situations where bulk dry powder might be used procedure for working with dry or wet risers and

foam inlets

88 B

Fixed Installations: operating principles of water spray projector and

water spray protector systems and the function of drencher and deluge systems

function of an automatic sprinkler system and the procedures to be adopted when located

identify an inert gas flooding system from its warning symbol, and a basic knowledge of where used and its operation and the PPE required







Date

89 BSWP (safe working practice) Training & Operational Guidance for marine related incidents

90 BSWP (safe working practice) Training & Operational Guidance for explosives incidents (suspected and confirmed)

91 BHazards, Risks and Control Measures incidents or locations involving magnetic sources such as MRI scanners (magnetic resonance imaging)

92 AProcedures to be adopted when attending automatic fire alarms

93 BRoles of the first attendance appliance crews at an aircraft incident

94 BDescription and general considerations concerning doors which are used to restrict or control the access of individuals within a building.

95 BHazards, Risks and Control Measures when dealing with incidents involving civilian aircraft, military aircraft including helicopters

96 BLocation and operational use/s of all ESFRS Specialist appliances

97 AThe service procedure for consideration of releasing service or operational information to the press or media

98 A The need and reasons to be observant at incidents


FF4. Resolve fire and rescue operational incidents



descriptionDate Completed Assessor to sign and print

4.1 Electricity - theory

4.2 Thatch fire – theory

4.3 Rail – theory

4.4 High Rise – theory

4.5 Farm Fires - theory

4.6 Marine – theory

4.7 Air and Aircraft – theory

4.8 Heritage Buildings and Salvage – theory and practical

4.9 Chimney & Ducts – theory and practical

4.10 Fires in the open air (heathland etc) – Vehicles, Refuse etc – theory and practical

4.11 Non Domestic buildings – theory

4.12 Incident Command and Support - practical

4.13

4.14


FF4.1ELECTRICITYThis assignment may be carried out as a discussion covering all the questions or as a result of a real eventIf you have dealt with a electricity incident complete your evidence on ESFRS DP 02 and have this validated by your supervisor

Give the relevant reference document(s) for ELECTRICITY


What are the hazards/dangers to firefighters working beneath overhead power cables / lines

What is the safe working limit for ESFRS electrical glovesWhat is the safe working distance working without hose at incidents involving electricity poles or pylonsDefine the term ‘Ground Monitor’.What is the safe working distance working with a ground monitor at incidents involving electricity poles or pylonsDefine the electric supply power range for a domestic premises

List common hazards and risks to firefighters at incidents involving electricity within domestic premises

Define the electric supply power range of NON domestic buildings

List common hazards and risks to firefighters at incidents involving electricity within commercial or industrial premises

If a circuit breaker has operated is it safe to assume the power is dead – explain your reason

What is the limit of the local electricity’s board/supplier’s responsibility for attending incidents involving the electricity supply


What exists to identify a power pole for the benefit of crews responding from the electricity board/supplier




FF4.2THATCH FIRESThis assignment may be carried out as a simulation, a discussion covering all the questions or as a result of a real eventIf you have dealt with a thatch fire complete your evidence on ESFRS DP 02 and have this validated by your supervisor

Give the relevant reference document(s) for Thatch Fires


What, if any legal powers exist to close a road or regulate road traffic for firefighting or operational purposes – if so whatWhat legal powers does ESFRS have to ‘take water’ for firefighting purposes

Does ESFRS have any responsibilities after it has taken water for firefighting

What refreshment provisions does ESFRS make for Firefighters involved in hot or protracted incidents

List what PPE is required when working on a thatched roof

List common hazards and risks to firefighters at thatched incident

Describe two differing methods of thatch roof construction

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FF4.3TRANSPORT SYSTEMS - RAILThis assignment may be carried out as a simulation, a discussion covering all the questions or as a result of a real eventIf you have dealt with a railways incident complete your evidence on ESFRS DP 02 and have this validated by your supervisor

Give the relevant reference document(s) for RAIL

Give the publication date of the sheet found in your printed recordsWhat does ‘PDA’ stand for, and what is meant by the term PDAWhat features help to pinpoint the exact location of an incident on (or near) a railway line

Name the motive power types of Rail transport system that can be found in East Sussex or over the border within 15 miles of your stationWhat is meant by the term ‘Network Rail RIO’ and what is the purpose

What is the voltage of the third rail at a railway track – is this harmful?Brief describe Type(s) of special appliances and their home locationsavailable to ESFRS for dealing with large scale passenger/freight rail incidents - Describe principal equipment carried over and above your own appliance

List what additional PPE is required when working on or near railways

List common hazards and risks to firefighters at a railway incident

What control measures can be put in place by ESFRS or Network Rail to reduce the risk of accident or injury to fire-fighters at Rail Incidents

Continue overleaf when required


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FF4.4High Rise FirefightingThis assignment should may be completed as a combination of discussion & practical exercise or as a result of a real eventIf you have been involved at an High Rise Incident record your evidence on ESFRS DP 02 and have this validated by your supervisor

Give the relevant reference document(s) for High RiseGive the publication date of the sheet found in your printed records

List common hazards and risks to firefighters at a high rise incident

Identify where the Bridgehead would be normally located

Describe the make-up and the purpose of the Reconnaissance team

List the responsibilities of the reconnaissance team

List the actions taken when fire is confirmed inside a high rise building

SState the information that can be ascertained by the 360 degree monitoring of the building

Explain the specific dangers created by wind driven fires


List the personnel and equipment that is required to be in place prior to entry to the affected fire compartment for a three line intervention.

State the requirements of this equipment prior to entry to the fire compartment/floor

Who authorises entry to the fire compartment/floor.

Describe the options for firefighting in the following situations:

No fire – small amount of smoke in compartment(grill pan)

Developing fire in a bedroom – Persons reported

Fully involved flat fire spreading to outside the corridor

Identify and describe the considerations for sectorising a high rise incident.

Use a diagram on a separate sheet to help illustrate



FF4.5FARM FIRES and FARM INCIDENTS This assignment may be carried out as a simulation exercise or drill or as a result of a real event plus questions sessionIf you have dealt with a farm fire/incident complete your evidence on ESFRS DP 02 and have this validated by your supervisor

Give the relevant reference document(s) for FARM FIRES

Give the publication date of the sheet found in your printed recordsProvide the ordnance survey map reference for your home stationAt any farm incident (fire or otherwise) forms of Respiratory Protective Equipment other than full BA should be considered – what are they and in what circumstances might they be used

What should be considered if a farm fire involves Ammonium Nitrate Fertiliser

List common hazards and risks to firefighters at a farm incident

Define the methods of delivering firefighting water in bulk to the scene of a farm fire – include what methods can be used if there is no hydrant within 1000 metres (or ½ mile + )

If a casualty has received a crush injury – what is the time limit after which medical intervention is required before the release is carried out. Why is this required (what could happen to the casualty if this is NOT observed)





FF4.6MARINE THEORYThis assignment may be carried out as a simulation exercise or drill or as a result of a real event plus questions sessionIf you have dealt with a Marine incident complete your evidence on ESFRS DP 02 and have this validated by your supervisor

