Week 3 (51 - 75)

Question 1

According to STP -What is recommended configuration for relay pumping operation?

Answer 1

· Base pump.

· 5 lengths hose to the relay pump

· 7 into next pump/s

Question 2

According to STP – ‘Fire Safety and Investigation’ there are four classifications of cause. Name and describe them.

Answer 2

· Natural: A fire caused without human intervention or action, such as fires resulting form lightning, earthquake, wind and flood.

· Accidental: Fires for which the proven cause does not involve an intentional human act to ignite or spread the fire into an area where a fire should not be.

· Incendiary: A fire that is intentionally ignited in an area where and when there should not be a fire.

· Undetermined: The cause of the fire cannot be proven to an acceptable level of certainty.

Question 3

Question 84. According to Firefighters Training Manual - The numbers relayed back from FireCOM for the Hazmat Action Guide (HAG) sheet are used to determine PPE, form, hazards, effect with water, action, firefighting, and personnel decontamination. TX at the end of the transmission means there is text.  What does the text usually refer to?

Answer 3

Additional Personal Protection

Question 3

Question 83. According to SOGs - There are many duties of the BA Control Operator, list five.

Answer 3

• Establish BA Control as close to the entry/exit point as possible
• Check and enter all details on the BA Control Board
• Ensure that BA team members are identified by a call sign determined by the incident communications plan
• Calculate and monitor entry and exit times
• Monitor all radio communications within the sector
• When exit time is reached: − Immediately contact the individual wearer or BA team leader. − If unable to contact, notify their Commander. − Activate the RIT immediately when required and notify the IC.
• Indicate to exiting BA crews the locations of the BA staging area and Rehabilitation Area.
• Provide updates to their Commander as required. A second radio transceiver may be required for communicating on the tactical channel
• Ensure BA Control Boards clearly show when extended duration BA (EDBA) is in use. This is indicated by the red tag from the EDBA twin manifold being attached to the wearer’s yellow tally on the board
• Ensure BA Control Boards clearly show when aerial appliance operators are wearing BA
• Ensure BA Control Boards clearly show when extension facemasks are in use: − With air trolley BA (ATBA). − On aerial appliances. − With auxiliary facemask from another BA set. − With an extension airline from a standalone BA set

Question 3

Question 82. Whilst participating in a community event at the local oval and armed offender attack occurs. According to SOGs, what actions should you take?

Answer 3

• Escape As a priority, remove yourself and others from close proximity to the offender/s or areas they might reasonably access. Consider removing or leaving cumbersome equipment so you can move quickly. If it is safe to do so, snatch and grab as many casualties as possible when exiting. Do not stop to provide first aid.
• Hide If you don’t believe you can safely escape, consider sheltering in place. Mute all communications equipment, including private mobile phones, so as not to give away your hiding place. Do not turn off phones as text messaging may be used to update you on the situation. Constantly re-assess the situation and your options, based on the best available information.
• Tell The more information you can pass on to FireCOM or the Police, the better, but never at the risk of your own safety or the safety of others.

Question 4

According to SOGs - What can P2 particle masks be used to protect against

Answer 4

• Known low concentrations of inert dust, such as those produced when cutting metal or wood.
• Concrete, stone and masonry cutting operations where the work piece can be kept wet
• The particles, but not the gases such as CO, in bushfire smoke
• Contamination by body fluids.

Question 5

According to SOGs - At any incident, the Incident Commander will consider the incident phase and the risk that may be accepted. Describe the life at risk phase.

Answer 5

Life at risk phase, where there are savable human lives. The incident is uncontrolled and requires rapid actions to control the risks to lives. A higher level of risk may be acceptable

Question 6

According to SOGs -You respond to a building fire and the contaminated runoff/pollutant is impacting a canal that runs into a creek. Which agencies are you required to notify?

Answer 6

• Environmental Protection Authority – Pollution Incidents.
• Roads & Maritime, Transport for NSW – Ports & Waterways Incidents

Question 7

According to Firefighters Training Manual -You attend a house fire at 2am and on arrival notice a small amount of smoke issuing from the ground level of a 2-storey residence. Two cars are parked in the driveway. What three principles should you keep in mind when forcing entry?

Answer 7

When you are entering premises, you should keep in mind the following three principles:

· enter without undue delay;

· enter with the minimum of structural damage; and

· enter so as to provide access to as much of the building as possible.

Question 8

According to SOGs - What are the three basic principles for communication at incidents?

Answer 8

· to use the principles of ICS and ensure an effective span of control;

· to establish a flow of information at all levels of the incident, without overwhelming the IC or ComCen with superfluous data; and

· to ensure the safety of firefighters by using effective communication

Question 9

According to SOGs - Emergency Response Teams have varying levels of skills, equipment, and training. Depending on the hazards involved, the IC must determine, from Pre-Incident Planning and discussion with the Emergency Response Team Leader, their role at an incident. Name three activities Emergency Response Team can participate in.

