LF Questions Flashcards

Question

According to SOGs - At a high-rise structure fire, what area provides a safe location with building communications, control equipment and plans?

Answer 1

The Fire Control Room (FCR) ## Footnote Source: STRUCTURE FIRES SOG (NO. 4.5) PAGE 3, 8.2 Second pump

Answer 2

Life at risk phase, where there are salvable human lives. The incident is uncontrolled and requires rapid actions to control the risks to lives. A higher level of risk may be acceptable. ## Footnote Source: Incident management – SOG 1.4 Incident action planning, 2 Principles, page 1

Answer 3

* Standard decontamination is implemented where there is no life at risk. * Emergency decontamination is implemented where there is a life at risk (a person is rescued from the Hot Zone), or an immediate response is required due to an accidental contamination. * Mass decontamination is implemented in an unexpected and dangerous situation which must be dealt with immediately where a group of people are contaminated. ## Footnote Source: Hazardous materials – SOG 10.4 Decontamination, Page 1, 10.4 DECONTAMINATON, 2 Definitions

Answer 4

Offensive – operating in close proximity to the hazards. Defensive – operating away from the hazards. ## Footnote Source: Incident management – SOG 1.4 Incident action planning, 2 Principles, page 1

Answer 5

Withdraw – this indicates that firefighters have enough time to exit the structure or the position they are working in, with all their equipment, in a controlled manner. Abandon – this indicates that there is an immediate threat to firefighter lives and the firefighters must exit the structure or position they are working in immediately and only bring equipment with them if it will not compromise their safety. ## Footnote Source: SOG 1. Incident Management – Incident communications, Change in strategy or position, page 47

Answer 6

* warn – tailored to the current situation and locality * move – support, assist and move, particularly vulnerable people to a safer location * protect – when moving to a safe location is impossible provide protection in whatever form necessary. ## Footnote Source: SOG Bushfire - SOG 3.1 Guidelines for bushfires, Safeguarding strategy, Page 52

Answer 7

Command is only terminated when the last resource leaves the incident. ## Footnote Source: Incident management – SOG 1.8 Escalation and de-escalation, 3 De-escalation, Principles

Answer 8

* Specialist advice to the IC relating to hazards, industrial processes and installed fire systems. * Operation of valves and other industrial processes. * Fire attack under the control of NSWFB officers. ## Footnote Source: STRUCTURE FIRES SOG (NO. 4.9), page 3, 7 Use of Emergency Response Teams

Answer 9

Possible terrorist incident, Crime investigation, Site, crowd, traffic and evacuation management, and Rescue incidents ## Footnote Source: SOG 1.15 Inter-agency notifications, 3 Agency list, page 1

Answer 10

* The first priority is the safety of firefighters. * The second priority is protecting savable lives. * The third priority is protecting savable property and the environment. ## Footnote Source: Incident management – SOG 1.9 Incident safety, Principles, Risk Management

Answer 11

* Life at risk phase – where there are salvable human lives. The incident is uncontrolled and requires rapid actions to control the risks to life. * Expanding phase – where the incident is uncontrolled and likely to expand. It requires rapid actions to control risks to life and property. * Contained phase – there are sufficient resources to contain the incident within the defined area. There is no life at risk, or life or property have already been lost. ## Footnote Source: SOG 1. Incident Management – Incident action planning, page 35

Answer 12

* Support NSW Police Force or the Australian Defence Force (ADF) by protecting life and property from the effects of fires or hazardous materials that may occur. * Act as the lead agency in urban search and rescue (USAR) operations, if required. * If requested, assist NSW Ambulance. ## Footnote Source: Special incidents – SOG 8.1 Bombs, 8.1 BOMBS, 3 Principles

Answer 13

* Minimise disturbance – ie restrict salvage and overhaul work. * Keep it lightly dampened down with fog spray. * Apply a bonding agent such as a foam blanket or coloured PVA/water mix. * Bag into marked asbestos containment bags. * Wrap or cover with salvage plastic sheeting. ## Footnote Source: Hazardous materials – SOG 10.11 Asbestos. 6 Operations, page 3

Answer 14

* position the landing site in an area 30 m x 30 m minimum, on solid, level ground away from power lines or wires, and clear of trees or similar obstacles * mark the corners of the landing site by placing a firefighter at each corner and cordon off to prevent unauthorised entry. Do not use tape or loose materials * clear all loose debris from the area, e.g. paper bags, cigarette cartons, aluminium cans etc, and secure all NSWFB equipment near the landing site * in dry, dusty conditions, the landing site may require wetting down to maintain visibility during landing and take off. ## Footnote Source: SPECIAL APPLIANCES AND EQUIPMENT SOG No. 15.2, 5.5 Landing Sites, page 7,8

Answer 15

Stage 1, Stage 2 – FRNSW are likely to be involved from this stage, Stage 3 ## Footnote Source: Structure fires – SOG 4.8 Aged care facilities, Emergency and evacuation plans, page 2

Answer 16

* Lookouts – Fire crews must LOOKOUT and ensure that they have a clear appreciation of current fire behaviour, location and size of the fire in relation to crew location. * Awareness – Firefighters must be aware of what is happening around them * Communications – All fire crews must maintain communication in accordance with the communications plan and ensure safety issues are discussed and addressed immediately. * Escape Routes – At least two escape routes should be agreed and made known to all relevant personnel. The suitability of escape routes should be reviewed continually to ensure they remain effective. * Safety Zones – Safety zones (refuge areas) should be identified and made known to all relevant firefighters. Firefighters need to consider escape time and safety zone size requirements, which may change as fire behaviour changes. ## Footnote Source: Guidelines for bushfires – SOG 3.1 Bushfires, 3 Safety, page 1

Answer 17

* Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). * Extended duration breathing apparatus (EDBA): An SCBA set in twin cylinder configuration which allows firefighters to work for approximately twice the time as single cylinder SCBA. * Airline respirator: An extension facemask with an airline supplied from a source of compressed air. ## Footnote Source: RESPIRATORY PROTECTION SOG (NO. 9.1) PAGE 1, 9.1 USE OF RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, 4.1 Supplied air respirators

Answer 18

Tthe senior officer from the NSW RFS present at the fire will be the Incident Controller. ## Footnote Source: INCIDENT CONTROL SYSTEM SOG (No. 1.11) GUIDELINE 11 PAGE 1, 11.4 Structure Fires in Rural Fire Districts

Answer 19

White- Chief warden, Deputy chief warden, Communications officer, Yellow- Floor warden, Area wardens, Red- Wardens, White cross on a green background- First aid officer ## Footnote Source: STRUCTURE FIRES SOG (NO. 4.9) PAGE 1 4.9 WARDENS AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAMS, 4 Identifying members of an ECO

Answer 20

* Concentration of exposure * Duration of exposure * Fibre characteristics * Other exposures ## Footnote Source: SOG 10.11 Asbestos – Asbestos risks, Health Effects, Page 31

Answer 21

Going, Being Controlled, Contained, Patrol, Out ## Footnote Source: Status of bushfire – SOG 3.1 Guidelines for bushfires, 6 Status of bushfire, Page 18

Answer 22

* Task * Tactical * Strategic ## Footnote Source: SOG 1.9 Incident safety – Incident safety, Levels of risk management – Task, Tactical and Strategic, page 9

