Fire Brigade Pre Learning Flashcards
Can you tell what type of roof a building has from the outside?
No.
Building age is not a guide as new roof may have been added.
Any fire on roof must make you doubt its structural integrity.
What are stairs used for?
For means of access inside or outside of building.
What type of stairs offer the best fire resistance?
Reinforced concrete,
Spalling should not lead to failure if concrete is reinforced, but should be considered
A well ventilated set of reinforced concrete stairs are a good place to base operations.
Give two methods of communication used in the brigade.
Written. (formal documents etc)
Verbal. (preferred) face to face
How soon should grievances be raised?
Within 3 months of the management decision that caused the grievance.
Who has the authority as well as duty to take immidtiate action in the interest of safety?
EVEYONE.
Home office description?
Government department.
Responsible for fire and rescue services act 2004.
Sets out nation framework for fire and rescue services.
National policy, legislation, guidance.
Research and stats.
What is an operational risk assessment?
continuous assessment and control of risk in rapidly changing circumstances of an operational incident
When should non LFB equipment not be used.
When LFB equipment will do the task.
Only used in exceptional circumstances where life is involved.
LFB equipment has been tested and well maintained and safe to use. Safety of non LFB equipment is uncertain
List hazards involving fires and gang nailed roof trusses. (3)
Severly weakened by fire.
Trusssed roof designed to spread whole weight across structure, when one fails, can lead to immediate sudden collapse.
timbers used in gang nailed roof trusses thinner than traditional methods.
Define Hazard?
A situation or object that has the potential to cause harm or injury.
What is the limbic system.
Part of brain that regulates basic bodily functions.
At what temperature will flamming occur in timber?
350 degrees
Two types of knot that are utilised to attach a line to a round object such as a spar or ring?
Round turn and 2 half hitches
Clive hitch
What are the important considerations when selecting the correct equipment?
Will it do the job
Can I operate it safely
Is it safe for others around me
Will the equipment become damaged
Are there any set procedures
What is the items away book?
Records of items of equipment sent away for repair or replacement.
Used for quick reference as well as POMS
Give examples of unacceptable behaviour.
Poor timekeeping.
Unauthorised absence from work.
Misuse of company facilities. Such as email,internet.
Fire resistance can be increased if timber has been treated.
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What is discrimination?
Oppitiste of equality.
Violates basic hum rights of equal opportunity to succeed
List symptoms of trauma related stress.
Intense feelings. Anger, sadness, shame.
Physical symptoms. Lack of sleep, extreme tiredness, changing in eating/drinking habits.
Physiological symptoms. Nightmares, anxiety, depression
Behaviours. Withdrawn, irritable, impatient
Role The NJC (nation joint council) ?
National Body for negotiation anything related to the fire and rescue services act 2004.
What is community safety?
Working to stop fires and other emergencies happening, giving advice, and help protect people if an incident does occur.
The 3 strategic aims of the LFB London saftey plan are:
Prevention and protection
Response and resilience
People and resources.
These encompass community safety.
Give 2 examples of communication used the brigade.
One way.
Two way.
What is the probationary procedure, how does it effect you?
2 stages.
At training centre.
On station.
meet station manager: Upon arrival. After 1 month. After 3 months. After 9 months.
HR informed upon completion at station, letter sent to me, and then I’m liable to disaplinary and grievance procedures of brigade.