Ops News 35

Question 1

Appliances parking directly outside an incident address is an example of becoming what (4,7) at the earliest stages of an incident?

Answer 1

Task focused

Question 2

What are the 4 listed considerations for the IC and appliance driver when approaching any incident?

Answer 2

1) Approach slowly
2) Balance need to fend off or close road against access for specials/Aerials
3) Leave enough room to slip ladders and access lockers
4) If the incident escalates will the appliance be compromised

Question 3

It’s recognised that it easier to move an appliance closer to an incident than move it further away. So what may prove beneficial even at smaller incidents?

Answer 3

An RVP

Question 4

For public convenience and business continuity, were crew safety permits, as soon as possible every effort should be made to do what?

Answer 4

Open bus routes and closed roads

Question 5

Hydration is essential crews are reminded to do what? (2)

Answer 5

1) Keep water bottles topped up.

2) Take BOTH if you get a shout

Question 6

It is estimated that 2.5 litres a day is an average needed intake of water. How many litres is it suggested that an athlete might need?

Answer 6

4.5 litres

Question 7

What contingency plans does the Brigade have in place for hydration at protracted incidents?(2)

Answer 7

1) Salvation Army Welfare Van
2) OSU (Operational Support Unit)
Both can supply drinking water but may take time to set up

Question 8

The brigade supplies personal issue ear defenders for ‘Hearing Protection’. If you needed to order them what are they called?

Answer 8

The ‘EAR Ultrafit 20’

Question 9

Ear defenders should be worn by any person within what distance of tool operation?

Answer 9

1 Metre

Question 10

When fitting an ear defender what should a wearer ensure?

Answer 10

That they have clean hands

Question 11

If you believe your hearing has been affected by loud noise what should you do?

Answer 11

Request a hearing test from HML to ascertain if there is any damage.

Question 12

Which Surcoats will all pumps and pump ladders be issued with, following consultation?

Answer 12

Safety Officer

Question 13

The Senior Safety Officer surcoats have been replaced by what?

Answer 13

Sector Commander Safety surcoats

Question 14

What colour is the new Sector Commander Safety surcoat?

Answer 14

RED yoke with YELLOW lower body

Question 15

The surcoat insert ‘FSG Search Coordinator’ is being replaced with what?

Answer 15

FSG Search Coordinator

Question 16

What colour is the Command Support Surcoat into which the new FSG Search Coordinator insert is placed?

Answer 16

RED/WHITE Check with yellow body

Question 17

All surcoats conform with ISO requirements for high visibility clothing. What does ISO stand for?

Answer 17

International Organisation for Standardisation

Question 18

Which Hose Reels do the new series 3 pumping appliances carry:
A) 18mm Hose Reels
B) 20mm Hose Reels
C) 22mm Hose Reels or
D) 25mm Hose Reels?

Answer 18

C (22mm Hose Reels)

Question 19

What is the branch used with the 22mm Hose Reel called?

Answer 19

The Delta Attack Branch

Question 21

What are the 5 aspects of the 22mm Hose Reels that users identified as advantageous?

Answer 21

1) Faster to Deploy and easier to handle than lay flat
2) Durable and less likely to burst than lay flat
3) Unlikely to kink
4) Delivers higher water flow than the 19mm HR
5) The Delta Attack Branch has a further throw than the TFT 19mm branch

Question 22

What are the 4 concerns raised about the new 22mm Hose Reels?

Answer 22

1) Pump has to work hard to reach the 230 LPM
2) Jet reaction is greater and can cause snags on the drum
3) Should conditions worsen Water delivery is limited to 230 LPM
4) Might be considered ‘an easy option’

Question 23

The following ‘Weight of Attack’ factors were identified for further training:
1) The stage of the fires development
2) Whether Ventilation/fuel are controlled
And? (2)

Answer 23

3) The size of the compartment

4) The fire loading of the compartment

Question 24

The review of the compartment firefighting policy will focus on clearer guidance on what is meant by a ‘known small fire’. The value of the 230 LPM as a default Weight of Attack and what else?

Answer 24

Providing fire ground rules of thumb to select appropriate weight of attack

Question 25

Who can the IC give the task of preparing and implementing a relief plan?

Answer 25

The Command Unit (CU)

Question 26

At a more complex the IC may create a ________________ to implement a relief plan?

Answer 26

Resource Sector

Question 27

It is expected that control will be informed:
A) 45 minutes
B) 60 minutes or
C) 90 minutes
in advance of relief requirements?

Answer 27

C) 90 minutes

Question 28

There are 8 Operational Considerations for implementing timely relief. Can you list 5 of them?

Answer 28

1) Physical nature of work crews tasked with
2) Weather/temperature exposure
3) Access to facilities (food, drink, shelter, hygiene)
4) PPE Water penetration or contamination
5) BA working duration/wear time
6) Radiation Dose Limitations
7) Release of neighbouring service appliances
8) Travel Distance

Question 29

When requesting appliance reliefs Control require 6 pieces of information, can you list 4?

Answer 29

1) Quantity and type of Appliance
2) Specialist Equipment Required
3) Rank of Officer required (if above Crew Manager)
4) Time resource required
5) RVP/Approach Route
6) Tactical Mode

Question 30

Should relief appliances travel at ‘Normal Road Speed’?

Answer 30

Yes, unless instructed otherwise by control due to the need for ‘Immediate Reliefs’

Question 31

What must Officers unable to arrive by the time requested do?

Answer 31

Contact Control immediately, giving reason and estimated time of arrival

Question 32

What has been provided on all appliances to assist with reliefs?

Answer 32

Relief Wallets

Question 33

What is the default Weight of Attack for compartment fire fighting?

Answer 33

45mm Jet providing 230 LPM