Old bank Qs Flashcards
What are the 3 Golden rules to follow when applying foam?
(1) Do not begin to apply foam unless you have enough to extinguish the fire or cover the fuel spill.
(2) Point branch away from fire until good foam is being produced.
(3) You cannot mix different foam concentrates.
Acetylene is a very volatile gas, exploding cylinders can penetrate double brick walls or metal freight containers & land 200m away. How many hours after the cylinder is removed from the fire or heat source, if it is not cooled, can this explosion occur?
The explosion can occur up to 24 hours after the cylinder is removed from the fire or heat source, if it is not cooled
List 2 common hose laying techniques that can be used by firefighters?
Technique (1) - S LAY
If it’s a medium or larger building with chance of structural collapse, hose is positioned outside collapse zone by MD.
Traditional “S” lay
2 x lengths of 38mm hose flaked in hose tray
Run out by Motor Driver
Second length near entry point
Easier to pull hose into structure
Slowly charged to stop knots in the hose
No untangle hose if needed
Technique (2) - Cleveland Load
Been in service since 2011.
American method - Cleveland load (coil lay)
Fast, simple used in tight areas where hard to lay hose.
Used at:
high rise - stairwells
Structure fires that cannot be accessed directly from the footpath
Investigating AFA, gaols where not immediately need to lay hose
Bushfires property protection
Bush and grass fires in difficult to access locations
Easier to manage the hose and quicker to deploy
Complete the following in relation to the Fire and Rescue NSW Act 1989 Part 3, Division 1, Section 11
Brigades to proceed with speed to suspected fires or hazardous material incident….?
(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.
Complete the following in relation to the Fire and Rescue NSW Act 1989 Part 3, Division 1, Section 12 of the FRNSW Act, Investigation of reported fires and Hazardous material incident…….?
(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.
(2) Reasonable force, whether by breaking down gates or fences or breaking open doors or otherwise, may be used to gain entry.
Section 13, of the FRNSW Act states the “General Powers of Officers at fires and hazardous material incidents”. State this provision.
(1) At a fire, the officer in charge-
(a) 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
(b) is to control and direct the operations of any fire brigade.
(1A) At the site of a hazardous material incident, the officer in charge-
(a) 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
(b) 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.
(2) 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.
State the provisions of Section 19 of the FRNSW Act: “General power to remove persons or obstacles.” at fires and hazardous material incidents.
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.
At an incident that has been declared a crime scene, a member of the public seeks details from you, the senior firefighter/officer on duty, about the incident. State your response according to the Fire Brigades Regulation (2014) Clause 22, Disclosure of information.
A firefighter must not disclose any information obtained in the firefighter’s capacity as a firefighter unless the disclosure is made–
(a) in the exercise of the firefighter’s functions, or
(b) about factual matters that are generally available to the public, or
(c) by an approved firefighter to media representatives concerning operations at a fire or other incident, or
(d) at the direction or with the permission of the Commissioner, or
(e) with other lawful excuse.
Section 17 of the Fire Brigades Regulation (2014) refers to unacceptable behaviour. List five circumstances when a firefighter’s behaviour would be deemed unacceptable.
(1) A firefighter must not-
(a) come on duty while under the influence of alcohol or a drug, or
(b) while on duty, consume, use or possess any alcohol or drug, or
(c) while on duty, gamble in circumstances that adversely affect the discipline or efficiency of Fire and Rescue NSW. or
(d) smoke at a fire or drill, in any departmental premises or in any departmental vehicle, or
(e) smoke in any public place while in uniform,
Or
(f) while off duty, enter or remain on departmental premises without authority, or
(g) while on or off duty, by words or action, behave in a manner that is subversive of discipline or calculated to bring discredit on Fire and Rescue NSW, or
(h) while on duty, by words or action, harass, intimidate or threaten another firefighter, or
(i) while on duty, by words or action, harass or discriminate against any person on the grounds of sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, ethnic or national origin, physical or intellectual impairment, sexual preference, transgender status, carer’s responsibilities or any other ground in respect of which discrimination is prohibited by the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
(2) The officer in charge of any departmental premises must refuse to permit a firefighter to come on duty if of the opinion that the firefighter is under the influence of alcohol or a drug to the extent that the firefighter is unable to exercise the functions of a firefighter.
