FERG Flashcards
STATE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PRIORITIES (6)
- Protection and preservation of life is paramount.
This includes:
o Safety of emergency services personnel
o Safety of community members including vulnerable community members and visitors/tourists located within the incident area - Issuing of community information and community warnings
- Protection of critical infrastructure and community assets that support community resilience
- Protection of residential property as a place of primary residence
- Protection of assets supporting individual livelihoods and economic production
- Protection of environmental and conservation assets
What information needs to be relayed to Firecom for CHEMDATA info? (6)
- UN name/number
- Product/company/trade name of chemical
- Transport company name
- Quantity transported
- Quantity spilled
- Form of spill
Community Warnings and Advice (6)
Advice – Issued to notify the community that an incident has occurred that may escalate to
impact on life or property.
- Warning (Watch and Act) – Issued when an incident is likely to or is directly impacting the
community. They need to take action now. - Emergency Warning – Issued when the community is in imminent danger from an incident and
need to take action now. - Advice All Clear – Issued when the threat of an incident has subsided. An Advice All Clear is required as a follow up where a Warning / Watch and Act or Emergency Warning has been
issued. - Prepare to Evacuate – Issued when the community is recommended to quickly prepare to leave
the area. - Evacuate Now – Issued when the community is recommended to immediately leave, or processes are in place to evacuate communities.
COMMUNITY WARNINGS - ACTIONS
The _____________ has the _________________ to issue information and warnings to the ____________ affected ________________ and other agencies.
______________ and ________________ of other public info must be authorised by the Incident Controller prior to dissemination.
Community warnings issued by DCC manager/RDO who can be contacted via Firecom.
Media msg’s/updates made via agency arrangements
Control agency
Responsibility
Potentially
Warnings and release
AFTER ACTION REVIEW (3)
- Conducted immediately after an incident/exercise.
- May be undertaken on scene or return to station.
- Addresses any urgent health and safety issues or other concerns that will not wait until the operational debrief.
SAFETY OFFICER FIELD
- Safety Officer is responsible through chain of command to the _________ _____________
- Preferably be rank of _________ or above
- Check general ___________ _____________ (walls, roofing, etc.)
- Ensure use of _____________ _____________ (e.g. PPC, PPE, hazmat, BA, asbestos, high rise)
- Communicate _________/___________ immediately to _______/__________
- Report _____ __________, ___________, ____________ and ensure they are_____________ ______.
- ______ may allocate _________ ________ _______ _________ _________ depending on incident complexity
Incident Controller
SO
structural safety
appropriate procedures
risks / problems OO / IC
near misses, accidents, injuries follwed up
IC more than one safety officer
PROP PLANES (4)
- Clear distance of 5m radius from front of plane
- Approach spinning propellers from rear only
- Do not interfere with inactive propellers
- Do not walk under wings
JET PLANES (4)
- Ear protection is worn
- Isolate fuel supply and shut down engine
- Avoid blast area (rear of engines) at all times
- Maintain 8m clearance from jet intake area
HELICOPTERS (3)
- Approach and leave helicopter in crouched position in front view of pilot
- Approach from downhill side only on uneven ground
- Carry all equipment below waist level
A.I.R.M.E.N
Approach from either nose or tail directing lines down sides of fuselage, avoiding the wheel area. Dry powder must be used for wheels/brakes
Insulate/isolate passenger/crew areas from fire using foam or water sprays
Clear rescue access path to the door through application of foam/water sprays
Maintain path to enable escape route for passengers or access path for firefighters
Evacuate passengers from the aircraft immediately. Attend to fire/fuel spill
Next appliance on scene acts as back up to support crew or provides extra water/ foam
AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES
LEVEL 1 - Up to 18 seats
LEVEL 2 - Up to 215 seats
LEVEL 3 - Up to 450 seats
Airport - FULL EMERGENCY
Aircraft approaching known or suspected to be in danger of an accident
Airport - CRASH ON AIRPORT
Self evident situation where aircraft is seen to crash or is about to crash.
Melbourne Airport - Actions (7) R.R.C.O.F.E.L
Respond to designated emergency access gate
Request all additional info from Firecom
Comms with Aviation Rescue (ARFF) via Ch 52
Obtain directions from control tower or Air Services Aus.
Safety Officer
Forward Command Post is indicated by single FLASHING BLUE LIGHT
Exercise extreme caution crossing runways/taxiways
Liaise with airport/FF personnel on scene
Bushfire - L.A.C.E.S
Lookouts - Fixed, Aerial or Mobile Lookout shall be deployed to maintain clear appreciation of
risks
Awareness - FF shall be made aware of the impact of changes in fire behavior
Communications - All FF shall follow the comms plan
Escape Routes - At least 2 escape routes should be made known and agreed
Safety Zones - Safety Zones shall be identified and made known
If caught in a wildfire situation: (7)
- Seek refuge and protect yourself from radiant heat, in nearest structure or vehicle.
