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1
Q

What Legislation outlines ACTFR Response

A

Emergency Act 2004 ACTF&R

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2
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Whose lead of the following?
Rescue (Built Up area)
Vertical Rescue (Rural Area)
Water
All Other Rescue

A

ACTF&R
ACTP
ACTP
ACTF&R

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3
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Who controls the primary rescue activities within the inner perimeter.

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ACTFR Officer

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4
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Who has organisational commitment to the following.
Inner perimeter
Outer perimeter
Patient care

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ACTF&R - Inner perimeter
Primary Rescue Agency.
AFP - Outer perimeter
Overall control and coordination of scene. Outer perimeter control.
ACTAS - Patient care
ACTAS are responsible for patient care and transport.

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5
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Which appliances respond to Vertical Rescue?

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Initial response to a vertical rescue incident:
Rescue 48, Rescue 49
1 x Pumper, 1 x Commander

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6
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6 Key Positions of the Vertical Rescue Team

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Incident Controller: First arriving Station Officer.

Operations Officer: Must be a Level 2 Vertical Rescue Operator.

Safety Officer: The supervision and checking of all personnel, rigging and safety systems. Must be Level 2 Vertical Rescue Operator if possible.

Edge Controller: Responsible for coordinating & communicating between the crews above and below the edge.

Patient Access/Litter Attendant: Responsible for access, first-aid, packaging and extrication.
Haul Team: Team responsible for hauling of rescue load.

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7
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How can ACTFR respond interstate?

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At the request of the NSW Police.

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8
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What is LAST?

A

Location
Access and Egress Routes
Stabilise
Transport

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9
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List 10 Considerations during scene reconnaissance and size-up

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Number and type of casualties
Location
Access
Weather
Night operations
Ground stability
Anchors
Sheer faces
Clearances and Overhangs
Greasy or oily surfaces
Hot surfaces
Air quality

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10
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Post Incident Consideration (4)

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Critical incident Stress management

Debrief post incident

Recording and reporting

Coroners Requirements/Reports

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11
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Whose responsibility is it to safety check their equipment and systems prior to receiving checks from a Safety Officer.

A

EVERYONES

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12
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PPE for Vertical Rescue

A

Station level uniform
Helmet
Sturdy footwear
Gloves **
Eye Protection **

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13
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Describe the safety/ “No Go Zone”

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A safety or “No Go Zone” must be clearly identified at any edge or hole, extending approximately two metres back from the edge, further if other hazards exist. No one is permitted into this area without a Safety line (Edge Restraint kit) A similar safety area must be established around the base of a mast or tower to protect from falling objects.All operators must be made aware of this area ASAP.

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14
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What is ARCHER?

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A – Anchors: In line, secure and bomb proof.
R – Reeving: Correct and attached.
C – Carabiners: Locked and correctly loaded.
H – Harness: Fitted and secured correctly.
E – Equipment: Suitable and safe.
R – Ropes: Secured, protected, in line and manned.

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15
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List 10 personal touch checks

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Anchor
Rope
Helmet
Neck Clear of slings.
Lanyard
Harness
Carabiner(s)
Harness equipment
Sleeves Down
Gloves
Boots

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16
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What is SUDS?

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Stop: 1 blast,
Up: 2 blast
Down: 3 blast
Shit: continuous

17
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Australian standard rescue line construction

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11 mm and 16 mm.
SWL 375kg minimum (11mm)
Kernmantle (kern takes load, mantle protects kern)

18
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Describe kernmantle ropes

A

The kernmantle rope design consists of a central core (kern) of fibres which support the major portion of the load of the rope.

This core is covered by a sheath (mantle) that supports a portion of the load.
The tight weave of the mantle protects the core from abrasion, dirt and environmental effects, such as sunlight.

19
Q

Kernmantle Strength Chart- SWL of the following.

6mm cord
8mm cord
11mm BW
13mm BW
8mm System Prusik
Purcell Loop

A

100kg
225kg
375kg
500kg
200kg
125kg

20
Q

How are ropes damaged?

A

Chemical Attack
Acids ,especially battery acid (Nylon)
Bleaches (Polyester)
Alkali
Strong chemicals. As a general rule avoid contact with strong chemicals

21
Q

Rope can be damaged if it is left:

A

With permanently dressed knots in it
In sunlight
On Cement floors (alkaline)
Exposed to vehicle exhaust or battery fumes or residues
Wet or damp areas
Avoid extreme heat and temperature
Contaminated with dirt and grit

22
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What equipment can you use to avoid rope abrasion?

A

Rope pads
pulleys
Edge rollers

23
Q

What is Software lifespan and how you report?

A

5 r’s and remove from service and send to spec ops

24
Q

Tape Strength Chart

A

50mm flat: 250kg
25mm tube: 250kg
25mm sewn tape sling: 290kg

25
Q

what effect does an undressed knot have?

A

up to 50% effectiveness

26
Q

minimum knot tail

A

75mm

27
Q

SWL of the following:

Carabiners/ Mallions
MPD
Rock Exotica Pulley
Petzl Pulley

A

500kg
272kg
800kg
450k

28
Q

Precautions when Using Carabiners

A

Make sure keeper is screwed finger tight
Do not cross load
Do not drop and handle carefully
Do not cut , file or stamp hardware.
Keep lock gate clean and free of dirt.
No oil or WD40

29
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Types of Anchors

A

Existing anchors
These describe items that are already in place and can be both natural and man made, such as:

Trees
Rocks or boulders
Columns and beams
Structural supports
Rails and posts

Created Anchors
These anchors are produced by utilising equipment to create an anchor such as:

Hydraulic Rams
Vehicles
Anchor bolts and plate
Pickets

30
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4 types of anchors

A

Single Wrap
double Wrap
Basket Hitch
3 Wrap pull 2

31
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2 types of rope anchors

A

tensionless hitch
figure of 8 follow through

32
Q

What is orthostatic intolerance?

A

Orthostatic intolerance is when blood pools in the lower legs when a person is not moving and suspended. This results in “fainting like” condition.

33
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Signs and Symptoms of orthostatic intolerance

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Light-headedness
palpitations
poor concentration
fatigue
headache
faintness
breathlessness
sweating
paleness
nausea
dizziness
increased heart rate
low blood pressure
low heart rate and loss of vision.

34
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What is Suspension Trauma?

A

Suspension Trauma is a result of orthostatic intolerance. When the blood pools, you get a build up of waste products, electrolyte imbalance and a loss of blood volume.

35
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Factors affecting the risk of suspension trauma

A

Injury from fall
shock
hypothermia
blood loss
dehydration
inability to move legs
pre-existing cardio/respiratory problems.

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