Give the relevant reference document(s) for MARINE INCIDENTS


List the hazards/dangers to firefighters working inside a vessel where fire is involved

Describe the duties of the Master of the vessel

State the actions and responsibilities of the first crew in attendance at a fire incident with a vessel alongside

State the actions and responsibilities of the second crew in attendance at a fire incident with a vessel alongside

Define the responsibility of the Fire Service Incident Commander at a Marine Incident

CONTINUED OVERLEAF


Describe where the Forward Control point is normally set up

What is the role of the Embarkation Officer

List the fixed fire-fighting systems that may be located in marine vessels

What measures can be taken to reduce the effects of fire fighting operations on the stability state of the vessel

What measures can be considered to achieve alternative access to the vessel

What is the purpose of the International Shore Connection and where are they carried in ESFRS



FF 4.7Air and Aircraft - TheoryThis assignment may be carried out as a discussion covering all the questions or as a result of a real eventIf you have dealt with an AIRCRAFT Incident record your evidence on ESFRS DP 02 and have this validated by your supervisor

Give the relevant reference document(s) for AIRCRAFT


Ability to use the 12 figure map reference – MDT compliant

Working knowledge of the health hazards posed and protection measures to be taken against Man Made Mineral Fibres (MMMFs) used in aircraft construction

Explain the importance of scene preservation at Large and Light aircraft Incidents and name the organisation that investigates such incidents

Working knowledge of the hazards posed when dealing with incidents involving civilian aircraft

Working knowledge of the hazards posed when dealing with incidents involving military aircraft


List the control measures and actions of the fire crews attending a large Aircraft incident

List the control measures and actions for fire crews attending a light aircraft incident

Working knowledge of the hazards posed when dealing with incidents involving rotary wing aircraft



FF4.8HERITAGE BUILDINGS AND SALVAGEThis assignment may be carried out as a simulation exercise or drill or as a result of a real event plus questions sessionIf you have dealt with a heritage Building incident complete your evidence on ESFRS DP 02 and have this validated by your supervisor

Give the relevant reference document(s) for HERITAGE AND SALVAGE


Define a Heritage Site

What are the additional hazards/dangers to firefighters that are presented at Heritage fire incidents

Explain the purpose and contents of site salvage plan

List some examples of the contents of heritage sites that may lead to high fire loading in these type of premises

What features would continue to allow fire spread at Heritage incidents

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Describe the equipment and techniques that would be employed in salvage operations

Describe the likely location and purpose of a meter bypass valve at such sites

List the options/considerations for securing a suitable water supply at such venues



FF4.9Chimney and Ducts This assignment may be carried out as a discussion covering all the questions or as a result of a real eventIf you have dealt with a Chimney Fire record your evidence on ESFRS DP 02 and have this validated by your supervisor

Give the relevant reference document(s) for CHIMNEY FIRE


List and describe in detail the different ways to identify the location of a fire within a chimney flue

State the actions to be considered before fighting a chimney fire

Give detail of the 4 methods and the considerations of tackling a chimney fire


List the equipment incorporated within a chimney kit

Once the affected grate(s) and flue has been located what precautions should be taken to mitigate any potential damage to the property and the contents

Following the make-up of equipment detail the advice that should be given to the occupier(s)



FF4.10Fires in Open Air This assignment may be carried out as a discussion covering all the questions or as a result of a real eventIf you have dealt with a Fire in Open Air record your evidence on ESFRS DP 02 and have this validated by your supervisor

Give the relevant reference document(s) for HEATH FIRES, BONFIRES & CONTROLLED BURNING, POWERS OF ENTRYGive the publication date of the sheet found in your printed records

List and explain the considerations; en-route and on arrival at a heath fire incident

Explain the considerations and actions to be followed when in attendance at a developing heath fire

Explain the importance & considerations for Command & Control at a heath fire


State the key actions and the considerations for the traffic light colour coding used at fires on army ranges

What are the statutory duties placed on ESFRS in relation to attending controlled burning/bonfires

When do ESFRS have to attend these incidents?

What are the service considerations/procedures when the decision is made to extinguish the bonfire?

List the potential hazards posed by bonfire/refuse fires

Under what legislation can a Fire Officer extinguish a fire?

If a Fire Officer is obstructed in their emergency duties, what additional legislation covers this and what actions must be taken?



FF4.11Non Domestic BuildingsThis assignment should may be completed as a combination of discussion & practical exercise or as a result of a real eventsIf you have been involved in an incident involving a Non Domestic building record your evidence on ESFRS DP 02 and have this validated by your supervisor

Give the relevant reference document(s) for Fires in Buildings and PrisonsGive the publication date of the sheet found in your printed recordsUnder which two acts do we have legal access for protection to these types of buildingsIdentify the location of all prisons in and around the county of East Sussex and which is the closest to your station ground

List the DRA considerations and procedures adopted at incidents involving prisons

Describe the function of a self locking door and the procedure adopted by ESFRS to counter this feature

Describe the working procedures to be adopted in relation to prison doors by 2 person BA crews when carrying out searches in prisons

List the specific hazards posed by Large Insulated Sandwich panels

Identify 4 Sandwich Panel buildings on your Station (or neighbouring) ground

List the hazards posed by large un-compartmented buildings


List the hazards that may be specifically presented at Hospital sites

Describe the extra considerations taken in relation to utilities in non-domestic buildings

List the hazards associated with fires below ground

List the potential dangers related to the contents of such buildings

Describe the particular design feature associated with Portal Construction when involved in fire

List the six signs of building collapse



FF4.12Incident Command & Support – Practical (ICS)This assignment should may be completed as a combination of discussion and practical exercise or as a result of a real eventIf you have been a member of the Command support team at an incident record your evidence on ESFRS DP 02 and have this validated by your supervisor

Give the relevant reference document(s) for Command and ControlGive the publication date of the sheet found in your printed recordsHow is the designated Command Support appliance indicated on fire ground

What colour design tabard should be worn when working within command support?

Define the 3 tactical modes adopted at fire incidents

How often should the Tactical mode be updated with the fire control room?

Describe the actions of a member of the Command Support team when receiving a crew and their nominal role board at the Command Support appliance

Define the pneumonic ‘METHANE’’

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State who would need to be informed when the Incident Commander changes the incident tactical mode

Demonstrate the ability to correctly formulate and send the following messages. Assistance, Informative and Stop

Make notes of your message structure

State who the Command Support team need to inform following a change in incident tactical mode is made by the Incident Commander

Demonstrate a practical working knowledge of the Command Support Wallet and IC system in a simulated exerciseList the dates command exercises have been achieved

Please contact Your Station Commander if you would like support in running or providing a table top exercise for your station.


