Other Important Stuff

Question 1

What is Step 1 2 3 Plus?

Answer 1

Step 1 - one person incapacitated with no obvious reason: • Approach using standard protocols.

Step 2 - two people incapacitated with no obvious reason:

• Approach with caution using standard protocols.

Step 3 - three or more people in close proximity, incapacitated with no obvious reason:

• Use caution and follow step ‘plus’.

Plus - follow the CBRN first responder flowchart to consider what actions can be undertaken to save life, using the following principles:

• Evacuate – get people away from the scene of contamination.
• Communicate and advise – immediate medical advice and reassurance that help is on its way.
• Disrobe – remove clothing.
• Decontaminate – improvised decontamination – dry decontamination when a non- caustic agent is suspected and wet decontamination when a caustic agent is suspected.

Question 2

What needs to be in place before committing a BA crew to a silo?

Answer 2

1 - Advice from TRA
2 - Level 2 Line Ops
3 - Crews Led by CM
4 - DIM Equipment used

Question 3

Who are mobilised to all confirmed cylinder incidents?

Answer 3

A HMEPO

Question 4

What Four things must be confirmed before a cylinder hazard zone can be reduced?

Answer 4

1- Fire is out
2- Not Acetylene
3- All Cylinders accounted for
4- All involved cylinders are being cooled

Question 5

What is the CAP test for Acetylene?

Answer 5

1- Cooled for 1 Hour
2- Monitor for 15min TIC
3- Momentary spray and observe conditions
4- Repeat minimum four times (2hours total)
5- If at any point cylinder fails resume 1hours cooling

Question 6

What is the minimum rank for a FSG coordinator?

Answer 6

SM

Question 7

What are the 4 Catagories of Hazmat?

Answer 7

• Chemical
• Physical (Hot/Cold)
• Radioactive
• Biological

Question 8

How is a Hazmat Cordon divided into Zones?

Answer 8

Hazard Zone - Inner Cordon
- Hot
- Warm
Cold Zone
Outer Cordon
-Decon Zone (until Decon Commences)

Question 9

What should be requested at large Hazmat incidents (10 or more GTS)?

Answer 9

IRU for Hughes Decon Shower

Question 10

What is the minimum rank for a Fire Sector Commander?

Answer 10

CM (bridgehead)

Question 11

What is the initial equipment at a High Rise Bridgehead?

Answer 11

2 x 45mm Hose (with Carry Straps)
2 x BA Sets
BA Board
TIC
IEC Pack
Long Line
Breaking in Gear
FIRE BAG - High Rise Bag

Question 12

What should a message from a railway arch include?

Answer 12

Railway arches should describe the nature of occupancy where applicable.
ie - “From ………… at …………; single railway arch used as car workshops …………”

Question 13

What is a BLEVE?

Answer 13

Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapour Explosion

Question 14

What additional Attendance will a Level 2 Hazmat at a sub surface railway attract?

Answer 14

RRT CBRN
Additional PL (WM) at secondary locations

Question 15

What is the Definition of Tactical Withdrawal?

Answer 15

Tactical withdrawal is the removal of personnel from a specific area of potential danger in a safe
and planned manner.

Question 16

What is the Definition of Firefighter Emergency?

Answer 16

This term will apply whenever Fire Service personnel, or personnel working under the control of
the LFB, are unaccounted for and/or in need of rescue.

Question 17

What is the Definition of Level One Water Rescue?

Answer 17

Level 1 water operations – Operations where firefighters work within 3m of an unprotected waters edge, or enter water that is both shallow enough not to compromise their PPE (i.e. over the top of their fire boots) and slow moving enough that there is no foreseeable risk that they will be swept off their feet.

Question 18

What is the Definition of Level Two Water Rescue?

Answer 18

Level 2 water operations – Operations where firefighters may have to commit to water (still or moving) to affect a rescue. This includes all incidents involving people in the water and any other incidents beyond the limitations of level 1.

Question 19

What is the Definition of Level 3 Water Ops?

Answer 19

Level 3 water operations – Operations which involve the deployment of the Flood Response Kits (FRK) where firefighters may be required to work under the guidance of FRU SRT near, on or in flood water. This equipment will normally be deployed for flooding over a wide area but it can also be used for more localised floods where significant numbers of firefighters need to be committed to the water.

Question 20

When should a Worded Stop be used instead of a Coded Stop?

Answer 20

• When an informative or assistance message has been sent
• Where more than one hose reel was used to extinguish a fire
• When four or more appliances attended
• Where people require rescue or have sustained injury (not lifts)
• Where Level 2 Hazmat has been confirmed

Question 21

What is a METHANE Message?

Answer 21

M - Major incident declared
E - Exact location
T - Type of Incident
H - Hazards
A - Access and Egress Routes
N - Number of casualties
E - Emergency services needed

Question 22

When Can Fire Surrounded be sent?

Answer 22

• Fires involving 3 or more main jets
• 6 Pumps or above
  “once all jets are in position and there is no possibility of fire spread”