OPERATIONAL METHOD STATEMENTS #4

Question 1

Ensure salvage operations occur during the __________ and __________ phase of a fire/incident through:

• __________ or ____________ the source of damage, and/or
• ____________ or ______________ property and contents.

Answer 1

response; recovery

stopping; reducing

protecting; removing

Question 2

Salvage/overhaul

Ensure the following options are considered during an incident: (4)

Answer 2

Limit water application to a fire and remove water from the affected area(s)

Limit unnecessary damage caused by firefighting equipment

Relocate contents and property, or utilise tarpaulins to cover and protect

Close doors to limit fire and smoke spread in conjunction with systematic and coordinated ventilation.

Question 3

Working with Aircraft - Saferty Considerations

_________ ___________ ___________where aircraft are operating.
* Follow instructions from the ________ _____ ___________in relation to coordinating ground operations with aircraft operations, and maintain regular communications.
* _________ _________ ________ ______ _________ _________when aircraft are inbound for firebombing.
* _______ _______ _______ ________ ______ ________ ______ ______ the chain of command.
* ________ _________ ___ _________ __________ in immediate work area for any broken suspended branches.

Answer 3

Maintain situational awareness

chain of command

Move away from the fire line

Return to the fire line when cleared by

Observe trees or other hazards

Question 4

If caught in aircraft drop zone: (7)

Answer 4

• Place hand tools well clear of you.
• Secure helmet.
• Shelter in or under a vehicle if possible.
• Crouch down in a clear area and hold helmet firmly down on head.
• Watch out for falling branches and trees after the drop.
• Be careful of slippery ground after the drop.
• Wash with clean cold water if hit with foam or retardant and seek medical advice if contaminated.

Question 5

On Shift Training

Drills vs exercises:

Answer 5

Drills are short duration, small scale training activities.

Exercises are larger scale training activities that may involve the use of multiple appliances, Technical Operations resources, and external agencies over a longer duration.

Question 6

On shift drills - actions (3)

Answer 6

• Determine if training site has current drill site approval
• SPADRA where drill site approval not required
• Record all drills in Skills Maintenance Database

Question 7

Combined drill - actions (5)

Answer 7

• Do not place appliances on Combined Drill where the drill does not impact on the ability to respond to incidents.
• Place any appliance on Combined Drill where a drill/exercise prevents the appliance from being able to respond to incidents.
• Liaise with the District Operations Commander or Functional Commander prior to placing an appliance on Combined Drill to ensure a sufficient response capability is maintained.
• Communicate the Combined Drill status to the Communications Centre.
• Pre-arrange for a move-up appliance for planned drills/exercises where a station will be left without a primary response capability.

Question 8

Tree hazards may include the following: (5)

Answer 8

• falling trees and branches
• burning or fire damaged trees
• dead or fire damaged trees on slopes where they may spear downhill
• loose branches
• trees that may become unstable due to machinery and equipment nearby

Question 9

Tree hazard exclusions zone: (3)

Answer 9

2 tree lengths

marked with yellow and black hazard tape

FRV Operational Personnel are not to mark or approach a tree hazard.

Question 10

Incident Communications Plans

Fireground vs command communications

Answer 10

• Fireground Communications – to be used for firefighting and incident mitigation operations.
• Command Communications – to be used for command level incident management.