Pct 1 Flashcards
What are the 5 Rs in order
Report - to sff or so
Rectify - at station
Replace - exchange in the meantime
Repair - send off to spec ops
Restow - if necessary
3 places to find isolation points on P.V
Solar PV array
Inverter
Electricity meter
Communication colours
Yellow- routine message
Green- stop code
Blue- message relating to incident
White- priority message/ new incident
Red- Urgent message
4 safe working practises while on a ladder
Always wear a helmet
Check for overhead obstruction
Always someone footing until tied off
Tie the head of the ladder off
Asthma symptoms
Wheezing, couching, shortness of breath
BA safe work practices
- Min. 2 in a crew
- Stay low to avoid heat
- Full PPC/BA
- Systematic search (left and right hand)
- Descend stairs backwards & test each step
System of vehicle control
Course
Mirrors & signals
Breaks
Mirror and gears
Evasive action
Briefly describe a Hazard & Risk
Hazard - something that has the potential to cause you harm
Risk - the likelihood of a hazard occurring
Road Rule 306
Road rules don’t apply to emergency vehicles when in response if they are taking reasonable care
Emergencies ACT section 34
Powers of the Chief
- use water with out charge
- close down a street to traffic
- enter/evacuate a premises
- remove or dismantle a structure
- not obey road rules
Emergency ACT 39
Chief officer can delegate his functions to a public servant or member of emergency service
Being injured at work. Whats the process after
Report - when you’ve been injured, near miss or been exposed to a hazardous situation.
Fill out an incident report ASAP and inform your SO.
ACTPS Safety portal
Properties of a synthetic line
Can absorb multiple shocks
Good weight to strength ratio
Mildew resistant
Little swelling when wet
Can absorb shock loads
Other functions in section 44
- Operational planning for fire response in the BUA
- fire response in built up area
- respond to hazardous material incidents
- respond to rescue incidents
- respond to CBR incidents
- assist other agencies under the ESA banner
Asthma Treatment
4 x 4 x 4 (1 x puff, 4 breaths, repeat 4 times, wait 4 minutes)
