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According to the Workplace Safety toolkit on the intranet, what should you complete when a work-related injury, near miss, exposure or illness occurs and in what timeframe after the occurrence should it be submitted?

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A NIIENM form, NIIENMs should be submitted within 24 hours of occurrence.

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According to the toolkit on the intranet - If you are unable to submit or fill out a NIIENM who else can submit one for you?

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If the injured person is unable to submit the report, their Supervisor or co-worker can submit it on their behalf

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Owners and occupiers of premises can deposit keys at their nearest fire station so that firefighters can gain access without causing unnecessary damage. Located in the Forms filing cabinet on the intranet, name the two forms that need to be completed when receiving keys to private premises.

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Keys Deposit and Keys to private premises

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As stated in the Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Toolkit- What is it a mandatory requirement to complete prior to undertaking the annual Fitness Drill?

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PARQ - Physical activity readiness questionnaire

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According to Operations Bulletin 2020-04 - Failure to report damage. When an appliance is found to have unreported damage, the Fleet Operations Officer or Regional Maintenance Officer will notify the Station, Duty, and Zone Commander in writing. The responsible station must submit what form within 8 days?

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Agency Member Motor Vehicle Claim Form

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According to the Fire ePermit policy, a fire permit issued within the ‘Bush Fire Danger’ period will be valid for a period of how many days from the date of issue?

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FRNSW Fire Permits are only issued for a maximum of 7 days during a bushfire danger period

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According to the Fire ePermit policy, what aspect of the planned fire does the permit take into account.

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A fire permit takes into account only the safety aspect of the planned fire.

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Operations Bulletin 2023-01- Lists operational actions to follow when dealing with Lithium-ion battery failure in small devices. List these actions.

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Use caution when approaching the device as thermal runaway and vapour release may
occur without warning.

If the device is connected to mains electricity (eg charging) ensure that electricity is
switched off prior to applying water.

  • Knock-down any fire using copious amounts of water.
  • Cool the battery with a cooling stream of water.
  • Submerge the device in a suitable container of water if safe to do so. Use a tool such as
    a long-handled shovel to move the device.
  • If unable to submerge the device, continue cooling and conduct thermal checks every
    15 minutes until ambient temperature is maintained for 60 minutes.

Note: an increasing temperature is an indication that a thermal runaway event is occurring.
* Ensure that all cells are accounted for by searching the area around the device. Failure
to account for all cells may lead to a secondary fire event.
Notify FireCOM that the incident involves a lithium-ion device. FireCOM will send a notification to FIRU.

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Operations Bulletin 2023-01- Lists the hazards and risks at incidents involving Lithium-ion batteries in small devices. List all as stated in the bulletin.

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  • Thermal runaway
  • Extreme fire behaviour
  • Release of toxic vapour and gases
  • Hazardous materials and leaked electrolytes.
  • Stranded energy
  • Projectiles
  • Secondary ignition
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According to Work Instruction- “Bagging contaminated gear” What equipment is required for bagging contaminated gear (not PPC) at an incident to minimise the risk presented by hazardous contaminants during storage or transport?

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The appropriate bag for the type of contaminant:
− Asbestos containment bags where asbestos is a suspected contaminant.
− Yellow clinical waste bags for waste produced from providing first aid.
− Clear contaminated gear bags for other contaminants, including smoke.
* Cable ties or strong tape to seal the bags.
* A contaminated equipment tag to attach to the bag with relevant details

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As listed on the SIMS Worksheet: Electrical safety kit - State the inventory stored in the green canvas bag of the electrical safety kit.

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1 x pair insulating gloves
1 x pair leather overgloves
1 x electrical safety kit bag
2 x non-contact AC voltage detectors, either Modiewark
Rescue or GLM Mini Rescue

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According to the Preventing and Managing Unreasonable Behaviour and Bullying Policy, what is the definition of workplace bullying?

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“Workplace bullying is repeated and unreasonable behaviour directed towards a worker or a group of workers that creates a risk to health and safety”.

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According to the ‘Firefighter’ role description found on the Intranet, list 5 Duties/Accountabilities required in this role.

