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Question 1

According to the Preventing and Managing Unreasonable Behaviour and Bullying Policy, what is the definition of workplace bullying?

Answer 1

Workplace bullying is repeated and unreasonable behaviour directed towards a worker or a group of workers that creates a risk to health and safety

Question 2

According to the ‘Firefighter’ role description found on the Intranet, list 5 Duties/Accountabilities required in this role.

Answer 2

Attend fire and other emergency incidents providing expert knowledge and assistance commensurate with rank

Assist with investigations into the cause of fires

Contribute to the station’s community prevention, risk reduction planning and engagement programs and
activities

Contribute to the Station’s operational readiness, including the maintenance of appliances, tools and equipment

Undertake station duties including the completion of records, reports, correspondence and returns to facilitate
the general running of the station

Question 3

According to STP - What general rule should be followed when tasking crews at a residential structure fire?

Answer 3

First arriving crews as Fire Attack
Subsequent crews with search and rescue

Question 4

According to STP -What is recommended configuration for relay pumping operation?

Answer 4

Base Pump (Should always be the largest capacity)
Reply Pump
Fireground Pump

Question 5

According to STP – ‘Fire Safety and Investigation’ there are four classifications of cause. Name and describe them.

Answer 5

Accidental - Fire which started accidentally from human activity or influence

Incendiary - Fire which starts from deliberate or intentional human act

Natural - Fire which starts by natural act without human influence

Undetermined - Fire where the cause can not be identified

Question 6

Whilst participating in a community event at the local oval and armed offender attack occurs. According to SOGs, what actions should you take?

Answer 6

Escape
As a priority, remove yourself and others from close proximity to the offender or area. Do not stop to provide first aid.

Hide
If you can’t safely escape, consider sheltering in place. Mute all communications equipment.

Tell
The more information you can pass on to FireCOM or the Police, the better.

Question 7

According to SOGs - There are many duties of the BA Control Operator, list five

Answer 7

Establish BA Control as close to the entry/exit point as possible.

Check and enter all details on the BA Control Board.

Calculate and monitor entry and exit times.

Monitor all radio communications within the sector.

Indicate to exiting BA crews the locations of the BA staging area and Rehabilitation Area.

Question 8

According to Firefighters Training Manual - The numbers relayed back from FireCOM for the Hazmat Action Guide (HAG) sheet are used to determine PPE, form, hazards, effect with water, action, firefighting, and personnel decontamination. TX at the end of the transmission means there is text. What does the text usually refer to?

Answer 8

Relates to Additional Personal Protection (APP)

Question 9

According to SOGs - What can P2 particle masks be used to protect against?

Answer 9

Known low concentrations of inert dust.

Concrete, stone and masonry cutting operations where the workpiece can be kept wet.

The particles, but not the gases, in bushfire smoke.

Contamination by body fluids.

Question 10

According to SOGs - At any incident, the Incident Commander will consider the incident phase and the risk that may be accepted. Describe the life at risk phase.

Answer 10

Where there are savable human lives. The incident is uncontrolled and requires rapid actions to control the risks to lives. A higher level of risk may be acceptable

Question 11

According to Firefighters Training Manual -You attend a house fire at 2am and on arrival notice a small amount of smoke issuing from the ground level of a 2-storey residence. Two cars are parked in the driveway. What three principles should you keep in mind when forcing entry?

Answer 11

• enter without delay
• enter with minimal structural damage
• enter to provide as much access as possible to the building

Question 12

According to SOGs -You respond to a building fire and the contaminated run-off/pollutant is impacting a canal that runs into a creek. Which agencies are you required to notify?

Answer 12

NSW EPA
Transport for NSW
(formally Roads and Maritime Services)

Question 13

According to SOGs - What are the three basic principles for communication at incidents?

Answer 13

Use the principles of ICS and ensure an effective span of control

Establish a flow of information at all levels of the incident, without overwhelming the IC or ComCen

Ensure the safety of firefighters by using effective communication

Question 14

According to SOGs - Emergency Response Teams have varying levels of skills, equipment, and training. Depending on the hazards involved, the IC must determine, from Pre-Incident Planning and discussion with the Emergency Response Team Leader, their role at an incident. Name three activities Emergency Response Team can participate in

Answer 14

Specialist advice to the IC relating to hazards, industrial processes and installed fire systems

Operation of valves and other industrial processes

Fire attack under the control of FRNSW officers

Question 15

SOGs describe how to de-escalate an incident. What is de-escalation?

Answer 15

De-escalation is the scaling back of FRNSW involvement at an incident.

Both the strategic and tactical levels scale back and delegated functions are handed back to the IC.

The IC determines that the incident has been contained and that resources can be released.

Eventually the incident terminates and is completed

Question 16

According to SOGs - The Emergency Control Organisation may consist of people identified by coloured helmets, hats, caps, vests, or tabards. Name the members and the identifying colour.

Answer 16

White - Chief warden, Deputy chief warden, Communications officer
Yellow - Floor warden, Area warden
Red - Warden
White cross on green background - First aid officer

Question 17

What are the correct meanings for the numerical codes:

Answer 17

Code 1 - Responding to an incident or move-up

Code 3 - On scene at incident or move-up station.

Code 4 - Available for response

Code 6 - Incident in Rural Fire District

Code 7 - Unavailable for response – state reason

Question 18

You are completing a pre-incident plan for an occupancy located within your station area. Your priorities are confirming correct keys and swipe cards, along with updating information for the MDT. The SO directs you to inspect the Fire Control Room. According to the SOGs, What features are included in a Fire Control Room?

Answer 18

• A fire isolated room with a 2-hour fire rating and separate ventilation
• Two exit points, to the front of the building and directly into a fire exit
• Fire Indicator Panel
• Fire Fan Control Panel
• Master Emergency Control Panel
• Controls for fire pumps
• Security Alarm and Control Panels
• Telephone (direct line outside)
• Whiteboard, corkboard and plan table
• Tactical Fire Plans (maps and schematics).

Question 19

You are attending an incident at a large cold storage facility. Your SO has directed you to cut into an Insulated Sandwich Panel (ISP). Prior to cutting the ISP, you conduct a risk assessment. According to the SOGs, list the important issues to consider?

Answer 19

• if sufficient time and resources available.
• leaked refrigerant gas which may be pocketed behind panels
• electrical wiring or refrigerant gas pipes that may be located behind the panels
• sparks that could ignite flammable refrigerant gas or ESP panel cores
• Weakening of the structure when multiple panels are cut.
• An increase in fire activity due to the introduction of air

Question 20

You are attending a 3rd Alarm structure fire and note the current incident commander is being overwhelmed by radio messages. According to SOGs, following span of control rules, what is the optimal amount an individual resources you should communicate with?

Answer 20

5 people (1:5 ratio)

Question 21

It is the responsibility of the Incident Commander (IC) to ensure that in general, each tactical priority has been addressed, according to the SOGs, involving structure fires the IC should consider how many sides of the fire?

Answer 21

Consider the Seven sides of the fire (Front, rear, both sides, top, bottom and inside)

Question 22

On arrival at an incident, you observe the EWIS is operating. Upon closer inspection you note it has defects. According to the SOGs, what actions should you take?

Answer 22

If any defects are noted, advise the NSWFB Fire Safety Division to have the matter investigated. Do not initiate any action yourself