Fire Risk Management

Question 1

Define acceptable risk

Answer 1

• We will take some risk to save saveable lives
• May take some risk to save saveable property
• Will not take any risk at all to try and save lives or properties that are already lost

Question 2

What would a serious be in the risk matrix

Answer 2

Moderate

Question 3

Risk equation

Answer 3

Likelihood x consequence = risk

Question 4

What are your H&S responsibilities at an individual level

Answer 4

• Be aware of hazards
• Assess the risks for all tasks you perform
• Adapt to changing circumstances
• Use training to do the job safely
• Work with equipment safely
• Work with nzfs systems and procedures
• Be an effective team member
• Identify when you’re not trained/ skilled for a particular task
• Be vigilant regarding personal, team and public safety

Question 5

Identify steps used to isolate hazards

Answer 5

Identify
Isolate
Contain
Make safe

Question 6

Which statement best describes Dynamic Risk Assessment

Answer 6

The continuous process of identifying hazards, assessing risk, taking action to reduce or remove risk, monitoring and reviewing decisions in the rapidly changing circumstances of an operational incident

Question 7

What does FENZ recognise as long term hazards faced by firefighters

Answer 7

Manual handling , hearing loss, O.S.S???

Question 8

What weight requires a 4 person lift

Answer 8

75kg

Question 9

What situations should a sitrep be used

Answer 9

• Within 5 mins of arrival
• At least every 30mins there after

Question 10

If you’re at an incident and the officer asks you to make the truck available for further calls what k code is to be used

Answer 10

K5