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  • Contribute to the station’s community prevention, risk reduction planning and engagement programs and
    activities
  • Attend fire and other emergency incidents providing expert knowledge and assistance commensurate with
    rank
  • Contribute to the Station’s operational readiness, including the maintenance of appliances, tools and
    equipment
  • Assist with investigations into the cause of fires
  • Support the Station Officer in actions to achieve FRNSW’s goals of protecting life, property and other
    initiatives under the Plus Plan
  • Undertake station duties including the completion of records, reports, correspondence and returns to facilitate the general running of the station
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According to Firefighters Training Manual - The numbers relayed back from FireCOM for the Hazmat Action Guide (HAG) sheet are used to determine PPE, form, hazards, effect with water, action, firefighting, and personnel decontamination. TX at the end of the transmission means there is text. What does the text usually refer to?

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TX at the end of the numbers in the transmission means there is also text. This TX or text usually relates to Additional Personal Protection (APP).

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According to Firefighters Training Manual -You attend a house fire at 2am and on arrival notice a small amount of smoke issuing from the ground level of a 2-storey residence. Two cars are parked in the driveway. What three principles should you keep in mind when forcing entry?

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  • enter without undue delay
  • enter with the minimum of structural damage
  • enter so as to provide access to as much of the building as possible.
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What are the correct meanings for the numerical codes:
* Code 3
* Code 6
* Code 4
* Code 1
* Code 7

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Code 1 - Responding to an incident or move-up – should include a clarification when the appliance is travelling under normal road conditions.
Code 3 - On scene at incident or move-up station (state location/address).
Code 4 - Available for response. If not returning to station, give destination, eg FireCOM, Pumper 53, Code 4, returning to stand by at 60
Station.
Code 6 - Incident in Rural Fire District.
Code 7 - Unavailable for response – state reason and transmit Code 4 immediately when available.

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According to FRNSW fatigue management procedure permanent firefighters, what is the recommended consecutive hours break taken after completion of their second 24-hour shift, prior to recall, part change of shift or any other overtime in order to minimise fatigue risk.

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8 hours

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According to the clean firefighter policy describe onsite decontamination.

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 Onsite decontamination occurs as people and equipment leave the Hot Zone to recycle, when entering rehabilitation, or when leaving the incident. All people and equipment that have been in the Hot Zone are considered to have been exposed to contaminants and require decontamination.
 The aim of decontamination is to ensure zero exposure for firefighters, with all contaminates removed and left at the incident, where possible. All PPE, including boots, require cleaning before leaving the incident.
 All breathing apparatus need to be cleaned after exposure to reduce contamination by carcinogens.
 Helmets are to be cleaned on-scene and then contained (bagged and tagged) in accordance with the relevant helmet recommended practice.

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According to FRNSW Alcohol and other drugs policy, workers must not be in the workplace with a blood alcohol concentration of how many grams or above of alcohol per 210 litres of breath.

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a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.02 grams or above of alcohol per 210 litres of breath (i.e. 0.02)

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According to the After-Action Review (AAR) Policy - AARs are held for the purpose of reviewing organisational performance, resulting in a series of observations, which are analysed to produce thematic insights. What timeframe should a Type 1 review be conducted?

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Immediate or as soon as possible

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As stated in in the FRNSW Code of Conduct and Ethics - FRNSW has shared values with the NSW Government Sector. Name all the shared values.

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Integrity and service

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According to FRNSW Policy Managing Gifts, Benefits and Hospitality Policy and Procedure - Any offer of a gift or benefit in excess of $50 or not token in nature, whether it is accepted or not, must be declared and registered with who?

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Professional standards

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According to the infection prevention and control manual - An infection occurs when another organism enters your body and causes disease. There are six main transmission routes, list four.

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  • Direct contact transmission with blood or body substances
  • Indirect contact transmission
  • Droplet transmission
  • Airborne transmission
  • Gastrointestinal transmission
  • Vector borne (Zoonotic) transmission.
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According to the FRNSW smoke alarm installation procedure - When installing a smoke alarm in a residential dwelling, what is the most suitable fixing method to attach to surfaces.

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Heavy duty double sided tape

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According to the procedure, list the requirements regarding qualifications for a full or part change of shift.