(3) In this clause–
“drug” has the same meaning as in the Road
Transport Act 2013 (paragraph (a) of the definition of “drug” in section 4 (1) of that Act excepted).
To avoid serious accidents at intersections when responding to an emergency, What actions should drivers of responding vehicles approaching a stop sign or red signal take?
(1) 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.
(2) 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.
When are seatbelts required to be worn when travelling in FRNSW vehicles (including tankers)?
All Fire and Rescue NSW employees, and any authorised passengers, 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.
List the provisions in the Fire Brigades Regulation, Part 3, Section 14: Firefighters to acquire and maintain knowledge of legislation, orders, and functions.
(1) A firefighter must acquire and maintain a thorough knowledge of, and must comply with the requirements of, the Act, this Regulation and the Commissioner’s Orders.
(2) A firefighter must acquire and maintain the knowledge and skills that are relevant to the performance of the firefighter’s functions.
When should you request FIRU for assistance?
Contact the Fire Investigation and Research Unit
(FIRU) for assistance if:
• 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.
What form populated by firefighters gives the Fire Investigator a summary of firefighter actions at an incident.
SOFA Forms - a form populated by firefighters that gives the Fire Investigator a summary of the firefighters actions at an incident.
When is an Incident Management System required to be used at incidents FRNSW attends?
IMS is a standardised method used to manage all types of incidents. This method is to be used at EVERY incident FRNSW attends.
There are eight strategic functions of command the Incident Commander needs to address. List all eight.
(1) Deployment - ensuring a steady, adequate and timely stream of appropriate resources at the incident, and knowing the position and function of each resource at all times.
(2) Command - having a strong command presence from the outset of an incident.
(3) Situation evaluation - continuously collecting and evaluating information about the incident in order to determine critical factors.
(4) Incident action planning - having an incident action plan that addresses the critical factors.
(5) Incident communications - having efficient and effective incident communications to describe the flow of information within and out of the incident.
(6) Incident structure - having an incident structure that is flexible and able to be scaled to meet the incident size and needs, with the ability to delegate functions and responsibilities as span of control is reached.
(7) Review and revision - once in operation, reviewing and revising the strategy and plan, to keep it current with the changing needs of the incident.
(8) Escalation and de-escalation - as additional officers or an Incident Management Team arrive, scaling up the strategic management level of the incident; and scaling down as operations conclude.
There are eight strategic functions of command the Incident Commander needs to address. List all eight.
(1) Deployment - ensuring a steady, adequate and timely stream of appropriate resources at the incident, and knowing the position and function of each resource at all times.
(2) Command - having a strong command presence from the outset of an incident.
(3) Situation evaluation - continuously collecting and evaluating information about the incident in order to determine critical factors.
(4) Incident action planning - having an incident action plan that addresses the critical factors.
(5) Incident communications - having efficient and effective incident communications to describe the flow of information within and out of the incident.
(6) Incident structure - having an incident structure that is flexible and able to be scaled to meet the incident size and needs, with the ability to delegate functions and responsibilities as span of control is reached.
(7) Review and revision - once in operation, reviewing and revising the strategy and plan, to keep it current with the changing needs of the incident.
(8) Escalation and de-escalation - as additional officers or an Incident Management Team arrive, scaling up the strategic management level of the incident; and scaling down as operations conclude.
At every incident there must be a steady, adequate, and timely stream of resources. Who is the only person to deploy resources at an incident?
The Incident Commander(IC) must be the only person to deploy resources. This ensures that the ICknows where the resources are and what they are doingand can ensure that their tasks are in line with thelncident Action plan (IAP).
List the Smoke Management Systems found in road tunnels that could assist in clearing the smoke?
Road tunnel smoke management systems may use:
• longitudinal ventilation (jet fans),
• ducted ventilation,
• natural ventilation; or
• a combination of the above.
As an incident develops and crews become fatigued, they will need to be rested. Name and describe the two ways crews can be rested.
(1) 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.
