Operational Support (OpS) (continued) Section OpS2 Units 1-5 Basic Skills and Induction Unit 2 Rank Structure Know the Operational Rank Structure of the NZFS Know the Regional and Area Structure of the NZFS Know the Operational Rank Structure of the Local Brigade and how it relates to the Fire District The candidate will show a knowledge of the overall operation and Rank Structure of the New Zealand Fire Service Listing the Rank Structure Defining the Local Brigade Structure All dates and details of the candidates training and results of that training are to be recorded in the candidates personal training records The desired outcome of the unit is that while the candidate will have knowledge of the overall structure of the NZFS they can display a working knowledge of the local brigade and how it relates to the Fire District. Section OpS2 Units 1-5 Basic Skills and Induction Unit 3 Personal Safety Know the theory of the Safe Person Concept Know & Understand the Personal Protective Equipment issued to Support personnel Know the issues involved with FP PPE The candidate will display an understanding of the Safe Person Concept and knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment issued to Operational Support. All dates and details of the candidates training and results of that training are to be recorded in the candidates personal training records The desired outcome of the unit is that the candidates will have a basic knowledge of the Safe Person Concept and will be familiar with the PPE and the reasons for its issue to every member.
Operational Support (OpS) (continued) Section OpS2 Units 1-5 Basic Skills and Induction Unit 4 Vehicle Familiarisation Understand the equipment stowed on the support vehicle Display a basic knowledge of the equipment on the vehicle Display a basic knowledge of how the equipment is used on the incident ground Understand the placement of equipment in the lockers Display knowledge of the location of equipment on the vehicle Know the reasons for placement and location of equipment. Understand the seating arrangements in the vehicle Know who occupies each seat in the vehicle Know the tasks and roles of OpS occupying each seat The candidate will display an understanding of the equipment and the reasons for the locker locations of each item. The candidate will display knowledge of the seating allocations within the vehicle and the roles and tasks of Operational Support who occupy those seats. The candidate will understand the “operational” advantages of both sections 1 & 2 of this unit. All dates and details of the candidates training and results of that training are to be recorded in the candidates personal training records The desired outcome from this unit is that the candidate will show a basic knowledge of the equipment and the uses for that equipment and understand the importance of each items locker location. Similarly the candidate will understand the reasons for seat allocation within the vehicle that automatically allocates tasks and the role of Operational Support in an “operational” sense.
Operational Support (OpS) (continued) Section OpS2 Units 1-5 Basic Skills and Induction Unit 5 Operational Safety Understand the basics of Incident ground Command & Control Know the incident ground command structure Know the difference between “command” & “control” Understand the use of “Nominal Roll tallies” Know the value of roll tallies on the incident ground Know the reasons for roll tallies on the incident ground Know the Local Procedure for Operational Safety Locate and access the appropriate procedure Show a working knowledge of Operational Safety as it applies to Operational Support At Structure Fires At Motor Vehicle Accidents Hazardous substances The candidate will complete an exercise “Incident ground Command & Control” and be assessed on the accuracy and knowledge of Command & Control. The candidate will show an understanding of the use of roll tallies and the reasons for their implementation on the Incident ground. The candidate will complete 3 scenarios with the emphasis being Command & Control and the use of roll tallies at given incidents. All dates and details of the candidates training and results of that training are to be recorded in the candidates personal training records Expected outcomes are knowledge and understanding of the role that Operational Support play on the incident ground at all incidents and the show a working knowledge of the command structure and the value of Nominal roll tallies offer operational safety on the incident ground.
Operational Support (OpS) (continued) Section OpS4 Basic communications Personal Communications (Uniden) Understand the functions of the Uniden Handheld Radio Understand the channels and their uses Understand the reasons for Personal communications Show competence in sending and receiving messages on the Uniden Handheld Radio Fire Ground communications (Simoco) Understand the functions of the Simoco Handheld Radio Understand the channels and their uses Understand the reasons for Fire ground communications Show competence in sending and receiving messages on the Simoco Handheld Radio The candidate will complete theory and practical exercises showing competence in using both the Uniden and the Simoco Handheld Radios. Theory and practical exercises will be determined by the Instruction manuals of both Radios and the messaging will follow New Zealand Fire Service protocol for Fire ground Communications All dates and details of the candidates training and results of that training are to be recorded in the candidates personal training records The desired outcome of this section is for the candidate to understand the differences between the two types of Handheld radios and to develop an acceptable level of operation that fits with Incident communications.
Operational Support (OpS) (continued) Section OpS6 Brigade Approval Final Review & Assessment The training schedule and notes will be reviewed by the Officer in Charge and the Brigade Training Officer. The candidate will receive a copy of the review and recommendations for further training (if any) The candidate will be interviewed by the Chief Fire Officer and Deputy Chief Fire Officer to discuss the Final assessment and the training recommendations with the view to determine the level of competence reached. The overall training is assessed by the training officers in order to determine the need (if any) for ongoing training that will develop the candidates approach and/or levels of competence are at an acceptable level to the brigade All dates and details of the candidates training and results of that training are to be recorded in the candidates personal training records The outcome from this process is to determine whether or not the candidate has reached a level of knowledge and understanding that is acceptable to the brigade and the brigade’s operational safety standards. The candidate will be given the following options To undergo retraining (if recommended) or Make an informed decision on whether to remain in the brigade or not. The brigade approval process is designed to give the applicant every opportunity to understand the level of competence required by the Brigade and the standards that are acceptable to operational safety and personal safety in general.