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Replacement firefighters must have similar qualifications required to meet the needs of the position being filled on the particular shift, e.g. rescue, hazmat, pumper or aerial operator qualifications.
Duty Commanders can refuse applications for part or full change of shift if the replacement firefighter does not have the required qualifications.

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According to the procedure, arrangement for a full or part change of shift- The applicant must submit the form to their Station Commander or Supervisor at least how many hours in advance?

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24hrs

27
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According to the NSW RFS and FRNSW Memorandum of Understanding, response to AFAs within the jurisdictional, responsibility of the RFS the first arriving brigade can de activate the local alarm, who can carry out resetting of the alarm?

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Resetting of the alarm to be carried out by FRNSW

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According to the Toolkit - Workplace Safety- Annual Workplace Safety Inspections aim to reduce the number of safety incidents by identifying and controlling a broad range of potential hazards in FRNSW-owned or leased workplaces. When must each FRNSW-owned or leased workplace be inspected by each year?

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31st May each year

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According to the workplace safety toolkit - Every workplace should have a prominently displayed Health & Safety Notice Board, list all documents that should be attached?

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  • SIRA Poster - If you get injured at work
  • Commissioner’s Safety Statement
  • Safety and Wellbeing Plan 2021-2022
  • FRNSW Return to Work Policy and Program Summary
  • Workplace Evacuation Diagrams
  • WHS Issue Resolution Flowchart
  • Guide - NIIENM Submission Workflow
  • Safety information and Contacts
  • Safety Representatives Template
  • First Aid Officers Template (not necessary for stations)
  • Fire Warden Template (not necessary for stations)
30
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According to the Firefighters Training Manual, what is the definition of thermal capacity?

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The amount of heat absorbed for any given increase in temperature.

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According to the Firefighters Training Manual, flash fires and dust explosions are similar in conditions. Three conditions occur in both flash fires and dust explosions. Which conditions do NOT occur in both?

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For a dust explosion the explosive chemical reaction must occur in a confined space.

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A 6-level building has a fire burning on the 3rd level. Heat smoke and fire gases are gradually rising through vertical openings and spreading to floors above the fire. As per the Firefighters Training Manual, what factors will mostly affect the levels reached by these stratified layers?

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The more heat produced by the fire, the higher
these layers will penetrate.
Other factors affecting the levels reached by
these stratified layers include:
* the type of fuel in the fire
* size of the fire
* size of the internal openings
* height of the building
* the weather.

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At a 4th alarm industrial unit fire, the Incident Commander (IC) had assigned Sector Commanders, a Safety Officer and a Staging Officer with four pumps initially in Staging. The IC later requested an extra six firefighters and a Station Commander from Staging, but there was only one pump in Staging. Why was this error not identified?

A
34
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You are responding to a fire call in a Scania 320 pumper through small roundabouts in wet weather and the driver reports that the vehicle’s brakes are operating independently and intermittently. In accordance with the Operations Bulletin 2014-02, what actions should be taken?

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If drivers of Scania P320 pumpers are continually activating the ESP system, they are travelling too quickly for the road conditions and must alter
their driving behaviour.

35
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You attend a 3rd Alarm structure fire, and the Incident Commander (IC) appoints you the Safety Officer. What is the Safety Officer responsible for? List five.

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  • Identify unsafe conditions or operations and report these to the IC (or Operations Officer if in place).
  • Correct unsafe work practices through the appropriate commander. If this affects strategy and tactics, inform the IC so that the incident action plan
    can be reviewed.
  • Communicate with commanders, to identify safety concerns and the control measures implemented.
  • Identify hazards likely to affect the safety, health, or welfare of personnel. Through the appropriate commander, ensure all those at the incident are properly briefed on these hazards, including measures to eliminate, prevent, or mitigate risks.
  • Assist the IC to complete the operational risk assessment and the risk assessment worksheet. Alternatively, conduct the operational risk assessment for the IC and communicate the assessment to the IC.
  • Confirm that all health and safety systems are in place – eg breathing apparatus control, rehabilitation, health monitoring.
  • Confirm that all utilities are identified and rendered safe.
  • Confirm that all those at the incident are aware of the location of the hazard zone, any exclusion zones, and any other designated areas.
  • Request the appointment of additional Safety Officers if needed.
  • Maintain awareness of the incident communications plan and incident action plan.
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FRNSW use different methods to ventilate a structure. All ventilation methods require safety precautions. According to the Firefighters Training Manual, what safety precautions should you practice during vertical or trench ventilation?