(2) Full rehabilitation - Crew is released and moves
to the rehabilitation area. Once there, they are accountable to a Rehabilitation Officer.
List and describe the three incident phases.
(1) Life at risk phase - there are savable human lives. Incident is uncontrolled and requires rapid actions to control risks to lives. A higher level of risk may be acceptable.
(2) Expanding phase - incident is likely to expand beyond accepted limits. Incident is uncontrolled and requires rapid actions to control risks to lives and property. Some level of risk may be acceptable.
(3) Contained phase - there are sufficient resources to contain incident within a defined area. There is no life at risk, or lives and property are already lost.
Risk must be minimised as much as practicable.
According to Standing Orders who are the people authorised to ride on FRNSW appliances?
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.
What is the term used when a liquid within a container reaches a temperature well above its boiling temperature, boils, expands and the container fails sending flammable gas outwards where it ignites.
The term is B.L.E.V.E
What can be used to conduct a thermal check of an acetylene cylinder.
Use a thermal imaging camera (TIC) to conduct the thermal check every 15 minutes for 1 hour and record the results.
Note: Wetting the cylinder and making observations is not a thermal check. This is called a wetting test.
Expand the Acronym - SISIACMR
SISIACMR:
Safe approach
Incident control
Scene security
Identify hazardous materials
Assess potential harm and minimise environmental contamination
Call in resources
Monitor information
Render safe and decontaminate
There are several stages of Lithium-lon battery failure list and describe the stages.
Stage 1: Battery Abuse Factor (cell damage); thermal, electrical or mechanical abuse.
Stage 2: Off-gas generation (heat release); occurs regardless of cell form-factor.
Stage 3: Smoke generation (ignition); catastrophic failure is imminent.
Stage 4: Fire generation (propagation); likelihood of propagation drastically increases.
What should you complete when a work-related injury, near miss, exposure or illness occurs and in what timeframe after the occurrence should it be submitted?
A NIIENM form should be submitted for any incident that affects the health & safety of FRNSW workers. NIIENMs should be submitted within 24 hours of occurrence.
If you are unable to submit or fill out a NIIENM who else can submit one for you?
If the injured person is unable to submit the report, their Supervisor or co-worker can submit it on their behalf.
As stated in the SERM Act, 1989 who is responsible for coordinating rescue operations and for determining the priorities of action to be taken in rescue operations?
Section 50 Police to co-ordinate rescue operation
(1) The NSW Police Force is responsible for coordinating rescue operations and for determining the priorities of action to be taken in rescue operations.
(2) (Repealed)
(3) This section does not apply to a rescue operation if the control of the rescue operation is vested by law in another agency, such as -
(a) a rescue operation in which the person or property is endangered by fire and at which a member of a Fire Brigade is in charge, or
(b) a rescue operation which results from an emergency and which is subject to the control of another agency in accordance with Part 2.
(4) This section applies despite anything to the contrary in any other Act.
Section 51 Emergency services organisations to notify police of rescue incidents
(1) An emergency services organisation other than the NSW Police Force must, immediately after the organisation becomes aware of an incident that requires or is likely to require the rescue of any person, notify a member of the NSW Police Force of all relevant information concerning the incident.
(2) This section does not apply-
(a) if the organisation is aware that the incident has already been notified to a member of the NSW Police Force, or
(b) to Surf Life Saving New South Wales in relation to an incident that only requires, or is likely to only require, surf life-saving.
What is the correct PPC and procedure for fire protection at an MVA?
• 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.
PPE/C must be appropriate to the task, and can include:
• Dutywear, long sleeve shirt, sleeves rolled down
• Bushfire jacket
• Firefighting boots
• Eye protection
• Hearing protection
• General purpose gloves (nitrile gloves also)
• Multi-purpose helmet with visor
• Respiratory protection. (P2 mask/SCBA)
• High visibility vest/clothing (work safe on roads, construction sites, commercial
premises etc)
What environments should SCBA be worn in?
HOTS:
High temperatures (also low temperatures, where the cold may damage the lungs but the firefighter is otherwise protected).
Oxygen deficient or oxygen enriched atmospheres.
(Before entering oxygen enriched atmospheres, stop and report to the IC.)
