Organisational Structure Flashcards
6 main functional areas of ACTF&R
Operations - Responsible for operational planning and emergency responce.
Training and Development - Responsible for design, development and delivery of training to ACTF&R members.
Community Safety - Respsible for AFA management, fire investigation management, community centre management, community engagement.
Specialised Operations - Fleet, technical and operational support and equipment research and development.
Capability Support - Fleet, Change management, facilities.
Special Projects - Health & well being, pumper project, skills maintenance.
5 Services under ESA
Support Services
ACTAS
ACTF&R
ACTRFS
ACTSES
Chain of command in recruit college
Superintendent Training and Development
Recruit College Commander
Station Officer Instructor
Senior Firefighter Instructors
Recruits
Community safety activities
Fetes
School visits
Fire education
Shopping Centres
Smoke alarm installation
JFAIP - The ACT Fire & Rescue Juvenile Fire Awareness & Intervention Program
All Ranks of ACTF&R
Chief Officer
Superintendent
Commander
Station Officer Qualified
Station Officer
Senior Firefighter Qualified
Senior Firefighter 15 years
Senior Firefighter
1st Class Firefighter
Firefighter
Recruit
Rank Insignias
Crossed Axes
Chevron
Small Impeller
Large Impeller
Laurel Wreath
Crown
Helmet colour and designation
Black (Chief Officer)
White (Superintendent & Commander)
Red (Station Officer)
Yellow (Firefighter)
Station Location & Numbers
No1 Fyshwick, Cnr Dalby & Canberra Ave, 62078510
No2 Ainslie, Wakefield Ave, 62078510
No3 Phillip, Cnr Hindmarsh Dr & Botany St 62078530
No4 Belconnen, Lathlain St, 62078540
No5 Kambah, Sulwood Dr, 62078550
No6 West Belconnen, Cnr Lhotsky St & Charnwood Pl 62078560
No7 Chisholm, Benham St, 62078570
No8 South Tuggeranong, Tharwa Dr, Condor, 62078580
No9 Gungahlin, Anthony Rolfe Ave, 62078990
Hume Training Centre, 89 David Warren Rd, Hume, 62078644
What is the commonwealth principles of emergency managment
Prevention - is the regulatory and physical measures to ensure that emergencies are prevented, or their effects mitigated.
Preparedness - readiness of resources to respond to emergencies. Operational training, stand-by, resource development.
Response - Reaction to emergencies. ACTF&R aim in suburban areas to have the first appliance to arrive within 10 minutes and will try to contain structural fires to room of origin.
Recovery - Return of resources to the preparedness capacity level after emergency situation and the community to a ‘safe’ condition.
Roles of ACTF&R
Fire
Rescue
HazMat and CBR(chemical biological radiological)
Urban search and rescue(USAR) / structural collapse
Gas leaks
Storm damage
Flooding
Medical assist
Community safety activities
Fire safety
Training
