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Question 0

Define BFES practices.

Answer 0

Includes all BFES policies and procedures, SOGs, memos, the collective agreement, schedules and any other departmental literature.

Question 1

High Risk Training may include, but are not limited to:

Answer 1

Any practical training evolutions that involve putting personnel in positions that might risk their lives, ie live-fire training, flashover, confined space training, high level training, trench rescue training, water and ice training.

Question 2

Instructors/Supervisors involved with high-risk training evolution that encompasses BFES practices shall ensure what?

Answer 2

Live-Fire Training Plan or High-Risk Training Plan has been completed and submitted to the Division Chief of Training for approval prior to the training being conducted.

Question 3

All high-risk training evolutions require the appointment of an ________ who has _______ and a _________,who will ensure_________.

Answer 3

All high-risk training evolutions require the appointment of an Instructor-in-charge, who has overall control of the training evolution and a Safety Officer, who will ensure that safe practices are followed. Persons in the roles of instructor-in-charge and safety officer must be competent in the skills set being delivered

Question 4

What is the teacher to student ratio for high risk training sessions?

Answer 4

The instructor in charge shall ensure that a teacher to student ratio of 1:5 shall not be exceeded for all persons involved in live-fire/high-risk training

Question 5

What needs to be done before a high-risk training evolution is conducted?

Answer 5

A briefing shall be conducted that will discuss the hazards involved, the elements of the training being practiced/demonstrated and contingencies in case of an emergency