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What is the acronym for rope safety |
C- chemical A- abrasion M-Mechanical S-Shock loading U- ultra violet E-extreme heat |
Small gear 1 Page 47 |
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What is the acronym for knowledge on fire fighting equipment? |
W-what it is U- it’s use C-it’s construction O-it’s operation M-it’s maintenance S-safety |
Safety Page 11 |
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What is the acronym for an effective knot? |
T-easy to Tie R-easy to Recognise U-easy to Untie S- should not Slip S- should not reduce strength |
Small gear 1 Page 51 |
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What is the acronym for correct ladder use? |
H-height P-projection P-plumb C-clearances G-ground condition |
Small gear 1 Page 98 |
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What is the acronym for correct ladder use? |
H-height P-projection P-plumb C-clearances G-ground condition |
Small gear 1 Page 98 |
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What are the 3 P’s to consider before declaring a ladder safe to climb? |
Plumb Pawl Projection |
Small gear 1 Page 91 |
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What are the 8 pieces of essential PPC to wear at a structure fire? |
Structure coat Structure trousers Removable braces Station shorts Firefighting boots Flash hood Helmet Gloves |
Safety Page 14 |
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What should be worn when using a hose? |
All PPE especially gloves |
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What is the purpose of inspecting PPE after attending an incident? |
-Minimise exposure to dangerous substances -ensure PPC is free from contaminants -ensure annual inspection requirements are met -ensure contaminants are not spread to appliances or stations -ensure firefighters understand instructions for post incident management |
Safety Page 23 |
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What is on the small gear check list and who is responsible for it on each shift? |
Small gear check list is all the gear on the truck and where it is stowed, it is the responsibility of the driver to check |
Small gear, one Page 12 |
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What is the acronym for knot protocol? |
S-select the correct knot T- Tension is to be placed on the line to to and strengthen the knot R-remove all knots from the rope after use I-Inspect all knots after tying- look away and re check C-check all knots with another firefighter T-tail of no less than 150mm after tightening |
Small gear one Page 51 |
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What are the two types of rope and what are they used for? |
General purpose- Securing equipment, tying suction hose, hauling hose and gear aloft Life rescue lines- Are used for life rescue and require specific knots to secure harnesses and further lengths |
Small gear, one Page 46 |
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Why are the types of harness attachment? |
Dorsal- Sternal- Ventral- Waistside- |
Small gear, one Page 74 |
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Hose terminology 1.On the bight 2.Coil 3.flake 4.bowl out 5.run a line 6.hose/ fire fighting line 7.charged line 8.under run 9.lay hose 10. Make up |
1. Hose laid in half then rolled up 2. Hose rolled single layer 3. Hose stored in folded fashion 4. Roll out a length of hose 5. Establish a charged line of hose 6.1 hose line consisting of minimum 2 lengths, connected to water and branch attached. 7. Hose line containing water under pressure 8. To drain a length of hose 9.lay hose directly from the appliance 10. Return hose to storage condition |
Small gear, one Page 113 |
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Hose terminology 1.On the bight 2.Coil 3.flake 4.bowl out 5.run a line 6.hose/ fire fighting line 7.charged line 8.under run 9.lay hose 10. Make up |
1. Made up rolled up??? 2. Hose rolled single layer 3. Fold hose into approximately 2m length 4. Roll out a length of hose 5. Establish a charged line of hose 6.1 hose line consisting of minimum 2 lengths, connected to water and branch attached. 7. Hose line containing water under pressure 8. To drain a length of hose 9.lay hose directly from the appliance 10. Return hose to storage condition |
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What are the 4 types of hydrant? |
-Pillar -L type -millcock -rural standpipe |
Urban Fire 1 Page 37 |
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Hose terminology 1.On the bight 2.Coil 3.flake 4.bowl out 5.run a line 6.hose/ fire fighting line 7.charged line 8.under run 9.lay hose 10. Make up |
1. Made up rolled up??? 2. Hose rolled single layer 3. Fold hose into approximately 2m length 4. Roll out a length of hose 5. Establish a charged line of hose 6.1 hose line consisting of minimum 2 lengths, connected to water and branch attached. 7. Hose line containing water under pressure 8. To drain a length of hose 9.lay hose directly from the appliance 10. Return hose to storage condition |
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What are the parts of a Div A standpipe |
Operating handle Spindle Gland nut Head piece 65mm stortz cap 65mm stortz coupling Top boss Shipping handles Barrel Bottom boss Male thread Wingnut Collar Washer Cup valve |
Urban Fire one Page 41 |
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What is the acronym for friction loss? |
D- diameter of hose R-roughness of hose I- independent of pressure S- square of flow rate L-length of hose |
Pump operations Page 20 |
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Define alarm of fire. Section 32b action on alarm of fire |
At the scene of a fire a senior member of operational staff shall- A/ shall practically endeavour to suppress fire and save any person or property B/shall have control of any unit and people assisting units C/may destroy or take possession of any building, vehicle or equipment. Shut off any other water source, cut off mains and roads D/a person may not be legally liable to any penalty or claim because of the above |