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  • don’t walk on spongy roofs. Sponginess in the roof is usually a sign that structural members have been weakened
  • take care to prevent firefighters from sliding and falling
  • exercise caution when working near electric wires
  • ensure that firefighters making the opening are standing to the windward side of the cut and wearing the correct protective equipment
  • watch for indications of weakening structure or other hazards
  • apply extreme caution when using power tools;
  • keep a firm footing
  • always have a means of retreat
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To extinguish a fire, we must remove one or more factors that form the fire triangle or fire tetrahedron. According to the Firefighters Training Manual, what methods are used to remove one of these factors. List four.

A
  • starvation;
  • smothering;
  • cooling; and
  • interruption of the flame chain reaction.
38
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According to the Firefighters Training Manual, the use of water as an extinguishing medium on ships has some disadvantages. List three of the disadvantages.

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  • it is likely to damage cargo
  • it may react dangerously with cargo
  • it can affect a ship’s stability
  • it always presents a danger of flooding
  • NSWFB equipment may not fit shipboard connections
39
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You are responded to an aircraft on a runway with smoke issuing from behind the piston engine. All passengers and crew are out. It is a radial engine. According to the Firefighters Training Manual, how does the fire risk of this engine compare to an in-line engine and what extinguishing medium would you use?

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The greater fire risk in this type of engine is in
the ancillary equipment. This equipment is
usually housed in a bay behind the cylinders.
The fire risk in this area is in the oil pumps,
generators, carburetors, and superchargers and
in the pipework and wiring.
Halons or CO2 are most effective in controlling these fires.

40
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According to FRNSW Fatigue Management Procedure - Short-term fatigue management is the management of acute fatigue that may occur as a result of tasks undertaken by firefighters during work hours. As a guide, a break from these tasks should be taken how often?

A

Regular breaks should be taken away from physically or mentally demanding tasks. As a guide, a break from these tasks should be taken at least every four hours.

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You have been instructed to commence ventilation. According to the Firefighters Training Manual, when determining where ventilation needs to be carried out, what considerations need to be taken into account?

A
  • the nature and proximity of exposures
  • the size of the fire
  • the seat of the fire
  • the wind and weather conditions
  • the type of building construction
  • the presence of vertical or horizontal openings and how they may affect ventilation.
42
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You need to attach a delivery to the hydrant outlet. According to the Firefighters Training Manual, hydrants have what types of deliveries?

A
  • double delivery
  • elbow delivery
  • standpipe delivery
43
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You are first arriving Station Commander at a fire to find smoke issuing from a single level house. You have not conducted a 360° size up but have given your crew initial tasks.
What actions would most assist in formally assuming command?

A

Provide the initial radio report to FireCOM, confirm that an IC is in place, and name command (following the naming convention).

44
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According to the Firefighters Training Manual, what conditions should be determined before carrying out ventilation?

A
  • the seat of the fire has been located
  • crews are ready to enter with charged hose lines
  • back-up crews are ready to enter
  • communications have been established amongst all crews
45
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FRNSW incident management is consistent with the Australasian Inter-service Incident Management System (AIIMS). What are the key principles of AIIMS?

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  • Flexibility
  • Management by objectives
  • Functional management
  • Unity of command
  • Span of control
46
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FRNSW is committed to achieving the principles and requirements of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy, to achieve this what are all employees responsible for?

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  • Creating a culturally safe workplace environment which is free from discrimination and everyone is valued and treated with respect
  • Working collaboratively to recognise and appreciate equity, diversity and inclusion
  • Identifying and addressing any form of discrimination in the workplace
47
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According to the Transfer and Mobility Policy, list the reasons permanent Officers and Firefighters may seek transfer or be transferred to other locations.

A
  • Career development
  • Operational capability (skills and qualifications development)
  • Compassionate issues/staff welfare
  • Location based transfers
  • Performance /disciplinary
48
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According to the Firefighters Training Manual, what does the term latent heat of vaporisation refer to?