Illustrate both building plans with the correct operational sectors


Front of building

High Rise







Controlling and extinguishing fires

a) Confirm what you have to do with the relevant people and keep them updated

b) Identify the extent, nature and location of the fire and report this to the relevant people as soon as you can

c) Make best use of your resources, safely and within their limitations, to deal with the fire and its known and anticipated risks

Resolving incidents other than those involving fire or hazardous materials

d) Confirm what you have to do with the relevant people and keep them updated

e) Make best use of your equipment and materials safely and within their limitations to deal with the incident and its known and anticipated risks

f) Identify the nature of the incident and report this to the relevant people as soon as you can


g) Support people in a controlled, considerate and compassionate way

h) Restrict other people’s view of the incident where necessary

i) Report anything which may adversely affect people’s safety to the relevant person

In general

j) Operate safely within your agreed level of responsibility

k) Use and adhere to ongoing risk assessment to minimise risk to yourself and others

l) Communicate with people and agencies in a way that is: supportive constructive positive timely

m) Preserve evidence to meet the needs of an investigation

n) Safeguard other people’s possessions and property and inform the relevant people

o) Return equipment and materials to the correct place, make sure they are secure and report any faults or low levels of supplies

p) Complete records and make sure they are in the agreed format, accurate, legible and available to authorised people



Health and Safety

1. Hazards and risks of the workplace affecting people and the environment in relation to fires and other operational incidents

2. How to make and apply decisions based on the assessment of risk in the case of fires and other operational incidents

3. How to apply practices that maximise the health, safety and welfare of yourself and others during fires and other operational incidents

Organisational

4. Fire Service or other legislation relevant to fires and other operational incidents


6. Sources and availability of information


7. How to communicate clearly and effectively with the range of people involved during fires and other operational incidents

8. How to treat colleagues and members of the public with respect andconsideration, taking account of and accepting diversity


10. Lines and methods of communication/reporting during fires and other operational incidents

11. Roles, responsibilities and limits of authority of yourself, others and other agencies during fires and other operational incidents

Technical

12. Capabilities and limitations of personal protective and operational equipment used in fires and other operational incidents

13. How to select and use personal protective and operational equipment appropriate to the type of fire and operational incident



16. How to identify and preserve evidence

17. Methods of controlling and extinguishing fires

18. Causes, effects and behaviour of fire

19. The methods employed to gain access, effect entry and maintain egress

20. The importance of limiting damage to property and the environment







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Unit FF5Protect the environment from the effects ofhazardous materials

This unit is about you working as a team member to respond to emergencies involving hazardous material (i.e: any materials that potentially present a hazard to health or the environment), involving single or multiple crews.

You will be required to use appropriate personal protective equipment and operate other appropriate equipment to: minimise damage to the environment from hazardous materials and decontaminate people and property

Limiting damage to the environment from hazardous materials. This covers your ability to work as a team member to respond to hazardous material incidents.

Decontaminating people and property. This covers your ability to work as a team member to decontaminate people and property involved in hazardous material incidents. Examples could include: people: casualty(ies), fire and rescue and other agencies’ staff property: structures, transport, ground space and fire and rescue and other agencies’ equipment

Supporting people involved in an operational incident. This covers your ability to provide both physical and emotional support to people directly and indirectly involved in a hazardous materials incident. This will include: reassuring and comforting people protecting their privacy and dignity maintaining security at the scene of an incident and liaising with other agencies


Revised 2014

Examples of preferred behaviours to be demonstrated Assessor Initials &


Evidence type















FF5. Protect the environment from the effects of hazardous materials



W:Working Knowledge

DateAcquired



Assessor Initials & Service Number


Date

1 ARead a survey meter when working in breathing apparatus


2 ADon and use a Gas Tight Suit (GTS), remove GTS following decontamination procedure. Complete a log book for GTS


3 ACalculating and managing working duration of a BA set if used with a GTS


5 BDescribe and explain the types of packaging used for transporting radioactive materials and the marking of vehicles used for that purpose

CSC

6 AThe action to be taken on the discovery of a hazard warning sign CSC

7 B

Interpret the emergency action code and other information from transportation placarding and gather other hazardous materials information from manifests, tremcards and product labels

CSC

8 BDifferences between a major and a minor asbestos incident, including the recommended levels of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for both

CSC

9 BUse the environmental protection equipment held on home station (Environment Agency Spill packs) CSC

10 BThe levels of additional personal protective equipment available within ESFRS CSC

11 BOperational procedures when attending incidents involving hazardous materials CSC

12 A

The prior considerations and the methods to carry out a snatch rescue from fire or hazardous material incidents

CSC




W:Working Knowledge

DateAcquired





Date

13 B

Assist setting up a decontamination area: Explain operational considerations for siting Explain wet and dry decontamination and

describe the three zones used various decontamination and containment methods

Operational considerations required and the importance for preventing damage to property and the environment by spillages/ releases of both hazardous and non hazardous materials,

Incident ground water run off and firefighting foam

CSC

16 B

Dealing with Hazmats: Explain various decontamination and

containment methods Operational considerations required and the

importance for preventing damage to property and the environment by spillages/ releases of both hazardous and non hazardous materials …. And ……

Incident ground water run off and firefighting foam

CSC

17 B

Managing ESFRS assets involved in incidents: Bagging contaminated equipment/clothing Documentation procedure following a

hazardous material incident

CSC

18 WRestrictions to consumption of food/liquids at incidents involving hazardous materials CSC

20 BAdditional Personal Protection dress codes and the requirements for wearing in conjunction with standard issue Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

CSC




DateAcquired




Date

21 B

State the different types of radiation. Distance each type of radiation will travel and state the

penetrating powers How a firefighter can achieve protection at radiation incidents

by means of time, distance and shielding The radiation dose limits that male and female firefighters can

receive State the measurements used for monitoring absorbed dose

radiation and also the radiation source activity State the wording of a radio message to be sent from incidents

where radiation is either suspected or confirmed Describe and explain the identification markings for a radiation

site or location

22 BThe functions of a decontamination zone assistant (runner) and decontamination zone operative

23 BHazards, Risks and Control Measures affecting personnel involved in the decontamination process including recognition or identification of hazardous materials involved

24 ARecognising the need to support colleague involved in hazardous material incidents

25 BOperational key information relating to incidents involving petrochemical installations

26 BProcedures to be adopted at incidents involving the presence of viral or bacterial hazards

27 B Operational key information relating to incidents involving fertilisers



FF5. Protect the environment from the effects of hazardous materials




5.1 Asbestos - theory

5.2 Acetylene & compressed gasses – theory and practical

5.3 Petrochemical - theory

5.4 Radiation, MRI, New Dimension – theory

5.5 Explosives - theory

5.6 Hazmat , approach and cordons – theory and practical

5.7 Hazmat , resolving – theory and practical

5.8 Hazmat , decontamination, casualties – theory and practical

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FF5.1ASBESTOSThis assignment may be carried out as a simulation exercise or drill or as a result of a real event plus questions sessionIf you have dealt with an asbestos incident complete your evidence on ESFRS DP 02 and have this validated by your supervisor

Give the relevant reference document(s) for ASBESTOSGive the publication date of the sheet found in your printed recordsWhat does the term ‘SSRI’.mean

How might a FPHAF or SSRI be of use to a firefighter at an incident involving Asbestos

