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What are the 3 phases of incident management |
Before - pre incident During - response to a nativity on the incident ground After - post incident |
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What are the 4 R's in command and control |
Reduction Readiness Response Recovery what is the adri |
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What is the ADRI cycle |
Approach Deploy Review Improve |
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What is the memory aid to read a fire (5) |
Building smoke air track Heat flame |
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Give the definition and an example of each Aim Strategy Tactics Operational tasking |
Aim - what do we want to achieve -Protect life and property Strategy - what we need to do -rescue occupants -Save property tactics - how do we go about it O-ffensive fire attack and search + rescue operational tasking - doing it - ba crew 1, low pressure delivery....
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What is RECEO Think about 2 examples of each point |
Risk to life Exposures Containment Extinguishment Overall |
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Explain the tactical mode "offensive" |
Involves a concerted and aggressive attacking on the fire (or part of) with the view of achieving control, acceptance of greater risk |
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Explain the tactical mode "defensive" |
Defensive mode is the avoidance of greater risk |
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You have responsibility for safety at 3 levels. State each and their definitions (6) |
Team- ensuring the safety of those you work with task - doing the job safely Individual - ensuring personal safety |
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State the 5 factors when getting a risk score for a building |
People Property Processes Internal exposures External exposures |
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Risk management involves 5 inter related steps. What are these? |
-Identification -Assessment -Control -Review and monitoring controls -Evaluation the the hazard management process |
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What are the 6 common hazards encounterd |
Physical Physiological Psychological Chemical Biological Environmental |
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What is the safe person concept? |
Is about thinking and acting safely. And has a guiding principle of 'safety first' |
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What is acceptable risk ? |
In a highly calculated way we -will take some risk to save saveable lives -may take some risk to save saveable property -will not take any risk at all to try save...... |
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SHEP has 5 sections, what are these? Aabcc |
- Air borne products of combustion - asbestos protocol - biological substances protocol - chemical hazards protocol - carbon monoxide protocol |
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What are the 5 treatment options for risks identified |
Accept the risk Avoid the risk Reduce the consequence Reduce the likelihood Transfer the risk |
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When must a dedicated safety officer be appointed (5) |
-16 or more personnel -has subs -live fire -fenz not lead agency - abnormal calls |
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You are fire fighting and the evac signal sounds What do you do? (4) |
-turn off delivery at the branch -exit via closet exit - collect tallies from Eco - return to appliance |
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What actions must be taken when an emergency evacuation occurs (5) |
- Continuously sounding the appliance sirens - inform all over all radio channels -if merlin, activate withdraw all - all teams exit via closet exit and report to Eco - only cease on order on OIC - ECO's are to account for all BA teams |
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What are the 4 steps of dynamic risk assessment |
Identify the risk Assess the risk Identify options to reduce the risk Deciding if the risk is acceptable |
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What are the duties of stage one entry control |
-monitor the entry and exit of BA wearers - monitor the safety of BA wearers - react to an emergency involving ba wearers - manage resources for BA wearers |
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When must stage 2 entry control be set up, and who is appointed? |
3 or more entry control points 6 or more teams OIC fire considers it necessary Ba guidelines are likely to be used
BACO must be appointed |
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Routine mask disinfection involves (6) |
-Rinse mask under running water -disinfect the mask in a high solution of safety wash -200 to 800ml for 1-10min -submerge the mask in clean water then rinse under water -shake the mask and dry with low lint cloth |
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Cleaning dirty masks involves steps before routine cleaning What are these? |
-Rinse mask under running water -decontaminate - wash in solution of safety wash - follow routine mask disinfection |
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What does HAULET mean? |
Height Area Used as Location of fire Equipment Tactics |
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What does SHURTS mean? |
Size up Hazards Using Requirments Tactics Structure (command) |
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Why do we use SHURTS and HAULET |
To have a standardised vocabulary on the fire ground, ensure completeness in info giving |
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What 4 steps must be taken when someone is taking control of an incident |
1)Advise the person in control they are taking control 2)transmit an incident ground Sitrep to advise 3)get a thorough handover 4) k45 to firecom |
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Fire safety and evac buildings 2006 -what does part 1 relate too -what does part 2 relate too -what does schedule 1-2-3 relate too |
Part 1 - fire safety standards + evac procedures when there is NO requirement for an evac scheme
Part 2- evac procedures for building that do require an evac scheme. Buildings described in section 21a of FSA
Sch 1 - identifies buildings in which part 1 applies Sch 2 - sets the min quantities of hazsubs that trigger requirements for an evac scheme Sch 3 - national commander and building owners responsibilities and duties |