Answer 23

* Establish BA Control as close to the entry/exit point as possible. * Check and enter all details on the BA Control Board. * Ensure that BA team members are identified by a call sign determined by the incident communications plan. * Calculate and monitor entry and exit times. * Monitor all radio communications within the sector. * When exit time is reached: *Immediately contact the individual wearer or BA team leader. *If unable to contact, notify their Commander. *Activate the RIT immediately when required and notify the IC. * Indicate to exiting BA crews the locations of the BA staging area and Rehabilitation Area. * Provide updates to their Commander as required. A second radio transceiver may be required for communicating on the tactical channel. * Ensure BA Control Boards clearly show when extended duration BA (EDBA) is in use. This is indicated by the red tag from the EDBA twin manifold being attached to the wearer’s yellow tally on the board. * Ensure BA Control Boards clearly show when aerial appliance operators are wearing BA. * Ensure BA Control Boards clearly show when extension facemasks are in use: *With air trolley BA (ATBA). *On aerial appliances. *With auxiliary facemask from another BA set. *With an extension airline from a standalone BA set. * Notifying the IC or Sector/Group Commander if they require assistance. ## Footnote Source: RESPIRATORY PROTECTION SOG (NO. 9.4) 4 Duties of BA Control Operators, page 1

Answer 24

An offensive strategy aims at immediately limiting fire spread, while a defensive strategy aims at life. A safeguarding strategy is used when offensive or defensive strategies are no longer viable with intense fires under the worst conditions, the actions during safeguarding strategy, while not fire suppression, warns, escorts (moves) and protects community members to ensure their safety. ## Footnote Source: Operations – SOG 3.1 Guidelines for bushfires, Methods of attacking bushfires, Page 47, Page 3

Answer 25

Level 2 PPE must be worn. ## Footnote Source: SOG 3.1 Guidelines for bushfires – 2 Personal protective equipment Page 9

Answer 26

120 metres apart ## Footnote Source: LAND TRANSPORT INCIDENTS SOG No. 6.6 PAGE 1, 6.6 ROAD TUNNEL INCIDENTS, 3.1 Emergency egress/access

Answer 27

The terms small, medium, large, very large and mega ## Footnote Source: SOG 1. Incident Management – Incident communications, Structure fire size, page 47

Answer 28

To use the principles of ICS and ensure an effective span of control; to establish a flow of information at all levels of the incident, without overwhelming the IC or ComCen with superfluous data; and to ensure the safety of firefighters by using effective communication. ## Footnote Source: COMMUNICATIONS SOG (No. 2.1) GUIDELINE 1 PAGE 1, 1.4 Communication principles

Answer 29

Alpha radiation, Beta radiation, Gamma rays and X-rays, Neutrons ## Footnote Source: SOG 10.9 Radiological incidents, 2 Types of radiation, Page 4

Answer 30

Known low concentrations of inert dust, such as those produced when cutting metal or wood. Concrete, stone and masonry cutting operations where the work piece can be kept wet. The particles, but not the gases such as CO, in bushfire smoke. Contamination by body fluids. ## Footnote Source: RESPIRATORY PROTECTION SOG (NO. 9.1), PAGE 2 CHECK SHEET

Answer 31

microsievert (μSv), one millionth of a sievert. ## Footnote Source: SOG 10.9 Radiological incidents 3 Radiation dose, page 6, 4 Minimising exposure to radiation, Page 8

Answer 32

Incident safety worksheet ## Footnote Source: SOG 1.9 Incident safety – How to manage risk at incidents, page 21

Answer 33

Training and doctrine ## Footnote Source: SOG 1.9 Incident safety – Incident safety, Organisational strategies, page 8

Answer 34

The container’s vapour space (area above the liquid) is most crucial and is to be considered a high priority area for cooling. ## Footnote Source: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SOG (No. 10.10) GUIDELINE 10, PAGE 1, 10.3.6

Answer 35

At all emergency incidents and training exercises involving strenuous physical activity, long duration activities, or severe environmental conditions. ## Footnote Source: INCIDENT/EMERGENCY SUPPORT SOG (NO. 18.3), 3 Levels of rehabilitation, page 1

Answer 36

* bulk more than 4 tonnes (net), or more than 4 cubic metres of a substance, not in individual packages. * flatbed storage a single level building or other structure designed for the storage of solids in bulk of more than 40 tonnes. * ventilated containers open to the atmosphere, including silos with explosion vents that have activated. * sealed a grain container is sealed during fumigation and semi sealed at other times – includes semi-sealed and oxygen limiting containers ## Footnote Source: SPECIAL INCIDENTS SOG (NO. 8.2) PAGE 1, 8.2 BULK SOLIDS STORAGE FACILITIES (SILOS), 3 Definitions

Answer 37

Stand by mode, Activation mode, deactivation mode ## Footnote Source: STRUCTURE FIRES SOG No. 4.11 PAGE 5, 9 Hydrant booster use

Answer 38

Crews can be rested in one of the following ways: * Recycle – Crew stops work for a short period just outside the Hot Zone, to rest, rehydrate, and replenish air cylinders if relevant. They remain accountable to IC or Sector, Group or Division commander (SGD Commander), as per the incident structure. * Full rehabilitation – Crew is released and moves to the rehabilitation area. Once there, they are accountable to a Rehabilitation Officer. ## Footnote Source: SOG 1. Incident Management – Deployment, page 21

Answer 39

A bush fire has assumed or is likely to assume such proportions as to be incapable of control or suppression by the fire fighting authority or authorities in whose area or locality it is burning, or the prevailing conditions are conducive to the outbreak of a bush fire likely to assume such proportions, or a bush fire is not being effectively controlled or suppressed by the fire fighting authority or authorities in whose area or locality it is burning, or a bush fire is burning in a place that is not the responsibility of any fire fighting authority. ## Footnote Source: SOG 3.1 Guidelines for bushfires – Classes of bushfire, Rural Fires Act 1997 No 65, 44 Commissioner’s responsibility

Answer 40

Time – minimise the duration of exposure. Distance – maximise the distance from the radiological source. Shielding – maximise shielding between the radiological source and people. ## Footnote Source: Hazardous materials – SOG 10.9 Radiological incidents, 3 Safety, page 1

Answer 41

If care is refused, observe the patient until the ambulance arrives. ## Footnote Source: Medical – SOG 12.1 Community first responder, 8 Refusal of care, page 2

Answer 42

Take the CAN (conditions, actions, needs) format. ## Footnote Source: Incident management system – SOG 3.1 Guidelines for bushfires, Fundamental principles, Page 16

Answer 43

Environment Protection Authority, Roads and Maritime Services Transport for NSW. ## Footnote Source: Incident management – SOG 1.15 Inter-agency notifications, 3 Agency list

Answer 44

* More fully size up the incident. * Directly supervise the crew. * Assist the crew with task level work if needed. * Take advantage of the limited window of opportunity available while the incident is in its early stages. ## Footnote Source: Command – SOG 1. Incident Management, Fast attack, page 24

Answer 45

The term all clear indicates that primary and secondary searches have been completed ## Footnote Source: Incident communications – SOG 1. Incident Management, Standard message terminology, page 46

Answer 46

20 minutes ## Footnote Source: Utilities – SOG 14.5 Substations, 4 Underground vaults, page 2

