Training Specifications and Guidelines - Country Fire Authority

Forest Industry Brigade
Training Specification and Guidelines
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
CFA remains committed to providing opportunities for all personnel to maximise their potential. These
opportunities will be provided through a combination of in-house, training contractors and external
development programs.
Specialist courses
In addition to the minimum requirements for FIB operational roles there are a range of specialist
courses available these include; (in alphabetical order):
Aircraft Officer (CFA/DSE);
Air Attack Supervisor (CFA/DSE);
Air Base Manager (CFA/DSE);
Air Observer (CFA/DSE);
CFA Sector Commander (CFA090);
Driving vehicles under operational condition;
Drive Vehicles Off Road;
Provide emergency care;
Fire Investigation - Wildfire (CFA267);
Introduction to AIIMS (CFA404);
Incident Management Skills (CFA504);
Lead, manage and develop teams;
Logistics Officer (CFA503);
Operations Officer (CFA403);
Planning Officer (CFA502);
Pre-Incident Planning;(CFA);
Plan a prescribed burn;(CFA216);
Staging Area Management (CFA094); and
Supervise heavy machinery.(CFA213)
For further details associated with the availability of these courses, location, costs and learning
outcomes, contact your local Area Manager Training and Development or Operations Manager.
Endorsement process
For all Operational Management roles a process of endorsement is used to confirm that the individual is
considered competent to perform the role. The endorsement process is simple. On successful
completion of the skills recognition process for the operational role, a designated person will then
consider the experience and capacity of the firefighter to undertake the role and endorse them for the
role if appropriate. The endorsement for the role will be provided by an endorsee under delegation from
the Chief Officer.
Edition 2,
May 2008 Safety First Page 8