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PUAFIR203 – Respond to urban fire

Fire Operations

Learn foundational response skills for urban fire incidents, including safety, communications, equipment use and team operations.

Course Overview

This course provides the skills and knowledge required to respond to urban fire incidents under organisational procedures. Participants learn incident safety, hazard identification, teamwork and communications, basic firefighting tactics, equipment awareness, and supporting actions aligned to operational response roles.

Key Details

Delivery: Face-to-face (theory + practical) or workplace-based delivery for group bookings (where suitable)

Start / Intake Information: Regular intakes are available. Contact Health Security Education for upcoming course dates.

Schedule / Time Commitment: Allow 1 to 3 days (delivery dependent).

Work Placement: No work placement required

Units of Competency / Course Content

PUAFIR203 – Respond to urban fire


Who This Course Is For

Suitable for personnel involved in emergency response roles where urban firefighting support or operational response may be required under supervision and organisational requirements.

Course Details

Course Information

Minimum age: 18 years.
Prerequisites: No formal prerequisites. Where delivered for operational firefighting roles, agency or workplace authorisation and fitness requirements may apply.
Language, literacy and numeracy: LLN assessment required. Support available.
PPE / equipment / IT access: PPE appropriate to the firefighting training environment is required. Device with internet access required if online learning is included.
Workplace or site access requirements: Participants must be physically capable of completing practical firefighting activities, with reasonable adjustments available where appropriate.

Assessment may include knowledge questions and practical incident response activities demonstrating safe work practices, communications and task performance aligned to the unit outcomes.

Statement of Attainment issued by Health Security Education (RTO #40907) for PUAFIR203 – Respond to urban fire. USI required prior to certification issue.

Course fees include training, assessment and (where applicable) issuance of certification for participants who successfully meet competency requirements.
Course fees may not include personal PPE, travel, onsite delivery travel costs, replacement certificates, or additional resources unless stated.

Funding and subsidies: Where applicable, funding or subsidies may be available for eligible participants.
Payment terms: Payment is required prior to course commencement unless otherwise arranged.
Refunds and withdrawals: Refunds are managed in accordance with Health Security Education’s Fees and Refunds Policy. Written notice is required to withdraw.

Trainer support is available throughout the course. Language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) support and wellbeing support are available on request. Health Security Education provides a safe, respectful and inclusive learning environment.
Participants must follow trainer instructions and use equipment safely. Reasonable adjustment is available where appropriate.
USI: A valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) is required prior to the issuance of nationally recognised certification.
Policies and processes (including Complaints & Appeals) are available via the Student Handbook.

Credit Transfer: Available for equivalent completed units where a valid and current Statement of Attainment is provided.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): May be available for learners who can provide evidence of current competence.
Pathways: This unit may support entry into further training pathways in health, community services, emergency response, workplace safety, or related outcomes, depending on learner goals and packaging rules.