Answer 47

Decontamination Officer, Wash Operator, Wash Assistant, Disrobe Assistant, Pump Operator ## Footnote Source: Hazardous materials – SOG 10.4 Decontamination, 6 Operations, Standard decontamination, page 2

Answer 48

Decontamination is the process of removing contaminants from people and equipment to prevent further injury and reduce the spread of the contaminant. ## Footnote Source: Hazardous materials – SOG 10.4 Decontamination, 10.4 DECONTAMINATON, 2 Definitions, page 1

Answer 49

A Code 6 must be transmitted: Immediately it becomes apparent to the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of an FRNSW appliance that they have received a call to an incident located within a Rural Fire District, or With the Code 1 (responding) message if it is known ## Footnote Source: Communications – SOG 2.5 Standard radio codes, 4 Code 6, PAGE 2

Answer 50

Catastrophic, Extreme, High, Moderate, No rating ## Footnote Source: Guidelines for bushfires – SOG 3.1 Bushfires, 4 Fire danger ratings and alert levels, page 2

Answer 51

Firefighters should consider that: intruders may still be in the building; a real fire may have set off motion detectors and activated the smoke screen device. ## Footnote Source: Standing Order- Smoke screen security devices, 2 Safety precautions, Page 62

Answer 52

Any member of the crews participating in the activity can complete the report, provided that they have direct knowledge of the information they are submitting. ## Footnote Source: Standing Orders- COMMUNITY ACTIVITY REPORTING SYSTEM, 5 Who can submit a CARS report, Page 389

Answer 53

A minimum of four new PIPs a year must be completed by each platoon ## Footnote Source: Standing Orders- AREA RISK MANAGEMENT, Pre incident planning, 1 Policy, Page 143

Answer 54

The purpose of hydrant inspections is to: ensure that hydrants work when needed notify water authorities of problems with hydrants, and familiarise crews with hydrants in their area. ## Footnote Source: Standing Orders- WATER SUPPLY, Hydrant inspections, 1 Purpose, Page 138

Answer 55

The people who are authorised to ride on an appliance are: * firefighters in the course of their duty; * employees of Fire and Rescue NSW whose duty requires their attendance at an emergency; * members of other emergency services at the discretion of the member in charge; or * other persons authorised by the Commissioner. ## Footnote Source: Standing Orders- RIDING ON FIRE AND RESCUE NSW’S APPLIANCES page 40

Answer 56

All Fire and Rescue NSW employees are required to wear a seat belt, properly adjusted, when travelling in Fire and Rescue NSW vehicles. Any member travelling on a vehicle (including a water tanker) is to be seated inside the vehicle and must wear a seat belt ## Footnote Source: Standing Orders, Page 38

Answer 57

Advise the other driver to contact Fire and Rescue NSW’s Fleet Unit in the first instance to obtain the relevant claim number and contact details for Fire and Rescue NSW’s insurers. Drivers of Fire and Rescue NSW vehicles involved in accidents are to be suspended from driving for the balance of the shift on duty unless the exigencies of the service dictate to the contrary. Generally a member of the permanent staff will be reinstated by an officer above the rank of Station Officer at the next rostered shift unless there are contrary circumstances such as medical evidence or unmistakable evidence that the persons suspended may cause injury to persons or damage to property by neglect or lack of skill if reinstated. The reinstatement to be effected by verbal instruction and occurrence book entry at the station concerned. Any additional suspension from driving, in connection with a particular incident, to be as a result of the findings of an inquiry. Station Commanders and supervisors must complete an Agency member motor vehicle claim form for all accidents involving Fire and Rescue NSW vehicles, including fire appliances, and submit it to their Duty Commander or manager with a covering memo explaining how the accident occurred. The Duty Commander or manager must undertake an initial investigation of the accident to determine if any action is required. The Agency member motor vehicle claim form must then be forwarded to the Fleet Management Unit who will process the insurance claim. If the accident involved an injury, illness, exposure or near miss, a Notification of injury, illness, exposure or near miss form must also be submitted. ## Footnote Source: Standing Orders, Page 44-45

Answer 58

Cause can be accidental, natural, incendiary or undetermined ## Footnote Source: Station Training Program, Fire Safety and Fire Investigation, #12, Fire Investigation, Slide 4

Answer 59

The explosion can occur up to 24 hours after the cylinder is removed from the fire or heat source, if it is not cooled. ## Footnote Source: STP 01 Specials slide 44

Answer 60

The IC must be the only person to deploy resources. ## Footnote Source: STP IM Presentation (PDF)

Answer 61

Checking concealed spaces, including ducting and pipework with the TIC. Closing windows and moving flammable material away from windows. Always having charged lines of host. Maintaining communication with outside crews, who can report any externally visible indicators of changed fire activity ## Footnote Source: Station Training Program, Multi-Level Complex Fires, #19, High Rise, slide 16

Answer 62

1. On-site consultation: determine whether it is appropriate to turn solar power system off and how best to do so. 2. Assume switchboard is live: Don electrical safety gloves then over-gloves. Have your helmet visor down and look away. 3. Follow the shutdown procedure: This may be on or near the switchboard or inverter. If not found, turn off the inverter main switch then turn off the solar panel main switch. 4. Consider if benefits outweigh risks: Restrict work as far as reasonably practical to that required to protect life or prevent dangerous expansion of the incident. 5. Isolate the power: If required, have the owner/occupier contact their electrician to isolate the power ## Footnote Source: Station Training Program Topic: Utilities & Structures Drill: #32 Name: Electricity and fires involving electrical hazards, slide 22

Answer 63

Yourself (and other rescuers), Others (not involved eg; bystanders), Unfortunate (person/s involved). ## Footnote Source: Station Training Program, Rescue Drill #30 Road Crash Rescue, Page 26

Answer 64

* Conduct firefighting from the ground or an aerial appliance. Do not get onto the roof to extinguish the fire. Do not put a ladder against the roof as the gutter may be electrified. * Extinguish the fire with a spray nozzle, using a pulse spray in a dispersed pattern. If the solar panel is at ground level, consider using CO2 to extinguish the fire, ensuring that there is at least 250 mm air gap between the CO2 extinguisher nozzle and any electrified components. ## Footnote Source: Station Training Program Topic: Utilities & Structures Drill: #32 Name: Electricity and fires involving electrical hazards, slide 23

Answer 65

“S” Lay and Cleveland Load ## Footnote Source: STP #9 Firefighting Operations page 11-12

Answer 66

* Care must be taken to anticipate the jet reaction and ensure the operator is in the appropriate stance. Once the initial jet reaction has been released, the hose line and branch itself is easier to handle and lighter than a standard water filled hose. * Slug flow- if you experience slug flow, notify the motor driver so that they can adjust the settings at the pump. * A CAFS line must never be used for an internal attack, that is because the mixture does not contain enough water to cool the hot fire gasses. This will result in dangerous conditions that goes against our SOG’s for internal firefighting. ## Footnote Source: STP 01 Specials slide 28

Answer 67

Structural PPE and SCBA. Evacuate all persons from the immediate area. Remove all sources of ignition. Respond Gas company. Only use intrinsically safe equipment. Dampen ground around the site of the gas release to prevent static electricity. Keep protection line in place using fog. If possible crimp line to stop release of gas ## Footnote Source: STP 01 Specials slide 39

