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Beds Fire Stuff Flashcards

1
Q

What Message must be sent stating BA wearers in a job?

A

“Two BA, Stage one Entry control in use” (example)

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2
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If a job is sectorised, what message should be sent to control?

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“2 BA, BA sector in use”

Example

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3
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If rapid deployment is used, what message must be sent to control?

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“Rapid deployment in use”

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4
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If guidelines are used, what message must be sent to control?

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“Guidelines/Branch lines in use”

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5
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If a Firefighter emergency has been declared, what message should be sent to control?

A

“BA Emergency”

Can be sent by anyone

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6
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What should be considered at cross border incidents?

A

Bfrs only use bfrs ECB and equipment.
RDP only used if 2nd Bfrs truck coming (can be called initial deployment).
Only mobilise an ALP with a support pump if BA to be used in the cage.
Prefix BA fireground messages with the word “Bedfordshire “
Large incidents = sufficient Bfrs emergency arrangements in place or consider withdrawing.
Be aware of BA teams evac signals and ADSU.
Only use directional search.

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7
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What is the minimum air required for re-entry in bfrs?

A 
170 bar (15 mins)
750 litres of air required.
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8
Q

How is the tap calculated in bfrs?

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Half air + half 76 safety margin

Or
Air used to reach scene + 76 bar (must know Entry pressure for this)

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9
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Call signs BA?

A

Alpha (control) ECP
BA team Alpha one /two etc.
BA team Alpha emergency one/ two etc.

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10
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RDB stands for?

A

Rapid deployment board.
Entered on ECB in remarks column
RDB taken over at?

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11
Q

How is the RDP time rounded up?

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Always round up even if 1 second past the next minute.

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12
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Where should PR circled be written on the ECB?

A

Above the clock.

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13
Q

Where should the present hour and next hour be written on the ECB?

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Above the Dorset clock.

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14
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Rapid deployment Criteria is?

A

Send informative “Rapid deployment in use”
1 appliance In attendance.
2 wearers max.
4 crew on truck.

Send 1,2,4

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15
Q

What needs to be in place for RDP?

A 
OIC responsible for monitoring board
Inc time lapsed.
Message sent.
Safety jet set up
Comms established.
Briefed team. (Hazards I.D)
ECO asap.
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16
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What 2 reasons is RDP established?

A

Preserve life

Prevent deterioration.

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17
Q

What note covers duties and responsibilities-ECO?

A

OGBA volume 14

Appendix 1

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18
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Stage one single wearer criteria.
No entry to buildings or structures (Open air only)
Quick removal of wearer.
Low risk
No RDP.
Line of sight.
Briefed of hazards.
Tally
A

(Open air only)
No entry to: buildings,structures, RDP.

Quick removal of wearer.
Low risk
No RDP.
Line of sight.
Briefed of hazards.
Tally must be in board.
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19
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Stage 1 Single wearer Rem

A

Open air.
No build, structure, RDP.

Low risk, quick remove.
Line of sight.
brief Haz, tallies.

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20
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What does LETRA stand for and what is it for?

A

Location

Equipment
Task
Radio
Associated call sign

For filling out BA board.

21
Q

What does T/L abbreviation stand for and where is it used?

A

Team leader
Used after radio on LETRA

Radio yes T/L entered in remarks

22
Q

What is the criteria for a re- entry?

A

Renter RISK area for a Specific task. (NOT FiREFIGHTING)
Fresh records required
170 bar min (even if you have more air
Fit and well. It’s worked out at 170)
Enter Re-Entry or RE in remarks
No cylinder changed and has been under ECOs previous supervision in their first wear.

23
Q

What does RE abbreviation stand for?

A

RE-ENTRY

24
Q

What tabards do BA sector assistants use?

A

ECO tabards

25
Q

What does SMEAC stand for and what is it used for?

A 
Situation & significant Hazards.
Mission 
Execution/equipment 
Any questions?
Confirm brief.

De-brief

26
Q

Stage 1 ECP criteria

A 
Small, limited not complex
NO MORE THAN:
One ECP
Three BA teams.
Six wearers.

NOT Protracted, NOT guidelines.

27
Q

Stage 2 criteria
ECPS (cm) oversee ECO

Large more complex
High rise
Haz mats

More than 1 ECP
More than 3 ba teams
More than 6 wearers

A

Large more complex
High rise
Haz mats
Guidelines

More than 1 ECP
More than 3 ba teams
More than 6 wearers

28
Q

When ascending or descending internal ladders with no visibility, what procedure should be adopted to notify crews?

A

Tap string 3 times and shout “ladder clear”

29
Q

Once a ladder or stairs has been ascended or descended, what procedure should you carry out?

A

After shouting stairs clear or ladder clear, turn back to stairs or ladder and pick up ‘briefed’ wall

30
Q

What call signs do Beds use for BA teams?

A

Alpha 1,2,3 etc (alpha board)

Bravo 1,2,3 etc (Bravo board)

31
Q

What call signs do Beds BA emergency teams use?

A

Alpha emergency 1,2,3
(Alpha board)
Bravo emergency 1,2,3
(Bravo board)

32
Q

What do Beds call a FF emergency?

A

BA emergency

33
Q

Does a domestic compartment fire fall within confined space regs 1997?

A

Yes

34
Q

What is the criteria for a Beds RE entry?

A

170 bar for 15 mins

750 litres

35
Q

ECO re entry requirement

A 
Original ECP as wear before re-entry.
Non firefighting task.
All wearers cylinders 170 bar+ 
All fit & well.
Fresh Entry control records required.
RE or Re-Entry in remarks column.
36
Q

On RTCs, why is it important to chock the body before opening the windows and doors?

A

Opening windows could cause vehicle to flex adding further injury to casualty

37
Q

How big is one hectare?

A

100m x100m

38
Q

What should you do if entangled in cables?

A 
Radio eco"I am entangled in cables"
Remain calm /still
Use tic
Sweep down both sides of body
Hand remove if poss, if not cut with cable cutters.
Consider "BA emergency"
39
Q

Emergency team actions upon assisting entangled FF?

A 
Inform EC of location
Tell FF to stay still and  Ross arms at chest height
(Protect BA hoses)
Silence DSU
Approach with caution
Use tic
Find cables (head to toe sweep)
Hand remove or cut at last resort with cutters
Remove FF from risk area
40
Q

What command is used to turn the big fan on ?

A

Ventilate ventilate ventilate

41
Q

What does a red and white striped hazmat diamond indicate?

A

Flammable solids

42
Q

3 phases of PPV are?

A

Phase 1 vent after fire is out

Phase 2 vent with fire still burning but under control

Phase 3 vent prior to entry by BA crews

43
Q

BA sector commander is min rank of what?

A

Supervisory Manager SM

44
Q

BA sector commander assistants are identified how?

A

ECO Tabards

45
Q

BA relief teams should arrive how many minutes before required?

A

5 mins

46
Q

BA sector criteria?

A

Complex incident.
More than 1 stage 2 ECP in use.
Large amounts of BA wearers.

47
Q

What channel is BA in Beds?

A

Channel 12

48
Q

Stage 1 single wearer criteria

A 
No entry to buildings
Or structures.
(Open air only)
Egress easy.
Low risk.
Line of sight.
Full hazard briefing.
Tally in board.
NOT Rapid Deployment!!!!!
49
Q

Emergency teams BA board is marked as what?

A

‘BA emergency teams’

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