Control measure

Select appropriate firefighting equipment

There are no tactical actions associated with this control measure.

Control measure element	Learning outcome
Use the appropriate equipment to effectively and efficiently extinguish fire	Understand the following: Portable fire extinguishers Hose Branches and nozzles Monitors

Control measure element

Learning outcome

Use the appropriate equipment to effectively and efficiently extinguish fire

Understand the following:

You need to know and understand:
You need to know and understand: 2920
K How to make and apply decisions based on the assessment of risk in relation to fire and rescue operational incidents K How to apply practices that maximise the health, safety and welfare of yourself and others during fire and rescue operational incidents K Methods and techniques to control and extinguish fires K Causes, effects and behaviour of fire K Different fire types and fire classes
Health & Safety
K 2 How to make and apply decisions based on the assessment of risk in relation to fire and rescue operational incidents K 3 How to apply practices that maximise the health, safety and welfare of yourself and others during fire and rescue operational incidents
Technical
K 15 Methods and techniques to control and extinguish fires K 16 Causes, effects and behaviour of fire K 17 Different fire types and fire classes

Control measure element	Learning outcome
Select the correct firefighting equipment	Demonstrate the ability to: Select appropriate firefighting media for various situations and classifications of fire Assess the status of other firefighting activities to justify current actions and ensure safe working practices

Control measure element

Learning outcome

Select the correct firefighting equipment

Demonstrate the ability to:

Select appropriate firefighting media for various situations and classifications of fire
Assess the status of other firefighting activities to justify current actions and ensure safe working practices

You must be able to:
Respond to fire and rescue incidents 2889
P Use agreed methods and techniques to control and reduce fire in line with your agreed tasks and duties at an incident P Operate within appropriate risk control measures in line with your organisation's procedures P Use resources, equipment and personal protective equipment at fire and rescue incidents in line with their limitations, safety and operating instructions
Respond to fire and rescue incidents
P 4 Use agreed methods and techniques to control and reduce fire in line with your agreed tasks and duties at an incident P 5 Operate within appropriate risk control measures in line with your organisation's procedures P 6 Use resources, equipment and personal protective equipment at fire and rescue incidents in line with their limitations, safety and operating instructions