Toxic atmospheres: gases, dusts, fumes, biological hazards or radiological hazards.
Smoke, particularly from structure, vehicle and other property fires, and heavy smoke from bushfires.
Owners and occupiers of premises can deposit keys at their nearest fire station so that firefighters can gain access without causing unnecessary damage. Name the two forms that need to be completed when receiving keys to private premises.
Keys deposit - station commander.
Keys to private premises - applicant.
What is it a mandatory requirement to complete prior to undertaking the annual Fitness Drill?
It is a mandatory requirement for firefighters to annually complete a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PARQ) prior to undertaking the drill
When an appliance is found to have unreported damage, the Fleet Operations Officer or Regional Maintenance Officer will notify the Station, Duty, and Zone Commander in writing. The responsible station must submit what form within 8 days?
The responsible station must submit an Agency Member Motor Vehicle Claim Form within 8 days.
A fire permit issued within the ‘Bush Fire Danger’ period will be valid for a period of how many days from the date of issue?
During the declared Bush Fire Danger Period = 7 days maximum
Outside the Bushfire Danger Period = 14 days
maximum
According to the Fire Permit policy, what aspect of the planned fire does the permit take into account.
A fire permit takes into account the safety aspect of the planned fire.
Firefighters can ‘turn off’ a solar power system to stop electricity feeding into the structure’s circuits or back to the electricity network if configured to do so. State the recommended procedure.
(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.
When a battery energy storage system is present at a residence, there should be an indicator to alert you to this. What is an example of an indicator, located outside the switchboard.
Energy storage sticker, also known as an E S sticker or there may also be data sheets about the battery energy storage system type.
List the operational actions to follow when dealing with Lithium-ion battery failure in small devices.
(1) Use caution when approaching the device
(2) If the device is connected to mains electricity (eg charging) ensure that electricity is switched off prior to applying water.
(3) Knock-down any fire using copious amounts of water.
(4) Cool the battery with a cooling stream of water.
(5) 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.
(6) If unable to submerge the device, continue cooling and conduct thermal checks every 15 minutes until ambient temperature is maintained for 60 minutes.
(7) Ensure that all cells are accounted for by searching the area around the device.
(8) Notify FireCOM that the incident involves a lithium-ion device. FireCOM will send a notification to FIRU.
If solar panels, or the attached isolators, are on fire, in addition to the considerations with turning off an alternative power source what actions should firefighters take?
• 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 COZ extinguisher nozzle and any electrified components.
• NSW Fair Trading notification form to be completed at completion of incident
Overhaul is a procedure we follow after we attend an incident and extinguish the fire. For your safety during overhaul what is it essential for you to do?
• Wear SCBA and a full set of firefighting clothing
• Perform atmospheric monitoring using a gas detector.
Property protection is the act of protecting property from the impact of a wildfire. At a major wildfire, FRNSW crews generally engage in property protection roles. We generally have 3 strategies for carrying out property protection. Name and describe them.
Line Defence - protect the perimeter of a property until resources are sufficient for an offensive attack. It involves preventing the approaching line of fire from closely approaching the property. A line defence is used when conditions would normally allow an offensive attack but there are not enough units to mount an offensive attack in time. It involves preventing the approaching line of fire from closely approaching the property.
Ember Defence - firefighter focus is on extinguishing embers and spot fires in and around structures. It is used when the approaching line of fire is too intense to be supressed by offensive means. An ember defence is used when the approaching line of fire is too intense to be suppressed by offensive means and is producing significant ember attack.
It involves extinguishing small fires that occur in and around buildings, when and as they occur.
Firefighters operate from safe positions behind suitable shielding from the main fire front and pull back to safer refuge if needed.
Backstop Defence - firefighters retreat while fire front passes and move back in to save savable structures afterwards. A backstop defence is used when there is no safe defensible space around buildings and/or the approaching fire is so intense that firefighters cannot safely protect the buildings during the impact of the fire. Firefighters withdraw temporarily a short distance away to a suitable safe refuge, with the intention of coming back after the fire front passes. After the main fire front subsides, they move forward to put out the property on fire. This type of defence is used when firefighters have run out of all other options.