Communication Page 17 |
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What is the sequence of rating/ removing a risk |
Eliminate Substitute Engineer Administrative PPE |
Safety Page 54 |
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What are the two factors that determine the risk matrix |
Likelihood Consequence |
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Name the 2 districts and the 5 regions in each |
Central, south and east -central -Southern 1 -southern 2 -eastern -south & east regional North & west operations -Northern -western 1 -western 2 -western 3 -north and west regional |
Communication Page 38 |
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Name the 4 Div A pumpers |
MkV pumper MkV pumper tanker Ultra large pumper Teleboom |
Pump operations Page 114 |
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Which Div B stations have a heavy pumper |
All stations |
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What are the 2 modes of radio operation? Explain each? |
Trundled mode (TMO) -utilises the network using repeaters to relay a signal. It is used when communicating on channels and as fireground channels by FIRECOM Direct Mode (DMO) -this system is used as an alternative on the fire ground, communication does not get relayed and transmissions are not heard by FIRECOM. commonly called local channel |
Communication systems Page 15 |
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Name the 6 steps to radio communication? |
-TURN OUT when leaving station -ON SCENE advertising arrival at the scene -WORDBACK giving an initial status update -SITREP/MESSAGES advertising when objectives have been achieved or for additional requests or to provide further information -RETURNING when departing the scene -IN STATION on arrival back at your station |
Communication systems Page 18 |
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What are the 5 sections of a WORDBACK? |
1. Name the officer initiating and WORDBACK 2. Situation type- structure fire, non structure fire, grass fire, incident, false alarm 3. Status of the fire/ incident- investigation, increase alarm, not yet under control, under control, stop (appliances on scene are sufficient) 4. Address of the fire/ incident 5. Operational brief description of the event |
Communication systems Page 20 |
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Phonetic alphabet |
A alpha B bravo C Charlie D delta E echo F foxtrot G golf H hotel I India J Juliette K kilo L Lima M mike N November O Oscar P papa Q Quebec R Romeo S sierra T tango U uniform V victor W whiskey X X-ray Y yankee Z Zulu |
Communication systems Page 15 |
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What is the call sign Red, Red, Red used for? |
It tells esta to give priority to that transmission |
Communication systems Page 20 |
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What is the maximum theoretical depth to pump from? What happens at 7.5m deep? |
10m is the max Loose approximately 66% at 7.5m |
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List the signs of structural collapse |
-Falling of materials from walls or ceilings -bowing or leaning walls -floors and ceilings sagging -gaps/ cracks appearing/ widening -cracks or sagging arches or openings -displacement of pillars, beams or lintels -smoke coming from expansion joins or mortar -Sounds of movement -sprawling -Spring in Floor’s -prolonged burning or intensity fire -Unprotected Steel -Walls out of alignment |
Urban fire 1 Page 108 |
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What are the 4 types of wall collapse? |
Inward Outward Curtain 90 degree |
Urban fire 1 Page 109 |
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What is the PENSPACE acronym? |
P PPE to be worn E evacuate, if signs of impending collapse N no go zones S safety officer P path of escape A awareness of surroundings C communications E Engineer |
Urban fire 1 Page 111 |
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Name some of the stresses a firefighter will face. |
Personal stress Occupational stress Critical incident stress Other - -Learning a new role -change in salary, position responsibility -New hierarchy system -Being the Newby -Team dynamics -Being away from home -Exposure to firefighting jobs -Shift work -Up time versus down time -Organisational culture -Life in general |
Safety page 85 |
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What is atmospheric pressure? |
The pressure pushing down on a body of water. Pumps are tested at 3m of pressure loss and max out at 10m |
Pumps Page 23 |
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What are the advantages to using foam? |
-requires less water -reduces the danger of re ignition -can be used to totally flood an area -can be used when firefighters can’t access the fire or use water -foam adheres to surfaces -reduces the volume of water |
Urban fire 1 Page 62 |
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What is jet reaction |
Is created when water projected from the hose causes a reaction equal and opposite to the force at the branch |
Pumps Page 13 |
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What is the equation for pressure due to height? |
Pressure required +\- (height x 10) |
Pump page 16 |
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What values does the code of conduct for Victorian public sector employees refer to? |
Responsiveness Integrity Impartiality Accountability Respect Leadership human rights |
Diversity Page 45 |
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What is found in FRV workplace policies? |
-Guidance on the standard of behaviour -Access to resources to help understand rights and responsibilities -Clearly defined different kinds of acceptable behaviour -Promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace culture -Assist FRV, and its employees to fulfil obligations under law |
Diversity Page 14 |