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The amount of heat required to vaporise a unit weight of the extinguishing medium

49
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According to the Firefighters Training Manual, water is drawn from various types of water mains. Name the types of mains.

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trunk mains - that supply water from the original source to a secondary distribution point
distributary mains - that supply water from the secondary distribution point to sub-divided areas such as a suburb
reticulation mains - that feed off distributary mains and feed individual streets and buildings.

50
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According to the Firefighters Training Manual, what are the main types of aircraft?

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  • civil
  • military
  • helicopters (civil and military)
51
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According to Operations Bulletin 2023-02. List the risk management measures that should be taken when attending incidents involving hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV).

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  • Conduct atmospheric monitoring with a four head gas detector for LELs to detect if hydrogen is leaking.
  • Use a thermal imaging camera (TIC) to identify if hydrogen fire is present.
  • Conduct thermal checks on the battery using a TIC to determine whether thermal runaway may be occurring within the lithium-ion battery. Increasing temperature is an indication that a thermal runaway event may be occurring. If so, use a hose stream to cool.
  • Establish an exclusion zone (minimum 15 m) around any hydrogen FCEV incident.
52
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The operation (or non-operation) of the pressure relief valve on an LPG storage or transport container does not necessarily mean that a BLEVE is imminent. However, if the valve is operating on an LPG storage container that has no odorant and is labelled accordingly the internal pressure of the cylinder may be rising.
According to the Firefighters Training Manual, what are indicators of a possible BLEVE?

A
  • any increase in the noise level from the valve
  • any sign of bulging or blistering on the outside of the tank or cylinder.
53
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According to the Toolkit - Conduct - Respectful Workplaces, Clear communication is one of the best ways to build a respectful workplace and to avoid conflict. What is the tool that will help employees to communicate clearly when addressing difficult topics.

A

Straight talk

54
Q

According to the Toolkit - Mental fitness- What program offers an external service that provides professional and confidential counselling/coaching to help you with challenges, issues or concerns that may be affecting you at work or home.

A

EAP - Employee assistance program

55
Q

According to FRNSW Cyber Security policy - Employees are responsible to protect the information they use and manage as part of their daily job. Employees are expected to complete Cyber Security Awareness Training how often?

A

Annually

56
Q

According to the Bushfire Hazard reduction procedure - There are two types of broad area prescribed burns. What are they?

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Simple prescribed burn
Complex prescribed burn

57
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According to the Bushfire Hazard reduction procedure - Pile burns may be carried out by FRNSW to dispose of vegetation resulting from what activities?

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For ecological or regeneration purposes, or for bushfire hazard reduction

58
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According to the Bushfire hazard reduction policy - List occasions when prescribed burning conducted by FRNSW is not permitted in a fire district.

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  • there is a total fire ban (TOBAN)
  • the EPA has issued a No-Burn Notice (unless prior exemption has been granted)
  • the Fire Behaviour Index (FBI) is greater than 23
59
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According to CASE STUDY 2023-06 on the Intranet, four firefighters injured by unauthorised equipment - During 2020-2021, four firefighters required treatment in hospital after being injured by unauthorised equipment that had been brought into FRNSW workplaces. What is FRNSWs definition of unauthorised equipment as described in the case study?

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Unauthorised equipment is any item which is purchased, introduced, or used within an FRNSW workplace that has not first met the requirements of the Procurement Manual.
This includes equipment which has not been obtained via the Electronic Supply Catalogue (ESCAT) or through an approved Request Purchase Order (RPO)

60
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According to Safety Bulletin 2023-03 TIC lanyard entanglement risk - If the TIC needs to be handed between members of firefighting or search and rescue teams what is the safest method to pass to the front firefighter?

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it is safest to do so around the side of the body of the front firefighter and not over the shoulder.

61
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According to the SIMS worksheet - Warning gear is used to mark off incidents sites and warn the public that FRNSW operations are nearby. As listed on the worksheet list three forms of warning gear.

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  • Eflare or strobe kit
  • Hazard Ahead sign
  • barrierand hazmat Hot Zone tape
  • witch’s hats
  • breakdownroad triangles
62
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According to the SIMS Worksheet - All extinguishers are inspected and serviced by who and at what timeframes?

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All extinguishers are inspected and serviced by a competent person six monthly, annually and five yearly

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