Possible Questions.. LFF/SUBO Flashcards

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How many days for stages at discipline hearings?

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1st formal: 7days
2nd formal: 10 days
3rd formal: 21 days

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When must a PRO be undertaken? (PRO 4.1)

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All make ups,persons reported or persons trapped.

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What sector is the bridgehead in?

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Lobby

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What is the overall tactical mode of in different modes?

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Different modes for different sectors.

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BA stage 2 how many wearers? (30.1)

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6

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What does aide memoir 10 relate to?

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Manual log on/log off.

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What is FF emergency?

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Occurs when LFB personnel under the control of LFB are unaccounted for or in need of rescue.

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What is tactical withdrawal?

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Implemented by IC.

The removal of personnel from a specific area of potential danger in a safe and planned manner.

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When is emergency evacuation initiated and definition?

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Immediate controlled evacuation of all personnel from the scene of operations to a place of safety.

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How many people can ride an ERB?

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7

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Before committing non FRU SRT to water what must be in place?

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Floating safety line supervisor.

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Where should FF lifts be located at high rise?

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At the bridgehead.

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What should wet riser supply?

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1500l per min for 45 mins
Before 2006 4-5 bar
After 2006 8 bar.

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What specifically determines FF Lift?

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8 persons or 630kg capacity
Fire control switch
Has its own independent power supply

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15
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RTC SRS colour cables?

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Yellow

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What are the distances from overhead cables at an incident?
Rescue in vicinity?
Ladders or aerials?
In training?
Handheld jets?
Monitors aerial or ground?
A
Rescue in vicinity 5m
Ladders or aerials 10m
In training 20m
Handheld jets 20m
Monitors aerial or ground 30m
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17
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Wind turbine incidents when can you firefight?

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When the blades have been locked out.

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18
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Basement weight of attack?

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45 set on 230lpm with backup crew with same level of firefighting media.

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Once FSG info received by ICO what must radio operator do?

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Write down all relevant information received by control and record it on the control information form.

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FSG what info will control give ICP about FSG initially?

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Number of flat
Number of persons involved
Location of caller
Condition at location
Proximity to fire
Latest advice by control
Time updated
Time FSG
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What must be done by IC before entering compartment?

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Where possible conduct a 360 survey of the premisesprior to entry into the compartment, this is to gather info on life risk,extent of fire,smoke behaviour,entry and exists and possible ventilation.

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22
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When must fire surrounded be sent?

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6 pumps and above

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23
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Explosive cover can be used but what must OIC be aware of?

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Explosive over pressure can wrap around cover as it can be drawn to low pressure areas.

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Aerials being used for water tower what must OIC be aware of?