After what year is a premise presumed ‘asbestos free’

What effect can inhaling asbestos have on a firefighter

Summarise what you understand from an Asbestos Minor Incident

Summarise what you understand from an Asbestos Major Incident

What is the appropriate level of PPE and additional PPE if staff are working within an atmosphere containing Asbestos

What is the initial level of decontamination where PPE has been contaminated by low levels of asbestos – describe how this is carried out in practice(continue over if necessary)

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FF5.2ACETYLENE (and other compressed gasses)This assignment may be carried out as a simulation exercise or drill or as a result of a real event plus questions sessionIf you have dealt with a gas/cylinders complete your evidence on ESFRS DP 02 and have this validated by your supervisor

Give the relevant reference document(s) for ACETYLENE Give the publication date of the sheet found in your printed recordsGive the relevant reference document(s) for Compressed gasses Give the publication date of the sheet found in your printed recordsWhat methods exist for fire control to inform responding crews that acetylene is either known to be involved, or could possibly be involvedWhat is the evacuation signal for firefighting crews Who can give this signalWhat action must be taken by a firefighter when aware of the evacuation signalWhat do you understand by the use of a hazard zone at a confirmed acetylene incident – describe what is involved setting up the initial stages of the incidentWhat is the appropriate level of PPE if staff are working at an incident of heated Acetylene cylinders

Are there any further risks posed by Acetylene other than if being directly involved by heat or fireWhat is the recommended time for cooling jets be continued for acetylene What should be done if water CANNOT be applied for this period

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Demonstrate to your supervisor how to set up and get to work an improvised ground monitor to cool a propane cylinder

(Supervisor to state outcome of demonstration)

Could it be unlawful if a member of the public wilfully obstructed ESFRS staff involved in clearing a hazard zone, or otherwise protecting the public at a risk area – explain your reasonuse the BOC information cards for compressed gases to demonstrate / explain the colour coding marking system

(Supervisor to state outcome of demonstration)





FF5.3 Petrochemical IncidentsThis assignment may be carried out as a discussion covering all the questions or as a result of a real eventIf you have dealt with a Petrochemical Incident record your evidence on ESFRS DP 02 and have this validated by your supervisor

Give the relevant reference document(s) for PETROCHEMICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS (HAZMAT) & FOAM (FIREFIGHTING MEDIA)Give the publication dates of the sheets found in your printed records

List the common hazards found at Petrochemical sites

What minimum quantity of petrol/diesel spilled at an incident triggers a report to Fire Control?

What equipment is available for use at petrochemical incidents within ESFRS?

What types of foam are available for use by ESFRS?

What Classification of fire are these foams rated against?

Detail the components and process needed in the creation of aspirated finished foam


Describe the methods of applying foam to a Class B liquid fuel fire

State the different agencies/companies that could assist in dealing with Petrochemical incidents

What does CAFS stand for and where are appliances situated that carry this media?

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What equipment is carried on the IRU and where is this appliance stationed?

Describe the equipment carried by your home station appliance that is supplied to deal with small hazardous spills



FF5.4RADIATION, MRI & NEW DIMENSIONThis assignment may be carried out as a simulation exercise or drill or as a result of a real event plus questions sessionIf you have dealt with a Radiation incident complete your evidence on ESFRS DP 02 and have this validated by your supervisor

Give the relevant reference document(s) for RADIATION INCIDENTS


List and explain the 2 specific agencies who will provide assistance to ESFRS at a Radiation incident

List and explain the three measures employed to control Radiation exposure

What are the safe working dose limits for all ESFRS staff

What equipment is supplied to ESFRS crews to measure individual dose received? And, in what unit does this piece of equipment measure absorbed dose

List the 3 types of radiation commonly encountered, distance each will travel and their penetrative power

List the PPE requirement for ESFRS staff for radiation incidents where fire is involved

What is the purpose of a survey meter and where are they carried in ESFRS

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Name and draw the symbol used in signage to warn of the presence of Radioactive materials

Define the term MRI. List their locations and the nearest unit to your station

Identify the hazards posed by MRI scanners to Fire crews

List safety precautions to be adopted when dealing with incidents involving MRI scanners

List the vehicles and equipment supplied to ESFRS under new dimension and their locations within the county

Describe the functions and capabilities of these New Dimension vehicles



FF5.5 ExplosivesThis assignment may be carried out as a discussion covering all the questions or as a result of a real eventIf you have dealt with an Incident involving explosives record your evidence on ESFRS DP 02 and have this validated by your supervisor

Give the relevant reference document(s) for EXPLOSIVES & TERRORIST INCIDENTS


List the classifications of explosives found in the UK and sketch the symbol used to warn of their presence

Detail the actions to be taken at an incident involving explosives both on route and on arrival?

What are the 3 different distances used for hazard zones involving explosives?

What are the main considerations for incidents involving explosives?

What effect will the application of water have on explosives involved in fire?


Explain the term IED and list the actions taken in relation to IED incidents

Explain the STEPS 123+ safety triggers adopted by emergency service personnel at suspected Terrorist Incidents

List the cordon distances relating to terrorism incidents for Bags, Cars and Trucks

List the content of a METHANE message sent at a Terrorist Incident



FF5.6Hazmat Approach This assignment may be carried out as a discussion covering all the questions or as a result of a real eventIf you have dealt with a Hazmat Incident record your evidence on ESFRS DP 02 and have this validated by your supervisor

Give the relevant reference document(s) for HAZMAT APPROACH, INFORMATION RETRIEVAL & COMPRESSED GAS CYLNDERS


List the 9 classifications of hazardous materials

1. ………………………………………………………….. 6. …………………………………………………………..

2. ………………………………………………………….. 7. …………………………………………………………..

3. ………………………………………………………….. 8. …………………………………………………………..

4. ………………………………………………………….. 9. …………………………………………………………..

5. …………………………………………………………..

Identify the information held on a UKHIS panel

Briefly explain the current UK HAZMAT vehicle placarding requirements

Demonstrate an ability to interpret the EAC and other information currently carried

Detail the placarding requirements of a vehicle carrying hazardous materials in packages

Detail the specific requirements for placarding on multi loads

Demonstrate a working knowledge of the code on an ADR placarded vehicle


Ability to send the appropriate informative message indicating a Hazardous material is presentWorking knowledge of powers under legislation to enter premises, vehicles, close highways, regulate traffic or the restriction of personal access in an emergency

Explain the various methods available to ESFRS for obtaining advice on suspected chemicals

List the considerations for positioning of appliances and crews at a scene of an unknown chemical spill What are the criteria that allow a snatch rescue to be considered? If committed to conduct snatch rescue at a Hazmat incident what is the minimum level of PPE you would consider

Identify the generic gas properties of Compressed Cylinders showing the following collar colours

Red

Yellow

Green

Blue

Maroon Cylinder/ Fluorescent Yellow collar

List the 3 zones established at all HAZMAT incidents



FF5.7Hazmat Resolving This assignment may be carried out as a discussion covering all the questions or as a result of a real eventIf you have dealt with a Hazmat Incident record your evidence on ESFRS DP 02 and have this validated by your supervisor

