Exam 1 things to improve

Question 1

Types of water mains

Answer 1

Trunk mains – These supply water from original sources such as dams, trunk mains are up to 3m in diameter

Distribution /secondary mains – these draw water from reserviors to subdividied areas, such as a suburb. Distribution mains can be up to 450mm in diameter

Services mains, These feed off distribution mains and supply individual streets and structures.

Question 2

Minimum PPC for firefighter

Answer 2

Helmet, Flashhood, Structural coat and trousers, boots, station wear, chemical boots. Gloves,

Question 3

Career path for firefighters

Answer 3

Recruit – undertaking recruit training. Reports to Senior Station Officer (Course
Coordinators).

Level 1 Firefighter – after successful completion of the recruit course. Reports to the
Station Officer.

Level 2 Firefighter - on completion of agreed units and 1 years’ experience. Reports to
the Station Officer.

Level 3 Firefighter – on completion of agreed units and 2 years’ experience. Reports to
the Station Officer.

Qualified Firefighter – on completion of agreed units and 3 years’ experience. Reports
to the Station Officer.

Leading Firefighter – on completion of agreed units plus successful completion of
Leading Firefighter assessment with a minimum 4 years’ experience as an operational
firefighter. Reports to the Station Officer.

Station Officer – successful completion of agreed units plus successful completion of
Station Officer assessment with a minimum 5 years’ experience as an operational
firefighter. Reports to the Senior Station Officer.

Senior Station Officer – successful completion of agreed units plus 2 years as a
substantive Station Officer with a minimum of 7 years’ experience as an operational
firefighter. Reports to the Commander.