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What’s inside a booster cabinet?

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Connection points for FF’s to connect to internal hydrant system.
Some systems have their own pumps
2x 64mm storz couplings with pressure gauges
Access to mains supply
Block plan
Max test and operating pressures

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Entrapment procedure for FF’s

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Send Red message to OIC with condition, location, assistance required, cylinder pressure, and personnel with you.
Activate DSU or make tapping noises.
Remain and calm and avoid exertion.
If charged branch available, saturate surroundings
Move to save place near support structure such as a pillar.

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Components of BA stage 2 control point.

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ECO
On deck team
Horn/Siren
Stage 2 BA control board

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Four irrespirable atmospheres

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Oxygen Deficient
Toxic fumes and gases
Elevated temperatures
Smoke

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Scott Propak SCBA components

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Harness and backplate
Cylinder band and clamp
Cylinder connector
HP line
Pressure reducer
Demand value and supply hose
Face mask
Pressure gauge and warning whistle
Rescue second mask attachment
Cylinder

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Six positions of a vertical rescue team

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Incident controller
Operations officer
Safety Officer
Edge Controller
Litter Attendant
Haul Team

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Sequence for vertical rescue incident (LAST)

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Locate Casualty
Access and provide first aid
Stabilise the casualty
Transport

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What does ARCHER stand for?

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Anchors
Reeving
Carabiners
Harness
Equipment
Ropes

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What is Overhauling and its components?

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Overhaul involves the systematic checking and turning over and wetting down of material to ensure no pockets of fire exists.

Locate hidden fires
Prevents rekindling of fires
Help determine the cause
Prevent unnecessary damage

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Describe Salvage operations and its components.

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Action taken immediately after the fire to minimise the damage caused by the fire and by the water used to extinguish it.

Three phases:
Preventative
Protective
Recovery

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What is ventilation?

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The removal and cooling of heat and fire gases with introduction of fresh air.

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Considerations for ventilation with a PPV Fan.

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Whether fire is completely extinguished
Wind direction
Location and number of inlets/outlets
Rooms to be ventilated
Which rooms are priority
Number of fans required
Impact of exhaust fans

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Fog batten.

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Advantages -
covers large surface area
Absorbs heat rapidly
Water converted to steam quickly
Minimise damage to property
Maximise water usage
Provides protection for FF’s

Disadvantages-
Short reach
Will not cool hot objects unless directly applied
Steam conversion can burn FF’s in compartment
Impede visibility

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What does BSAHF stand for?

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Building construction
Smoke
Air track
Heat
Flame

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What is flashover and its signs?

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A sudden and sustained transition of a growing fire to a fully developed fire.

Ventilation controlled, vented fire
Painful radiant heat
Low turbulent neutral plane
Fingers of flame through smoke
Hot surfaces
Increased rate of pyrolysis

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What is back draught and its signs?

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If fire gases accumulate to significant proportions and then an admission of air occurs causing sudden deflagration.

Ventilation controlled, non vented fire
Lack of visible flame
Dirty smoke
Smoke pulsating through openings
Air being drawn in
Indications of extreme heat

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What is the blow torch effect and its signs?

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Created when a vented fire is exposed to high winds from the inlet. Rapidly progressing through the stage of combustion.

Pulsing smoke
Working fire
Ventilation controlled, vented fire
High winds

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Process for Evacuating multi story building.

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Priority given to fire floor and floor above.
Staging area floor below fire
Take high rise kit, 2 38mm hose and gaining access tools.

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8 stages of RCR

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Preparation
Response
Incident management
Gaining access
Emergency care
Disentanglement
Removal and transfer
Termination

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Combonets of Disentanglement

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Disassembly
Distortion
Displacement
Severance

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Methods of gaining access in RCR

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Through door
Through window
By comprising body of vehicle

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Safety considerations for electric vehicles

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Chock wheels
Inspect SRS
Power switch and confirm ready indicator is off
Remove ignition key or fob
Inspect parts before tool use
Pull HV fuses out.

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Identifying LPG gas vehicle

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Red diamond on number plate
Toggle switches on dash
Gas cylinder in vehicle
Gas filling point

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CNG vehicle indicators

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Red diamond on number plate
Lack of large mixers or regulators in engine block