Answer 9

· Specialist advice to the IC relating to hazards, industrial processes and installed fire systems.

· Operation of valves and other industrial processes.

· Fire attack under the control of NSWFB officers.

Question 10

SOGs describe how to de-escalate an incident. What is de-escalation?

Answer 10

De-escalation is the scaling back of FRNSW involvement at an incident. Both the strategic and tactical levels scale back and delegated functions are handed back to the IC. The IC determines that the incident has been contained and that resources can be released.

Question 11

According to SOGs - The Emergency Control Organisation may consist of people identified by coloured helmets, hats, caps, vests, or tabards. Name the members and the identifying colour.

Answer 11

· Chief warden, Deputy chief warden & Communications officer – White

· Floor warden & Area wardens - Yellow

· Wardens – Red

· First aid officer - White cross on a green background

Question 12

What are the correct meanings for the numerical codes: * Code 3 * Code 6 * Code 4 * Code 1 * Code 7

Answer 12

· 1 - Responding to an incident or move-up – should include a clarification when the appliance is travelling under normal road conditions.

· 2 - Call off (sent by FireCOM).

· 3 - On scene at incident or move-up station (state location/address).

· 4 - Available for response.

· 5 - Returned to station

· 6 - Incident in Rural Fire District.

· 7 Unavailable for response – state reason and transmit Code 4 immediately when available.

Question 13

You are completing a pre-incident plan for an occupancy located within your station area. Your priorities are confirming correct keys and swipe cards, along with updating information for the MDT. The SO directs you to inspect the Fire Control Room. According to the SOGs, What features are included in a Fire Control Room?

Answer 13

· a fire isolated room with a 2-hour fire rating and separate ventilation

· two exit points, to the front of the building and directly into a fire exit

· Fire Indicator Panel

· Fire Fan Control Panel

· Master Emergency Control Panel

· controls for fire pumps

· Security Alarm and Control Panels

· telephone (direct line outside)

· whiteboard, corkboard and plan table

· Tactical Fire Plans (maps and schematics)

Question 16

You are attending an incident at a large cold storage facility. Your SO has directed you to cut into an Insulated Sandwich Panel (ISP). Prior to cutting the ISP, you conduct a risk assessment. According to the SOGs, list the important issues to consider

Answer 16

· if there is sufficient time and resources available.

· leaked refrigerant gas which may be pocketed behind panels or in ducting

· electrical wiring or refrigerant gas pipes that may be located behind the panels

· the potential to generate sparks that could ignite flammable refrigerant gas or ESP panel cores

· Weakening of the structure when multiple panels are cut.

· An increase in fire activity due to the introduction of air; Have a charged line of hose in place for protection before cutting ISPs. (Additional information contained in GSD Section 5)

Question 17

It is the responsibility of the Incident Commander (IC) to ensure that in general, each tactical priority has been addressed, according to the SOGs, involving structure fires the IC should consider how many sides of the fire?

Answer 17

7 sides

Question 17

You are attending a 3rd Alarm structure fire and note the current incident commander is being overwhelmed by radio messages. According to SOGs, following span of control rules, what is the optimal amount an individual resources you should communicate with?

Answer 17

1:5

Question 18

On arrival at an incident, you observe the EWIS is operating. Upon closer inspection you note it has defects. According to the SOGs, what actions should you take?

Answer 18

If any defects are noted, advise the NSWFB Fire Safety Division to have the matter investigated.

Question 19

You attend a Hazmat incident involving Phosgene, you appreciate the importance of correct spelling of a substance when transmitting messages to Comms. You are requested to relay the message using the phonetic alphabet. What is the correct phonetic alphabet transmission for Phosgene

Answer 19

• Phosgene - Papa, Hotel, Oscar, Sierra, Golf, Echo, November, Echo.

Question 20

An MVA has occurred between a truck and two cars requiring the attendance of a rescue unit, the MVA has occurred on the M5 Motorway in the GSA. There are multiple emergency services within NSW that are responsible for rescue incidents. According to SOGs, who determines which emergency service will send a rescue unit to this rescue incident?

Answer 20

• NSW Police will determine which emergency service will send a Rescue unit to rescue incidents

Question 21

Fumigation is a process of applying a pesticide chemical to a sealed area for a period, generally to treat insects or other vermin. The pesticide is applied in gas form (or a state that produces a gas) to the area. According to SOGs if a firefighter is exposed to chemicals at a fumigation what actions need to be taken on arrival back at station?

Answer 21

On return to station;

· 1. Have the firefighter shower and dress in clean clothing.

· 2. Record the exposure in the Occurrence Book and in the eAIRS report.

· 3. Ensure that Notification of Injury, Illness, Exposure or Near-Miss (NIIENM) form is completed

Question 22

According to SOGs - FRNSW priorities guide the strategy and incident action plan (IAP) for the incident. What are our priorities at an incident?

Answer 22

“FOP - Firefighters, Others, Property.”