Answer 68

Excluding the fire’s supply of oxygen (smothering). Suppressing flammable vapours to stop them from igniting. Cooling the surface temperature to prevent re-ignition ## Footnote Source: Station Training Program, Topic: Specials, Flammable Liquids and Gases, slide 9

Answer 69

Wear SCBA and a full set of firefighting clothing. Perform atmospheric monitoring using a gas detector ## Footnote Source: Station Training Program, Residential Structure Fires, #15, Salvage & Overhaul, slide 23

Answer 70

Line Defence- Protect the perimeter of a property until resources are sufficient for an offensive attack. Ember Defence- Firefighter focus is on extinguishing embers and spot fires around structures. Backstop defence- Firefighters retreat while fire front passes and move back in to save savable structures afterwards. ## Footnote Source: Station Training Program, Bushfire, #23, Bushfire Equipment, Extinguishment, Safety, and Control Strategies Slides 19-21

Answer 71

* Do not start to apply foam unless you have enough to extinguish the fire or cover the fuel spill * Point branch away from fire until good finished foam is being produced * You cannot mix different foam concentrates ## Footnote Source: STP 01 Specials slide 16

Answer 72

ODOURLESS, COLOURLESS, HEAVIER THAN AIR ## Footnote Source: Station Training Program, Topic: Specials, Flammable Liquids and Gases, slide 32

Answer 73

TIC, Infrared thermometer, wetting test ## Footnote Source: Station Training Program, Topic: Specials, Flammable Liquids and Gases, slide 41

Answer 74

* Heated or extremely low temperatures. * Oxygen deficient or enriched environment. * Toxic atmospheres. * Smoke. ## Footnote Source: Station Training Program Topic: Hazardous Atmospheres – SCBA Drill: #22 Name: Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus

Answer 75

Incident phase (Life at Risk, Expanding, Contained). Fire attack crews (small residential house, possibly 1 crew with line of 38mm hose to achieve fire control). Search & Rescue Crews (1 x crew to achieve All Clear). Exposure Protection (1 crew to speak to neighbouring premises and evacuated houses who could then be re-tasked for salvage & overhaul). Decontamination (1 motor driver to establish firefighter decontamination). On Deck Crew. Salvage & Overhaul. Police, Ambulance & Utilities ## Footnote Source: Station Training Program, Incident Management # 16, slide 7

Answer 76

Level 2 PPE- Multi-purpose helmet, Goggles, Multi-purpose Jacket, GP gloves, Firefighting Gloves (Direct attack), Duty wear trousers, FF boots, P2 ## Footnote Source: Station Training Program, Bushfire, #23, Bushfire Equipment, Extinguishment, Safety, and Control Strategies, slide 9

Answer 77

Water ## Footnote Source: Station Training Program, Topic: Specials, Extinguishing Methods for Rubber Fires, slide 28

Answer 78

boiling-liquid-expanding-vapour explosion (BLEVE) ## Footnote Source: Station Training Program, Topic: Specials, Flammable Liquids and Gases, slide 39

Answer 79

The mayday drag

Answer 80

Gas cooling and hose stream techniques ## Footnote Source: STP #8 Operational Firefighting page 13

Answer 81

It is used at every incident FRNSW attends ## Footnote Source: Home - Toolkits - Operational - Incident Management - Incident Management System

Answer 82

Building - SMOKE, AIR TRACK, HEAT & FLAME ## Footnote Source: STP #8 Operational Firefighting page 7

Answer 83

At EICIE (Chief Wardens Handset), Within 4 m of exit within each emergency zone, Within 4 m of exit on each storey, Within emergency lift shafts, Adjacent to FDCIE if remote from EICIE ## Footnote Source: Station Training Program, Multi-Level Complex Fires, #18, Fire Detection & Suppression Systems, Part 3 of 3 – Fire Detection Systems, Slide 33

Answer 84

The Class of building is a measure of the building’s likely: use; fire load; population; and mobility of the occupants, such as whether they are sleeping or alert. ## Footnote Source: STP #11 Fire Safety & Fire Investigation, Page 11

Answer 85

Deployment, Command, Situation evaluation, Incident action planning, Incident communications, Incident structure, Review and revision, Escalation and de-escalation ## Footnote Source: STP IM Presentation (PDF)

Answer 86

Stage 1- Abuse factor. Thermal, electrical or mechanical abuse. Stage 2- Off-gas generation. Occurs regardless of cell form-factor. Stage 3- Smoke generation. Catastrophic failure is imminent. Stage 4- Fire generation. Likelihood of propagation drastically increases. ## Footnote Source: Station Training Program, Topic: Specials, Drill: #02, Bulk Storage, Dust, Cladding, Plastics, Metal, and Rubber Fires Slide 37

Answer 87

Open Circuit relay and Closed circuit relay ## Footnote Source: SPT 7A

Answer 88

One firefighter to wear full structural turnout PPC and SCBA. A manned line of 38mm hose charged to 400kPa, pump with recirculation valve open. If a fire occurs, charge to 800kPa at the pump to achieve 700kpa at the branch ## Footnote Source: Station Training Program Topic: Rescue Drill: #29 Name: Participate In a Rescue Operation (PIRO)

Answer 89

An ES sticker ## Footnote Source: Station Training Program Topic: Utilities & Structures Drill: #32 Name: Electricity and fires involving electrical hazards, slide 24

Answer 90

1. Main stop valve 2. Test drain 3. Sprinkler test facility 4. Sprinkler alarm valve 5. System pressure gauge 6. Deluge valve 7. Water supply with water supply pressure gauge ## Footnote Source: Station Training Program, Multi-Level Complex Fires, #18, Fire Detection & Suppression Systems, Part 2 of 3 – Fire Sprinkler Systems, slide 9

Answer 91

Isolate power source, Establish an exclusion zone

Answer 92

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 ## Footnote Source: Sharepoint, People and Culture, Firefighter

Answer 93

Immediate or as soon as possible. ## Footnote Source: After Action Review Policy, 4.3 Types of After-Action Reviews, Page7

Answer 94

* 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 ## Footnote Source: Bushfire Hazard Reduction Policy, 4.1 Prescribed burning - FRNSW conducting, page 5

Answer 95

removal of bushfire fuels, bush regeneration/weed removal from authorised activities eg Landcare on behalf of local council, agricultural activities. ## Footnote Source: Bushfire hazard reduction procedure, 2.3 Pile burning, page 4

Answer 96

Simple and complex. ## Footnote Source: Bushfire hazard reduction procedure, 2.1 Prescribed burning delineation, page 3

Answer 97

A Hazard is anything with potential to harm. It can be an object or a task. A risk is the harm that may occur to a person exposed to a hazard ## Footnote Source: Station Training Program, Personal Safety and Wellbeing, #06, Personal Safety and Risk Management, slide 4

Answer 98

During the declared Bush Fire Danger Period = 7 days maximum ## Footnote Source: Home - Toolkits - Operational - Bushfire - Fire Permits

Answer 99

A fire permit takes into account the safety aspect of the planned fire. ## Footnote Source: Home - Toolkits - Operational - Bushfire - Fire Permits

Answer 100

There has been a loss of life at a fire, or a person is not expected to live from their injuries, or The fire is considered major (i.e. 4th Alarm or above, significant community impact or unusual fire behaviour), or The Origin and Cause of the fire is not apparent. ## Footnote Source: Home - Toolkits - Operational - Fire Investigation - Requesting FIRU