Give the relevant reference document(s) for IONISATION RADIATION & MAN MADE MINERAL FIBRES

Give the publication dates of the sheets found in your printed recordsDetail the methods of obtaining information about Additional Personal Protection requirements and the levels of additional personal protection equipment available within ESFRSList and describe the 2 levels of Incident involving Asbestos and state the criteria for each type of incident

At this type of incident what level of respiratory protection is required by ESFRSList the recommended PPE requirements for Fire crews dealing with incidents involving Man Made Mineral Fibres

In fire fighting operations In non-fire fighting operations

Detail the procedures adopted at incidents involving the presence of viral and bacterial hazards Describe the construction of and demonstrate an ability to dress in a Gas Tight Suit

List the contents of the Environment Agency Spill pack

Describe the function of each component

Detail the location, equipment carried and operational capabilities of the Incident Response Unit (IRU)


Detail the location, equipment carried and operational capabilities of the Incident Command Unit (ICU)

Detail the operational considerations and actions that can be taken to prevent harm to the environment by spillages of hazardous and non-hazardous materials, incident ground run-off and fire-fighting foam

Detail the measures used to protect Fire crews from Radiation

What equipment is carried to detect radioactive sources and how much absorbed dose can fire-fighters be exposed to in any 12 month period

List and describe the function of the ESFRS recording forms used at all HAZMAT incidents



FF5.8Hazmat Decontamination This assignment may be carried out as a discussion covering all the questions or as a result of a real eventIf you have dealt with a Hazmat Incident record your evidence on ESFRS DP 02 and have this validated by your supervisor

Give the relevant reference document(s) for DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURE

Give the publication date of the sheet found in your printed recordsState which code gives details of decontamination levels and containment requirement for a Hazardous Material

Detail the 3 stages of Fire-fighter Decontamination used by ESFRS

S

List the 3 zones established at all HAZMAT incidents

Explain in which zone a decontamination area would be set up and how this will alter when decontamination operations begin

Ability to set up a Mass Casualty Decontamination (Module 1) system for casualty decontamination

Draw a sketch of the Module 1 set up

S

Demonstrate the ability to set up the following decontamination methods:

Emergency Decon’ Interim Decon’ Fire-fighter Decon’ MD4

What additional measures can be taken prior to disrobing of fire kit contaminated with Asbestos or Man Made Mineral Fibres

SFDP Personal Logbook issued Date (Version 1) Page 149 of 200

Demonstrate the current fire ground procedure and equipment used for bagging contaminated fire kit

Describe the current fire ground procedure and equipment used for bagging contaminated service equipment

State the location of the Mass Casualty Decontamination Disrobe (MDD) unit. Detail the equipment carried including numbers

Working knowledge of the location of the Mass Casualty Decontamination Re-robe (MDR) unit. Detail the equipment carried including numbers

Working knowledge of the location Incident Response Unit (IRU)

Detail the structures carried on this appliance and the average number of casualties that can be decontaminated in one hour







Minimising damage to the environment from hazardous materials

a) Confirm what you have to do with the relevant people and keep them updated

b) Make best use of your equipment, safely and within its limitations, to minimise effects of hazardous materials and deal with known and likely risks

c) Report on the type, location, quantity and physical properties of the hazardous materials to the relevant people as soon as possible

d) Avoid unnecessary harm to people, property and the environment

Decontaminating people and property

e) Confirm what you have to do with the relevant people and keep them updated

f) Help to set up a decontamination area for people and property

g) Help to apply chosen decontamination methods for people and property

h) Make best use of your equipment, safely and within its limitations, to carry out decontamination

i) Help with the disposal and decontamination of contaminated items and materials


j) Support people in a controlled, considerate and compassionate way

k) Restrict other people’s view of the incident where necessary

l) Report anything which may adversely affect people’s safety to the relevant person

In general

m) Operate safely within your agreed level of responsibility

n) Use and adhere to ongoing risk assessment to minimise risk to yourself and others

o) Preserve evidence to meet the needs of an investigation

p) Safeguard other people’s possessions and property and inform the relevant people

q) Return equipment and materials to the correct place, make sure they are secure and report any faults or low levels of supplies



Health and Safety

1. Hazards and risks of the workplace affecting people and the environment in relation to hazardous materials and decontamination

2. How to make and apply decisions based on the assessment of risk in the case of hazardous materials and decontamination

3. How to apply practices that maximise the health, safety and welfare of yourself and others when dealing with hazardous materials and decontamination

Organisational

4. Fire Service or other legislation relevant to dealing with hazardous materials and decontamination


6. Sources and availability of information relating to dealing with hazardous materials and decontamination


7. How to communicate clearly and effectively with the range of people when dealing with hazardous materials and decontamination responses



10. Lines and methods of communication/reporting when dealing with hazardous materials and decontamination responses

11. Roles, responsibilities and limits of authority of yourself, others and other agencies involved in dealing with hazardous materials and decontamination responses

Technical

12. Capabilities and limitations of personal protective and operational equipment used to deal with hazardous materials and decontamination

13. How to select and use personal protective and operational equipment when dealing with hazardous materials and decontamination



16. How to identify and preserve evidence

17. The importance of limiting damage to property and the environment involved in the release of hazardous materials

18 How to limit damage to property and the environment

19. Methods of control and containment of hazardous materials

20. Decontamination methods and types of decontamination agents







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Unit FF6Support the effectiveness of operational response

This unit is about ensuring that the information and the resources you use for operational responses are available as required. It covers:

Collecting information on risks in your community. This is about your ability to work as an individual or a team member to collect new, or update existing, information on risks in your community. Examples could include: sites that contain hazards that need special responses: e.g. chemical, biological and radioactive sites that by their nature need special responses: e.g. hospitals, shipyards, zoos, airports risks that might lead to an incident: e.g. property that is derelict or unoccupied

Collecting information on resources in your community. This is about your ability to work as an individual or a team member to collect new, or update existing information on resources in your community. Examples could include: fixed installations bulk storage of fire-fighting media bulk storage of decontamination media storage of fire-fighting equipment water supplies and fire service access

Maintaining internal resources This is about your ability to work as an individual or a team member to test, maintain and commission equipment on or in the following locations: stations, for example, spare fire-fighting and rescue equipment and internal resources fire and rescue vehicles, for example, fire-fighting and rescue equipment and media


Revised 2014



Evidence type







Situational Awareness







FF6. Support the effectiveness of operational response



DateAssessed




Date

1 B

Section 7 (ii) (d) Powers under F&RS Act 2004: Explain power and reason to produce contingency plans for

Premises Risk Profiles (Site specific risk inspections) Contribute to site visit to collect or check currency of information

required Describe one such location on home station ground

2 A

Topography , Maps, local information: Use the Ordnance Survey map grid referencing system, and

interpret its landmark symbols How to find any given location using the current maps and street

directories carried on appliances

3 A

Operational equipment management (Asset): State when ‘standard tests’ should be carried out, and carry out a

test for a powered hand tool Complete routine check records and know defect reporting

system Marking and tracking of operational equipment

4 A

Equipment After Use: Recover and make up (all) equipment used at incidents State limit of responsibility to service equipment & any defects Recover missing or repatriate surplus items