List all the hazards and risks at incidents involving Lithium-ion batteries in small devices.
• Thermal runaway
• Extreme fire behaviour
• Release of toxic vapour and gases
• Hazardous materials and leaked electrolytes
• Stranded energy
• Projectiles
• Secondary ignition
When an LPG container is involved in fire, what area of the container is considered most crucial and a high priority area for cooling?
The container’s vapour space (area above the liquid) is most crucial and is to be considered a high priority area for cooling.
What equipment is required for bagging contaminated gear (not PPC) at an incident to minimise the risk presented by hazardous contaminants during storage or transport?
(1) The appropriate bag for the type of contaminant
(a) Asbestos containment bags where asbestos is suspected
(b) Yellow clinical waste bags for waste produced by providing first aid
(c)Clear contaminated gear bags for other contaminants, including smoke
(2) Cable ties or strong tape to seal the bags
(3) A contaminated equipment tag to attach to the bag with relevant details
Electrical transformers in high density areas of cities maybe situated in underground vaults, if a fire occurs in one of these vaults, CO2 can be injected via a wall mounted or footpath CO2 connection box. What does the number on the connection box indicate?
The number on the connection box indicates the number of CO2 cylinders required to be injected.
Conductors allow electricity to easily pass through them. List five conductors.
• 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.
Name four measures to control the risks associated with electricity.
(1) Stay away from the hazard. Always regard it as live until you know otherwise..
(2) Assess the risks from at least 8 metres away from the hazard..
(3) If suspected to be electrically hazardous, establish an Exclusion Zone.
(4) Have the electricity company isolate power.
(5) 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.
State the inventory stored in the green canvas bag of the electrical safety kit.
• 1 x pair of insulating gloves
• 1 x pair of leather overgloves
• 2 × non-contact AC Voltage detectors, either Modiewark Rescue or GLM Mini Rescue
When using the gloves from the electrical safety kit, what is the correct donning sequence?
(1) Put on electrical gloves first
(2) Put over-gloves on over the electrical gloves to protect the electrical glove from damage
(3) The cuff of the electrical glove must extend beyond the cuff of the over-glove
(4) The cuff of the electrical glove must be above the cuffs and sleeves of your PPC
FRNSW has an interagency notification policy, list the reasons NSW Police are required to be notified.
• Possible Terrorist Activity
• Crime investigation
• Site, crowd, traffic and evacuation management
• Rescue Incidents
You are responded to fire in a Correctional facility, centre or complex operated by government agencies or private contractors. On arrival what actions should be taken?
• Identify and liaise with the Emergency
Coordinator
• While waiting to enter, start developing an lAP by accessing information - i.e. PIP’s, SOG’s and utilities
•Where entry to the facility is delayed, nominate a staging area and inform FireCOMS to inform responding resources. Remain in staging area until met by Emergency Coordinator. Notify FireCOM if entry is delayed.
• Always remain outside the facility on standby if it is unsafe to enter
• At the main entrance, access the Red Fire Emergency Plan Box containing the FRNSW PIP, Safety data sheets folder, site plans, and LEP’s and brief crew about the facility.
• Prepare the appliance and secure equipment before entering the facility. List all equipment to be taken in
What is the definition of workplace bullying?
Workplace bullying is repeated and unreasonable behaviour directed towards a worker or a group of workers that creates a risk to health and safety. A single incident of reasonable management action is not bullying.
List 5 Duties/Accountabilities required in the
‘Firefighter’ role description.
(1) Contribute to the station’s community prevention, risk reduction planning and engagement programs and activities.
(2) Attend fire and other emergency incidents providing expert knowledge and assistance commensurate with rank.
(3) Contribute to the Station’s operational readiness, including the maintenance of appliances, tools and equipment.
(4) Assist with investigations into the cause of fires.
(5) Support the Station Officer in actions to achieve FRNSW’s goals of protecting life, property and other initiatives under the Plus Plan.
(6) Undertake station duties including the completion of records, reports, correspondence and returns to facilitate the general running of the station.
‘Fire Safety and Investigation’ there are four classifications of cause. Name and describe them.