- Burnt ground is the safest place to be.
- Don’t try to outrun the fire uphill.
- Transmit a priority distress message advising location and situation.
- Shield in a vehicle with the engine running, lights on and cover yourself with a blanket.
- Close all doors, windows, and vents.
- Activate cabin sprays and deploy fire curtains if available.
CAR STACKERS - CONSIDERATIONS (7)
- ACCESS to recessed parking pits not guaranteed
- CONDSIDER – PPV or INSTALLED MECHANICAL VENTILATION for visibility
- Consider DEFENSIVE attack
- Consider FOAM fire attack
- Concerns regard for FIREWATER
- Consider building POWER ISOLATION
- Consider HART
CAR STACKERS - ACTIONS (4)
- ISOLATE power to the car stacker. Lock out / tag power
supply. - Use ELECTRICAL CURRENT DETECTOR to test for live
equipment before proceeding with any FIREFIGHTING
OPERATIONS - Ascertain whether SPRINKLERS ACTIVATED or
INSTALLED - Regularly conduct dynamic risk assessment.
CITYLINK - FIRE/HAZMAT (4)
- CONFIRM location of fire from TRAFFIC CONTROL
ROOM and close tunnel to traffic - Consider use of installed TELEPHONE systems in
tunnels - EVACUATE TUNNEL as required via emergency access
point or use safe havens in tunnel - RESPOND VICPOL to assist with evacuation
CITYLINK - WITHIN TUNNELS (2)
- IC shall try to contain pollutants to site (major incidents
pollutants can be permitted down drains) - Minor HAZMAT incidents should be managed at road
surface level
CITYLINK - OPEN ROADS (2)
- Pollutants must be managed at road level
- IC consider bunding drains, applying absorbent etc
CITYLINK - MINOR HAZMAT & WASHAWAYS (4)
- CONFIRM the LOCATION of incident, request and
confirm a LANE CLOSURE ADJACENT to location of
incident from Citylink TCR. ( Or requirement to close
tunnel). - Control of POLLUTANTS in the tunnels and open
roadways as above - DO NOT USE SAND
- Check HYDROCARBON alarms installed in
UNDERGROUND PIT and above FILTRATION TANKS and
if operated, flush the drainage system until alarm
resets.
BOILERS (6)
Consider site evacuation.
Turn off using:
* Emergency stop buttons
* Burner switch
* Main isolation switch
If unable to shut down or turn off boiler:
* Attempt to maintain water level in boiler
* Reduce steam pressure to lowest pressure
PRESSURE VESSELS - SAFETY (2)
- Identify contents prior to application of water onto
exposed surface as water can cause heat reaction - Possible BLEVE
PRESSURE VESSELS - CONSIDERATIONS (2)
- Consider site evacuation
- Consider utilising TIC
PRESSSURE VESSELS - ACTIONS (8)
- Liaise with onsite specialist
- Secure the scene
- Protect exposures and contain
- Attempt to control with fuel isolation or dry agents
- Liaise with onsite specialist
Ascertain:
* Vessel contents
* Can the vessel be isolated/turned off?
* Can the vessel be depressurised?
FLAMMABLE METALS (5)
DO NOT USE WATER as an extinguishing agent – creates violent reaction!
- Exercise extreme caution due to possible spontaneous
heating or combustion - High risk of explosion for metal dust or powder
- Storage potentially being in flammable liquid –
kerosene
- Toxic gases given off
LPG FLARE OFF - CONSIDERATIONS (5)
- Location of incident for evacuation and possible
ignition sources - Cylinder size – max 200kg
- Flare-off operations can only take place with a
minimum of two gas flare-off operators on scene - Atmospheric monitoring equipment to determine
flammability - VicPol and Ambulance Victoria response
MAINS GAS - LEAK WITH FIRE (5)
- Gas Company for IMMEDIATE response
- Approach from safe direction
- Ascertain whether supply can be shut off
- Protect exposures
Do not extinguish flame if gas flow cannot be stopped
MAINS GAS - LEAK NO FIRE (6)
- Gas Company for IMMEDIATE response
- Eliminate ignition sources 30 meters minimum
- Fully charged line. Dissipate gas in exceptional
circumstances - Upwind approach with appropriate PPC
- QREA for gas monitoring
- Drychem on standby
GAS LEAK - CONFINED SPACE (4)
- Evacuate
- Use personal gas monitor to monitor gas concentration
(%LEL) - Ventilate until personal gas monitor alarm ceases
- Shut off gas when safe to do so
REFINERIES & MHF (F.F.L.L.E.E.S.B.M.W.M)
- First appliance on scene report to INCIDENT SUPPORT
CENTRE - Following appliances report to STAGING AREA
- Locate and access EMERGENCY INFORMATION
CONTAINER (front gate/near entrance) - Liaise with on-site EMERGENCY SUPERVISOR
- Establish location and ACCESS to fire/spill
- EVACUATE work areas
- Send regular SITREPS
- BOOST sprinklers / hydrants
- Maintain appliance FLASHING lights in REFINERY / MHF
area - Wear EYE / EAR protection
- Monitor WIND DIRECTION / WEATHER REPORTS
AERIAL APPLIANCES - SAFETY (3)
- Always utilize a spotter when working near powerlines
- Clearance for elevated work platforms:
- 3 meter no go zone for poles
- 8 meter no go zone for towers
ELECTRICAL SUBSTATIONS
__________ shall not ___________ unless _____________ by an electrical supply _______________ _______________ or other ___________ / ____________ persons.