Answer 101

The explosive chemical reaction must occur in a confined space. ## Footnote Source: FIREFIGHTERS TRAINING MANUAL- TOPIC 3 SECTION 8 PAGE 4, 8.4 Conditions Required

Answer 102

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; and NSWFB equipment may not fit shipboard connections. ## Footnote Source: FIREFIGHTERS TRAINING MANUAL TOPIC 3 SECTION 2 PAGE 26, 2.5.2 Fire Suppression Systems

Answer 103

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. ## Footnote Source: FIREFIGHTERS TRAINING MANUAL TOPIC 2 SECTION 4 PAGE 1, 4.2.1 Mains

Answer 104

civil; military; and helicopters (civil and military). ## Footnote Source: FIREFIGHTERS TRAINING MANUAL TOPIC 3 SECTION 1 PAGE 1, 1.2 Construction of Aircraft

Answer 105

the seat of the fire has been located; crews are ready to enter with charged hose lines; back-up crews are ready to enter; and communications have been established amongst all crews. ## Footnote Source: FIREFIGHTERS TRAINING MANUAL TOPIC 2 SECTION 14 PAGE 2IC 2 SECTION 4 PAGE 6, 14.4 Conditions Required before Ventilating

Answer 106

The amount of heat required to vaporise a unit weight of the extinguishing medium. ## Footnote Source: FIREFIGHTERS TRAINING MANUAL TOPIC 2 SECTION 2 PAGE 2, Table 2A Cooling Process Terms and Definitions

Answer 107

The amount of heat absorbed for any given increase in temperature. ## Footnote Source: FIREFIGHTERS TRAINING MANUAL TOPIC 2 SECTION 2 PAGE 2, Table 2A Cooling Process Terms and Definitions

Answer 108

hazardous material incident means an actual or impending land-based spillage or other escape of hazardous material that causes or threatens to cause injury or death or damage to property. ## Footnote Source: Part 1, 3 Definitions

Answer 109

Smoke alarms are to be mounted onto surfaces using heavy duty double-sided tape ## Footnote Source: FRNSW smoke alarm installation procedure, 7 Installing a smoke alarm, 7.1 Method of installation, page 6

Answer 110

* Metals (eg copper, aluminium, steel) – including ladders, fences, guttering, roofing * Human body * Timber and trees * Flame and dense smoke * Vehicle tyres * Some fire extinguishing mediums * Wet or dirty rope * Water – including hose lines ## Footnote Source: GUIDELINE SUPPORT DOCUMENT – Electricity, Page 14

Answer 111

It indicates the number of cylinders of C02 required. ## Footnote Source: SOG 14.5 Substations, 4 Underground vaults page 2

Answer 112

* Stay away from the hazard. Always regard it as live until you know otherwise. * Assess the risks from at least 8 metres away from the hazard. * If suspected to be electrically hazardous, establish an Exclusion Zone. * Have the electricity company isolate power. * When leaving the incident site, if possible, provide information to the owner or other responsible person on the hazards still present at the site and the control measures in place. ## Footnote Source: GUIDELINE SUPPORT DOCUMENT – Electricity, Page 15

Answer 113

The voltage gradient varies depending on: * Composition of the ground – eg concrete, road surface, soil * Moisture content * Voltage of the electrical source ## Footnote Source: GUIDELINE SUPPORT DOCUMENT – Electricity, Page 11

Answer 114

Direct contact transmission with blood or body substances, Indirect contact transmission, Droplet transmission, Airborne transmission, Gastrointestinal transmission, Vector borne (Zoonotic) transmission. ## Footnote Source: Infection prevention and control manual, 5.1.2 Methods of transmission, Page 5

Answer 115

Resetting of the alarm may only be carried out by FRNSW. ## Footnote Source: RFS and FRNSW Memorandum of Understanding, 4.3, Page 6

Answer 116

Workplace bullying is repeated and unreasonable behaviour directed towards a worker or a group of workers that creates a risk to health and safety ## Footnote Source: Preventing and Managing Unreasonable Behaviour and Bullying Policy

Answer 117

At least 24 hours in advance. ## Footnote Source: Arrangements for full or part change of shift, 3.Approval process, How to apply

Answer 118

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. ## Footnote Source: Arrangements for full or part change of shift, 2.Conditions for full or part change of shift, Qualifications of replacements

Answer 119

All extinguishers are inspected and serviced by a competent person six monthly, annually and five yearly ## Footnote Source: SIMS: Extinguishers

Answer 120

Eflare or strobe kit, the Hazard Ahead sign, barrier and hazmat Hot Zone tape, witches hats, breakdown road triangles, and yellow marking paint. ## Footnote Source: SIMS: Warning gear

Answer 121

STRAIGHT TALK™ ## Footnote Source: Home - Toolkits - About You - Conduct - Respectful Workplaces

Answer 122

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) ## Footnote Source: Home - Toolkits - Organisation Wide - Health, Fitness and Wellbeing - Mental Fitness - Support - Employee Assistance Program

Answer 123

Each FRNSW-owned or leased workplace is inspected by 31 May each year. ## Footnote Source: Home - Toolkits - Organisation Wide - Workplace Safety - Annual Workplace Safety Inspections

Answer 124

If the injured person is unable to submit the report, their Supervisor or co-worker can submit it on their behalf. ## Footnote Source: Home - Toolkits - Organisation Wide - Workplace Safety - NIIENM

Answer 125

Career development, Operational capability (skills and qualifications development), Compassionate issues/staff welfare, Location based transfers, Performance /disciplinary ## Footnote Source: Mobility and Transfer –Policy& Procedure, Transfer types, PAGE 4

Answer 126

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) ## Footnote Source: Home - Toolkits - Organisation Wide - Workplace Safety - WHS Notice Board

Answer 127

A Notification of Injury, Illness, Exposure and Near Miss (NIIENM) form should be completed. NIIENMs should be submitted within 24 hours of occurrence. ## Footnote Source: Home - Toolkits - Organisation Wide - Workplace Safety - NIIENM

Answer 128

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. ## Footnote Source: Bagging contaminated gear Work instruction, 2 Equipment

Answer 129

NSW Police will determine which emergency service will send a Rescue unit to rescue incidents. ## Footnote Source: COMMUNICATIONS SOG (No. 2.3) PAGE 16, 7 Rescue incidents

Answer 130

one to four ## Footnote Source: Station Training Program, Multi-Level Complex Fires, #20, Tactical Ventilation, Slide 38

Answer 131

SOFA FORM (SUMMARY OF OBSERVATIONS & FIREFIGHTER ACTIONS) ## Footnote Source: Protect and preserve 2021

Answer 132

1 x pair of insulating gloves 1 x pair of leather overgloves 2 x non-contact AC voltage detectors, either Modiewark Rescue or GLM Mini Rescue ## Footnote Source: SIMS Worksheet: Electrical safety kit

Answer 133

The fan should be set back approximately the height of the door. ## Footnote Source: Station Training Program, Multi-Level Complex Fires, #20, Tactical Ventilation, Slide 40

Answer 134

Integrity Service Trust Accountability ## Footnote Source: FRNSW Code of Conduct and Ethics

Answer 135

* Worsening fire/smoke conditions * Signs of structural collapse * Previously unknown hazards e.g. Acetylene * Emergency Radio Message signaling: Loss of PAR, Change to a Defensive Strategy via an order from the I.C. to Withdraw or Abandon

