Incident command re-validation exam. I.C.1 Flashcards
In which circumstances should BA entry control stage II must be implemented?
8
- More than 6 whereas on a stage 1 ECB
- EDBA in use
- BA emergency crew are committed
- Basements incidents
- BTP, HART, other agencies deployed.
- Guidelines in use
- Hi-Ex foam in use
- More that one ECP
You are the OIC, at a Fire involving ducting, in what circumstances should the ducting access panels be opened?
Only on the orders of the OIC & when sufficient extinguishing media is in place to cover any fire spread.
U are OIC at a large gas leak that has ignited, what should u do?
Do NOT extinguish flames, protect surrounding buildings/property with lashed off jets & evacuate area until gas main has been isolated.
How long should U cool a LPG cylinder if direcreky heated by direct flame impingement?
Only until it reaches ambient temperature.
At incidents involving lifts, under what circumstances is it acceptable for LFB personnel to enter into the lift shaft?
Only in life threatening situations or danger of serious injury to casualties is present.
In what circumstances, if any can a command unit (CU) be returned before arrival at a incident. At a +6 pump fire?
Only the 2nd command unit can be returned after discussing with the 1st command unit OIC. At +6pumps.
What is the minimum rank for a inner cording controller and assistant inner cordon controller?
Stn/O & FF
What are the four categories of incident response?
Normal, enhanced, augmented and special.
At a incident where bulk foam has been used, who is responsible for removing all used & unused LFB IBC’s from the fire ground?
I.C.
How should the boundary between inner and outer corners of the demarcated at an incident?
Yellow barrier tape with “Hazard Zone - Do not cross” written in Black
In addition to their Ops review roll, What other tool can the O.RT.. do?
Operations Tactical Advisor on the fire ground.
Where should all media enquired of local incidents be referred too?
Communications department
What is the minimal number of personnel to be sent to the bridgehead at a high rise incident.
Four.
1 x Bridgehead commander (min LFF),
2 x BA Crew,
1 x ECO.
U are the OIC at a compartment fire, in what circumstances can you use hose reels rather than a 45mm jets?
If reliable information indicates that a initial attack using hose reels is a significant alternative.
(Know small ventilated fires)
NB, setting up Main jets, with increased time to set them up, would allow the fire to develop.
At fires involving refuge derivative fuels were involved, why is it important during firefighting operations to contain the water run-off.
Because it contains significant amounts volumes of contaminants.
When should u set up a Incident Command Pump (I.C.P.), at incidents?
As soon as possible whenever more than one pumping appliance is in attendance.
At HASMAT incidents, when does the Brigade NOT charge for services rendered?
Domestic premises
Where Medical treatment is required to prevent injury.
We’re there is a fire or danger if fire.
On the MDT what symbol indicates a Hydrant that’s operable with a minor defect?
Box with a black H
& red background.
When giving orders of briefings, how does the recipient confirm understanding of his/her briefing?
Repeat it back.
S.H.O.P.A.C.
Situation
Hazards
Objectives
Plan
Any questions
Confirm back
As u approach a fire in a delivery van, it has a sign on the front & rear of the vehicle, it’s a:
BLACK Rectangle with YELLOW background.
What does this sign mean?
A mixture of individual packaged hazardous goods.
The DMM
Task/Event
Risk/benefit
Resources
Decided/Thinking
Objectives
Plan
Communicating/Controlling
Outcome
Review & acting , thinking.
What following pieces of personnel information should not be sent over main scheme radio to the media?
(5)
-Names of MOP involved
-Names of LFB person involved.
-Home address &/or house numbers.
-Detailed information of building contents
-Problems with water supplies.
In a building with a phased evacuation plan in affect, where should the evacuation normally start?
Fire floor &
1 flour above the fire
You are the I.C. at a basement fire, at what point do you send a message of ”Basement procedure implemented”, radio message?
BA crew committed with 45mm Jet min.
Support BA crew committed with covering 45mm jet min, in place to protect egress.
In what circumstances can a BA crew be committed above the fire at a high-rise incident?
Only once the benefits have been properly assessed and balanced against the risks present.
What is the frequency you should send informative messages from incidents?
General principles X 5
-As soon as practical after arrival,
-Max 5 minutes after a make up or persons reported.
-Max 20 minutes.
-Every 30 minutes if incident is protracted.
-Every 60 minutes if 8 pumps or more in attendance.
With reference to sprinkler or drencher installation, in what circumstances should a MAIN STOP VALVE be closed at an incident?
When the OIC is satisfied that, the operated sprinkler or drencher heads can be dispensed with.
A ‘RUNNING CALL’ is received at the station to a ‘PERSON LOCKED OUT’, however is it is ascertained that no fire or danger to life is present.
What should you do?
Advise the member of the public to call a locksmith (see local directory) or police for details for 24hrs locksmiths.
You attend a incident at a tunnel construction, where there a area of pressurised air present (subject to the ‘works in compressed air regulations 1996),
Should you allow LFB Crews into the area and why is this the case?
No!
Workers in tunnels under those regulations are responsible for their own rescue. Private rescue crews - present paid by the private construction complaint. RESCUE 2 - with SAVOX kit.
However LFB Have been called in the past the rescue these private rescue teams - Fulham super sewer.
You attend a incident where unsecured security dogs are present what should you do?
Priority Call Control to get MET Police to attend, contact the owner/key holder to attend, & request a dog handler on site.
When siting appliances at terrorist incident what should be taken into account?
(6)
-Facing away from incident.
-Up wind
-Up Hill
-Behind Substantial cove
-Away from Glass
-Not in lone of sight of the area of operations.
You are in attendance at a LEVEL 1 Water incident, at level 1 in what circumstances if any can firefighters enter the water?
Firefighters can enter the water, To a depth where their structural firefighting PPE is not compromised & there is no danger of them being swept off her feet.
You attend an incident at a electrical substation, where it appears that a unconscious casualty requires rescue.
What is the minimum safe approach distance to the electrical substation for this scenarios?
5 meters.
On the MDT on front line appliances, what does the following symbol represent on the map?
Outline black triangle with black ! In the middle.
On a red background.
Quantities of explosives are registered with the police as being stored in the premises.
