B-SAHF Fire Size-up
Interpreting fire indicators and predicting development before making operational decisions.
DRG-01
Compartment Fire Behaviour
8 h
Understanding compartment fire development and the effect of air supply through demonstrations and discussion.
Training enquiriesTraining content
- Pyrolysis, combustion and heat transfer.
- Fire development, the smoke layer and gas exchange.
- Fuel-controlled and ventilation-controlled fires.
- Pyrolysis demonstrations, small-scale compartment models and timber cribs.
- Predicting demonstration outcomes and discussing observations.
Skills-development module. It does not replace a full qualification course or confer the authorisations associated with it.
Who we train
Volunteer firefighters, commanders and instructors undertaking continuing professional development.
How we train
Instruction, practical exercises and debriefs tailored to the module.
Settings and connections
Cold exercises without exposing participants to a full-scale live fire.
Complementary skills
Firefighting Water Application Techniques
Nozzle selection, water application and coordinated hose handling.
Tactical Ventilation — From Ventilation Control to Sequential Ventilation
Coordinating ventilation with crew operations and controlling flow paths.
Tactical Thermal Imaging — Image Interpretation and Camera Characteristics
Understanding thermal imaging capabilities, limitations and operating modes.
These links indicate complementary topics. Participation requirements are described under Prerequisites.