Answer 136

* Confirmation of address. * Conditions: Brief description of the incident; obvious critical factors including hazards. * Actions: Initial incident action plan (IAP); assumption of command and naming of incident; strategy. * Needs: Increase of alarm level as per the Alarm Response Protocol (ARP), or, in areas where this does not operate, request for particular resources as per local arrangements ## Footnote Source: SOG 1. Incident Management – Incident communications, Example – Initial radio report, page 49

Answer 137

The IAP describes, at any point in time, the risk assessment, strategy and objectives, incident structure, layout of the incident, and any other relevant information. ## Footnote Source: Incident management – SOG 1.4 Incident action planning, 1.4 INCIDENT ACTION PLANNING, 2 Principles, page 2

Answer 138

Firefighters must complete a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PARQ) prior to undertaking their Fitness Drill. ## Footnote Source: Home - Toolkits - Organisation Wide - Health, Fitness and Wellbeing - Fitness Drill Program

Answer 139

The NSW Police Force is responsible for co-ordinating rescue operations and for determining the priorities of action to be taken in rescue operations. ## Footnote Source: Division 3, 50, Page 34

Answer 140

With a view to avoiding serious accidents at intersections when responding to an emergency, drivers of responding vehicles approaching a stop sign or red signal light must slow down and enter the intersection at a speed of not more than 8 kph. Having assessed the traffic conditions, and determined that it is safe to proceed, the driver may then continue across the intersection. Whenever passing through the stop sign or red light would involve the vehicle in an accident, the driver must come to a halt and not move off again until it is safe to proceed. ## Footnote Source: Standing Orders, Page 28

Answer 141

The IC did not specify a minimum number of spare resources required in Staging to the Staging Officer. ## Footnote Source: Incident management – SOG 1.1 Deployment, 2 Principles, Pre-deployment and Staging, page

Answer 142

I can not comment on this incident. ## Footnote Source: Fire Brigades Regulation (2014) Clause 22, Disclosure of information, Page 12

Answer 143

Some of the possible signs of use of accelerant are: characteristic burn pattern, indication of fire trailers, rapid fire development inconsistent with available combustible materials, unusual odours, or damage to building consistent with a vapour explosion. ## Footnote Source: Standing Orders- Accelerant Detecting Canine, Page 12

Answer 144

1. When there is an alarm of fire, a fire brigade must, despite anything to the contrary in any Act, proceed with all speed to the fire and try by all possible means to extinguish it and save any lives and property that are in danger. 2. When there is a report of a hazardous material incident, a fire brigade must, despite anything to the contrary in any Act (a) proceed with all speed to the site of the incident, and (b) try by all possible means to render the site of the incident safe and save any lives and property that are in danger. ## Footnote Source: Fire and Rescue NSW Act 1989, Part 3, Division 1, 11

Answer 145

1. The officer in charge may, with or without members of a fire brigade, enter any place (a) in respect of which an alarm of fire is raised to ascertain whether there is a fire at the place, or (b) in respect of which a report of a hazardous material incident has been made to ascertain whether there is any hazardous material at the place that is, or is about to be, the subject of a hazardous material incident. 1. Reasonable force, whether by breaking down gates or fences or breaking open doors or otherwise, may be used to gain entry. ## Footnote Source: Fire and Rescue NSW Act 1989 Part 3, Division 1, Section 12

Answer 146

The short term exposure limit (STEL) is the maximum concentration of a substance to which a worker may be exposed for no more than 15 minutes, 4 times a day over an 8 hour day with 60 minutes between exposures. ## Footnote Source: Intranet, Glossary

Answer 147

Locate the appliance uphill, upwind and at least 50 metres from: * the helicopter landing site * fuel pumps and fuel storage areas * any incident on the airbase. During refuelling, firefighters in full PPE will stand by with lines of hose charged, foam eductor attached and B Class foam ready to be inducted. Prevent water or foam streams from hitting moving rotors as this may cause catastrophic failure of the rotors and cause serious injury or death for people nearby. ## Footnote Source: AIRCRAFT INCIDENTS SOG No. 5.8, 6 Fire protection operations, page 2

Answer 148

The safe working distance is 25 Meters. You can perform mopping up duties when the fire to burn clear of the cleared areas beneath the power lines. Only knock down low (less than 2 metres high) isolated flames, spots or smouldering logs that are not producing a convection column or heavy smoke plume. ## Footnote Source: Utilities – SOG 14.4 Working near power lines, 5 Fire near high voltage power lines, page 3

Answer 149

S Safe approach, I Incident Control, S Scene Security, I Identify hazardous materials, A Assess the potential harm, C Call for resources, M Monitor information, R Render safe and decontaminate ## Footnote Source: SOG 10.8 BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS

Answer 150

A firefighter must acquire and maintain a thorough knowledge of, and comply with the requirements of, the Act, this regulation and the Commissioner’s directions. A firefighter must acquire and maintain the knowledge and skills relevant to the performance of the firefighter’s functions. ## Footnote Source: Fire Brigades Regulation, Part 3, Section 14, Page 10

Answer 151

Flexibility, Management by objectives, Functional management, Unity of command, Span of control ## Footnote Source: Incident management – SOG 1. Incident management, 3 AIIMS principles, Page 2

Answer 152

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. ## Footnote Source: Home>About us>Publications>Policies>Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, 7.3. All employees

Answer 153

* 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. ## Footnote Source: FIREFIGHTERS TRAINING MANUAL, TOPIC 2 SECTION 14 PAGE 12, 14.13.7 Safety Precautions

Answer 154

Have the firefighter shower and dress in clean clothing. Record the exposure in the Occurrence Book and eAIRS report. Ensure that Notification of Injury, Illness, Exposure or Near-Miss (NIIENM) form is completed. ## Footnote Source: Hazardous materials – SOG 10.13 Fumigation Check Sheet, Page 2

Answer 155

The numerals indicate the fire fighting medium to be used. The first letter denotes whether there is danger of violent reaction or explosion, the protective equipment required and the measures to be taken in the case of spillage. Reversed letters indicate that no toxic hazard will arise if it is a non-fire incident. The second letter is Code E and is used to indicate if evacuation may need to be considered by the emergency authorities. ## Footnote Source: NATIONAL CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE PREPARATION OF MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS [NOHSC:2011(1994)] A3.3

Answer 156

Dizziness, Weakness, Nausea ## Footnote Source: SOG 3.1 Guidelines for bushfires – Fireground health, Page 11

Answer 157

The response time for requested support; the requirements for relief crews and refreshments; and whether a change of shift might be necessary. ## Footnote Source: STRUCTURE FIRES SOG (No. 4.1), GUIDELINE 1 PAGE 4

Answer 158

State Emergency & Rescue Management Act 1989 (NSW)

Answer 159

Nerve or G agents, Blister agents or H agents, Blood agents, Choking agents ## Footnote Source: Chemistry and Toxicology, 12 Terrorism, 12.1 Chemical Warfare Agents, Page 112

Answer 160

The rate of fire development, much of which occurs within the cavities and is not visible, renders standard structural firefighting tactics unsafe or ineffective. ## Footnote Source: STRUCTURE FIRES SOG NO. 4.16, 4.3 Major fire in a building largely constructed of ISP, PAGE 3

