ACRONYMS

Question 1

Ropes and Knots
Characteristics of a good knot: TRUSS

Answer 1

Easy to TIE
Easily RECOGNISED when tied correctly
Easy to UNTIE
Should not SLIP
Will not reduce or damage the STRENGTH of the rope when tied correctly

Question 2

Knot Protocol: STRICT

Answer 2

SELECT the correct knot for the task
TENSION on the line and tighten
REMOVE/RELEASE knot after use
INSPECT knot after tying
CHECKED by another FF (LRL only)
TAIL no less than 150mm after tightening

Question 3

LRL & GP causes of damage: CAMSUE

Answer 3

Chemicals
Abrasions:
Mechanical damage
Shock Load:
Ultraviolet light:
Extreme heat:

Question 4

Identifying a suitable location & pitching ladder: HPPCG

Answer 4

Height
Projection
Plumbing
Clearances – hazards and obstructions (electricity above)
Ground – firm, level and stable ground.

Question 5

PPC & PPE
Hazardous atmospheres present: HOTS

Answer 5

High temperatures
Oxygen deficiency
Toxic atmosphere
Smoke concentrations

Question 6

FRV Awareness: PPRR

Answer 6

Prevention
Preparedness
Response
Recovery

Question 7

Hydraulics
Friction Loss: DRISL

Answer 7

Diameter of hose
Roughness of hose
Independent of pressure
Square of flow rate
Length of hose
(Flow rate influences friction loss, pressure does not)

Question 8

Communications on fireground
Briefing when on scene: SMEACSQ

Answer 8

Situation: current situation and details of incident

Mission: what are we trying to achieve

Execution: how do we plan to achieve objectives

Administration & Logistics: logistics of operation

Command & Communications: incident management structure and comms

Safety: known/anticipated hazards, weather etc

Questions (this is an optional addition)

Question 9

ETHANE

Answer 9

Exact Location
Type of incident
Hazards
Access and egress
Number of Casualties
Emergency services on scene or required

Question 10

: PENSPACE

Answer 10

PPE worn correctly
Evacuate if signs of impending collapse
No go zones (personnel and appliances)
Safety Officer
Path of escape
Awareness of surroundings
Communications
Engineer

Question 11

Tactical Firefighting:
RECEO

Answer 11

Rescue – Protect people
Exposures – Protecting uninvolved property & environment outside of structure on fire
Confinement – Protecting uninvolved property within structure on fire
Extinguishment - eliminating fire
Overhaul - Restoring normality to scene

Question 12

BSAHF

Answer 12

BSAHF
Building – construction & materials impact on fire behaviour
Smoke – colour, density, velocity, volume. Neutral plane and changes of it
Air track – way air flows between inlets and outlets
Heat – blackening and crazing of windows, blistering in paint
Flame – flame colours i.e yellow, red/orange and blue

Question 13

What is DEBRis

Answer 13

DEBRIS
D – Decontamination of firefighters
E – Entry and exit of hot zones
B – Breathing apparatus service areas
R – Rehabilitation/ AV monitoring FF
I – Incident accountability of all personnel
S – staging area

Question 14

What is DANGER

Answer 14

DANGER
Do not enter smoke, gas or vapour clouds.
Approach carefully from upwind and uphill.
No closer than 70 m from the affected area.
Gather information by observation from a safe distance (use binoculars, etc.).
Examine more closely, only if necessary and using SCBA and full (Level A) PPC/ PPE.
Respond according to the information gathered (may need to retreat and re-evaluate).

Question 15

What is BLEVE

Answer 15

bLEVE
Boiling
Liquid
Expanding
Vapor
Explosion

Question 16

AIRMEN

Answer 16

AVIATION
AIRMEN
Approach from either nose or tail
Isolate crew/passenger from fire using water or foam
Clear Rescue path to door through water or foam application
Maintain path for enable escape route
Evacuate passengers from plane
Next appliance on scene is back up to support or provide water/foam