121-140 Flashcards
Question 121.
As stated in SOGs - What does the Incident Action (IAP) usually describe?
An IAP(Incident Action Plan) describes, at any point in time, the risk
assessment, strategy and objectives, incident structure, incident layout, and other relevant information.
It is used to manage the incident.
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Question 123.
According to SOGs - At a high-rise structure fire, what are the actions of the first arriving Station Commander?
The first Station Commander becomes the Sector Commander for the fire floor, establishes a Forward Control Point and commences fire operations from the floor below the fire.
Question 124.
According to SOGs - Twin bore tunnels, where traffic flows occur in separate tunnels, the tunnels are usually separated by 4-hour fire-resisting construction.
Crossover passages between the tunnels are usually how many metres apart?
Crossover passages between the tunnels are usually 120 metres apart and may be pressurised.
Question 125.
According to SOGs - List the roles of FRNSW at incidents involving bomb threats or detonations?
The role of FRNSW at incidents involving bomb threats or detonations is to:
~Support NSW Police Force or the Australian Defence Force (ADF) by
protecting life and property from the effects of fires or hazardous
materials that may occur.
~Act as the lead agency in urban search and rescue (USAR) operations, if required.
~If requested, assist NSW Ambulance. The FRNSW Commander is
responsible for the safety of all FRNSW personnel at the incident. A
bomb incident area will be treated as a crime scene and care must be
taker to preserve potentially important forensic evidence.
Under no circumstances are FRNSW personnel to:
~Assist directly with bomb searches or disposal.
~Become involved in, or exposed to, activities (outside their normal
duties) where their lives could be endangered.
Question 126.
According to SOGs - When referring to storage facilities describe-
* Bulk
* Flatbed storage
* Ventilated
* Sealed
~Bulk more than 4 tonne (net), or more than 4 cubic metres of a
substance, not in individual packages.
Container any type of container intended for the storage or handling of a solid substance in bulk (such as an industrial material or product, crop, forage, or stock feed), usually fitted with a discharge outlet. This includes a silo, field bin, or chaser bin, but does not include flatbed storage.
~Silo a bulk container that has all the following features:
# located in a fixed position
#equipped with discharge outlets
# capable of being emptied by gravity, mechanical or pneumatic means.
~Flatbed storage - a single level building or other structure designed for the storage of solids in bulk of more than 40 tonnes.
~Ventilated containers open to the atmosphere, including silos with
explosion vents that have activated
~Sealed - a grain container is sealed during fumigation and semi sealed at other times- includes semi-sealed and oxygen limiting containers.
Question 127.
According to SOGs - Standards Australia refers to Breathing Apparatus (BA) as supplied air respirators. Fire and Rescue NSW uses positive pressure supplied air respirators to provide the highest level of protection. Name and describe them.
Standards Australia refers to Breathing Apparatus (BA) as supplied air respirators. Fire and Rescue NSW uses positive pressure supplied air
respirators to provide the highest level of protection.
These include:
~Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
~Extended duration breathing apparatus (EDBA): An SCBA set in twin cylinder configuration which allows firefighters to work for
approximately twice the time as single cylinder SCBA.
~Airline respirator: An extension facemask with an airline supplied from a source of compressed air. These sources include:
-Air trolley breathing apparatus (ATBA): A mobile trolley with compressed air cylinders, a valve assembly and an airline connected to an extension facemask. - An independent SCBA set. - SCBA worn by a firefighter: An extension facemask and airline worn by a second person which is attached to the auxiliary connection of an SCBA or EDBA set worn by a firefighter.
Question 128.
According to SOGs - Decontamination is the process of removing contaminants from people and equipment to prevent further injury and reduce the spread of the contaminant. What are the three ways decontamination can be implemented.
~Standard decontamination is implemented where there is no life at
risk.
~Emergency decontamination is implemented where there is a life at
risk (a person is rescued from the Hot Zone), or an immediate response is required due to an accidental contamination.
~Mass decontamination is implemented in an unexpected and
dangerous situation which must be dealt with immediately where a
group of people are contaminated.
Question 129.
According to SOGs When dealing with radiological incidents, the first priority is to minimise the exposure to radiation while rendering the incident safe. What are the main considerations for protecting people at radiological incidents?
Time minimise the curation of exposure.
Distance - maximise the distance from the radiological source.
Shielding - maximise shielding between the radiological source and
people.
Question 130.
According to SOGs - What are three types of radiation.
There are four categories of ionising radiation: alpha particles, beta
particles, neutrons, and electromagnetic radiation such as X-rays and gamma rays.
Question 131.
According to SOGs - Materials that contain asbestos are known as asbestos containing materials (ACM). If asbestos is encountered at an incident, as far as practical, employ dust suppression tactics and leave ACM in situ. Provide three examples of dust suppression tactics.
Remediation by owner/occupier or responsible agency:
~Minimise disturbance - ie restrict salvage and overhaul work.
~Keep it lightly dampened down with fog spray.
~Apply a bonding agent such as a foam blanket or coloured PVA/water mix.
~Bag into marked asbestos containment bags.
~Wrap or cover with salvage plastic sheeting
Question 132.
Materials that contain asbestos are known as asbestos containing materials (ACM).
There are generally two categories of ACM name and describe them.
ACM may be either friable or non-friable:
Friable Any ACM that is in powder form, or that can be crumbled,
pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure when dry. Examples are loose-fill insulation, pipe lagging, and fire damaged ACM.
Nonfriable Previously known as bonded. Any ACM that is not friable,
including materials containing asbestos fibres reinforced with a bonding compound. (Nor-friable ACM that has been reduced to powder by fire or severe impact will become friable.) Examples include fibre cement sheeting (fibro”), corrugated or moulded fibre cement, and electrical switchboards.
Question 133.
According to Standing Orders – The minimum number of new PIPs to be completed by each platoon yearly is….
A minimum of four new PIP’s a year must be completed by each platoon at a 10/14 station.
Retained brigades must complete a minimum of four new PIPs a year.
Question 134.
According to Standing Orders - Why does FRNSW conduct hydrant inspections?
The purpose of hydrant spections is to..
~ensure that hydrants work when needed.
~notify water authorities of problems with hydrants, and
~familiarise crews with hydrants in their area.
Question 135.
According to the After-Action Review (AAR) Policy - AARs are held for the purpose
of reviewing organisational performance, resulting in a series of observations, which
are analysed to produce thematic insights. What timeframe should a Type 1 review
be conducted?
Immediate or as soon as possible
“Hot” or immediate review conducted at the incident or upon return to station, particularly if a safety issue has been identified. Recommended, but at the discretion of Station Commander.
