Multiple Choice MMAC Flashcards
which of the following is not mobilised to a FFE
RRT
SAI
PLO
FIU
RRT
when may an SM acting as monitoring officer leave an incident?
a. surrounded sent or b. relief implemented or c. stop sent or d. once they ensure the incident management plan is achievable.
d. once they ensure the incident management plan is achievable and covers all foreseeable risks.
is the monitoring officer required to attend if the stop has been sent?
a. No, stop return takes. b. Yes, if vehicles are in attendance c. Yes, but only batch mobilising d. Yes, regardless
b. Yes, if brigade vehicles are in attendance
Temporary SM in attendance first does the substantive SM have to take over?
NO!! There is no differentiation between substantive and temporary on the fire ground
on the incident ground, who has overall responsibility for the discharge of fire service functions?
A. The Incident Commander
What is the function of an Ops Commander.
a. to filter info to the IC, b. co-ordinate the ops sector, c. direct responsibility for functional/ops sectors, d. deal with complex relief plans?
b. to co-ordinate the ops sector and exercise the IC’s authority.
can more than one ops Commander be used at an Incident?
a. No, deemed as functional working, b. YES, c. Yes, but only high rise, d. No, this is not in line with policy
b. YES
how is an Ops sector defined?
a. physical area of the ground, identifiable by boundaries, b. area defined by mapping officer, c. agreed at silver meeting, d. area of sufficient water
a. an area of responsibility defined by a physical area of ground, if possible, clearly identifiable boundaries such as floors or walls should be used
is it a legal requirement for an IC to carry out a DRA on incident ground?
a. no. b Yes, under H&S at work regs c. exempt from EU working directives d. only incidents requiring a coded stop.
b. YES under the H&S at work regs
can an IC use more than one tactical mode in a sector?
a. if using stage 2 EC. b. NO only 1 mode c. Yes in a functional sector d. NO, tactical mode describes further resources needed
b. NO, one sector can only have one tactical mode.
which is correct regarding sprinkler systems?
a. supplies must be augmented. b. water should not be taken from same main. c. actuated systems normally turned off to allow firefighting
c. actuated systems may be turned off to allow firefighting techniques to take place.
how long will wet rising main supply water for?
a. 60 min depending on water authority b. 45 mins. c. 90 mins. d. no limit on supply time
b. 45 mins
when control are dealing with an FSG what dedicated channel will they open
a. M2FH FLON OPS 01 b. M2FE FLON OPS 03 C M2FS FLON OPS 06 D. The channel that the incident CU is using
a. M2FH FLON OPS 01
what does METHANE stand for in relation to JESIP
M - Major accident declared
E - Exact location
T - Type of incident
H - Hazards present or suspected
A - Access routes that are safe to use
N - Number, type and severity of casualties
E - Emergency services in attendance and those required
The ILO is the brigade tactical advisor for what?
- crisis management
- public disorder
- firearm related incidents
- CBRN terrorism
- conventional terrorism
Marshalling officer will be clearly identifiable by what colour tabard
RED
USAR capabilities consist of 3 modules plus prime movers. what is module 3
breaking and breaching
who is responsible for deciding to mobilise to an incident within the defined area being covered by a forward control point?
Group Manager designated, mobilising officer.
on receipt of a civil disturbance in progress message, who will control dispatch to nominated RVP
An SM
for any incident identified as having terrorist related origins, who has responsibility for the overall control and co-ordination of the incident.
police incident Commander
how far away from other emergency command vehicles Should the CU be parked for effective communication to p
more than 10 meters
what is channel 10 used for
dedicated command unit channel
who’s responsibility is it to commit the RRT at an incident
the IC
which is not an internal collapse of a structure.
curtain fall
pancake
side wall
curtain fall collapse
what are the 5 areas of the leadership model
- driving change
- delivering results
- leading people
- building relationships
- managing resources
how long are messages transmitted and received over the brigade main scheme radio recorded and kept as evidence for?
minimum of 5 years
following the implementation of reliefs at an incident, how often should an informative message continue to be sent
every 60 mins or less
on receipt of an FFE messag, how many years FRU’S will be sent
2
whenever medical oxygen is in use, what are crews to ensure?
that fire fighting media is ready for immediate use and safety officers are in place
who is the primary regulsting authority for sites that store and recycle combustible hazardous waste?
the environment agency
what information system is available on the MDT to help identify Hazards for incidents involving vehicles in loved in RTC
C R A S H
to be a protected disclosure under PIDA, the disclosure must be what?
made by a ‘worker’ who believes that it is being made in the public interest
what is the first stage of management action under the attendance management policy
ASM attendance support meeting
under JESIP what are the key principles for effective multi agency working?
