
Control measure
Select and use appropriate communication equipment
Control measure knowledge
Communication systems should be appropriate for the environment in which they are used. Radio communications will not always be possible and the use of 'line' communications or line of sight, hand or whistle signals may be required.
Strategic actions
Fire and rescue services should:
- Ensure they have appropriate communications for all scenarios and environments
Tactical actions
Incident commanders should:
- Establish an effective system of communication considering distances and the working environment
Implement fallback procedures should there be a failure in the communications equipment
TRAINING SPECIFICATION
Knowledge and understanding
Control measure element | Learning outcome |
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Use appropriate communication equipment |
Understand:
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Practical application
Control measure element | Learning outcome |
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Select and use appropriate communication equipment |
Demonstrate the ability to:
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