5 BAlternative methods of receiving turnout instructions in the event of turnout system failure and “Snowball” (if applicable to home station)

6 A Complete a gazetteer form

7 BActions by Fire Service if attending incidents at a Site of Special Scientific interest. (SSSI)

8 BCore functions of Fire and Rescue Services under current legislation (2004 Act)

9 AOperating standby generator (if on own station). Locate generator changeover switches in stations and operate them correctly

10 BBasic on board refreshments and various stages of incident ground feeding if incident protracted

11 AState crewing requirement of each appliance at home station, and the methods used for your duty system to maintain appliance availability

12 AStart up, select appropriate uses, maintain records or files and log off (or shut down) the station’s computer terminal


FF6. Support the effectiveness of operational response




6.1 Collect and/or manage Information on risks – practical

6.2 Collect and/or manage Information on resources – practical

6.3 Maintain, test and store Operation Equipment and other resources - practical

6.4

6.5


FF6.1Collect and/or manage Information on risks – practical This assignment should be carried out practically where possible or as a simulated discussion exercise If you have collected information on a risk record your evidence on ESFRS DP 02 and have this validated by your supervisor

Give the relevant reference document(s) for Operational Risk Information (ORI)


S

Demonstrate the available means to record details of new identified risks on your station ground in accordance with the current procedure

Explain how these details are used by the service to create usable documents that disseminate relevant information

List the template details held within a standard Fire-fighter Premises Hazard Assessment Form (FPHAF) and the Exchange of Information Form (EOIF)

List the sites on your own station ground and those on neighbouring station grounds, that attract a FPHAF


List the template details held within a standard Site Specific Information Record

List the sites on your own station ground and those on neighbouring station grounds, that attract a Site Specific Information

List the template details held within a standard Contingency Plan

List the sites on your own station ground and those on neighbouring station grounds, that attract a Contingency Plan



FF6.2Collect and/or manage information on resources – practical This assignment should be carried out practically where possible or as a simulated discussion exercise If you have collected information on a risk record your evidence on ESFRS DP 02 and have this validated by your supervisor

Give the relevant reference document(s) for Operational Risk Information (ORI)

Give the publication dates of the sheets found in your printed recordsDetail where the statutory obligation placed upon the Fire Service for gathering ORI is specified

State the Service powers to abstract water for fire-fighting

Describe the locations of significant firefighting resources on your station ground

Describe the key features of a Hydrant plate and common problems with locating them

SDemonstrate the use of MDT to identify locations of hydrants (perhaps on the neighbouring ground)

Briefly describe one of the station’s open water supplies, to include risks and safety precautions when working on or near open water

Describe what resources other than water may be available for the above – this could include site specific specialists or fire teams at Nat Trust / heritage buildings – forestry commission equipment





FF6.3Maintain, test and store Operation Equipment and other resources – practicalThis assignment should be carried out practically where possible or as a simulated discussion exercise If you have maintained/defected equipment record your evidence on ESFRS DP 02 and have this validated by your supervisor

Give the Service Reference code for the Management of Operational Equipment

Give the publication dates of the sheets found in your printed recordsProvide the assessor with a 10-15 minute presentation on a significant item of equipment (other than BA or main pumps) (minimal use of notes is acceptable – BUT not PowerPoint)

During the presentation you must use appropriate related Service aide-memoire documents or computer systems

The lecture will include:

When a test is required (on acceptance, after use, regular periodic)

Explanation of why testing is required (legal requirement on ESFRS)

A brief introduction of the equipment’s name, and purpose

Details of who is permitted to use the equipment

How to make up the equipment and put away servicing materials (oils etc), leaving the area clean, avoiding cross contamination for equipment areas


Describe how to report a defect on the equipment, and what practical steps will be taken to ensure the repair is effectively managed

Describe how to report lost equipment – and how to secure repatriation of equipment after large fires






Write the page number from your portfolio where the evidence is filed >Outcomes of effective performance You must be able TO DO THE FOLLOWING:Collecting information on risks in your community

a) Confirm what you have to do and how you should do it

b) Avoid risk to yourself and others

c) Check existing information on known and possible risks to make sure it is accurate

d) Report any changes or new risks affecting people, property and the environment to relevant people, including process risks

Collecting information on resources in your community

e) Confirm what you have to do and how you should do it

f) Avoid risk to yourself and others

g) Check existing information on what resources are actually and potentially available

h) Report any change in available resources to the relevant people

i) Operate within your agreed level of authority and responsibility and follow the agreed procedures to make sure any defects or deficiencies are put right

Maintaining internal resources

j) Confirm what you have to do with the relevant people and keep them updated

k) Make best use of your equipment, safely and within its limitations, to carry out any maintenance and testing within your role

l) Conduct routine maintenance identified within the agreed levels of your authority and responsibility

m) Conduct routine maintenance in areas assessed as fit for purpose

n) Conduct routine maintenance within agreed schedules so that resources are ready for operational use

o) Leave the work area clean, tidy and ready for use

p) Report any shortages of supplies

In general

q) Operate safely within your agreed level of authority and responsibility

r) Complete records and make sure they are in the agreed format, accurate, legible and available to authorised people

s) Communicate with people in a way that is: supportive constructive positive timely

t) Return equipment and materials to the correct place and make sure they are secure



Health and Safety

1. Hazards and risks within your community and their potential to affect people and the environment

2. How to identify risks and apply decisions based on the assessment of risk within your workplace and community

3. How to apply practices that maximise the health, safety and welfare of yourself and others

Organisational

4. Your organisation’s policies, aims and objectives in relation to risks and resources

5. Fire Service or other legislation relevant to risks and resources


7. Sources and availability of information relating to risks and resources

8. How to access, interpret and provide relevant information, including feedback




11. Lines and methods of communication/reporting in your workplace

12. Roles, responsibilities and limits of authority of yourself, others and other agencies in your workplace

Technical

13. How to interpret information of different types and from a range of sources

14. The causes and effects of hazards in your community

15. Your community, - its people, risks, geography and topography

16. The provision of appropriate safety arrangements and how to access them

17. The capabilities and limitations of personal and operational equipment

18. The availability and access to internal and external resources and support

19. How to test and maintain internal resources within the limitations of your role

20. The requirements for the availability, operational readiness and response of human and physical resources







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Unit FF7Support the development of colleagues in fire andrescue

This unit is about helping your colleagues to develop themselves in their job role.

