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Six Main Functional Areas of ACTFR

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Operations
Special operations
Training and Development
Capability Support
Community Safety
Projects and Programs

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Agencies Operating Under the Emergencies Act 2004

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ACTFR
ACTAS
ACTRFS
ACTSES
Support Services

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Incident ACTFR may respond too?

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Fires
Rescue
Hazardous Material Incident
Chem/Bio/Radio Incidents
Gas Leaks
USAR
Storm Damage
Medical Assist

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Principals of Emergency Management

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Prevention
Preparedness
Response
Recovery

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Levels of PPC

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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

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Functions of the Resuscitation Kit

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Oxygen Therapy
Oxygen Resuscitation
Suction

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Components of the Resuscitation Kit

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Oxygen Cylinder
Pressure Reducer
Demand Valve
Soft Resus Bay
Suction
Ancillary Equipment

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Safety Considerations when handling Oxygen Equipment

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No smoking or naked flame near cylinder
Protect from extreme heat
Avoid grease or oils
Handle with care
Do not crack or open valve

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Oxygen Therapy safety considerations

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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.

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What Legislation does ACTFR adhere to?

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Emergencies Act 2004

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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?

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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.

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What is ACTFR responsible for under section 44 of the Emergencies Act 2004 Part 2

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Part 2 describes:
Operational planning for fire response in built up areas, including fire preparedness and fire response in built up areas.

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What additional functions does ACTFR have under Section 44 of the Emergencies Act 2004 Part 3?

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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.

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Under Section 44 under the Emergencies Act 2004 Part 4, ACTFR may also?

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Part 4 describes:
Respond to fire in the rural area.
Provide first response to any other incident if the relevant emergency service is unavailable.

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What type of lines does ACTFR use?

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Synthetic Fibre Ropes of Kernmantle Construction.

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Three lines used by ACTFR?

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GP/Long Lines: 13mm 500kg SWL
Pocket Lines: 6mm 100kg SWL
Rescue Lines: 13mm 500kg SWL

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Requirements of a knot?

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Serve the Purpose
Easy to tie
Easy to untie
Doesn’t damage the line

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Knots used by ACTFR

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Half Hitch
Overhand
Figure 8
Clove Hitch
Round Turn and Two Half Hitches
Reef Knot
Bowline
Rolling Hitch
Alpine Butterfly

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What does small gear refer too?

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Miscellaneous tools on an appliance.

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What are the small gear/firemanship practices?

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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.

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Whose responsibility are the daily checks?

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All Fire Fighters

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What are the primary components of an appliance inspection?

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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

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What is making up and its primary components?

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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.

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What is re-stowing and its components?

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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

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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.
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What does DUCOT stand for?
Description Use Construction Operation Testing/Maintenance
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What are the three ladders used by ACTFR?
Two step ladder Telescopic/ little jumbo 9 Meter Extension Ladder
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Five uses for ladders in ACTFR?
Rescue Access Ventilation Bridging Crawl-boarding
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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
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Safety precautions when using a ladder?
Helmet Overheads Footed Tie off
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Icon water responsible for?
Water Supply Hydrant Supply Hydrant Maintenance
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Two sources of water?
Reticulated and Static
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Three types of mains?
Trunk Main Service Main Ring Main
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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.
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What is Pressure?
Pressure is force of which of water is delivered.
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What is flow?
Quantity of water delivered
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What are the three hydrant types found in ACT?
High Capacity Hydrant Pillar Hydrant Spring Valve Hydrant
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What are the parts of a spring valve hydrant?
Bayonet Lugs Ball Valve Spring
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What are the parts of a Hydrant?
Handle Wheel Spindle Open/Close lever Storz coupling Head Barrel Threaded Collar Lugs Sealing washer
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What is water hammer?
Water hammer occurs when flow is suddenly shut off causing shock waves through the water column.
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What are the three main components of a Hydrant Booster System?
Feed Hydrant Isolation Valve Booster Valve
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What are the four public sector core values according to the ACT Public Sector Codes of Conduct 2022?
Respect Integrity Collaboration Innovation
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What are the two public sector principles according to the ACT Public Sector Codes Of Conduct 2022?
Best Practice Principal Merit and Equity Principal
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What does the Emergencies Plan 2023 do?
Describes the responsibilities, authorities and mechanisms to manage emergencies and their consequences.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What sort of pumps are used by ACTFR?
Centrifugal Pumps
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What are the pump sizes on Scania Urban Pumpers?
LDMH 1000: 3800 Lpm @ 1000 kPa LDMH 1500: 5700 Lpm @ 1000 kPa
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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
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Why must tank supply remain full?
If external water source is compromised, tank supply can be utilised.
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What Bar should a BA cylinder be at on daily checks?
No lower than 260 bar.
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At what bar will the warning whistle sound on a BA set?
55 Bar +/- 5
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What sort of BA system is used by ACTFR?
Open Circuit, positive pressure breathing apparatus.
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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
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What is the aim of the primary search?
Conduct a rapid and systematic search of an area that the search team can reach.
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What is the aim of a secondary search?
Once an incident is under control, it confirms possible causalities and helps account for all occupants.
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How long is the safety margin?
8-10 minutes
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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.
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What are the four types of irrespirable atmospheres?
Oxygen Deficient Toxic Fumes and Gases Elevated Temperatures Smoke
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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.
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How long will it take a DSU to trigger by a lack of motion?
18-23 seconds
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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.
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What does the WHS Regulations 2011 do?
Lays out specific rules to be followed in regards to WHS
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What are the hierarchy of controls in order from most effective to least affective?
Elimination Substitution Isolation Engineering Administration PPE
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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
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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.
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What does the ACTFR Enterprise Agreement 2020 - 2024 do?
Provides frame work on pay and conditions within ACTFR
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What are ACTFR staff employed under?
Under the public Service Management Act
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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.
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What does TRN stand for?
Trunked Radio Network
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What frequency do ACTFR radio transmit on?
UHF
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What channel/zone do ACTFR radios operate on?
Zone A, Channel 1 Ops 1
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How many TRN towers does the TRN operate off?
Nine, Seven in ACT, Two in NSW
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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.
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What does PAR stand for?
Personal Accountability Report
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What is the purpose of peer support?
A holistic strategic plan for ACTFR to support personnel. Provided by FF’s for FF’s
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What are the different components of a Critical Incident Diffuse?
Initiated by anyone All personnel involved Conducted on shift Facilitated by PSO Includes Phycologist
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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
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Components of Vehicle Control
Course Mirrors and Signals Brakes Gears and Mirrors Evasive Action Acceleration Points
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What are the components of a solar system?
Solar PV Array Inverter Electrical Meter
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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What does IMIST stand for?
Identification Mechanism/Medical Injuries Signs and Symptoms Treatment
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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.
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What is a pro word?
Pro words are a standard word or phrase that have an accepted meaning.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.

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