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Trench rescue size up questions
What has happened? How many victims? Where in the trench were they last seen? How deep is the trench? What is the purpose of the trench? What’s been done so far?
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5 signs of impending trench collapse
Parallel cracks Fretting Slumping Bulging walls Deflection and creaking of shoring
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Types of fire alarms
Dry: smoke, heat, flame Wet: Sprinkler system
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What does EWIS stand for and its purpose?
Emergency warning and intercommunication system Required in buildings over 25 meters, allows occupants to be alerted to an emergency situation via an alter tone, or an emergency message. Two way communication is also possible through WIP phones.
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Causes for false alarms
Activities that simulate fire such as grinding Interference with wiring Rainwater leak into detector Improper installation and maintenance Sprinkler head knocked off Activation from exhaust emissions
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Percentages for foam use
.1 - .3% wet .4 - .6% medium .7 - 1% dry
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Advantages of CAFS
Light hose Absorption Quick knockdown Extended stream Pre treatment More effective than water Ability to cling to assets
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Optimal pressure for foam
700-800kPa
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Limitations of CAFS
Affected by wind Environmental concerns Time required to flush after use Higher maintenance Initial jet reaction More components/complicated
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Info to pass to supervisor at USAR incident
Incident location Type and magnitude Current situation
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Demobilisation componets in USAR
Return all personnel and equipment to staging area. Return everything to its pre-deployment state of readiness. Equipment cleaned and serviced. Check inventories. Rest and recovery for personnel.
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Info found on confined space entry permit.
Prelim info Isolation Other precautions Atmospheric testing requirements Personal protective equipment Personnel entering/existing log Authorisation
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Appliance positioning considerations
Position as close to incident without impeding operation Allow access for other emergency services Position to maximise on board lighting Topography for surrounding area Water run off from pump and firefighting
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6 components of checking resus kit
Check cylinder at 100bar minimum Check therapy mask and air flow Check demand valve and soft resus bag Check suction components and operation Close cylinder Release pressure Check inventory
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Signs of heat stroke
Cyanosis Walking difficulties Speech difficulty Unconsciousness Collapse
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Signs of heat exhaustion
Burning sensation of skin Lethargy Abdominal discomfort Nausea Dizziness
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How does V pattern indicate area of origin?
Fire generally travels upwards and outwards, leaving a v patten on the structure left behind
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What is the order of entry for gaining access?
Glass - timber - masonry
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Considerations for gaining access actions
Inform SO of planned actions Document actions taken in blue book Document other information relevant to incident Potential for entry to create air track
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What does BLEVE stand for?
Boiling liquid expanding vapour explosion.
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How may BLEVE be anticipated?
Flame impingement Discolouration of gas cylinder Distortion of gas cylinder Activation of relief valve Relief valve sound becoming increasingly louder
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5 common types of gas labels
Compressed - green with black lettering Oxidising - yellow with black lettering Flammable - red with black lettering Poisonous/ Toxic - white with black lettering Non flammable - green with black lettering
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Consideration when fire fighting downed air craft
Use foam Focus on fires impeding passenger escape/rescue Hazardous materials such as jet fuel Rocket deployed parachutes Military aircraft/ammunition Agriculture aircraft
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Considerations on approach to downed aircraft
Carful of ejected passengers on route Approach from upwind
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Four functions of a sprinkler system
Detect presence of fire Locate area involved in fire Raise the alarm to occupants and fire brigade Attack/suppress fire
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When in a fully encapsulated suit, what are you protected from?
Liquids Solids Gases Vapours
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Two reasons for using a fully encapsulated suit
High level of splash protection required Harmful gas or vapour is present
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6 departments within ACTFR
(OPTCCS) Operations Projects and programs Training and development Community Safety Capability support Specialised Operations
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Roles of ACTFR
Fire Rescue Hazmat/CBRN Gas leaks USAR Storm Damage Operations Flooding Medical Assist Community safety Fire safety awareness Training and development Specialised Operations
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Considerations prior to ventilating
Size and location of fire Likely air track Materials used in construction of building Ability of fire fighters to deal with any escalation in fire intensity
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What are the four wheel drive chains kept?
Rescue 48,49
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What are the 5 R’s?
Report - to station officer Rectify - at station Repair - through workshops Replace - or exchange Re-stow -
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6 uses for aerial appliance
Rescue and recovery Placing personnel and equipment on building Water tower Lighting tower Observation platform Crane
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Components of a monocoque construction vehicle
A pillar B pillar C pillar Hinge Pillar Rear Lock Pillar Cowl Panel Floor plan Floor sill
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4 day work support areas
BA section Training and development Community safety Technical and operations support
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Roles and responsibilities at swift water incident.
AFP own scene ACTFR to assist with identifying casualties assisting AFP Patient package Patient first aid Patient transport
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Three different types of bush fire
Ground fire: burns organic matter in soil. Surface fire: burns vegetation above ground Crown fire: burns in the tops of trees
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5 uses for ladders
Rescue Access Ventilation Crawl Boarding Bridging
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3 main functions on resus kit
Oxygen resuscitation Oxygen therapy Suction
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8 sections that can be found on an SDS
Hazard identification First aid measures Fire fighting measures Handling and storing Chemical properties Disposal information Transportation Ecological information

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