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Fire safety and evac buildings Part 1 headings - list 10 |
-appliances -Packing and in packing of goods -Fire fighting equipment -Storage of good inside and outside of building -Building owner must provide means of escape -control of open flames -building owner must supply employees to assist with evac -tenants must follow evac procedure -owner must provide evacuation -flammable liquid and material not to be stored in means of escape |
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Fire safety and evac buildings 2006 What is covered in part 2 List 8 |
-Designate 1 or more places of safety -specify how the occupants are alerted to fire -specify what the occupants are to do -list any fire fighting equipment -signs and notices to be erected - owner to notify national commander if clause 8 sec 3 occurs - requirements of trial Evac for childcare -requirements for trial evac for any other building |
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Building act 2004 What does section 3-a and 3-b relate too? |
3-a - outlines the regulation or building work to ensure that -people who use building can escape from fire
3-b - to promote accountability to ensure building work complies with the building code |
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Cleaning very dirty steps involves (6) |
-press LDV and charge the set -remove face mask and clean separately -rinse under running water -use brush and safety wash to wash - rinse under running water - press supplementary air to remove any water. Then turn off cylinder |
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What are the general responsibilities of a wearers? (5) |
-Follow entry control procedures -Follow ba and emergency procedures -Follow ba testing procedures -Keep your set maintained -Maintain fitness |
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Safe practice - Principles of operation with BA (6) |
-always work in teams -create a plan and stick to it -check air before entering -ensure enough air for return journey -start up in clean air - follow ba operational instructions |
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Air management. Essential skills with BA (5) |
-manage your own air -check yours and your partners air -ensure enough air for return journey -follow wearers responsibilities For entry control -have a thorough understanding of emergency procedures |
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Required attributes of a BA wearer |
-mental self control -alertness -training -teamwork -knowledge of heat stress -fitness -coms -confidence -concentration |
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Impounding procedure must occur on 3 occasions? |
-someone is injured and ba may have been a cause -sudden lose of air -component fitting failure that caused a lose of air |
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List the impounding procedure (7) |
-check and manage injuries -infirm OIC/trainer -do but tamper with the set -do not press LDV -only turn off set if need to counting turns required -bag and tag set and send to ba service Hub -officer to make sure steps are followed -send report to hub and area manager -report all occurrences and near misses |
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List the considerations when siting ECO |
-potential for escalation -run off -air quality -wind direction -floors involved -distance from scene - size of inner cordon -location of access points -weather conditions |
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List the considerations when siting ECO |
-potential for escalation -run off -air quality -wind direction -floors involved -distance from scene - size of inner cordon -location of access points -weather conditions |
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Safety considerations when using ba in 'extreme environments' (6) |
-exhalation valve may collect moisture and freeze in open position -may freeze in closed position and break low pressure seal -contraction of steel components -reset buttons may freeze in place -gauge on set may stop working -warning whistle may freeze |
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What are the entry control officers responsibilities? (14) |
-site Ecp -don jerkin -collect tallies - time in -ensure wearers ppe -monitor radio coms for emer.. -ensure wearers are tasked -bracket team -record and calculate -t,d,l, tdo, ra, ri -ensure emergency team -ensure relief team -dispatch relief -return tallies -inform erasers to report to OIC -follow mayday procedure |
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When rotating relief crews what things need to be considered? (5) |
-wearers fitness -environment -coms -task -distance away from ecp |
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Who can declare a mayday? (3) |
-Those endangered -Anyone who can see someone in danger -officers or Eco who are unable to account for personnel |
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Who can declare a mayday? (3) |
-Those endangered -Anyone who can see someone in danger -officers or Eco who are unable to account for personnel |
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Who can declare that a mayday has finished and what are the 2 considerations? |
Incident commander -all persons are accounted for -no further resources required |
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What are ECO's actions in a mayday ? (8) |
-Acknowledge the mayday -record info including. Who, where, what -inform emergency team to start up - inform sector/incident com -await emergency team tasking -this can be done via igc radio -insert tallies and record info |
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What is the entrapped procedure? (4) |
-remain calm -saturate combustible materials -select safe place close to delivery of guideline -by remaining calm increases air duration |
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What are baso responsibilities |
No answer yet.... but consider -liaison with ECO's -Comms with sectors, ECO's, ic -manage relief crews for ecp -mange resources |
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Define emergency decon |
Decontamination where no deliberate Decon has been set up |
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Define deliberate Decon |
Decontamination that has been set up. Portable shower or decontamination corridor |
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What is the HAG guide |
A process designed to permit the transfer of chemical specific info from chemdata through firecom to the fire ground |