Co-locate, communicate, Co-ordinate to gain a shared situational awareness and joint understanding of risk
under JESIP the establishment of cordons is essential to manage the scene and prevent unauthorised access. who control all access and exit to the inner cordon through a cordon control point
the police
what is the purpose of a forward control point
the location at which the Lfb, Las, and police tactical commanders will jointly exercise their authority.
whose responsibility is it brief and debrief BA Crews at incidents.
The Incident Commander
what information does Aide memoire number 12 give you?
BA - Maintaining Telemetry Signal - deployment options
if a CU attends an incident after a decision has been logged on the key decision log Form, the IC must ensure that the record is copied to
CSS, Commander support system and the original retained.
within the attendance management policy, LTS, Long term sick is defined as how long
28 days or more
in order to deal with short term repeated absence and provide support at the earliest opportunity what triggers are set over a 6 month rolling period.
3 periods of sickness or a total of 6 days in a rolling 6 month period.
after how long of continued longterm absence may the first stage of capability be considered?
6 months
under the grievance procedures formal stage, what is the timescale for the line manager to hear the grievance.
7 days
under the discipline procedure where an individual is required to attend a formal hearing, the timescale between the written notification and the hearing for the stage will be?
no longer than 10 days
where an incident involves working near water and there’s a risk of personnel falling into the water accidentally the IC should consider?
putting in place a safety officer dressed in appropriate PPE and equipped with a throw line.
for additional bankside safety at incidents involving water related incidents, what resources could be considered?
an FRU
where a composite cylinder at a fire has failed, the IC should
allow the cylinder contents to burn off under control before extinguishing the fire as well as protecting surrounding risks
in order to comply with LFEPA counter fraud strategy and to support the authorities aims, give a true statement
detect fraud where it is not prevented and seek redress to recover all funds obtained through fraud.
at a high rise incident where the dry rising main is defective, the use of an aerial to use as an improvised rising main may be considered. which aerial would you use?
A TL (TURNTABLE LADDER)
at the end of an incident involving asbestos containing material, who can declare the incident safe
the responsibility for H&S rests with the responsible person following advice of any workplace exposure limits or other findings to assist their safety assessment
over what distance may members of the public be advised to stay inside their homes away from doors and windows at an cylinder incident.
100 meters minimum
at large incidents the IC may nominate an officer to undertake the role of sector Commander command support. Who are they responsible for?
the CU team and functional sectors
incidents involving underground network, ‘minimum overlap’ areas are provided to prevent radio transmissions across the whole of the underground network. The IC must make certain that a ?
crew is dispatched to the secondary alternative location, to ensure continuous Base station is maintained throughout the duration of the incident…….
who has responsibility for arranging a PRC
the first SM in attendance at the incident
when using BA Emergency teams at an incident, who should prompt their use
the BAECO (Breathing apparatus entry control officer)
all BA Emergency teams should familiarise themselves with incident progress and request ?
plans of the building if available
PRO can be undertaken at any incident that or training event where the IC or monitoring officer feel benefit can be gained. what must the circumstances be?
incidents involving persons reported, persons trapped and all make ups.
what premises are exempt under the RRO?
a. hotel less than 5 bedrooms
b. single private dwelling
c. school
d. single story shop
b. single private dwelling
under the RRO, the responsible person must record a fire risk assessment if?
they employ 5 or more people
once all information has been received by the ICP radio operator they should?
repeat it back to control operator to ensure they got the whole message
the casualty report poster carried on CU’s must be completed using what?
a pen only
can the IC alter the information given to FSG callers by control?
yes but only In exceptional circumstances
when a compartment fire is showing signs of backdraught, flash over, or fire gas explosion, defensive firefighting techniques should be employed and the fire should be fought how?
externally
the BMA can be utilised for what at an incident
securing and optimising water resources at an incident
when control take FSG calls, what other calls take precedence over FSG calls?
all FSG calls are treated with the same degree of urgency however in some circumstances the OOW may terminate a call to allow further FSG calls to take precedence.
