Messages From Incidents

Question 1

When requesting EDBA via a message to control what is the PDA they will mobilise to the incident?

Answer 1

3 FRUs and 3 support pumps

Question 2

When should “persons reported” be sent?

Answer 2

Whenever the IC has been informed, or where they reasonably suspect that people are trapped by fire or combustion.

Question 3

When shoud “Fire Surrounded” be sent?

Answer 3

6 pumps and above and 3 or more main jets in position with no possibility of fire spread

Question 4

Ideally, when should the first inrformatve message be sent?

Answer 4

Within 20 minutes of TOA

Question 5

Once the first informative message has been sent, how often should subsequent messages be sent?

Answer 5

every 30 mins or 6 mins if 8 pumps and above.

Question 6

When an incident is 8 pumps and above, how often should informative messages be sent?

Answer 6

Every 60 minutes.

Question 7

What is appliance status code 25?

Answer 7

In attendance at standby station

Question 8

When should a fully workded stop be sent?

Answer 8

If more than one hose reel is used, where further asistance has been requested, at unusual incidents or any incidents involving persons.