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What info can be obtained from Chemdata? |
-ppe requirments -form -hazards -effect with water -action -fire fighting medium -personnel Decon -environmental protection |
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What does the reference TX stand for - chemdata |
This means the information isn't covered by the standard codes and verbal info must be transmitted |
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What's are the 4 steps at a hazsubs incident? |
Isolate Contain Identify Make safe |
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What are the hazsubs operational considerations? |
-Only the first appliance should approach and investigate -approach from upwind -advise other responding crews of safe approach rout -consider greater alarm -appliances responding later should park away from incident -wear appropriate PPE -appoint safety officer when hot zone is established |
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Essential info to gather at hazsubs incidents |
-Un number -name -manufacturer -consignee -nfpa 704 -hazardous goods label -state -amount spilked |
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How can we stop further Decon |
-consider consultation with hstlc for advice on stabilising and rendering safe -keep chemicals seperate -upright containers -turn off valves -apply foam blanket |
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4 sections of the ERG. |
Grey - general info Green - un numbers Yellow - proper shipping name Orange - guides |
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What is flow rate/pressure/time for emergency Decon |
400 l / 300kpa / 2min |
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Flow and pressure for Decon impermeable clothing |
400l not exceeding 500kpa |
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What are the safety notes for all decontamination - heaps but give 5 |
-decontaminate all persons who have been contaminated -commence prep for emergency Decon before commuting fire fighters -preserve the modesty -process emergency service separately from public -carry out dynamic risk assessment |
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6 step process fir emergency Decon |
-remove clothing -wash body with soap -check body to confirm clean -repeat wash if nessacery -bag clothing -dry and redress |
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Clan labs 3 things in local procedures |
-Pre incident planning -liaison with police -safe management of incidents |
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Clan labs 3 things in local procedures |
-Pre incident planning -liaison with police -safe management of incidents |
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What are the 4 procedures at clan labs |
-normal operations spills/fire -back up support at scene -support and promote safety and pre planning stages -Decon |
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At clan labs consider (11) |
-command and control -liaison with police -briefing crews -safe assembly point -wind direction -decontamination -water supplies -protective clothing -response at road speed -removal, storage, of materials -rendering site safe |
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On discovery at clan labs... (5) |
-withdraw -secure -notify police -Decon - ff with lvl 2 and ba |
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What is defined as a multi storey building? |
-building of 6 or more floors -has a riser system |
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What are the features of a confined space? |
-large enough for a worker to enter and perform tasks -limited entry and exits -has atmosphere from chemicals,sludge -constructed that persons can become trapped or asphyxiated -material such as sawdust/grain |
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Define a confined space |
A place not built for human occupancy, may contain a irresponsible atmosphere |
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Define a confined space |
A place not built for human occupancy, may contain a irresponsible atmosphere |
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3 hazards at a clan lab |
Booby traps Hostile civilians Chemicals |
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Define a confined space |
A place not built for human occupancy, may contain a irresponsible atmosphere |
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3 hazards at a clan lab |
Booby traps Hostile civilians Chemicals |
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Hazards at confined spaces? |
-flammable gas -toxic gases -biological hazards -o2 deficiency -poor vis -unstable footing -access/egress difficulties -shafts -electrical hazards Afew more but cbf |
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Define a confined space |
A place not built for human occupancy, may contain a irresponsible atmosphere |
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3 hazards at a clan lab |
Booby traps Hostile civilians Chemicals |
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Hazards at confined spaces? |
-flammable gas -toxic gases -biological hazards -o2 deficiency -poor vis -unstable footing -access/egress difficulties -shafts -electrical hazards Afew more but cbf |
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Control measures to hazards at confined spaces |
-trained -pre planning risk assessment -brief crews -command and control -ba control -relief crews -monitor atmosphere -visual/radio contact |
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S2 vegetation fires lists personnels obligations, these are |
Familiarise themselves with -forest and rural fires act 1977 -fire authority fire plans relevant to their fire district -any fire protection agreements relevant
Follow the fire plan procedures of fire authority |
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S2 vegetation fires lists personnels obligations, these are |
Familiarise themselves with -forest and rural fires act 1977 -fire authority fire plans relevant to their fire district -any fire protection agreements relevant
Follow the fire plan procedures of fire authority |
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Local procedures in relation to vege fires |
Pre planning -liaison with fire authority -hiring of plant -monitoring fire weather index
During -assessing the fire -potential fire spread -providing water supplies -upgrading the response -establishing coms |
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Test are undertaken to.... (4) |
