PCT #1 Flashcards
Six Main Functional Areas of ACTFR
Operations
Special operations
Training and Development
Capability Support
Community Safety
Projects and Programs
Agencies Operating Under the Emergencies Act 2004
ACTFR
ACTAS
ACTRFS
ACTSES
Support Services
Incident ACTFR may respond too?
Fires
Rescue
Hazardous Material Incident
Chem/Bio/Radio Incidents
Gas Leaks
USAR
Storm Damage
Medical Assist
Principals of Emergency Management
Prevention
Preparedness
Response
Recovery
Levels of PPC
Level A - Fully Encapsulated Gas Suit plus BA
Level B - Splash Suit with BA
Level C - Splash Suit with Respirator
Level D - Full Structural Ensemble with BA
Level E - LW Jacket/Helmet
Functions of the Resuscitation Kit
Oxygen Therapy
Oxygen Resuscitation
Suction
Components of the Resuscitation Kit
Oxygen Cylinder
Pressure Reducer
Demand Valve
Soft Resus Bay
Suction
Ancillary Equipment
Safety Considerations when handling Oxygen Equipment
No smoking or naked flame near cylinder
Protect from extreme heat
Avoid grease or oils
Handle with care
Do not crack or open valve
Oxygen Therapy safety considerations
Do not leave patient alone after commencing treatment.
Do not allow patient to smoke
Continue to monitor vitals
Reassure patient
Examination by paramedic is advised.
What Legislation does ACTFR adhere to?
Emergencies Act 2004
What section relates to the functions of ACTFR and what is the main function according to Part 1 of that Section and under what Act?
Emergencies Act 2004
Section 44, Part 1
Main function of the fire and rescue service is to protect and preserve life, property and the environment.
What is ACTFR responsible for under section 44 of the Emergencies Act 2004 Part 2
Part 2 describes:
Operational planning for fire response in built up areas, including fire preparedness and fire response in built up areas.
What additional functions does ACTFR have under Section 44 of the Emergencies Act 2004 Part 3?
Part 3 Describes:
Respond and deal with hazardous material incidents.
Respond to rescue incidents.
Respond to Chemical/Biological/Radiological incidents.
Support other entities in their functions under this act.
Under Section 44 under the Emergencies Act 2004 Part 4, ACTFR may also?
Part 4 describes:
Respond to fire in the rural area.
Provide first response to any other incident if the relevant emergency service is unavailable.
What type of lines does ACTFR use?
Synthetic Fibre Ropes of Kernmantle Construction.
Three lines used by ACTFR?
GP/Long Lines: 13mm 500kg SWL
Pocket Lines: 6mm 100kg SWL
Rescue Lines: 13mm 500kg SWL
Requirements of a knot?
Serve the Purpose
Easy to tie
Easy to untie
Doesn’t damage the line
Knots used by ACTFR
Half Hitch
Overhand
Figure 8
Clove Hitch
Round Turn and Two Half Hitches
Reef Knot
Bowline
Rolling Hitch
Alpine Butterfly
What does small gear refer too?
Miscellaneous tools on an appliance.
What are the small gear/firemanship practices?
Correct tool for the job
Don’t drop gear
Don’t drag gear
Clean, dry and re-grease tool after use.
Correct disposal or cleaning of contaminated equipment.
If you don’t know, ask.
Whose responsibility are the daily checks?
All Fire Fighters
What are the primary components of an appliance inspection?
Check appliance is in operational condition.
Check operation of pump
Inspect appliance for body damage
Check appliance inventory
Operate and clean equipment per manufacturer specs
What is making up and its primary components?
Making up is the process of restocking an appliance after an incident or exercise.
Main components:
Try to only strip one appliance
MD is responsible for all gear so must be informed if something is taken
Equipment colour coded to appliance
Clean and re-grease gear after use
Replace used items and dispose of single use gear.
What is re-stowing and its components?
Swapping into a spare appliance until primary appliance fault fixed or missing equipment replaced.
Components:
Spare appliance needs to be stocked with personal equipment e.g BA
Make note of gear transferred
Check inventory of appliance your restowing too.
Check and test operational equipment.
Check fitted radios
The Five R’s of fault reporting
Report to Station Officer
Rectify if possible at station
Replace or exchange piece if equipment
Repair through Spec ops or work shops
Re-stow if required.
What does DUCOT stand for?
Description
Use
Construction
Operation
Testing/Maintenance
What are the three ladders used by ACTFR?
Two step ladder
Telescopic/ little jumbo
9 Meter Extension Ladder
Five uses for ladders in ACTFR?
