Firefighting Water Application Techniques
Nozzle selection, water application and coordinated hose handling.
DRG-05
Crew Operations in Smoke — Hose, Search and Marking
8 h
Hose handling, searching, communication and air management in reduced visibility.
Training enquiriesTraining content
- Advancing and withdrawing hose lines in smoke.
- Search methods and marking.
- Air consumption and withdrawal planning.
- Working with and without a thermal imaging camera.
- Team debriefing.
Skills-development module. It does not replace a full qualification course or confer the authorisations associated with it.
Who we train
Crews trained in SCBA use.
How we train
Instruction, practical exercises and debriefs tailored to the module.
Settings and connections
Exercises using artificial smoke, without a full-scale live fire.
Complementary skills
Door Entry Procedure and Temperature Assessment
Controlled door opening, assessment of conditions and decisions before entry.
Searching Smoke-filled Rooms with Thermal Imaging
Using thermal imaging while maintaining crew contact, orientation and an escape route.
These links indicate complementary topics. Participation requirements are described under Prerequisites.