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Question 1

Question 221.
According to FRNSW Cyber Security policy - Employees are responsible to protect the information they use and manage as part of their daily job. Employees are expected to complete Cyber Security Awareness Training how often?

Answer 1

Each employee must complete annual Cyber Security Awareness Training

Question 2

Question 222.
According to the Bushfire Hazard reduction procedure - There are two types of broad area prescribed burns. What are they?

Answer 2

A ‘simple’ prescribed burn is characterised by low risk, low intensity, small area, low potential impact on assets, completion in one shift and minimal variation of fuel and terrain.

A ‘complex’ prescribed burn is characterised by moderate to high risk, a range of fire intensity, medium to large areas, significant potential impact on assets and involve a variety of fuels and terrain.

Question 3

Question 223.
According to the Bushfire Hazard reduction procedure - Pile burns may be carried out by FRNSW to dispose of vegetation resulting from what activities?

Answer 3

. FRNSW only participates in pile burns conducted for ecological or regeneration purposes, or for bushfire hazard reduction.

Question 4

Question 224.
According to the Bushfire hazard reduction policy - List occasions when prescribed burning conducted by FRNSW is not permitted in a fire district.

Answer 4

Burning is not permitted in a fire district on days when:
~ there is a Total Fire Ban(TOBAN)
~ the EPA has issued a NO-Burn notice (unless prior exemption has been granted)
~ the Fire Behaviour Index(FBI) is greater than 23.

Question 5

Question 225.
According to CASE STUDY 2023-06 on the Intranet, four firefighters injured by unauthorised equipment - During 2020-2021, four firefighters required treatment in hospital after being injured by unauthorised equipment that had been brought into FRNSW workplaces. What is FRNSWs definition of unauthorised equipment as described in the case study?

Answer 5

Unauthorised equipment is any item which is purchased, introduced, or used within a FRSNW workplace that has not first met the requirements of the procurement manual.

Question 6

Question 226.
When conveying sensitive information on an open channel what should be considered as listed in SOGs?

Answer 6

2.8.1 Don’t send sensitive info across an open channel. Many non-NSWFB people monitor radio transmissions.
2.8.2 Messages containing details of injuries, fatalities or personal information should be sent by alternative means of communication such as mobile phone, GRN private call facility or face to face.
2.8.3 Be sensitive to the feelings of non-operational personnel or members of the public who may overhear messages. Ensure that outside speakers on appliances are turned off if sensitive info is being sent eg fatalities.

Question 7

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Question 8

Question 228.
According STP - Who must give consent for PIP inspections to be conducted on a premises?

Answer 8

There is no legislated power of entry into a building when conducting a PIP inspection. PIP inspections shall only be conducted with the consent of the building owner or occupier of the building and in accordance with FRNSW standing orders.

Question 9

Question 229.
According to Six Minute Intensive Training-Door entry - What are the door entry techniques that can be used with the Halligan tool?

Answer 9

Inward Adze Roll, Fork Drive and Outward Adze

Question 10

Question 230.
According to Six Minute Intensive Training-Door entry - What are the five steps to forcing a door?

Answer 10

1. Size up - Assess how urgent the situation is. If it is not time critical, consider passive ways of making entry- Through a window, wait for keys etc. Conduct 360 of premises, trying all windows and doors.
2. Gap – Usually starting with the Adze blade, work the tool between the door and door stop or door frame to create a workable gap. A second fire fighter may be required with sledge axe to “strike” Halligan tool to get a start.
3. Set – With a gap established between the door and frame (a wedge may be required), manoeuvre tool to complete the forced entry. This could be the Adze or fork end of the tool, depending on situation.
4. Force- Final action to defeat the lock. Using the mechanical advantage leverage of the tool to complete the spread. Two fire fighters may be required for some doors.
5. Control – Open the door in such a way so as not to have an adverse effect on the situation. Use Adze on Halligan to hook the back of the door to pull closed.

Question 11

Question 231.
According to Six Minute Intensive Training - During Firefighting Operations, what does fire attack crew never ignore?

Answer 11

FIRE ATTACK crew never ignores a casualty

Question 12

Question 232.
According to Six Minute Intensive Training – Search and rescue during firefighting operations-The objective of a search is to confirm an ALL CLEAR, this is usually broken into what two components?

Answer 12

The PRIMARY SEARCH is rapid and systematic, usually carried out simultaneously with fire attack, if fire conditions and crew response allow.

A SECONDARY SEARCH is more thorough and methodical, undertaken to confirm casualties have not been missed. The secondary search is often conducted once Fire control has been achieved and at times can be done simultaneously with ventilation.

Question 13

Question 233.
According to SOGs - Describe the terms withdraw and abandon as used by the IC to indicate to crews the urgency required to move from offensive to a defensive strategy.

Answer 13

Withdraw indicates that firefighters have enough time to exit the structure or the position they are working in, with all their equipment in a controlled manner. It is usually given by the IC in response to a tactical CAN report.

# Abandon indicates that there is an immediate threat to firefighters lives and the firefighters must exit the structure or position they are working in immediately and only bring equipment with them if it will not compromise their safety.

Question 14

Question 234.
As stated in Six Minute Intensive Training – Search and rescue during firefighting operations - What signs would indicate it’s time to withdraw?

