Q2

Question 1

When should stage 1 be implemented?

Answer 1

1. When BA operations are not complicated and limited.
2. No more than 6 wearers.
3. 1 Entry control point

Question 2

When should stage 2 be implemented?

Answer 2

1. Nature of BA wear is complex and requires more supervision.
2. Requires more than 1 entry control point.
3. Requires more than 6 wearers in risk area.

Question 3

When should single wearer be implemented?

Answer 3

1. Not working in building or structure.
2. Undertaking low risk activity
3. Wearer gauge is checked and contents recorded.
4. Place tally in board
5. Can always be seen by IC or nominated crew member.

Question 4

When should rapid deployment be implemented?

Answer 4

1. When IC has done risk assessment on the risk reward ratio.
2. Opportunity to preserve life or preventing situation getting worse.
3. As soon as resources available implement stage 1.
4. Ensure mark board them self and update time.
5. No more than 2 BA wearers

Question 5

You have been mobilised to a house fire and you are the second pump in attendance, the IC on the first pump has deployed 2 BA under rapid deployment and you’ve been asked to take over the BA control board, what would be your actions and what circumstances would lead to the BA being committed under rapid deployment?

Answer 5

1. Record time take over ECO board.
2. Will not remove tally’s
3. Will use rapid deployment clock to confirm the time they entered risk area.
4. Work out time of whistle.
5. Get comms to confirm location and make not on remarks.
6. Write rapid deployment on remarks.
7. Not reset the rapid deployment clock until the crew has been withdrawn

Reasons for:
1. Risk/reward benefit following risk assessment from IC
2. Opportunity to preserve life or take action to prevent deterioration at the incident.
3. Stage 1 to be implemented as soon as possible.