Major Exam 2 Flashcards
What defines our role and powers
What section and part can these be found
Emergencies Act 2004.
Chapter 3 Part 3.2
General powers under the chief officer
With any necessary assistance and force, enter land.
Close a street or road to traffic.
Bring equipment onto land or into a structure or vehicle.
Open a container, or dismantle equipment, using any necessary or reasonable force.
Remove, dismantle, demolish or destroy a structure or vehicle.
Contain an animal or substance.
Turn off, disconnect or shut down a motor or equipment.
Control, shut off or disconnect a supply of fuel, gas, electricity, water or anything else.
Use a supply of water without charge.
A FF slips on a wet floor and hurts themselves, describe the WHS reporting system and progress up the chain of command
Riskman is the online reporting system for accidents, incidents and near misses. Found on the intranet under Brigade forms.
Person completes report and forwards to SO.
SO completes their part of the report and forwards to relevant Commander for review.
Commander forwards report to F&R HR Commander who will post the report onto the system.
Define hazard and risk and give examples
Hazard: A hazard is a source of danger.
Anything which has the potential to cause injury, illness, damage or loss of property.
E.g. Sharps, smoke, debris.
Risk: Risk is the likelihood that a hazard will cause injury or illness to a person or to damage property.
E.g. How likely you are to cut yourself on sharps.
Inhale smoke.
Slip, trip or fall due to debris.
Levels of PPE and describe
Level A - Fully encapsulated gas suit.
Worn to HAZMAT & CBR incidents.
Level B - Splash suit with BA.
Worn to HAZMAT & CBR incidents.
Level C - Splash suit with respirator.
Worn to HAZMAT & CBR incidents.
Level D - Structural PPC (with Ba as required).
Worn to alarm calls, structural fires, transport fires and rescue that require fire protection.
Level E - Wildfire (respirator/mask as required).
Worn to RCR’s, bush/grass fires and medical assists.
See PPC & PPE section for more.
3 types of water mains
Trunk mains.
Service mains.
Ring mains.
See water supplies for more.
3 main types of hydrants
Spring valve hydrants.
High capacity hydrants.
Pillar hydrants.
See Water supplies for more.
What is water hammer and how can it be prevented
If water flow is suddenly cut off, its kinetic energy is converted into pressure energy that must be absorbed by the pipe and fittings. This shock, and the pressure waves that it generates, is transmitted through the column of water and gives rise to what is known as water hammer. Water hammer can be so great as to rupture hose joints, hydrants, water mains or pump casing.
To avoid water hammer:
Shut off branches smoothly and steadily.
Close hydrants smoothly and steadily.
Shut off deliveries and collectors at the pump smoothly and steadily.
If vehicles must be driven over charged line of hose, ensure that it is done very slowly. And use ramps where available.
3 methods to prevent deterioration of rope lines
Avoid storing lines near generators, batteries or industrial processes.
Thoroughly wash and dry any lines that have been used in mud, sand or grit.
Store lines away from exposure to heat and direct sunlight.
Know the causes of damage to lines and avoid them.
Store in bags.
How are lines inspected
Look and feel.
What to look for when inspecting lines
Look for:
Any signs of local abrasion.
Sheath wear may indicate that fibres on the sheath are cut. This will produce a furry look to the line.
Any sign of cuts, nicks and contusions.
Exposed core fibres indicate damage to sheath and/or core.
Any reduction in diameter and excessive elongation of the lay.
Lack of uniformity in diameter size may indicate core damage.
Any signs of discolouration and softening or powdering of the fibres.
Discolouration and powdering indicate dirt or chemical damage.
Signs of charring, singeing or heat damage.
In synthetic lines, glossy marks can indicate heat damage.
Feel for:
Stiffened fibres - indicates aged line or heat damage.
Changes in the diameter - core damage.
Soft spongy areas indicating core damage.
How lines should be stored when not on an appliance
Store lines in bags, away from exposure to heat, direct sunlight and damp areas.
Safe practises for search and rescue
Ensure PPE & BA are worn to structure fires and AFAs.
Size up must be done before committing crews internally.
Where possible, utilities should be isolated before entry.
Crew accountability systems are in place (BA control).
Work in pairs.
Carrying necessary equipment including hose lines by all crews engaged in offensive operations at structure fires.
Crews maintain integrity, ensuring they have physical, visual or voice contact at all times.
Internal crews must be constantly alert to changing conditions, be proficient at branch usage, control their environment and coordinate search and rescue with fire attack crews.
All personnel on the fire ground must be alert for changing conditions that would indicate a danger to crews and communicate such changes promptly.
Maintain good communication on fire ground, relaying all necessary info clearly, without unnecessary radio chatter.
Incident control must be maintained throughout incident.
Personnel should avoid ‘freelancing’ (taking action not in accordance with incident plan.
What do you do if something breaks
Five R’s. Report, Rectify, Replace, Repair, Re-stow.
Report the fault to the Station Officer.
Rectify the problem (if possible) at the station.
Replace the item or exchange (for equipment such as extinguishers).
Repair – liaise with the Brigade Workshops or Technical Operational Support Section (TOSS) and arrange for repair.
Re-stow may be necessary, depending on the nature of the problem.
2 principles of good firemanship and examples
Firemanship relates to the overall attitude/ ethics and work practises used by firefighters is all aspects of work such as on station, emergency incidents and public relation exercises.
Attitude includes:
Respect the rank.
Remember your part of a team, which is only as good as its members input.
Respect others knowledge and learn from them.
Just because your senior doesn’t mean you know more in every area, other members may still be more knowledgeable due to trades of life experience.
Don’t take shortcuts, do thing properly.
Don’t leave problems for others, fix it or notify someone of the problem.
Respect the station as is everyone’s home.
Work ethics:
Always do what is right.
Use the correct tool.
Care for tool when using.
Keep things clean (tools, station).
Conduct yourself with professionalism at all times.
When and how are brigade forms found
Anytime on the intranet homepage.
Under brigade forms heading.
Where a BA wearing forms found
Intranet homepage.
Operations.
BA wearing section.
What are daily checks on Harris radio
Identify your radio for that shift.
Switch radio on.
Check the battery charge level. Replace if below 80%.
Check the aerial and mike attachments are firm.
Ensure Zone A: Ch 1OPS1 on front screen.
Listen for OPS ONE announcement.
Ensure channel knob is reset in position 1 and group selector is in group A.
Switch radio off and place on truck in secure position.
Reasons your radio won’t transmit
Flat battery.
KS2_MIX is selected.
Radio shadow.
Tower issues/ tower down.
What are the message colours and when are they used
Describe correct work practises when communicating on the fire ground
Don’t:
Don’t have personal conversations.
Don’t use obscene language.
Don’t use first names.
Don’t use radio jargon.
Don’t Argue.
Do:
Do wait 3 seconds between transmissions to allow for other stations that have been waiting to pass their message.
Do listen before transmitting to ensure airways are clear.
Do consider alternative methods of contacting ComCen or other units, if after one or two calls, the person whom you are addressing does not answer.
RSVPS:
Rhythm - speak naturally with normal rhythm.
Speed - speak with steady constant pace. Pause between phrases.
Volume - Slightly louder than normal. Hold mike in consistent position.
Pitch - Slightly higher pitch.
Sentences - Short, use pro words where applicable.
MicroRae test table
Technical decontamination corridor