Answer 161

Seven sides of the fire: front, rear, both sides, top, bottom and inside. ## Footnote Source: STRUCTURE FIRES SOG (No. 4.4) GUIDELINE 4 PAGE 1, 4.4.1 The IC should consider the following: (i)

Answer 162

* Hot Zone – where no personnel enter until a DRA determines appropriate actions and level of PPE. * Warm Zone – where Fire and Rescue NSW conducts its operations. * Cold Zone – where the Incident Control Point and support agencies are located and where the Police implement overall site control. ## Footnote Source: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SOG (NO 10.1), 4.3 Scene security, PAGE 2

Answer 163

Asbestos-containing materials are either friable or non-friable. Friable asbestos can be crumbled, pulverised or reduced to a powder by hand pressure. Non-friable asbestos is lower risk. It is mixed with cement or other hard bonding materials. Non-friable asbestos can become friable if damaged or old. ## Footnote Source: https://www.asbestos.nsw.gov.au/identify-asbestos/what-is-asbestos/friable-and-non-friable-asbestos

Answer 164

If any defects are noted, advise the NSWFB Fire Safety Division to have the matter investigated. Do not initiate any action yourself. ## Footnote Source: STRUCTURE FIRES SOG No. 4.10 PAGE 3, 4 Using the EWIS

Answer 165

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. ## Footnote Source: Operations Bulletin 2023-01

Answer 166

* Thermal runaway. * Extreme fire behaviour. * Release of toxic vapour and gases. * Hazardous materials and leaked electrolytes. * Stranded energy. * Projectiles. * Secondary ignition. ## Footnote Source: Operations Bulletin 2023-01

Answer 167

Keys To Private Premises – Applicant, Keys Deposit - Station Commander ## Footnote Source: Home - Forms

Answer 168

At a fire, the officer in charge—may take such measures as the officer thinks proper for the protection and saving of life and property and for the control and extinguishing of the fire, and is to control and direct the operations of any fire brigade. At the site of a hazardous material incident, the officer in charge— may take such measures as the officer thinks proper for the protection and saving of life and property, for confining and ending the incident and for rendering the site safe, and is to control and direct the operations of any fire brigade. The site is taken to be such area in the vicinity of the incident as is for the time being determined by the officer in charge. If the fire is a bush fire (including a grass fire), the officer in charge is, as far as practicable, to carry into effect any plan of operations in force under section 52 of the Rural Fires Act 1997 in relation to the place where the fire occurs ## Footnote Source: Fire and Rescue NSW Act 1989 Part 3, Division 1, Section 13

Answer 169

1. Come on or attend duty while under the influence of alcohol or a drug 2. While on duty consume, use or possess any alcohol or drug 3. While on duty gamble in circumstances that adversely affect the discipline or efficiency of Fire and Rescue NSW. 4. While on or off duty smoke at a fire or drill, on departmental premises or in a departmental Vehicle. 5. While on or off duty smoke or consume alcohol in a public place while in uniform. 6. While on or off duty by words or action a) behave in a way that is subversive of discipline or calculated to bring discredit on Fire and Rescue NSW b) Bully, harass, sexually harass, intimidate or threaten a person c) Discriminate against a person on the grounds of sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, carer’s responsibilities or any other ground for which discrimination is prohibited by the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 7. While off duty, enter or remain on departmental premises without authority. ## Footnote Source: Section 17 of the Fire Brigades Regulation (2014)

Answer 170

The officer in charge at a fire or hazardous material incident may cause to be removed any person, vehicle, vessel or thing the presence of whom or which at or near a fire or hazardous material incident might, in the officer’s opinion, interfere with the work of any fire brigade or the exercise of any of the officer’s functions. ## Footnote Source: Fire and Rescue NSW Act 1989 Part 3, Division 1, Section 19

Answer 171

The person makes an unwelcome sexual advance, or an unwelcome request for sexual favours, to the other person, or the person engages in other unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature in relation to the other person, in circumstances in which a reasonable person, having regard to all the circumstances, would have anticipated that the other person would be offended, humiliated or intimidated. ## Footnote Source: Anti- Discrimination Act 1977t, part 2A, 22A Meaning

Answer 172

As the incident draws to a conclusion or reduces in complexity, the incident structure scales down and FRNSW involvement eventually terminates. ## Footnote Source: Incident management – SOG 1.8 Escalation and de-escalation, 1 Scope and application Page 1

Answer 173

* Industrial complexes * High-rise buildings * Health care facilities ## Footnote Source: Utilities – SOG 14.2 Isolating power, 3 Factors to consider, page 2

Answer 174

Fuel-controlled, and ventilation-controlled. fires with more than enough air for combustion are said to be Fuel Controlled. When fire growth (and HRR) is limited by the available air (O2) supply is it ventilation-controlled. ## Footnote Source: STP #13 Residential Structure Fires - Fire Behaviour, Slide 6-8

Answer 175

* The fire floor * The floor above and * The top floor ## Footnote Source: Six Minute Intensive Training Subject Area: Residential Structure Fires- STP 14B Topic: Search & Rescue during Firefighting Operations

Answer 176

A mayday message ## Footnote Source: Six Minute Intensive Training Subject Area: Emergency Management Topic: Incident Communications STP 17B

Answer 177

Red, Blue, Green. ## Footnote Source: MULTI AGENCY PROCEDURE FOR SUSPICIOUS SUBSTANCES pdf

Answer 178

Any increase in the noise level from the valve; or any sign of bulging or blistering on the outside of the tank or cylinder. ## Footnote Source: FIREFIGHTERS TRAINING MANUAL TOPIC 3 SECTION 5 PAGE 6, 5.5 Fire and Major Leaks

Answer 179

Starvation; smothering; cooling; and interruption of the flame chain reaction. ## Footnote Source: FIREFIGHTERS TRAINING MANUAL TOPIC 2 SECTION 2 PAGE 1, 2.1 Introduction

Answer 180

Flammable matter includes— any substance capable of ignition or combustion by the application of heat, by means of sparks or spontaneously, and any substance prescribed as flammable for the purposes of this definition. ## Footnote Source: Part 1, 3 Definitions

Answer 181

* The Incident Commander (IC) must identify a set of critical factors * The IC can only deal with 3-7 critical factors at any one time. * Collecting and evaluating information may start before arriving on scene. * Once on scene, further information is collected and rapidly evaluated via an initial size up from the vehicle. * Critical factors must be communicated to FireCOM. * The IC should continually collect information during the incident from commanders and other external sources, and other agencies. * Critical factors may change rapidly as the incident evolves. The IAP must be modified as critical factors change. * The IC’s initial size up and decision-making about critical factors may need to be rapid. Once the incident is contained, the IC should take a more deliberate approach. * Situation evaluation only ends when command is terminated. * Anyone at the incident may collect information regarding critical factors. These need to be communicated to the IC. Critical safety concerns can be addressed immediately if required, before informing the IC. ## Footnote Source: Incident management – SOG 1.3 Situation evaluation, 2 Principles, page 1

Answer 182

Code 3- On scene at incident or move-up station (state location/address). Code 6- Incident in Rural Fire District. Code 4- Available for response. If not returning to station, give destination. Code 1- Responding to an incident or move-up – should include a clarification when the appliance is travelling under normal road conditions. Code 7- Unavailable for response – state reason and transmit Code 4 immediately when available. ## Footnote Source: SOGS- 2.5 STANDARD RADIO CODES, 3 Status codes, page 1

