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Module 1
The course will cover the following areas;
- Introduction
- Responding services organisation
- Measuring performance
- Measuring knowledge
- Operation and task information
- Dealing with emergencies
- Receiving the call
- Operation and task information
- When should size up begin
- Details required
- Primary and secondary information
- Responding – abiding by road traffic rules
- Visual and audible warning devices
- NFPA 1500
- Apparatus occupants safety
Module 2
The course will cover the following areas;
- Maps and grid reference
- Compass
- Magnetic north
- Taking a bearing
- Map features
- Northings and eastings
- Map scale
- Geodetic datum
- Types of maps
- Marginal information
- Romer scales
Module 3
The course will cover the following areas;
- Parallels of latitude
- Relief mapping
- How are maps useful to people?
- Shape of ground
- Hachures
- Hill shading
- Contours
- Methods of representing heights and locations
- Spot elevation
- Gradients
- Clinometer
- Calculation of slope
- Relief
- Line of sight
- Draw a section
- Map folding
Module 4
The course will cover the following areas;
- Using navigational aids
- Degrees or mils
- Bearings
- Back bearing
- Types of compasses
- Interference by large metallic objects
- Compasses in smartphones
- Global P0sitioning System
- Position finding
Module 5
The course will cover the following areas;
- Navigating across country
- Predicted walking time
- Methods of judging distance
- Unit of measure
- Appearance method
- Navigation terms and techniques
- Choosing the best route
- Navigation Data Sheet
- Map setting
Module 6
The course will cover the following areas;
- Incident management and navigation
- AIIMS the Intelligence Section and Mapping
- Mapping unit
- Geographical information system
- Mapping standards
- Symbology standards
- Maps for the incident action plan
- Situation maps
- Public information maps
- Factors that affect incident development
- Recording information on plans
- Triple zero emergency call system
- Advanced Mobile Location technology
- Systems
- Human factors
- Radio communication skills
- Tips to effective communication
Module 7
The course will cover the following areas;
- Rendezvous points and plans
- Fences and gates
- Airside safety
- Driving and arriving, pre-planning plans and procedures
- Designated isolation areas
- Fuel storage and distribution
- Staging areas
- Camps/bases
Module 8
The course will cover the following areas;
- Standard operating procedures and training
- Training needs analysis
- Training and competency
- A competent person
- Information and training
- Record keeping
- Information management standard
- The standard
- Reasons for reporting
- Managing welfare
- Quality assurance
- Emergency responders
- Integrity
- Flexibility
- Adaptibility
- Dedication
- Team player