Scope of the Unit This unit covers the following types of learning resources:

workplace equipment

supporting information


Revised 2014



Evidence type














FF7. Support the development of colleagues in fire and rescue



DateAssessed




Date

1 A

Support a colleague by: Explaining and dealing with various messages via the Turnout

System and Interpreting a turnout message Explaining the turnout system panel Information technology available on PC (computer) at home

station Confirming their understanding of your support

2 AExplain the terms: PDA, First Attendance, Station Ground, Persons Reported, Persons Trapped

3 ASet up, brief and apply the emergency procedures for serious and imminent danger whilst conducting training using live casualties

4 BKey elements (including span of control) involved in the command and control of training events

5 AUse of ESFRS and National Reference Manuals held on home station (Service Information System - Fire Service Manuals – etc)

6 AAccess and search the Service Information System by use of the station’s personal computer

7 A Observe crew activities to debrief a one pump incident

8 A Present a new or existing short technical presentation to colleagues

9 AUse station training records to assist in the delivery of a training or personal development session

10 BContribute to a watch training event

providing its briefing instructions supporting, motivating and involving others

11 BDebrief a watch based training or development session, recognising a range of outcomes in others in appropriate ways

12 BOrganisations existing within the Service for the benefit of its members (FSNBF – ESFRA – etc)


FF7. Support the development of colleagues in fire and rescue




7.1 Support colleague development – physical resources and equipment - practical

7.2 Support colleague development – information - practical

7.3

7.4


FF7.1Support colleague development – physical recourses and equipment – practicalThis assignment should be carried out practically where possible If you have developed a colleague record your evidence on ESFRS DP 02 and have this validated by your supervisor

The learner will demonstrate to the assessor in a 10 – 15 min session how to use moderately complex item of equipment e.g. chimney kit and associated items (e.g. TIC)

Record all detail

The assessor can assume the role of learner with experience level similar or less than that of the candidate – during the session they will ask a simple range of questions to ensure that the candidate can explain in more than one way (e.g. by discussion or demonstration)The candidate should offer a basic range of practical uses or situations. The candidate should ‘test’ that the assessor has understood what information has been given

The evidence required must be practically observed – a candidate statement alone is not acceptable

Session will demonstrate that the candidate has checked the recipients understanding and provided feedback on their performance or how they can develop their own knowledge in the event they are involved in a similar situation




Reflection. What have I learnt? How can I improve my performance? What help/information do I need?

FF7.2Support colleague development – information - practicalThis assignment should be carried out practically where possible If you have developed a colleague record your evidence on ESFRS DP 02 and have this validated by your supervisor

Similar format to FF 7.1 however alternative evidence should be provided where the candidate has given a brief presentation to the entire watch/station on how to use ‘data’ based information rather than just equipment

For example only: a presentation on how the service welfare or counselling system works; perhaps as a potential outcome of stress or if/after being involved in a traumatic incident

Record all detail

Candidate should demonstrate the ability to check the recipients understanding and provided feedback on their performance or how they can develop their own knowledge in the event they are involved in a similar situation








Communicating your skills and knowledge with colleagues

a) Confirm with relevant people the skills and knowledge that colleagues need to acquire

b) Make available the necessary learning resources to your colleagues

c) Base your information and support on up-to-date operational systems

d) Provide information and support to your colleagues within your own level of competence

e) Confirm your colleagues have understood the information and support you have provided

f) Encourage your colleagues to give feedback to improve your own performance

g) Return all the learning resources you have used to the correct location

h) Confirm the results of what you have done to relevant people

Supporting the development of colleagues

i) Encourage colleagues to ask for help and support on work-related issues

j) Provide feedback to colleagues on their performance at appropriate times, and give them support when needed

k) Promote your organisation’s values, ethics and codes of practice to colleagues

l) Encourage self-development and independent decision making

In General

m) Show that you accept and respect the diversity of the people within your organisation with whom you work

n) Ask relevant people for advice when you have problems that are outside your area of competence or authority

o) Support and encourage colleagues to ensure the acceptable level of risk is not exceeded

p) Support effective working relationships with colleagues

q) Provide support in a manner, level and pace appropriate to your colleagues’ needs

r) Update records in agreed format and make available to authorised people



Health and safety

1. Hazards and risks of the workplace affecting people and the environment

2. How to safely apply practices that maximise the health, safety and welfare of yourself and others in the workplace

3. How to make and apply decisions based on the assessment of risk

Organisational

4. How to access relevant information

5. How to interpret and provide relevant information, including feedback



7. How to treat colleagues and members of the public with respect andconsideration, taking account of, and accepting, diversity

8. How to present information to individuals and groups


10. Roles, responsibilities and limits of authority of self, others and other agencies in the workplace

11. How to select and use feedback techniques

12. How to involve and motivate people

13. The impact of providing incorrect or inappropriate information

14. Methods of providing support and development to others

15. Role requirements and expected standards of performance

16. How to recognise achievements and acknowledge success

Training and Development

17. How to identify when a colleague needs training support

18. How to facilitate learning

19. How to assess own performance against agreed standards







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Unit FF8Contribute to fire safety solutions to minimise risks to your community

This unit is about undertaking an inspection of premises within your area of responsibility. It covers:

Inspecting premises to minimise risks to people, property and the environment. This is about your ability to work within your competence and authority as individual or in a team inspecting premises to set criteria.

Reporting on issues arising at inspection. This is about your ability to work within your competence and authority as an individual or in a team to report on an inspection with regard to: A satisfactory outcome or Problems relating to an inspection. Examples of the latter could include: Changes to the premises in terms of ownership, use, and storage Failure to comply with requirements Changes that conflict with the requirements for use Conditions/situations that are the responsibility of another authority e.g. occupier being at risk due to age or infirmity, storage of goods/resources that are subject to control by another body, threats by occupiers/owners to self or others

TABLE ONEBEHAVIOURAL FRAMEWORK ( ex PQA)

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Evidence type














FF8. Contribute to fire safety solutions to minimise risks to your community



DateAssessed




Date

1 A

Regulatory Reform Order:Identify who is responsible for carrying out a non-domestic fire safety risk assessment (and that Fire Service personnel should not carry out any form of risk assessment on their behalf)

2 BState the current Government guidance document, which is available to the public to assist them in understanding the requirements of the Regulations and how a simple risk assessment can be conducted

3 BPowers and procedures available to deal with a risk to persons on the premises in case of fire so serious that use of the premises ought to be prohibited or restricted

4 WThe need for the confidentiality of handling information in the course of operations, investigations or inspections

5 BThe terms ‘active’ and ‘passive’ fire precautions, give examples of each type

6 BConventional means of escape measures in relation to persons who have problems with their mobility, vision, hearing or mental disability

7 BWhy a premises may need a fire alarm system, and list the standard testing and maintenance criteria

8 B

Why fire-fighting equipment is provided within non domestic premises. List routine maintenance and testing requirements by owners and the actions to be taken if defective equipment is found by service personnel

9 BProblems the residents of residential and nursing homes have, in escaping from a fire in their home

10 BHorizontal evacuation process, which may be used in residential and nursing care homes

11 BBenefits and importance of staff training and the relationship between the nature of the risk in a premises and the extent of training that should be undertaken

