226-250 Flashcards
When conveying sensitive information on an open channel what should be considered as listed in SOGs?
Don’t send sensitive information across an open channel.
Messages containing details of injuries, fatalities or personal information should be sent by alternative means of communication such as mobile phone
Ensure that outside speakers on appliance are turned off if sensitive information is being sent
According STP - Who must give consent for PIP inspections to be conducted on a premises?
The building owner or occupier
According to Six Minute Intensive Training-Door entry - What are the door entry techniques that can be used with the Halligan tool?
- Inwards Adze Roll
- Fork Drive
- Outwards Adze (drive and steer)
According to Six Minute Intensive Training-Door entry - What are the five steps to forcing a door?
Size Up
- Assess urgency and if other passive entries can be made
Gap
- Create a workable gap
Set
- With the gap established, maneuver the tool to complete the forced entry
Force
- Final action to use mechanical advantage to complete the spread
Control
- Open the door in a controlled manner
According to Six Minute Intensive Training - During Firefighting Operations, what does fire attack crew never ignore?
Fire attack crew never ignores a casualty
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?
Primary search & Secondary search
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.
Withdraw – firefighters have enough time to exit the structure, with all their equipment, in a controlled manner.
Abandon – there is an immediate threat to firefighter lives and they must exit the structure immediately and only bring equipment with them if it will not compromise their safety.
As stated in Six Minute Intensive Training – Search and rescue during firefighting operations - What signs would indicate it’s time to withdraw?
- Worsening fire/smoke conditions
- Signs of structural collapse
- Previously unknown hazards
- Emergency radio message signaling
- Loss of PAR
- Change to a defensive strategy
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?
It is safest to do so around the side of the body of the front firefighter and not over the shoulder
According to Six Minute Intensive Training, what is the purpose of placing an appliance in the fend off position?
It uses the appliances as a physical barrier protecting FRNSW, other emergency services and patients from oncoming traffic
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.
Eflare (Flashing beacons)
Witch’s hats
Road triangles
According to the SIMS Worksheet - All extinguishers are inspected and serviced by who and at what timeframes?
by a competent person six monthly, annually and 5 yearly
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?
Mayday drag
According to SOGs when responded to a Community First Responder incident and the patient refuses care. What should you do?
observe the patient until the ambulance arrives
If a patient previously refusing treatment loses consciousness, treat them
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.
Structural FF coat
Multi-purpose coat
High vis vest
High vis raincoat
Structural FF pants
Duty wear trousers
According to SOGs - Occasionally, FRNSW personnel may have to prepare a helicopter landing site. List the points to be considered when doing this.
Position the landing site in an area 30 m x 30 m minimum, on solid, level ground away from power lines and clear of trees
Mark the corners of the landing site by placing a firefighter at each corner
Clear all loose debris from the area
In dry, dusty conditions, the landing site may require wetting down
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?
the senior officer from the NSW RFS present
According to Recommended practice, list four safety precautions when using extension ladders.
- A firefighter must always foot a ladder
- Two people maximum on a ladder at any time
- 3 points of contact while climbing a ladder
- 4:1 Maintain a working angle of 4:1
According to SOGs - When must Level 1 or Level 2 Rehabilitation be considered?
- Level 1 Rehab – established at small incidents not requiring the response of a specialist incident ground rehabilitation capability.
- Level 2 Rehab – Established at long duration incidents, or where conditions are such that specialist incident capabilities are required.
According to SOGs - What two items do FRNSW use that lays out safe working practices to manage the safety of firefighters at incidents?
Training & Doctrine
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?
Task, Tactical, Strategic
Describe the term Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL).
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 minute between exposures
According to SOGs - What safety related worksheet is used as method of documenting hazards or risks and control measures at an incident?
Incident Safety Worksheet
