Firefighting

Question 1

At a factory fire, gas cylinders are being impacted by fire and there is a high risk of a BLEVE occurring. Define the acronym BLEVE & describe how it occurs:

Question 2

At the above incident. Describe the firefighting response, and identify the signs that would indicate to you a BLEVE may occur:

Question 3

State the three (3) general properties of gas, and then identify what four (4) measures you would consider using when trying to combat a gas leak?

Question 4

On arrival at an incident involving a backyard BBQ cylinder on fire, identify the correct steps you would take to combat this scenario:

Question 5

On arrival at a fire at a shopping centre with an installed fire safety system, what functions would you expect the Sprinkler System to have performed?

Question 6

During salvage and overhaul operations at a structure fire, you identify vital evidence that has to be moved to a safer location. What are the procedures you would take before doing this?

Question 7

When firefighting at a bushfire incident, in conjunction with fixed-wing or rotary aircraft, what are the precautions you can take to ensure the safety of yourself and your L/T crew member.

Question 8

A fire has been reported in a Zone 2 Automated Response Zone, what aerial resources are automatically activated for an incident in that area?

Question 9

You have been asked by the Station Officer to act as the Ground Controller at an incident, what four (4) prerequisites must be met for you to undertake this role?

Question 10

Explain and describe what the acronym AIT stands for? What is the concern for you as a firefighter if you identify objects approaching their AIT?

Question 11

List in order the six (6) stages of branch control.

Question 12

Identify and explain what occurs during the four (4) phases of combustion.

Question 13

On entry into a structure fire you would expect fire gases to be present. As these fire gases reach their LEL, what are the types of ignition sources that could be present to cause an explosion to occur?

Question 14

You have been tasked to done B.A., make entry and carry out primary search & rescue. Explain the correct door entry procedure you should use to safely make entry into the structure.

Question 15

As the pump operator at an incident you identify a sudden drop in pressure on the compound gauge. You are pumping from a reticulated supply. Describe three (3) potential causes for this sudden drop occuring:

Question 16

As a crew member working in your L/T at a bushfire incident, you identify a loss in communications with your Sector Commander. What actions could you take to re-establish radio contact?
(Describe at least three)

Question 17

When firefighting at a bushfire there are always three (3) priorities that you must consider. Identify & describe these priorities in order.

Question 18

As the designated pump operator, your OIC has asked you to provide foam to the branch operator. Identify & describe three (3) disadvantages of foam being used in firefighting operations?

Question 19

You arrive at a Class C fire. Identify the preferred firefighting method to be used to combat this incident and why?

Question 20

Heat build-up is a very late indicator and should not be used as a warning sign for which particular fire phenomenon? What other signs can be used to identify this earlier, and potentially allow you to prevent it occuring?

Question 21

Explain the affects of increased temperature on the characteristics of water. How does this directly affect the application of water in an Internal Structure Firefighting scenario?

Question 22

During a suction drill you are not able to achieve the Maximum Theoretical suction lift or Maximum Practical suction lift. List the six (6) recognised causes?

Question 23

You arrive to a house fire, what are the signs you are looking for to indicate that a backdraught may occur? What steps can we take to ensure that we avoid a Backdraught event.

Question 24

Identify the three (3) types of fire streams used, and describe two (2) pros & (2) cons of using each at a structure fire:

Question 25

You hear whistling noises coming from a compartment inside a structure fire. What does this indicate is currently occurring? And potentially what phenomena may result?

Question 26

You have been directed to break a glass panel to gain access at a structure fire. Describe the process followed to ensure that there is no danger to any occupants inside the building:

Question 27

How would your knowledge of “Flammability Range”, “Lower Explosive Limit”, “Upper Explosive Limit” & “Ideal Mixture” assist you to deal with a venting LPG Cylinder inside a small factory shed.

Question 28

You arrive at a structure fire involving a high-rise building. Identify four (4) hazards that are specific to, or at an increased risk in this scenario, and how we can avoid these occurring.

Question 29

Identify what three (3) factors affect fire behaviour in a bushfire context, and explain how they could affect you as crew of a 3.4 at a large bushfire.

Question 30

On arrival at large scale bushfire you are required to report to the ICV. Identify all the relevant information that is to be recorded on your T-Card?

Question 31

As per the diagram in your Respond to Wildfire TRK, label the ten (10) Parts of a Bushfire?

Question 32

Using your knowledge of the Fire Tetrahedron, explain how use these to your advantage at a fire by giving an example for each?

Question 33

Using the Phonetic Alphabet, spell the following street names:
Furniss Rd -
Quarimor Dr -
Zuvela Crt -
Badja Pl -

Question 34

With the aid of the diagram (Refer to Operate Communication Systems & Equipment TRK), list and briefly describe the common features of the portable radio.

Question 35

As pump operator, what do the following gauges indicate and if they suddenly change, what would this indicate to you?
Compound gauges -
Pressure gauges -
Delivery gauges -

Question 36

You arrive at a structure fire. In siting the appliance, what considerations would affect your location and why?

Question 37

As the pump operator, pumping water from the appliance tank supply, there are several factors that you need to consider: (State at least three (3) factors)

Question 38

Identify the four (4) main causes of pump damage, and describe how to avoid each occurring.

Question 39

Identify the four (4) properties of foam, and explain how each will assist you in extinguishing a fire

Question 40

Gases can be heavier than air and lighter than air. Using this knowledge, explain how this will affect how you deal with a chlorine gas spill you have been turned out to?

Question 41

Name and give an example of each of the different classes of fire, and identify an appropriate extinguishing medium to combat each.

Question 42

Identify what the acronym RECEOVES stands for?

Question 43

You have completed, primary search & rescue as instructed and are ready to begin ventilation of the structure. Identify the (5) precautions that must be in place before ventilation occurs:

Question 44

You have been instructed to carry out ventilation at a structure fire. Describe four (4) recognised ways (methods/equipment/types) of completing this task?

Question 45

Whilst working at a structure fire, what signs would you be constantly monitoring that could indicate an impending building collapse?

Question 46

As a firefighter you are exposed to many hazards at a structure fire. Identify at least six (6) specific potential hazards, and describe how each of these hazards can be avoided.

Question 47

Explain in detail the two (2) technical reasons why water is used as a
firefighting medium?

Question 48

Identify and describe the three (3) basic types of fires at a bushfire?

Question 49

You are conducting an internal direct attack at a large factory fire and notice the fire is spreading to other parts of the building even though the flames are confined to the immediate area. What would explain why this is happening?

Question 50

Identify the two (2) distinct regions that will develop in a compartment fire and describe both in detail?

Question 51

Arriving at a structure fire, several signs may be present to assist in “reading the fire”. Identify at least four (4) and describe what they would indicate?

Question 52

As per SOP 2.1.2 Mobilising, your SO is required to give an initial SITREP using the acronym HAULER at a factory fire you have responded to. Provide examples of the information you would supply to them to assist them in this SITREP to Comcen?

Question 53

You are ground controller at a bushfire and due to interference from another incident you have been asked to go simplex/talkaround to maintain communications with air attack. Explain how you would do this using the yellow TAIT 8260 radio?

Question 54

On arrival at a potential clandestine drug lab, you can expect to encounter many hazards. Identify five (5) recognised groups of hazards that you would be looking out for?

Question 55

You have been instructed to conduct a direct attack on a bushfire. What should you be mindful of to maintain safety using this strategy?

Question 56

Working in a LT at a large bushfire you have just been informed of a red flag warning advising of a sudden wind change. The flank you are working on is about to become the head fire. As you prepare to evacuate you become bogged. What fire (5) important actions should you now undertake?