Answer 183

Be sensitive to the feelings of non-operational personnel or members of the public who may overhear messages. Ensure that outside speakers on appliances are turned off if sensitive information is being sent e.g. fatalities. ## Footnote Source: COMMUNICATIONS SOG (No. 2.2), GUIDELINE 2 PAGE 3, 2.8 Protect sensitive information 2.8.3

Answer 184

* Escape- As a priority, remove yourself and others from close proximity to the offender/s or areas they might reasonably access. Consider removing or leaving cumbersome equipment so you can move quickly. If it is safe to do so, snatch and grab as many casualties as possible when exiting. Do not stop to provide first aid. * Hide- If you don’t believe you can safely escape, consider sheltering in place. Mute all communications equipment, including private mobile phones, so as not to give away your hiding place. Do not turn off phones as text messaging may be used to update you on the situation. Constantly re-assess the situation and your options, based on the best available information. * Tell- The more information you can pass on to FireCOM or the Police, the better, but never at the risk of your own safety or the safety of others. ## Footnote Source: Special incidents – SOG 8.7 Terrorist incidents, 8 Active armed offender attacks, page 4

Answer 185

An individual should only have 5 people reporting to them (optimal is 1:5 ratio) ## Footnote Source: Incident management – SOG 1. Incident management, Page 2, 3 AIIMS principles

Answer 186

* if there is sufficient time and resources available. * leaked refrigerant gas which may be pocketed behind panels or in ducting * electrical wiring or refrigerant gas pipes that may be located behind the panels * the potential to generate sparks that could ignite flammable refrigerant gas or ESP panel cores * Weakening of the structure when multiple panels are cut. * An increase in fire activity due to the introduction of air * Have a charged line of hose in place for protection before cutting ISPs. ## Footnote Source: STRUCTURE FIRES SOG NO. 4.16 PAGE 3, 4.4 Cutting insulated sandwich panels

Answer 187

* a fire isolated room with a 2-hour fire rating and separate ventilation * two exit points, to the front of the building and directly into a fire exit * Fire Indicator Panel * Fire Fan Control Panel * Master Emergency Control Panel * controls for fire pumps * Security Alarm and Control Panels * telephone (direct line outside) * whiteboard, corkboard and plan table * Tactical Fire Plans (maps and schematics). ## Footnote Source: STRUCTURE FIRES SOG No. 4.14 PAGE 1, 4.14 FIRE CONTROL CENTRES AND ROOMS, 5 Fire Control Room features

Answer 188

The IC must, as part of the initial radio report to FireCOM, confirm that an IC is in place, and name command. ## Footnote Source: STP IM Presentation (PDF), page 8

Answer 189

Full structural firefighting ensemble, including helmet and gloves, Flash hood, SCBA, Ear plugs – which provide sufficient protection at 50 metres ## Footnote Source: AIRCRAFT INCIDENTS SOG (No. 5.8) FIRE PROTECTION FOR HELICOPTER HOT REFUELLING, CHECK SHEET PAGE 1

Answer 190

Ensure they do not enter unless cleared to do so by both FIRU and the Police. ## Footnote Source: Fire Brigade Regulations Page 13

Answer 191

Class 3 bushfire ## Footnote Source: SOG 3.1 Guidelines for bushfires – Classes of bushfire, page 17

Answer 192

This type of engine presents the greater fire risk. Halons or CO2 are most effective in controlling these fires. ## Footnote Source: FIREFIGHTERS TRAINING MANUAL TOPIC 3 SECTION 1 PAGE 3, 1.4.1 Piston Engines

Answer 193

* Identify and liaise with the Emergency Coordinator. * While waiting to enter, start developing the IAP by accessing information –eg pre-incident plans, SOGs, and utilities. * Where entry to the facility is delayed, nominate a staging area and advise FireCOM to inform responding resources. Remain in the staging area until met by the Emergency Coordinator. Notify FireCOM if entry is delayed. Always remain outside facility on standby if it is unsafe to enter. * At the main entry, access the Red Fire Emergency Plan Box containing the FRNSW pre-incident plan, safety data sheets folder, site plans, and Local Emergency Plans (LEPs) and brief crew about the facility. * Prepare the appliance and secure equipment before entering the facility. List all equipment to be taken in. ## Footnote Source: SOG 8.3 Correctional facility incidents, 7 On arrival, page 3

Answer 194

The driver of a passenger vehicle can temporarily disable the ESP system. The driver should drive with increased caution ## Footnote Source: Operations Bulletin 2014-02, Electronic Stability Program systems installed in FRNSW vehicles

Answer 195

The officer in charge at a fire or hazardous material incident may, for the purpose of extinguishing or controlling a fire or confining or ending the incident or rendering the site of the incident safe, without payment— take and use any water from any source on any land, and cause water to flow into or be shut off from any main or pipe. ## Footnote Source: Part 3–Fighting and preventing fires and dealing with hazardous material incidents, Division 1, 15 Use of water etc

Answer 196

Pump 1 tasked in hot zone, pump 2 recycling in warm zone, pump 3 uncommitted on the edge of the warm zone RIT, next to hot zone, Pumps 4-8 waiting in staging to be deployed. OR Pump 1 and 2 in Hot zone, pump 3 and 4 recycling in the warm zone, pump 5 and 6 uncommitted on the edge of the warm zone RIT next to hot zone, pump 7 and 8 waiting in staging to be deployed. ## Footnote Source: Deployment – SOG 1. Incident Management How to employ 3-deep deployment, page 20

Answer 197

The officer in charge may, with or without members of a fire brigade, enter any place— in respect of which an alarm of fire is raised to ascertain whether there is a fire at the place, or in respect of which a report of a hazardous material incident has been made to ascertain whether there is any hazardous material at the place that is, or is about to be, the subject of a hazardous material incident. Reasonable force, whether by breaking down gates or fences or breaking open doors or otherwise, may be used to gain entry. ## Footnote Source: Part 3–Fighting and preventing fires and dealing with hazardous material incidents, Division 1, 13 General powers of officers at fires and hazardous material incidents

Answer 198

* Identify unsafe conditions or operations and report these to the IC (or Operations Officer) * Confirm that all health and safety systems are in place. * Confirm that all utilities are identified and rendered safe. * Request the appointment of additional Safety Officers if needed. * Maintain awareness of the incident communications plan and incident action plan. ## Footnote Source: SOG 1. Incident Management Guideline Support Document, Safety Officer, Page 90

Answer 199

Papa, Hotel, Oscar, Sierra, Golf, Echo, November, Echo

Answer 200

* 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; and * the presence of vertical or horizontal openings and how they may affect ventilation. ## Footnote Source: FIREFIGHTERS TRAINING MANUAL TOPIC 2 SECTION 14 PAGE 1, 14.2.2 Where does ventilation need to be carried out?

Answer 201

double delivery; elbow delivery; and standpipe delivery. ## Footnote Source: FIREFIGHTERS TRAINING MANUAL TOPIC 2 SECTION 4 PAGE 6, 4.5.1 Introduction

Answer 202

as being more than 25 metres high or having more than 10 levels. ## Footnote Source: STRUCTURE FIRES SOG (NO. 4.5), 2 Application, page 1