Gather Reliable Field Weather Observations, Part 2 of 4, FireRescue
Part 2 of this 4-part refresher series explains how to gather reliable field weather observations. It covers handheld instruments, representative observation locations,…
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Protect People and Assets During Wildfire Operations, Part 4 of 8
Learn how wildfire crews protect people and assets through threat assessment, protective procedures, access control, defensibility checks and safety reporting.
Undertake Road Accident Rescue Foundations, Part 1 of 8, Role, Safety and Readiness
Part 1 of this undertake road accident rescue series explains the rescue team role, casualty safety, operational readiness and the foundations that…
Operate Aerial Appliance Foundations, Part 1 of 4, Hazards, Roles and Readiness
Part 1 of 4 explains aerial appliance types, operator duties, hazard awareness, PPE, ancillary equipment and the AERIAL READY Cycle.
Respond to Aviation Incidents Foundations, Part 1 of 4
Part 1 of this Respond to aviation incidents series explains the foundations of safe aviation incident response, including approach, access, aircraft awareness…
Proceed to the Fireground, Part 3 of 8, Safe Access, Navigation and Arrival Reports
Learn how to proceed to the fireground with safe access, accurate navigation, careful observation and clear arrival reporting in wildfire operations.
Team Leadership Capstone, Part 8 of 8, for Public Safety Teams
Part 8 completes the PUATEA003 leadership series with a full capstone challenge. It brings together team development, objectives, feedback, training, delegation, conflict…
Manage Difficulties and Productive Work, Part 7 of 8, Conflict, Hazards and Positive Outcomes
Part 7 of the PUATEA003 leadership series explains how leaders recognise conflict, address workplace difficulties, refer concerns correctly and maintain safe, productive…
Provide Leadership to Individuals and Teams, Part 6 of 8, Participation, Delegation and Confident Action
Part 6 of the PUATEA003 leadership series explains how public safety leaders communicate team goals, use participative decision making, encourage better work…
Receive, Record and Prepare, Part 2 of 8, Wildfire Information
Build strong Suppress wildfire response readiness by receiving accurate fire details, reporting clearly, confirming location and preparing people, equipment and vehicles before…
Support Training and Development, Part 5 of 8, Coaching, Mentoring and Growth in the Team
Part 5 of the PUATEA003 leadership series explains how leaders support training and development through practical needs assessment, action plans, workplace learning,…
Take Local Weather Observations Foundations, Part 1 of 4, FireRescue
Part 1 of this 4-part refresher series explains why local weather observations matter, which field instruments may be used, how area-specific information…
Manage and Improve Performance, Part 4 of 8, Feedback, Development Plans and Fair Assessment
Part 4 of the PUATEA003 leadership series explains how leaders assess strengths and weaknesses, create development-focused performance plans, provide regular constructive feedback…
Suppress Wildfire Foundations, Part 1 of 8, Understanding the Crew Role, Fireground Purpose and Operational Readiness
Build strong Suppress wildfire foundations by understanding the crew role, operational readiness and the full wildfire response cycle from first report to…
Fire Rescue Courses: 2026 Release Calendar | FireRescue
Browse the full FireRescue 2026 course release calendar, including published lessons, upcoming series and scheduled training posts.
Response Equipment Readiness, Part 5 of 5, The Full Bay Check Challenge
Response equipment readiness is built through a complete chain of actions. This final guide brings the full series together with a practical…
Communicate Objectives and Standards, Part 3 of 8, in Public Safety Teams
Part 3 of the PUATEA003 leadership series explains how leaders keep teams aligned by sharing up-to-date information, checking understanding and promoting organisational…
Response Equipment Maintenance, Part 4 of 5, Assemble, Restow and Restore Readiness
Response equipment is not fully ready until it has been maintained, reassembled correctly and restowed for future use. This practical refresher explains…
Team Development Leadership, Part 2 of 8, Build Trust and Capability
Part 2 of the PUATEA003 leadership series explains how public safety leaders develop and maintain strong teams by encouraging contributions, recognising useful…
Response Equipment Cleaning, Part 3 of 5 Safe Cleaning, SDS and Environmental Care
Response equipment cleaning is about more than appearance. This practical guide explains safe cleaning methods, chemical use, Safety Data Sheets, environmental care,…
Public Safety Team Leadership, Part 1 of 8 Foundations
Part 1 of this 8-part leadership series introduces the foundation of PUATEA003: how public safety leaders build teams, support people and help…