Firefighters
enter
accompanied
company representative
trained / authorised
POLE FIRES - ACTIONS (4)
- Request electrical supply company attend immediately
- No attempt should be made to extinguish the fire until
the electrical company has confirmed that the area
been made electrically safe - Protect exposures if required
- Only attack fire if absolutely necessary for preservation
of life by: - Utilising partial fog or broken stream. Do not use direct jet
- Avoiding hitting wires directly with water
- Spraying stream above pole and lob onto fire
- Not standing in pools of water or on wet surfaces
UNINTERUPTED POWER SUPPLIES (4)
- UPS may be present when dealing with computers,
telephone exchanges, process controllers. - Treat all such equipment as live.
- Isolate power between electrical equipment and UPS.
- Request power supply company to respond to ensure
power isolation
FIRE INVESTIGATION - Response Criteria (7)
- All fire related deaths
- All fire related serious injuries
- Fires where the origin and cause cannot be easily
determined - Notification at 3rd alarm and automatic FIA response at
4th alarm or greater at structure fires (MFB) - Any firefighter injury (MFB)
- Fires involving fire brigade property
- MFB Fire Investigation will not attend suspicious fires
unless requested by VicPol
LPG PROPERTIES (6)
- UN 1075
- HAZCHEM: 2YE
- Exp ratio 270:1
- LEL 1.5% UEL 10%
- Heavier than air, will collect in low areas
- LPG cylinder silver, bullets White
MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS / FIRES - CONSIDERATIONS (4)
- Availability of water supply (respond WT or PT if req)
- Fuel Source (petrol, gas, electric)
- Undeployed airbags deployed
- Once 12v battery is disconnected, handbrake may not
engage/disengage
ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES - ACTIONS (5)
- Approach from side
- Chock wheels, apply park brake
- Place transmission into Park
- Stabilise if not on four wheels
- Note: After disabling the HV battery pack, power is maintained for 90 seconds in the airbags and up to 10 minutes in the HV electrical system.
LPG VEHICLES - SAFETY (4)
- Do not extinguish burning gas if tank is still venting; LEAVE TO BURN
- Be aware of increase in fire intensity/ pitch of escaping gas; situation deteriorating and risk of tank failure/rupture.