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Water loading
Water pressure, effect of fabric of the building. 
Fire travel
Damage control and flooding
Water run off
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When making key decision before CU arrives what form do you use?
Key decision log form 6182
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If building plans are available to track ducting who should IC request?
Fire safety officer.
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When arriving at a chimney fire what are first actions?
Site appliance away from possible falling debris Information gather Identify ducting routes
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Who is informed at waste/recycling incidents?
HMEPO,Public health England and environment agency.
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How long is long term sick?
28 days
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Terrorist incidents what can be used as an RVP?
LFB stations.
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The inverter location? (Solar panel)
Near the consumer unit or can often be found in loft spaces.
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Acid attack PDA?
1x pump 1x ladder HMEPO RRT
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PPE minimum for acid attack?
Full PPE, nitrile gloves,eye protection (visor or glasses)
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IED radio safe distance?
Appliance main scheme 50m | Handheld 10m
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IED cordons?
Up to suitcase size 100m Up to car/light vehicle 200m Up to lorry size 400m
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How many stages of rescue in a collapsed structure?
``` 6 stages R E P E A T ```
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How long will a sub station wall last? Minimum protection.
4 hours
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When does a water technical rescue advisor arrive?
Informed at level 1 | Mobilised when level 2 implemented.
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When do you send informative message?
20mins
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Keyless entry for cars proximity key distance?
20m
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Basement safe systems of work?
45mm charged Access and egress Back up crew with 45mm Basement procedure implemented
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Who organises PRO?
Station commander, must be within 28 days.
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Who records things on IMPD after PRC?
ORT
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Who has overall responsibility for fire service at an incident?
IC
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Isolation of SRS, how long does power stay in system?
30 mins
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Can central reservation be crossed by LFB?
Only if permission is granted by police or highways agency.
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Comms: Fire ground radio channels
1. Incident comms and incident command 2. Incident command (duplex channel repeater required) 3. FSG 4. CU Staff 5. Comms with leaky feeder 6. BA 7. Additional incident command 8. Comms in specific building, leaky feeder. 10. Only to be used under the direction of the duty radio officer.
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What is CBLO?
Cross boarder liaison officer
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What is minimum pressure | an aerial required to be effective?
2000lpm
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What are the two types of explosive materials?
Detonating (above speed of sound) | Deflagrating (below speed of sound)
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What are the hazard zones for explosives?
200m up to 250kg (about the size of a small car) 600m 251kg-2000kg (or any military explosives) 1000m over 2000kg
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What maximum storage for domestic use of fireworks?
250kg in ISO container
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How much black explosives can gun enthusiasts hold?
20kg with a license stored in a metal box
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What is the PLUS in steps 123?
Follow the CBRN first responders flow chart, what actions can be undertaken to save life(remove,remove,remove) Evacuate,communicate and advise,disrobe and decontaminate.
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What is the maximum speed a train can travel under caution?
50mph
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Who awards learning points at PRC?
The chair
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Minimum rank of BA in TL?
Competent firefighter.
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Incidents involving asbestos on arrival actions?
Park 25m away and up wind.
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If using an aerial as a water tower continuously what must be in place?
Safety officer.
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Incidents involving stacked recycled waste material main hazard?
Prone to collapse.
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Overhead line equipment voltage range?
450 volts to 1500 volts.
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Overhead line equipment has a warning line what colour is it?
Orange.
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What is the most relabel way of identifying an acetylene cylinder?
Paper label
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Possible fire ball distance of acetylene?
25m
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What must a PRC be held?
When the incident is subject of an SAI or 6 pumps plus.
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At what point must control be invited to a PRC?
12 pumps and above.
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What is an operational sector?
A physical area of the incident ground.
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What is a functional sector?
Responsible for a function such as water sector.
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Who can confirm power off at rail?
NIRM or RIO
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How many spans of control is maximum for IC?
5
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If bodyguard reduced battery icon appears prior to booking in to ECP what actions must take place?
Withdraw from ECP | Take BA set out of service.
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Can HART teams go through our ECB?
Yes but LAS must provide comms.
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BA sector commander minimum rank?
SC
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What is RPELO?
Respiratory protective equipment logistics officer.
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What is aide memoir 12?
Maintaining telemetry.
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Who will be mobilised for FF emergency?
Additional ``` 6 pumps 3 stn O 2 x FRU FIU,CU,LAS Press liaison officer Fire safety officer 1x GC 1x DAC 1 x SAI ```
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When is stop code 8 sent?
Batch call dealt with in batch mobilising.
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Who can enter swift water 2?
FRU trained water techs.
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Maximum people of flood response boat?
8
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What are the water rescue levels?
1. Within 3m of unprotected edge. Talk reach throw 2. Commit to water FRU 3. Flood response
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What do you need to remember for major incident procedure?
METHANE M: Has major incident been declared. E: Exact location. T: Type of incident. H: Hazards or potential hazards. A: Access or egress. N: Number of casualties. E: Emergency services required.
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What does F.I.R.E stand for?
First initial response equipment.
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Once high rise procedure implemented is sent what does this indicate?
The location of bridgehead is appropriate The access and egress is secure The BH is established with 2 charged jets.
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Equipment required at bridge head?
``` 2x 45mm with carrying straps IEC 2 x BA Breaking in gear BA board TIC FIRE Bag Lift keys. ```
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When working cross boarder who can you request?
Cross boarder liaison officer.
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What is hazmat level 4?
Incidents attracting special mobilising criteria and not necessarily large attendances.
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Is the IRU on any PDA?
No request only.
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At what wind speed will RMC notify personnel?
30mph
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Wind turbine fire cordon?
300m
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What voltage do electrical gloves give protection up to?
3300v
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What is considered high voltage?
Greater than 1000 volts AC or 1500 DC
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Who should you report issues to for a building under construction?
HSE
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What should hose lines of 3 lengths consist of when entering a compartment?
1 x 70mm from pum then 2x45mm for final 2 lengths.
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How many gas tight wearers trigger use of Hughes shower?
10.
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Messages transmitted over radio are kept for how long?
5 years.
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When incident protracted how often should you send a message?
Every 30 mins.
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What is status 35?
In attendance at standby location.
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What is additional mobilisation for FSG?
Pl stn O in charge SC FIU
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What is minimum rank of officer to collate record and retain information on FSG calls?
SC
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What is the initial hazard zone around each stack of waste derived fuel incidents?
50m
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How long should support jet be when entering compartment?
1 length longer then original crew.
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Where is the warm zone at a hazmat incident? Inner or outer cordon?
Inner cordon: hot and warm zone | Outer cordon: cold zone
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What is level 2 hazmat attendance?
2 x pumps FRU for Devon HMEPO monitoring officer.
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What is level 3 hazmat attendance?
``` Additional 3 pumps FRU for DIM SSU SC as OIC GC monitoring ```
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If you encounter a site that recycles waste and refuse derived fuel but is not recorded on the database who must you inform?
Fire safety
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Can electrical gloves be warm in BA?
No
107
Can firefighters close a highway or stop and regulate traffic?
Yes as of 2004
108
The DMM is formed around what 2 activities?
Deciding and acting.
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What is in first 3 boxes of DMM?
Info on resources,task and risk to benefit.
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DMM strep 2?
Select safe systems of work.
111
Dry rising main building height?
18m
112
On what messages should tactical mode be sent?
All except stop.
113
When should you send worded stop?
Make ups Unusual incident Involving people except shut in lift and lock outs unless people injured.
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Can u add water to oxygen limiting silo?
No
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What happens when water comes into contact with silo?
Silo contents may expand and exert pressure on silo.
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Why can construction make of silo make access and egress difficult?
No natural light.
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Hazard zone for natural gas leak?
25m
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How much how on HLU?
4 kilometres
119
After HLU hose deployment what message should be sent?
HLU call sign Amount of hose Number of pumps in relay
120
Electrical gloves rated?
3300v
121
CAP test is?
Cylinder assessment process
122
What colour on cylinder denotes toxic?
Yello