In August 2015 we started the roll out of the new level 2 line rescue course for career PRT personnel in Region 1. Therefore the 2 yearly level 2 line rescue refresher training will commence soon.
The facial hair provisions relating to the use of respiratory protection equipment have been reviewed and updated.
Area Notice R1-CMK-026_2017
See Region 1 Newsletter for June 2017
There is international discussion regarding foam equipment and the use of foam for firefighting. National Operations have been assessing international standards and best practice on the use of foam as a firefighting medium. This work will continue particularly with firefighting foam concentrates that are known to contain products of persistence including PFOS, PFAS and PFOA. Until further notice the purchase of (or accepting) any foam solution or foam equipment will stop as from the date of this notice.
The neckstraps supplied with the BA masks are to be removed. The mask is to be carried in the mask bags provided with the introduction of the Draeger BA sets. The mask bag is to be secured to the BA set using the Velcro strap provided and by the use of a carabiner. Neckstraps are also to be removed from the masks supplied for use with APRs.