12 BBenefits of maintaining/keeping the records of staff fire training (in non-domestic premises)

13 BThe terms “means of escape from fire”, and “ultimate place of safety”

14 BThe construction of a premises that have an effect on means of escape

15 BThe time of evacuation of a premises that have an effect on means of escape

16 BThe travel distance a person would have to walk to safety during a fire evacuation of a premises




DateAssessed




Date

17 BResponsibilities of the management of premises that contribute to effective means of escape

18 ACarry out a Home Fire Safety Check in the community and how to fit a smoke detector

19 AAdvise a member of the public of the recommended procedure in the event of a domestic chip pan fire (using approved commentary)

20 AAdvise a member of the public on the recommended firefighting equipment for a domestic residence in accordance with ESFRS policy and the importance of closing the doors in their home at night

21 B

Installation and operation of common detection and panel monitoring equipment associated with Automatic Fire Alarm Systems (AFA) and how a fire detection panel will indicate the location of a fire, and the possible causes of failures or ‘false’ alarms


FF8. Contribute to fire safety solutions to minimise risks to your community




8.1 Proactive Community Safety Activity (Home risk reduction etc) - practical

8.2 Reactive Community Safety (Quick strike etc) - practical

8.3 Non-Domestic Property - theory

8.4

8.5



FF8.1Proactive Community Safety Activity (Home risk reduction) – practical This assignment should be carried out practically where possible or as a simulated discussion exercise If you have carried out a Home fire risk inspection record your evidence on ESFRS DP 02 and have this validated by your supervisor

Give the relevant reference document(s) for Home Safety Visits (HSV’s)


The HSI can be attended by the learner – Can be arranged through your local CSTT advisorThe candidate should include

ESFRS corporate safety aims

Target audiences

Difference between a Home Safety Visit (HSV) and a Home Safety Information Pack (HSIP)

How we identify who to visit – including use of computer software (pinpoint and so on)

Advice given and documentation used and left with the occupier

How we would deal with requests (referral) from the public (i.e. if were to visit the station)

How to deal with the refusal of a HSV

The service procedure when dealing with members of the community that do not speak English

Record the event and all actions





FF8.2Reactive Community Safety - practical This assignment should be carried out practically where possible or as a simulated discussion exercise If you have carried out a Reactive Post Incident Targeting record your evidence on ESFRS DP 02 and have this validated by your supervisor

Give the relevant reference document(s) for Hot Strike initiatives


The Hot Strike, can be attended by the learner even if they were not on the original call

It should include reference to

The appropriately recording process

Why we would carry out the activity

The procedure to be adopted following dwelling fires

Evidence of actions when no response is received at the door.

Evidence that a smoke detector has been fitted either in 8.1 or 8.2

How to re-order more detectors

Record all actions





FF8.3Non-Domestic Property – theoryThis assignment should be carried out practically where possible or as a simulated discussion exercise If you have carried out a 7(2)(d) inspection visit record your evidence on ESFRS DP 02 and have this validated by your supervisor

Give the relevant reference document(s) for Regulatory Reform Order (RRO)


A discussion with an assessor and recorded evidence to establish knowledge in the following areas

Basic knowledge of powers of service to take people to court (including limits)

Basic knowledge of the role and responsibilities of ESFRS in relation to the RRO

Responsibility of ‘business’ or non- domestic owners – basic knowledge of requirements of the RRO including Risk Assessment

Businesses to which the public have right of access – e.g. small or department stores, Cinemas or entertainment centres, (e.g. simple understanding of what to do if the pump arrives at an AFA and discovers escape doors/routes are not in order)

What to do if obvious fire risks are not being managed – may include being vigilant when off duty and being pro-active e.g. large quantities of flammable waste being stored within public access or view near say a supermarket or school









Inspecting premises to minimise risks to people, property and the environment

a) Confirm that you have the competence and authority to carry out the type and scope of inspection

b) Prepare your inspection plan based on all available information

c) Confirm the date, time and detail of the inspection with relevant people

d) Relate to people in a way that promotes: goodwill understanding co-operation the image of yourself and your service

e) Minimise and, where possible, deal with any risks presented by the occupier or by the conditions within the premises

f) Communicate with people within the limits of your authority and avoid giving confidential information to unauthorised people

Reporting on issues arising at inspection

g) Confirm your inspection findings with relevant people

h) Promptly refer any matters beyond your level of competence to relevant people

i) Report what you have done and any further action that needs to be taken within timescales for completion

j) Follow up on action that needs to be taken within agreed timescales and report any inadequate response or non-compliance to the relevant people

k) Report any risks outside the scope of your inspection to relevant people with a degree of urgency appropriate to the situation

l) Complete records and make sure they are: in the agreed format accurate legible available to authorised people



Health and Safety

1. Hazards and risks of the workplace affecting people and the environment when carrying out inspections

2. How to make and apply decisions based on the assessment of risk in relation to the premise and your inspection

3. How to apply practices that maximise the health, safety and welfare of yourself and others when carrying out inspections

Organisational

4. The range of external regulations and requirements relevant to inspections that impact on your work

5. How to plan and prioritise work, including time management

6. Legislation, policy and procedures relating to inspections and determining solutions

7. Sources and availability of information needed for inspections

8. The methods and principles of writing inspection reports

9. Record systems relevant to inspections specific to your role and how to use them


10. How to communicate clearly and effectively with the range of people involved in inspections


12. Lines and methods of communication/reporting in your organisation

13. Roles, responsibilities and limits of authority of yourself, others and other agencies in relation to inspections

Technical

14. How to interpret information of different types and from a range of sources relating to inspections

15. Building construction and design principles, including the role of active and passive fire protection systems

16. The causes, effects and behaviour of fire

17. The importance of maintaining means of escape

18. The storage of resources and hazardous materials in premises

19. How to identify and provide appropriate safety advice







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PERFORMANCE – NOS

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Unit FF9Drive, manoeuvre and re-deploy fire and rescue vehicles

This unit is about driving a fire and rescue vehicle safely to and from an incident for example, a fire – following the most effective route. The unit also covers siting the vehicle safely and securely at incidents and then taking the vehicle to its next required position

Scope of the Unit This unit covers the following types of incidents: any requiring an emergency response any requiring the relocation of resources

and the following types of regulations and guidelines: Road Traffic Law Civil Law (Duty of Care) Health and Safety Law Highway Code Legal Exemptions ‘Roadcraft’

NOTE: Fire-fighters completing the FDP are not normally expected to drive response appliances/vehicles.

The only requirements for a learner are to contribute to the effective performance of drivers by achieving the PQAs and Competences given in tables one and two.

Further or written evidence in application is not required; therefore there are no tables three or four in this unit.


Revised 2014



Evidence type














FF9. Drive, manoeuvre and re-deploy fire and rescue vehicles (PART)



DateAssessed




Date

ESFRS policy/procedure on the use of seat belts and donning and stowing of PPE in appliancesAssist the driver of a fire appliance in the reversing and marshalling of the vehicleDescribe appliance parking and use of equipment at an incident to prevent harm to self, others and the environment and limit inconvenience or damage

Contribute to routine vehicle checks, entering on a vehicle log sheet

The restrictions on use of Sirens and Blue lights for C class drivers

ESFRS policy/procedure for driver of a Service vehicle if involved in an accident/collision

COMPLETION Each Box to be signed and dated





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