WORK SAFELY & FOLLOW WHS POLICIES & PROCEDURES (FIRE SECTOR)
Prioritize safety, follow standards, and protect lives in fire-ground and emergency environments.
Course Schedule
| Venue | Fees |
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| In-House | ASK FOR THE QUOTATION |
Course Introduction
This course provides fire and emergency services personnel with the essential knowledge and skills to work safely within the requirements of Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) regulations and procedures. Participants will learn to identify workplace hazards, minimize risk, and follow safety protocols specific to the fire sector. The course emphasizes real-world safety applications in high-risk environments.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
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Understand and apply WHS legislation and responsibilities in fire operations
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Identify, assess, and control workplace hazards
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Apply safe work practices in operational and station environments
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Follow emergency procedures and report incidents accurately
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Promote a proactive safety culture within fire teams
Key Benefits of Attending
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Ensure personal and team safety during firefighting and rescue operations
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Meet WHS compliance requirements specific to the fire industry
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Improve risk-awareness and emergency response behavior
Intended Audience
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Firefighters (career or volunteer)
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Emergency response and support staff
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Industrial and airport fire personnel
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Safety officers within fire and rescue services
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Trainee fire officers
Individual Benefits
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Increased confidence in identifying and responding to workplace hazards
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Strengthened safety mindset and operational awareness
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Recognized certification for safety competency in high-risk sectors
Organization Benefits
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Lower incident and injury rates
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Stronger compliance with fire industry WHS standards
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Enhanced emergency preparedness and response consistency
Instructional Methdology
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Interactive presentations and demonstrations
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Group discussions on fire-specific WHS challenges
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Risk assessment exercises and site safety inspections
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Incident case studies and simulation scenarios
Course Outline
DETAILED 5-DAY COURSE OUTLINE (CUSTOMIZABLE)
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee Breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: WHS Fundamentals for Fire Sector
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Module 1: WHS Law and Duty of Care in Fire Environments (07:30 – 09:30)
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Module 2: Roles and Responsibilities Under WHS Acts (09:45 – 11:15)
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Module 3: Fireground Risk Environments – Introduction (11:30 – 01:00)
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Module 4: Case Review – Lessons from Past Incidents (02:00 – 03:30)
Day 2: Identifying and Controlling Hazards
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Module 1: Fire Scene Hazards – Heat, Smoke, Collapse (07:30 – 09:30)
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Module 2: Workplace Risk Assessment Tools (09:45 – 11:15)
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Module 3: Hierarchy of Controls and Application (11:30 – 01:00)
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Module 4: Group Activity – Site Hazard Mapping (02:00 – 03:30)
Day 3: Safe Work Practices in Action
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Module 1: PPE and Equipment Use – WHS Considerations (07:30 – 09:30)
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Module 2: Manual Handling and Ergonomics (09:45 – 11:15)
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Module 3: Chemical, Biological, and Atmospheric Hazards (11:30 – 01:00)
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Module 4: Simulation – Station & Scene WHS Drill (02:00 – 03:30)
Day 4: Incident Response and Reporting
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Module 1: Emergency Response Procedures and Alarms (07:30 – 09:30)
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Module 2: Near-Miss and Hazard Reporting Protocols (09:45 – 11:15)
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Module 3: WHS Documentation and Safety Inspections (11:30 – 01:00)
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Module 4: Role Play – Responding to a Safety Breach (02:00 – 03:30)
Day 5: Reinforcing Safety Culture
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Module 1: Leadership and WHS Advocacy in Fire Teams (07:30 – 09:30)
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Module 2: Developing a Team Safety Action Plan (09:45 – 11:15)
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Module 3: Final Assessment – WHS Knowledge Check (11:30 – 01:00)
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Module 4: Certification Ceremony & Course Debrief (02:00 – 03:30)
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in WHS for Fire Sector, aligned with national safety and fire emergency training standards.