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Question 1

Question 81.
According to STP – ‘Fire Safety and Investigation’ there are four classifications of cause. Name and describe them.

Answer 1

Accidental -Fire which starts accidently from human activity or influence.

Incendiary -Fire which starts from deliberate and intentional human act.

Natural -Fire which starts by a natural act without and human influence.

Undetermined -Fire where the cause cannot be identified

Question 2

Question 82.
Whilst participating in a community event at the local oval and armed offender attack occurs. According to SOGs, what actions should you take?

Answer 2

If an active armed offender attack occurs at a location where FRNSW personnel are present:
Escape- As a priority, remove yourself and others from close proximity to the offender/s or areas they might reasonably access. Consider removing or leaving cumbersome equipment so you can move quickly. If it is safe to do so, snatch and grab as many casualties as possible when exiting. Do not stop to provide first aid.
Hide- If you don’t believe you can safely escape, consider sheltering in place. Mute all communications equipment, including private mobile phones, so as not to give away your hiding place. Do not turn off phones as text messaging may be used to update you on the situation. Constantly re-assess the situation and your options, based on the best available information.
Tell- The more information you can pass on to FireCOM or the Police, the better, but never at the risk of your own safety or the safety of others.

Question 3

Question 83.
According to SOGs - There are many duties of the BA Control Operator, list five.

Answer 3

BACOs:
* Establish BA Control as close to the entry/exit point as possible.
* Check and enter all details on the BA Control Board.
* Ensure that BA team members are identified by a call sign determined by the
incident communications plan.
* Calculate and monitor entry and exit times.
* Monitor all radio communications within the sector.
* When exit time is reached:
− Immediately contact the individual wearer or BA team leader.
− If unable to contact, notify their Commander.
− Activate the RIT immediately when required and notify the IC.
* Indicate to exiting BA crews the locations of the BA staging area and
Rehabilitation Area.
* Provide updates to their Commander as required. A second radio transceiver may be required for communicating on the tactical channel.
* Ensure BA Control Boards clearly show when extended duration BA (EDBA) is in use. This is indicated by the red tag from the EDBA twin manifold being attached to the wearer’s yellow tally on the board.
* Ensure BA Control Boards clearly show when aerial appliance operators are wearing BA.
* Ensure BA Control Boards clearly show when extension facemasks are in use:
− With air trolley BA (ATBA).
− On aerial appliances.
− With auxiliary facemask from another BA set.
− With an extension airline from a standalone BA set.
NOTE
When auxiliary facemasks are used, two operators breathe from the
one BA set. BACOs must at least halve estimated operating times
recorded on the BA Control Board.
* Notifying the IC or Sector/Group Commander if they require assistance.

Question 4

Question 84.
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 4

TX means that there is further information that is not covered by the 99 numbers

Question 5

Question 85.
According to SOGs - What can P2 particle masks be used to protect against?

Answer 5

Use P2 masks to protect against
~ known low concentrations of inert dusts
~ biological contaminants when approved . eg covid 19.

Question 6

Question 86.
According to SOGs - At any incident, the Incident Commander will consider the incident phase and the risk that may be accepted. List and describe the incident the life at risk phase.

Answer 6

Life at risk phase, 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 7

Question 87.
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 7

Enter without due delay, enter with minimum of structural damage and enter as to provide access to as much of the building as possible

~The most suitable point of entry
~ The safety of personnel and appliances.
~ The damage must be kept to a minimum
~ The procedure must be carried out with rescue in mind.

Question 8

Question 88.
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 8

EPA- Enviromental Protection Agency
Roads and Maritime Service
Transport for NSW

Question 9

Question 89. DELETED

Question 10

Question 90.
According to SOGs - What are the three basic principles for communication at incidents?

Answer 10

The three basic principles for communication at incidents are:
(a) to use the principles of ICS and ensure an effective span of control;
(b) to establish a flow of information at all levels of the incident, without overwhelming the IC or ComCen with superfluous data; and
(c) to ensure the safety of firefighters by using effective communication.

Question 11

Question 91.DELETED

Question 12

Question 92.
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 12

~ 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 13

Question 93
SOGs describe how to de-escalate an incident. What is de-escalation?

Answer 13

As the incident draws to a conclusion or reduces in complexity, the incident structure scales down and FRNSW involvement eventually terminates.

Question 14

Question 94.
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 14

White- Chief Warden, Deputy Warden, Comms Officer
Yellow - Floor Warden, Area Warden
Red - Warden
White Cross on a green background - First Aid Officer

Question 15

Question 95.
What are the correct meanings for the numerical codes:
*Code 3
*Code 6
*Code 4
*Code 1
*Code 7

Answer 15

RADIO CODES
1 Responding to an incident or a move-up
NOTE: Clarify if under normal road conditions
2 Call off – sent only by FireComms
3 Arrived at incident or move-up station
4 Available to respond
5 Returned to base station (if not base station, give destination)
6 Incident in Rural Fire Service district
7 Unavailable to respond (state reason)

Question 16

Question 96.
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 16

Features include:
* 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 17

Question 97.
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 17

Before cutting any ISP, conduct a risk assessment. Important issues to consider
include:
* if there is sufficient time and resources available.
* leaked refrigerant gas which may be pocketed behind panels or in ducting
* electrical wiring or refrigerant gas pipes that may be located behind the panels
* the potential to generate 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;
Have a charged line of hose in place for protection before cutting ISPs

Question 18

Question 98.
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 18

Span of control – an individual should only have 5 people reporting to them (optimal is 1:5 ratio), but this can vary between 1:3 to 1:7, depending upon the activity, geography, or nature of the incident.

Question 19

Question 99.
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 19

Consider the ‘seven sides’ of the fire. Front, rear, both sides, top, bottom and inside

Question 20

Question 100.
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 20

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