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25 Cards in this Set
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What are the roles and functions of the MFB? |
PPRR P - Prevention activities P - Preparedness R - Response activities R - Recovery activities |
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What is the legal framework which governs the Emergency Services?
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Emergency Management Act 2013 |
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What are the legal frameworks which specifically governs the MFB? |
- Metropolitan Fire Brigade Act 1958, No 6315 and amendments - Metropolitan Fire Brigades (General) Regulations 2015 |
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What is an 'Alarm of fire'? |
Under section 32A of the MFB Act 1958, 'alarm of fire' means any call for assistance at a fire, accident, explosion or other emergency. |
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What does 32A of the MFB Act 1958 state? |
That an 'alarm of fire' means any call for assistance at a fire, accident, explosion or other emergency. |
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What is does section 32 of the MFB Act 1958 refer to? |
The powers of the Chief Officer in regards to being authorized to have free access to any land building premises or other place for the purpose of: - The storage of explosives - The storage of radioactive substances - The storage of inflammable liquids or substances - The prevention of fire or the protection of life or property in the case of fire |
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What are the prohibitions on firefighters according to the MFB Act 1958? |
An operational staff member must not: a) disobey or fail to carry out a general order or any lawful order given in the course of his or her duty whether the order is in writing or not; or b) exceed or misuse the member's authority; or c) wilfully cause or allow loss, damage or injury to occur to any person or property; or d) whilst on duty partake in or be under the influence of or affected by any intoxicating liquor, narcotic, hallucinogen, medication or substance which could or is likely to impair, limit or affect the member's performance of duty; or e) whilst on duty have any of the substances referred to in paragraph (d) in his or her possession or at the workplace; or f) act in a manner that is likely to bring discredit to the reputation of the Board or diminish public confidence in it; or g) be guilty of having committed an indictable offence whilst on duty; or h) be found guilty of having committed an indictable offence under Division 2 of Part I of the Crimes Act 1958 whilst not on duty if the offence involved dishonesty or corruption or intent to deceive or defraud, or trespass. |
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What are the Operational Ranks of the MFB? |
Recruit & FF Level 1 FF Level 2 FF Level 3 Qualified FF Qualified FF with LFF Quals LFF SO SSO Commander Assistant Chief Fire Officer Deputy Chief Officer Chief Officer |
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Who is the President of the MFESB? |
Andi Diamond |
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Who is the CEO of the MFESB? |
Jim Higgins? |
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Who is the Chief Officer of the MFESB? |
David Bruce |
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Who is the Fire Services Commissioner? |
Craig Lapsely |
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What rank wears a blue helmet? |
Station Officer? |
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What colour helmet do Station Officers wear? |
Blue |
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What colour helmet do SSOs wear? |
Grey |
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What rank wears a grey helmet? |
SSO |
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What rank wears a red helmet? |
Commander |
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What colour helmets do Commanders wear? |
Red |
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What colour helmet does the Chief Officer wear? |
Black |
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What rank wears a black helmet? |
Chief Officer |
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What rank wears a white helmet? |
ACFO & DCO |
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What colour helmet do ACFOs wear? |
White |
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What colour helmet do DCOs wear? |
White |
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What ranks wear yellow helmets? |
Recruit Firefighter Level 1, 2, 3 Qualified Firefighter Leading Firefighter |
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What are the Watch Room duties? |
1. Daily roll call entry 2. Occurrence Book entries 3. Monitor movement of keys 4. Answer phones 5. Answer door 6. Put out and collect DX mail |