Rescue
Access
Ventilation
Bridging
Crawl-boarding
Common Ladder Terminology
Slip - remove from appliance
Under-run
Elevate
Extend
Pitch - place head on structure
Heel in/out
Foot ladder
Strike - move head away from structure
Extend to lower
Lower
House - put back on appliance
Safety precautions when using a ladder?
Helmet
Overheads
Footed
Tie off
Icon water responsible for?
Water Supply
Hydrant Supply
Hydrant Maintenance
Two sources of water?
Reticulated and Static
Three types of mains?
Trunk Main
Service Main
Ring Main
Describe a Reticulated System.
A reticulated system is one that is divided into pressure zones each of which are supplied by at least one local reservoir. A reservoir is supplied via a trunk main by a water treatment plant which are in turn supplied by a water supply such as a dam.
What is Pressure?
Pressure is force of which of water is delivered.
What is flow?
Quantity of water delivered
What are the three hydrant types found in ACT?
High Capacity Hydrant
Pillar Hydrant
Spring Valve Hydrant
What are the parts of a spring valve hydrant?
Bayonet Lugs
Ball Valve
Spring
What are the parts of a Hydrant?
Handle Wheel
Spindle
Open/Close lever
Storz coupling
Head
Barrel
Threaded Collar
Lugs
Sealing washer
What is water hammer?
Water hammer occurs when flow is suddenly shut off causing shock waves through the water column.
What are the three main components of a Hydrant Booster System?
Feed Hydrant
Isolation Valve
Booster Valve
What are the four public sector core values according to the ACT Public Sector Codes of Conduct 2022?
Respect
Integrity
Collaboration
Innovation
What are the two public sector principles according to the ACT Public Sector Codes Of Conduct 2022?
Best Practice Principal
Merit and Equity Principal
What does the Emergencies Plan 2023 do?
Describes the responsibilities, authorities and mechanisms to manage emergencies and their consequences.
What emergencies does the ACTFR have the lead response too, according to the Emergencies Plan 2023?
Hazardous Materials, Infrastructure Failure, Fire Emergencies in built up area, Vertical Rescue, all other rescue aside from rural vertical and water rescue.
What does Section 34 of the Emergencies Act 2004 describe?
Section 34 lays out the powers of the Chief Officer for the protection of Life, Property and the Environment.
What are some of the general powers given to the chief officer under section 34 of the Emergencies Act 2004?
Close a street or road
Contain animal or substance
Destroy animal or substance
Turn off, disconnect motor or equipment
Use supply of water free of charge.
What sort of pumps are used by ACTFR?
Centrifugal Pumps
What are the pump sizes on Scania Urban Pumpers?
LDMH 1000: 3800 Lpm @ 1000 kPa
LDMH 1500: 5700 Lpm @ 1000 kPa
Name six supplementary cooling techniques.
Open high pressure branch onto ground
Open high pressure branch into tank filler on roof of appliance
Open branches regularly
Connect delivery to tank filler
Disengage high pressure pump when not in use
Throttle back when high pressures are not required
Why must tank supply remain full?
If external water source is compromised, tank supply can be utilised.
What Bar should a BA cylinder be at on daily checks?
No lower than 260 bar.
At what bar will the warning whistle sound on a BA set?
55 Bar +/- 5
What sort of BA system is used by ACTFR?
Open Circuit, positive pressure breathing apparatus.
Components of SCBA Propak
Backplate and Harness
Cylinder band and clamp
Cylinder
Cylinder Connector
High Pressure hose
Pressure Reducer
Demand Valve and Hose
Facemask
Rescue Second Mask Attachment
What is the aim of the primary search?
Conduct a rapid and systematic search of an area that the search team can reach.
What is the aim of a secondary search?
Once an incident is under control, it confirms possible causalities and helps account for all occupants.
How long is the safety margin?
8-10 minutes
What is the function of BA?
The function of BA is to allow the wearer to work in an atmosphere that would not otherwise support life.
What are the four types of irrespirable atmospheres?
Oxygen Deficient
Toxic Fumes and Gases
Elevated Temperatures
Smoke
Difference between a work set and an escape set?
A work set has a nominal effective duration exceeding 15 minutes where by an escape set is less than 15 minutes.
How long will it take a DSU to trigger by a lack of motion?
18-23 seconds
What does the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 do?
Lays out the legal framework and establishes fundamental principals to be followed in regards to Work Health and Safety.
What does the WHS Regulations 2011 do?
