LEGISLATION

Question 1

What is the ACT emergencies ACT 2004?

Answer 1

Establishes the legislative framework for emergency planning, prevention response and recovery operations within the ACT.

Act seeks to protect and preserve life, property and the environment

The Act delivers a streamlined structure for emergency services

Question 2

What is section 44 of the emergencies act?

Answer 2

Functions of ACT F&R and legal obligations
to protect life, property and the environment.

Also responsible for:
-Operational planning in built up areas in regard to fire response
-respond to and deal with HAZMAT incidents
-respond to rescue incidents
-respond to CBR incidents
-assist other agencies
-Any other function prescribed by regulation
-provide first response to other incidents for other ESAs
-respond to fire in a rural area

Question 3

What are some of the powers of the chief? (section 34)

Answer 3

-May enter land
-Close a street or road to traffic and public
-Bring equipment onto land, structure or vehicle
-Remove, dismantle, demolish or destroy a structure or vehicle
-Contain an animal or substance
-Remove or destroy an animal, substance or vegetation
-Turn off, disconnect, shut down a motor or equipment
-control, shut off or disconnect a supply of fuel, gas, electricity,

Question 4

What are the 4 Public sector values?

Answer 4

Respect
Integrity
Innovation
Collaboration

Question 5

What does the ACTF&R EA outline?

Answer 5

A specific agreement between employer and employee (eg firefighters and the government).

Outlines minimum entitlements such as pay, leave entitlements, hours of work, allowances etc.

The EA is the first point of references for any disputes, disagreements or claims such as workers compensation.

Question 6

What is the purpose of the ACT Emergencies Plan?

Answer 6

Outlines responsibilities authorities
and mechanisms to manage emergencies and their consequences within ACT.

Provides structure in an emergency for multiple agencies, and identifies the lead agency and support agency in specific incidents and hazards.

Question 7

What are the Public Sector principles in the Code of Conduct?

Answer 7

Best practice principle
-work efficiently, effectively, constructively, be responsive, collaborative and accountable.

Merit and Equity principle
- Head of service is an equitable employer, employs a person who is best able to do the job in all circumstances.