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Question 1

Question 41.
In New South Wales, Emergency Services carry out land-based rescues under what Act?

Answer 1

SERM Act 1989

Question 2

Question 42.
As stated in the SERM Act,1989 who is responsible for coordinating rescue operations and for determining the priorities of action to be taken in rescue operations?

Answer 2

NSW Police

Question 3

Question 43.
According to STP - FRNSW uses the YOU principle to establish priorities of safety at a rescue incident. What are these priorities of safety?

Answer 3

YOU principle- Yourself, Others and Unfortunate.

Question 4

Question 44.
According to STP -What is the correct PPC and procedure for fire protection at an MVA?

Answer 4

• One firefighter to wear full structural turnout PPC and SCBA
• A manned line of 38mm hose charged to 400kPa, pump with recirculation valve open.
• If a fire occurs, charge to 800kPa at the pump to achieve 700kpa at the branch.

Question 5

Question 45.
According to STP - What environments should SCBA be worn in?

Answer 5

HOTS
H: High temperatures (also low temperatures, where the cold may damage the lungs but the firefighter is otherwise protected).

• O: Oxygen deficient or oxygen enriched atmospheres. (Before entering oxygen enriched atmospheres, stop and report to the IC.)
• T: Toxic atmospheres: gases, dusts, fumes, biological hazards or radiological hazards.
• S: Smoke, particularly from structure, vehicle and other property fires, and heavy smoke from bushfires.

Question 6

Question 46.
Owners and occupiers of premises can deposit keys at their nearest fire station so that firefighters can gain access without causing unnecessary damage. Located in the Forms filing cabinet on the intranet, name the two forms that need to be completed when receiving keys to private premises.

Answer 6

01879- Deposit of Keys, 01866- Keys to private premises

Question 7

Question 47.
As stated in the Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Toolkit- What is it a mandatory requirement to complete prior to undertaking the annual Fitness Drill?

Answer 7

PARQ – Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire

Question 8

Question 48.
According to Operations Bulletin 2020-04 - Failure to report damage. When an
appliance is found to have unreported damage, the Fleet Operations Officer or
Regional Maintenance Officer will notify the Station, Duty, and Zone Commander in
writing. The responsible station must submit what form within 8 days?

Answer 8

Agency Member Motor Vehicle Claim Form

Question 9

Question 49.
According to the Fire ePermit policy, a fire permit issued within the ‘Bush Fire Danger’ period will be valid for a period of how many days from the date of issue?

Answer 9

7 Days Max

Question 10

Question 50.
According to the Fire ePermit policy, what aspect of the planned fire does the permit take into account.

Answer 10

Safety Aspect

Question 11

Question 51.
According to STP - Where should Warden Intercom Points be in a building?

Answer 11

-At EICIE (Chief Wardens Handset) (Emergency intercom control and indicating equipment)

-Within 4 m of exit within each emergency zone

-Within 4 m of exit on each storey

-Within emergency lift shafts

-Adjacent to FDCIE if remote from EICIE. (Fire detection control and indicating equipment)

Question 12

Question 52.
According to STP, name the components in an AS 2118.1 sprinkler alarm valve room.

Answer 12

The numbered items in the slide shown are as follows:

(1) Main stop valve

(2) Test drain

(3) Sprinkler test facility

(4) Sprinkler alarm valve

(5) System pressure gauge

(6) Deluge valve

(7) Water supply with water supply pressure gauge

Question 13

Question 53.
According to STP, there are two control measures when dealing with live power at an incident. List and describe them.

Answer 13

Turning off power(Firefighters can turn off the main switch, removing fuses and switching off circuit breakers at the switchboard) and isolating power(Energy Authority disconnect power from the network)

Question 14

Question 54.
According to STP - Firefighters can ‘turn off’ a solar power system to stop electricity feeding into the structure’s circuits or back to the electricity network if configured to do so. State the recommended procedure.

Answer 14

1. On-site consultation
2. Assume switchboard is live
3. Follow the shutdown procedure
4. Consider if benefits outweigh risks:
5. Isolate the power:

Consult with any on-site experts to determine how best to turn it off and whether it is appropriate. Assume the switchboard and any conductive materials are live. Don insulating gloves, then leather over-gloves. Put your helmet visor down. Follow any shutdown procedure displayed. This may be on or near the switchboard or adjacent to the alternative power source. Consider if the benefits outweigh the risks, restrict work as far as reasonably practical to that required to protect life and prevent dangerous expansion. If required have the owner or occupier contact an electrician to isolate the power

Question 15

Question 55.
According to STP -When a battery energy storage system is present at a residence, there should be an indicator to alert you to this. What is an example of an indicator, located outside the switchboard.

Answer 15

An ES sticker- outside the switchboard. There should also be data sheets, or further information about this type of system.

Question 16

Question 56.
Operations Bulletin 2023-01- Lists operational actions to follow when dealing with Lithium-ion battery failure in small devices. List these actions.

Answer 16

Knock down any fire with copious amounts of water
Cool battery with a cooling stream of water
Submerge device in suitable container of water
If unable to submerge continue cooling and conducting thermal checks every 15 minutes until ambient temperature is maintained for 60 minutes
Ensure all cells are accounted for by searching the area for any additional cells

Question 17

Question 57.
According to STP - If solar panels, or the attached isolators, are on fire, in addition to the considerations with turning off an alternative power source what actions should firefighters take?

Answer 17

Conduct firefighting from the ground or an aerial appliance. Do not get onto the roof to extinguish the fire. Do not put a ladder against the roof as the gutter may be electrified.

• Extinguish the fire with a spray nozzle, using a pulse spray in a dispersed pattern

If the solar panel is at ground level, consider using CO2 to extinguish the fire, ensuring that there is at least 250 mm air gap between the CO2 extinguisher nozzle and any electrified components.

Question 18

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Question 19

Question 59.
According to STP - Overhaul is a procedure we follow after we attend an incident and extinguish the fire. For your safety during overhaul what is it essential for you to do?

Answer 19

Wear SCBA and full structural firefighting ppe, perform atmospheric monitoring with a gas detector

Question 20

Question 60.
According to STP - What is the minimum PPE that can be worn at a bush fire?

Answer 20

Multi-purpose helmet and jacket, goggles, gp gloves, duty wear trousers, firefighting boots and a p2 mask