Lays out specific rules to be followed in regards to WHS
What are the hierarchy of controls in order from most effective to least affective?
Elimination
Substitution
Isolation
Engineering
Administration
PPE
What are the duties of a worker?
Take responsible care of your own health and Safety
Your actions do not affect others health and safety
Comply with reasonable instructions
Comply with policy and procedures
What and when should you report an incident?
What: you are hurt, nearly hurt or exposed to a hazard
When: ASAP, complete report or ask SO too
A notifyable incident should be reported to commander and ACTPS Safety Portal used.
What does the ACTFR Enterprise Agreement 2020 - 2024 do?
Provides frame work on pay and conditions within ACTFR
What are ACTFR staff employed under?
Under the public Service Management Act
What is the probation period of ACTFR?
Upon appointment to 4th class FF in training, a person will be on probation for the period of their initial training and a further period of three months after completion of their initial training.
What does TRN stand for?
Trunked Radio Network
What frequency do ACTFR radio transmit on?
UHF
What channel/zone do ACTFR radios operate on?
Zone A, Channel 1 Ops 1
How many TRN towers does the TRN operate off?
Nine, Seven in ACT, Two in NSW
What are the different colours for communication with COMCEN?
Yellow: Routine
Green: Stop code after incident
Blue: Message Related to Incident
White: Priority to report new incident while mobile
Red: Urgent message that has priority over everything else.
What does PAR stand for?
Personal Accountability Report
What is the purpose of peer support?
A holistic strategic plan for ACTFR to support personnel. Provided by FF’s for FF’s
What are the different components of a Critical Incident Diffuse?
Initiated by anyone
All personnel involved
Conducted on shift
Facilitated by PSO
Includes Phycologist
What does Rule 306 describe in the Australian Road Rules?
306 describes exemption from regular road rules for emergency vehicles as long as driver is taking reasonable care,
it’s reasonable that the road rules not apply
Vehicle is displaying red and blue flashing lights and sounding an alarm
Components of Vehicle Control
Course
Mirrors and Signals
Brakes
Gears and Mirrors
Evasive Action
Acceleration Points
What are the components of a solar system?
Solar PV Array
Inverter
Electrical Meter
How do you isolate a grid connect PV Solar Array?
Main SWB: isolate AC grid supply, isolate DC solar supply, remove service fuses
Inverter: Isolate AC solar and PV array main switch
Roof: Isolate rooftop isolator
What should be done when PPC is contaminated and you are at the end of an incident?
PPC shall be bagged and tagged with relevant information including:
When and where it was used
Who used it
What the bag contains
What are the components of the entrapment procedure?
Send radio message to OIC
Activate DSU
Remain calm and avoid excitement or exertion
If charged branch available, use on surroundings
Select safe comfortable position under wall, pillar or structural support.
Never remove facemask.
Components of Safe Work Procedures when using BA
Any doubt as to safety of working environment, don BA
Minimum crew of two
Pre-operational BA check
Don in fresh air
Check pressure gauge frequently
Air used to get in = amount to get out
Maintain verbal communication
Maintain physical contact where practical
Work practices operating radios include?
Urgent messages given priority
Don’t use profane language
Use pro words
Use call signs
Use phonetic alphabet
Don’t talk over other users
What is the function of PPC?
Protect a firefighter whilst enabling them to achieve their objective. Should also safeguard FF by allowing them to escape to a place of safety.
What does IMIST stand for?
Identification
Mechanism/Medical
Injuries
Signs and Symptoms
Treatment
What is asthma and how can it be treated?
It is a respiratory issue. It can be treated with an inhaler and spacer using the 4x4x4 method.
What is a pro word?
Pro words are a standard word or phrase that have an accepted meaning.
What are the dimensions of a college pumper?
GVM: 18.6 tonne
Height: 3.1m
Length: 8m
Width: 2.5m
Water Tank Capacity: 1000 litres
What are some other road rules related to emergency vehicles?
Rules 78: keep clear of police and emergency vehicles
Rule 79: give way to police and emergency vehicles
What are some indications of Cavitation?
Sound of small stones passing through motor
Engine revs increase, so engine becomes louder
Delivery pressure decreases
Compound Gauge moves towards negative when using hydrant supply
Compound Gauge falls before -75 kPa when draughting.
Describe Cavitation
Water boils at a lower temperature in a vacuum. So when water pressure falls below vapour pressure on the suction side, local boiling occurs forming bubbles. These bubbles travel into the inlet then implode. Thousands of these implosions occur, causing damage to metal casings.