- EVACUATE if tank is suspected of rupturing
- Do not direct water at venting pressure relief valve as icing may occur
LPG VEHICLES FIRE - ACTIONS (11)
- Utilize hose lines from SHELTERED POSITION where possible
- Cool cylinder with flooding quantities of water onto upper surfaces until well after fire is out
- Use dry chem, CO2 or water spray to EXT FIRE (only if absolutely necessary AND safe to do so)
If safe to do so:
* Disconnect the battery under water spray
* Open the boot under water spray
* Locate the tank to find liquid service valve
* Isolate the gas by shutting liquid service valve
After fire:
* Cool the tank with water spray
* Consider flare-off remaining contents (gas flare-off kit on heavy rescue vehicles)
* Apply the damaged cylinder sticker on cylinder
* Advise the owner to have cylinder tested
CLASS LABELS
- EXPLOSIVE
- 2.1
- 2.2 NON-FLAMMABLE GAS
- 2.2 OXIDISING GAS
- 2.3 TOXIC GAS
- FLAMMABLE SOLID
- 4.2 SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
- 4.3
- OXIDISNG SUBSTANCE
- 5.2
- 6.1 TOXIC
- INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE
- CORROSIVE SUBSTANCE
- MISCELANEOUS DANGEROUS GOODS
FLAMMABLE GAS
FLAMMABLE LIQUID
4.1
5.1
ORGANIC PEROXIDES
6.2
RADIOACTIVE SUBTANCE
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NON-STRUCTURE FIRES - Notifications (6)
- Council MERO
- EPA
- Department of Health, if required
- WorkCover
- FRV Operations Commander
- Fire Safety Issue notification
SECURED FACILITY RESPONSE
- Meet with facility Liaison Officer (LO) and Field Comm (FC) at entrance to site
- The attending OIC to _________ __________ and _________of event, __________ of secured facility and assess situation
- Enter on only request of __________ _____________, if site security is confirmed, and only under guidance of escort/liaison officer (one per appliance)
- If required to enter and is deemed safe to do so, and if need arises, IC is to notify ______ ______________ ______________
- FRV personnel to receive briefing by facility staff including arrangements for any __________ _____________ __________
- Minimum number of appliances and crew will be committed, IC to determine
- ___________ ___________ ___________ undertaken in consideration of situation
- FRV to __________ if safety/security of personnel/appliances becomes THREATENED
- Security checks on departure. LO to confirm absence of prisoners on appliances
- IC to confirm identity of ___________ _____________ secured facility
ASCERTAIN NATURE, STATUS, STATUS
FACILITY MANAGEMENT
FRV OPERATIONS COMMANDER
EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN
ROUTINE SECURITY CHECKS
WITHDRAW
FIREFIGHTERS LEAVING
HIGH RISE =
ULTRA HIGH RISE =
Four or more stories above ground or 25+m
50+ stories or 150+m
SAFE WORKING AT HEIGHTS - Considerations (4)
- Respond (H)ART
- Utilising (A)erial appliance
- Separate (R)adio channel for SWH operations
- (T)IC for roof temperature
DOCKS/PORTS - Safety (5) (P.E.A.C.E)
PFD within 2mts of edge
Establish 2mt safety zone around edges
Appoint Safety Officer
Caution working near edges
bEware of load limitations on piers/jetties/wharves - No weight limit plaque = NO GO
DOCKS/PORTS - Actions (4) (S.L.A.M)
- Seek specialist advise
- Liaise with port authority personnel
- Awareness of other vehicles in dock area
- Maintain flashing lights at all times
SHIP EMERGENCIES / FIREFIGHTING TUGS
- Respond ______ _________ (FRV)
- Respond ________ _________ (CFA)
- Establish and maintain contact with _________ _________ __________ on board
- Report to the _______ ___________
- Determine _________ and ___________ to fire & intensity
- Access information:
o _______ _________
o ________ already _____________
o Operation of __________ ___________ / __________
o Details of ________ / __________ / ________
o State of _________ __________ power & water
o ________________
o Ship’s ____________
o State of ship’s _____________
o Fire _________ _____________ or ________ _________ to ________ the _________ of the vessel
o __________ ____________ of water used and ___________ of firefighting water (STABILITY)
o Establish __________ of _____________
o Consider & monitor _____________ ______________ media
Fire Boats
Coast Guards
Ship’s senior officer
Ship’s bridge
Location; access
Ship’s plans
Firefighting; undertaken
Firefighting installations / equipment
Cargo / manifest / log
Ship’s services
Ventilation
Stability
Hatches
Service vessels; fire tugs; cool; exterior
Monitor amount; removal
Origin; igintion
alternative extinguishing
POLLUTION CONTROL - Considerations (5) (S.C.A.R.S)
- Size, location & type of spill
- Identify Control agency
- Accessing State Cache of equipment
- Respond (WR) Waterways Emergency responder
- Specialist advice early on
TRAMS -Considerations
- Trams operate __________ DC tractive control from overhead trolley wire
- __________ __________ ___________ able to __________ ___________ ____ ____________ of the network remotely.
- ____________ not guaranteed until maintenance crews arrive
- Responding ___________ ____________ _______
- Responding ____________ if incident involves roof of tram
600V
Power Control Central; isolate power to sections
Isolation
Heavy rescue pod
HART
VICPOL
MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE COORDINATOR
VicPol _________ __________ ____________ (MERC) has the responsibility to __________ _______________ from the ________ ______________, including but not limited to _______________, _____________, ____________ ___________ or issues related to ___________ _______________. The MERC should be embedded into the __________ at the __________ ______________, __________ of the __________ of the incident.
District senior sargent
coordinate requests
Fire Services
accomodation, logistics, support resources
recovery activities
EMT
earliest convenience
regardless
size
HOSTILE ACTS - Siting Appliances (6) (P.U.P.M.A.N)
- Park minimum 300m from area
- Utilise open space wherever possible
- Park appliance facing away
- Notify Firecom of location of appliance
- All firefighters stay in rear seats, side windows open
- Maintain clear access and egress at all times