(1) Accidental. Fire which starts accidently from human activity or influence.
(2) Incendiary. Fire which starts from deliberate and intentional human act.
(3) Natural. Fire which starts by a natural act without human intervention or influence.
(4) Undetermined. Fire where the cause cannot be identified.
List five duties of the BA Control
Operator.
(1) Establish BA Control as close to the entry/exit point as possible.
(2) Check and enter all details on the BA Control Board.
(3) Ensure that BA team members are identified by a call sign determined by the incident communications plan.
(4) Calculate and monitor entry and exit times.
(5) Monitor all radio communications within the sector.
(6) 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.
(7) Indicate to exiting BA crews the locations of the BA staging area and Rehabilitation Area.
(8) Provide updates to their Commander as required. A second radio transceiver may be required for communicating on the tactical channel.
(9) 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.
(10) Ensure BA Control Boards clearly show when aerial appliance operators are wearing BA.
(11) Ensure BA Control Boards clearly show when extension facemasks are in use:
a.
-With air trolley BA (ATBA).
b.
- On aerial appliances.
C.
-With auxiliary facemask from another BA set.
d. - With an extension airline from a standalone
BA set.
NOTE. When auxiliary facemasks are used, two operators breathe from the one BA set. BACOs must at least halve estimated operating times recorded on the BA Control Board.
(13) Notifying the IC or Sector/Group Commander if they require assistance.
What can P2 particle masks be used to protect against?
(1) Known low concentrations of inert dust, such as those produced when cutting metal or wood.
(2) Concrete, stone and masonry cutting operations where the work piece can be kept wet.
(3) The particles, but not the gases such as CO, in bushfire smoke.
(4) Contamination by body fluids.
What are the three basic principles for communication at incidents?
The three basic principles for communication at incidents are:
(a) to use the principles of IS and ensure an effective span of control;
(b) to establish a flow of information at all levels of the incident, without overwhelming the IC or ComCen with superfluous data; and
(c) to ensure the safety of firefighters by using effective communication.
Name three activities Emergency
Response Team can participate in.
• 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.
What is de-escalation?
De-escalation is the scaling back of FRNSW involvement at an incident. Both the strategic and tactical levels scale back and delegated functions are handed back to the IC. The IC determines that the incident has been contained and that resources can be released.
The Emergency Control Organisation may consist of people identified by coloured helmets, hats, caps, vests, or tabards. Name the members and the identifying colour.
• WHITE is worn by the Chief Warden, Deputy Chief Warden or Communications Officer
• YELLOW is worn by the Floor Warden or Area
Wardens
• RED is worn by Wardens
• GREEN BACKGROUND with WHITE CROSS is worn by the First Aid Officer
What are the correct meanings for the numerical codes:
- Code 3
- Code 6
- Code 4
- Code 1
- Code 7
Code 3 - Arrived at incident or move-up station (state location/address).
Code 6 - Incident in Rural Fire Service district
Code 4 - Available to respond
Code 1 - Responding to an incident or move-up
(Clarify if under normal road conditions)
Code 7 - Unavailable to respond (State reason why)
What features are included in a Fire Control Room?
A Fire Control Room is usually at or below ground level. Features include:
(1) a fire isolated room with a 2-hour fire rating and separate ventilation.
(2) two exit points, to the front of the building and directly into a fire exit.
(3) Fire Indicator Panel.
(4) Fire Fan Control Panel.
(5) Master Emergency Control Panel.
(6) controls for fire pumps.
(7) Security Alarm and Control Panels.
(8) telephone (direct line outside).
(9) whiteboard, corkboard and plan table.
(10) Tactical Fire Plans (maps and schematics).
List the important issues to consider when cutting into an Insulated Sandwich Panel (ISP) at a large cold storage facility.
Important issues to consider include:
• 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;
You are attending a 3rd Alarm structure fire and note the current incident commander is being overwhelmed by radio messages. Following span of control rules, what is the optimal amount an individual resources you should communicate with?
An individual should only have 5 people reporting to them (optimal is 1:5 ratio), but this can vary between 1:3 to 1:7, depending upon the activity, geography, or nature of the incident.