Answer 14

• Worsening fire/smoke conditions
• Signs of structural collapse (see STP 33Z)
• Previously unknown hazards e.g. Acetylene
• Emergency Radio Message signaling:
  o Loss of PAR
  o Change to a Defensive Strategy via an order from the I.C. to Withdraw or Abandon

Question 15

Question 235.
According to Safety Bulletin 2023-03 TIC lanyard entanglement risk - If the TIC needs to be handed between members of firefighting or search and rescue teams what is the safest method to pass to the front firefighter?

Answer 15

If the TIC needs to be handed between members of firefighting or search and rescue teams, then it is safest to do so around the body of the front firefighter and not over the shoulder.

Question 16

Question 236.
According to Six Minute Intensive Training, what is the purpose of placing an appliance in the fend off position?

Answer 16

It uses the appliances bulk and visibility to form a physical barrier protecting FRNSW personnel, other emergency services and patients from oncoming traffic.

Question 17

Question 237.
According to the SIMS worksheet - Warning gear is used to mark off incidents sites and warn the public that FRNSW operations are nearby. As listed on the worksheet list three forms of warning gear.

Answer 17

Eflare or strobe kit, the Hazard Ahead sign, barrier and hazmat Hot Zone tape, witch’s hats, and breakdown road triangles.

Question 18

Question 238.
According to the SIMS Worksheet - All extinguishers are inspected and serviced by who and at what timeframes?

Answer 18

. Sims checked monthly and all extinguishers are inspected and serviced by a competent person six monthly, annually and five yearly (AS 1851). Ensure this service has been undertaken and report any deficiencies to the Station Commander.

Question 19

Question 239.
According to STP - What removal technique provides a time efficient technique that removes an unconscious or decreased level of consciousness firefighter from their equipment providing access for assessment and further medical intervention?

Answer 19

The Mayday Drag

Question 20

Question 240.
According to SOGs when responded to a Community First Responder incident and the patient refuses care. What should you do?

Answer 20

If care is refused, observe the patient until the ambulance arrives. Assume an unconscious patient wants assistance. If a patient previously refusing treatment loses consciousness, treat them.

Question 21

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Question 22

Question 242.
According to Recommended practice - To ensure visibility, firefighters must always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when working on roadways. List the PPE that can be used.

Answer 22

~ Structural Firefighting Coat
~ Multi Purpose Coat
~ High Visibility Raincoat
~ Duty wear trousers
~ Structural Firefighting Trousers

Question 23

Question 243.
According to SOGs - Occasionally, FRNSW personnel may have to prepare a helicopter landing site. List the points to be considered when doing this.

Answer 23

• position the landing site in an area 30 m x 30 m minimum, on solid, level ground away from power lines or wires, and clear of trees or similar obstacles
• mark the corners of the landing site by placing a firefighter at each corner and cordon off to prevent unauthorised entry. Do not use tape or loose materials
• clear all loose debris from the area, e.g. paper bags, cigarette cartons, aluminium cans etc, and secure all NSWFB equipment near the landing site
• in dry, dusty conditions, the landing site may require wetting down to maintain visibility during landing and take off.

**During night landings, place a strobe light and two vehicles with beacons flashing facing into the wind and facing inwards at 45° to the approach line with their headlights on. Ensure that the strobe light is turned off once the helicopter has identified or flown over the landing site.

Question 24

Question 244.
According to SOGs - Structure Fires in Rural Fire Districts- Where FRNSW is requested to assist the NSW RFS at a structure fire in a rural Fire District who will be the Incident Controller?

Answer 24

Where the NSWFB is requested to assist the NSW RFS at a structure fire in a rural Fire District, the senior officer from the NSW RFS present at the fire will be the Incident Controller.

Question 25

Question 245.
According to Recommended practice, list four safety precautions when using extension ladders.

Answer 25

The maximum number of persons permitted on the ladder at any time is two.

#Exercise care when ascending and descending ladders. Firefighters climbing the ladder must ensure they have 3 points of contact on the ladder. A point of contact is either a hand holding a rung, or a foot firmly placed on a rung.
#A firefighter must always foot the ladder by standing on the anti-slip feet and holding either the rungs or the handles when anybody is on the ladder.
#Maintain a working angle of 4:1. For every 4 metres the head of the ladder extends up the wall, the base of the ladder must be a metre from the wall. If the head extends 8 metres up the wall, the base must be 2 metres from the wall, etc.

Question 26

Question 246.
According to SOGs - When must Level 1 or Level 2 Rehabilitation be considered?

Answer 26

. Level 1 or Level 2 Rehab must be considered after:
~ the depletion of 2 BA cylinders
~ each wear of a fully encaptulated suit.
~ 40 mins of intense work without a SCBA.
Rehab should last at least 20 mins. The IC may vary work/rest cycles to suit environmental conditions or an individual firefighters condition.

Question 27

Question 247.
According to SOGs - What two items do FRNSW use that lays out safe working practices to manage the safety of firefighters at incidents?

Answer 27

Training and doctrine

Question 28

Question 248.
According to SOGs - There are many aspects to ensuring safety at an incident, from the IC implementing the correct strategy, down to the firefighters wearing the right PPE for their assigned tasks. Incident safety can therefore be described in terms of what three levels?

Answer 28

Individual-Task Level
Commanders – Tactical Level
Incident Commander – Strategic Level

Question 29

Question 249.
Describe the term Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL).

Answer 29

The short term exposure limit (STEL) is the maximum concentration of a substance to which a worker may be exposed for no more than 15 minutes, 4 times a day over an 8 hour day with 60 minutes between exposures.

Question 30

Question 250.
According to SOGs - What safety related worksheet is used as method of documenting hazards or risks and control measures at an incident?

Answer 30

Incident safety worksheet