POP QUIZ Flashcards
Define ACT public sector EA and provide examples:
Specific agreement between employer and employee (ACT government and Firefighters) which outlines the minimum entitlements for pay, leave, hours, overtime.
First point of reference for any disputes, claims or disagreements.
What are the 4 public sector values?
Respect: to treat others courteously and considerately.
Integrity: to take pride in your work, the organisation you’re representing, being accountable, honest.
Innovation: to constantly seek professional development and skill set
Collaboration: to contribute to and work well within a team environment
What are the public sector policies?
Best practice principle
-work efficiently, effectively, constructively, be responsive, collaborative and accountable.
Merit and Equity principle
- Head of service is an equitable employer, employs a person who is best able to do the job in all circumstances.
Outline section 44 of the Emergencies Act 2004:
- To protect and preserve life, property, and the environment form fire in built up areas
- Responsible for operational planning for fire response including fire preparedness in built up areas.
- HAZMAT
USAR
CBR
Assistance and support to other ESA agencies
Any other function, regulation - Respond to fire in rural areas
Provide first response to other incidents for other ESAs where necessary
What is the emergency plan 2023?
Outlines responsibilities, authorities + mechanisms to manage emergencies and their consequences within the ACT.
Provides structure and order in emergencies for multiple agencies
Identifies the lead and support agencies in relation to incident or hazard.
What is section 34 of the Emergencies Act 2004?,
Outlines the powers of the Chief Officer of an ESA.
-can close a street to traffic or public
-bring equipment onto land, into a structure or vehicle
-remove, dismantle or demolish structure or vehicle
-remove or destroy an animal, substance or vegetation
-control, shut off or disconnect fuel, gas or electricity
-use a supply of water without charge
What are the five levels of PPE and their uses?
Level A: fully encapsulated gastight suit with BA
HAZMAT CBR
Level B: Splashsuit with BA
HAZMAT CBR
Level C: Splashsuit with Respirator
HAZMAT CBR
Level D: Structural PPE with BA
AFAs, Transport fires, Structural fires or any incident requiring fire protection
Level E: Lightweight
Wildfire. Grass fire, MVAs, Medical assists
What would be the correct level of PPE for a AFA call out?
Level D- Structural gear with BA
If your lightweight jacket is exposed to blood during a medical assist, what would be the procedure for your jacket?
Bag into clear bag (provided by ACTFR)
Tag with a contamination tag and list all information (Where, who and what)
Scan into LHD cache for dry cleaning process
List the 6 main components of the resus kit:
- Oxygen Cylinder
- Pressure Reducer
- Demand valve (Bag Refill Valve)
- Soft Resus bag
- Suction
- Ancillary Equipment
What does IMIST mean?
Identification
Medical/Mechanism
Injuries
Signs and Symptoms
Treatment
What is asthma and it’s treatment?
Asthma is a respiratory disorder.
Trouble breathing, coughing, wheezing, tightness in the chest.
Treated with an inhaler and spacer
and the 4x4x4 method
1 puff, 4 breaths
1 puff, 4 breaths
1 puff, 4 breaths
1 puff, 4 breaths
Wait 4 minutes.
List properties of a synthetic rope:
Can absorb repeat shock loads
Mildew resistant
Little swelling when wet
Can withstand repeat loads without failure
What are the requirements of a knot?
- Serves its purpose
- Easy to tie
- Easy to untie
- Does not damage the line
Knots used by ACTFR
Reef
Overhand
Bowline
Half hitch
Rolling Hitch
Clove Hitch
Round turn 2 half hitches
Alpine butterfly
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