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Extinguisher

Identify, assess, and safely contain small workplace emergencies, such as fires, chemical spills, and gas leaks, using appropriate emergency equipment and procedures.

  • Confine Small Emergencies in a Facility
    PUAFER008
  • This unit includes:
    • PUAFER008 – Confine Small Emergencies in a Facility
  • Renewal: 3 year - PUAFER008
  • Pre-Course Work: None
  • Class Time: 2.5 hrs
  • Prerequisites
    • Physical Ability – Able to Lift an Extinguisher
    • English Literacy
  • Combine this unit with:
    • PUAFER005 - Operate as part of an emergency control organisation
    • PUAFER006 - Lead an Emergency Control Organisation

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Overview

Our Courses

Real Response’s PUAFER008 – Confine Small Emergencies in a Facility course equips participants with the skills and confidence to identify, assess, and control small workplace emergencies before they escalate. This training goes beyond fire response, covering a range of small-scale emergencies, including chemical spills, electrical faults, and gas leaks. Participants will engage in simulation-enhanced training, ensuring they can respond quickly and effectively under pressure.

In this course, you’ll learn to:

  • Identify and assess small emergencies:
    • Recognise different types of small workplace emergencies, including fires, hazardous spills, and electrical incidents.
    • Assess the risks and determine the appropriate course of action while ensuring personal safety.
  • Confine and control emergencies using available equipment:
    • Select and operate fire extinguishers, fire blankets, hose reels, and spill containment tools correctly.
    • Follow workplace emergency procedures to ensure incidents are contained safely and effectively.
  • Follow workplace emergency protocols:
    • Communicate emergency details to relevant personnel and escalate response if required.
    • Implement control measures in line with organisational and Work Health & Safety (WHS) procedures.
  • Monitor and review emergency responses:
    • Evaluate the effectiveness of the response and identify areas for improvement.
    • Participate in post-incident debriefings and recognise potential psychological impacts.

Companion Units and Course Combinations

To strengthen your emergency response capabilities, Real Response offers additional units that can be taken alone or combined with warden training:

  1. PUAFER005 – Operate as Part of an Emergency Control Organisation – Effectively manage workplace emergencies, coordinating evacuations, and ensuring occupant safety.
  2. PUAFER006 – Lead an Emergency Control Organisation – Take command during workplace emergencies, coordinate evacuations, communicate with emergency services, and lead an Emergency Control Organisation (ECO).

Extinguisher

PUAFER008 – Confine Small Emergencies in a Facility

This course equips participants with the skills to identify, assess, and safely contain small workplace emergencies, such as fires, chemical spills, and gas leaks, using appropriate emergency equipment and procedures.

  • Course Length: 2.5 hours
  • Certificate Validity: 3 year
  • Nationally Accredited
  • Face to Face​
  • No pre-course work
  • Physical Ability – Able to Evacuate a Building, English Literacy
Private Group

Warden + Extinguisher

PUAFER005 – Operate as Part of an Emergency Control Organisation
PUAFER008 – Confine Small Emergencies in a Facility

This course equips participants with the skills to act as a Fire Warden and effectively use fire extinguishers to contain small workplace fires, ensuring a safe and coordinated emergency response.

  • Course Length - 5 hours
  • Certificate Validity:
    1 yr Warden / 3 yr Extinguisher
  • Nationally Accredited
  • Face to Face​
  • No pre-course work
  • Physical Ability – Able to Evacuate a Building, Able to Lift an Extinguisher, English Literacy
Private Group

Warden + Chief Warden + Extinguisher

PUAFER005 – Operate as Part of an Emergency Control Organisation
PUAFER006 – Lead an Emergency Control Organisation
PUAFER008 – Confine Small Emergencies in a Facility

This course provides comprehensive training in emergency warden and chief warden responsibilities, equipping participants to lead workplace emergency responses, coordinate evacuations, and effectively use fire extinguishers to contain small fires.

  • Course Length - 2 Days
  • Certificate Validity:
    1 yr Warden, 3yr Chief Warden & Extinguisher
  • Nationally Accredited
  • Blended Online & Face to Face​
  • No pre-course work
  • Physical Ability – Able to Evacuate a Building, Able to Lift an Extinguisher, English Literacy
Private Group

Private Group Enquiry Form

Looking for tailored training for your team? Real Response delivers private, nationally accredited Emergency/fire courses right to your location, anywhere in Australia. Ideal for groups of 10 or more, our private courses provide a flexible and customised training experience. Submit the enquiry form below to receive a Quick Quote and start planning your team’s training today!

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