Ensure operational capability Expose any damage/faults Indicate any reduced performance Identify potential for failure |
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Records for all operational equipment will... (4) |
Be kept up to date at all times and display -commissioning date -date and detail of repairs -date and type of tests completed |
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Records for all operational equipment will... (4) |
Be kept up to date at all times and display -commissioning date -date and detail of repairs -date and type of tests completed |
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Significant hazards when testing equipment? |
Hearing loss Slip trip fall Being struck by an object Handling oils etc |
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Records for all operational equipment will... (4) |
Be kept up to date at all times and display -commissioning date -date and detail of repairs -date and type of tests completed |
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Significant hazards when testing equipment? |
Hearing loss Slip trip fall Being struck by an object Handling oils etc |
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Control measures for hazards when testing equipment |
-Trained -Ppe - helmet, gloves, eyes ears -manual handling -manufactures instructions -decon -follow rd5 -pump operator in safe place |
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What must an observer do if they want to visit |
Letter to the chief -duration -reason -next of kin |
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Induction for observers must cover what 3 things |
Dress standard Confidentiality and privacy Safety pro on station and incident ground |
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What 4 pieces of ppe will be issued to an observer |
Helmet Jerkin -observer Ear muffs Gloves |
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2 activities observers will not partake in |
Wearing ba Fire fighting or other operational activities |
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3 objectives when training |
Improve a single competency Improve an overall task performance Maintain skills with equipment not used often |
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2 reasons to stop a drill? |
Safety Coaching |
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2 reasons to stop a drill? |
Safety Coaching |
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Before a drill 4 things that will be covered ? |
-Site, safety and equipment -All equipment is available and in position -Brief crews of hazards and safety commands - check ppe |
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6 points to consider when taking a drill? |
-detail using CART -ensure crew understand thief responsibilities -position yourself correctly -correct individual mistakes -ensure crew stick to objective -immediately stop any dangerous practice |
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CART? |
Clear Accurate Relevant Timely |
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3 steps when concluding a drill |
Debrief crews Give constructive feedback Restore truck |
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A building warrant if fitness should |
-be supplied to TA every 12 months -state the the requirements have been met -include certs from IQPs showing the inspection, maintenance testing procedures have been followed -be displayed in a public place |
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When do you apply the standards of conduct policy? |
-For the duration of your employment -when an allegation has been made that could result in disciplinary action. |
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When do you apply the standards of conduct policy? |
-For the duration of your employment -when an allegation has been made that could result in disciplinary action. |
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What is the purpose of the standards of conduct policy? |
-maintain proper standards of integrity -act with spirit of service -perform our duties fairly,impartially, honestly -have an inclusive,safe and supportive environment -comply with the standards of intergrity and conduct for state services |
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When do you apply the standards of conduct policy? |
-For the duration of your employment -when an allegation has been made that could result in disciplinary action. |
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What is the purpose of the standards of conduct policy? |
-maintain proper standards of integrity -act with spirit of service -perform our duties fairly,impartially, honestly -have an inclusive,safe and supportive environment -comply with the standards of intergrity and conduct for state services |
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What are the topics in standards of conducts |
-Work duties -Personal behaviour -Rights of others -Conflicts of interest Use of official info -Failure to comply and disciplinary action -Related info |
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When do you apply the standards of conduct policy? |
-For the duration of your employment -when an allegation has been made that could result in disciplinary action. |
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What is the purpose of the standards of conduct policy? |
-maintain proper standards of integrity -act with spirit of service -perform our duties fairly,impartially, honestly -have an inclusive,safe and supportive environment -comply with the standards of intergrity and conduct for state services |
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What are the topics in standards of conducts |
-Work duties -Personal behaviour -Rights of others -Conflicts of interest Use of official info -Failure to comply and disciplinary action -Related info |
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Work duties - work responsibilities (3) |
-carry out the duties for which you are paid in an efficient and competent manner -avoid behaviour which may affect your effectiveness -act at all times in best interest of fire service |
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When do you apply the standards of conduct policy? |
-For the duration of your employment -when an allegation has been made that could result in disciplinary action. |
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What is the purpose of the standards of conduct policy? |
-maintain proper standards of integrity -act with spirit of service -perform our duties fairly,impartially, honestly -have an inclusive,safe and supportive environment -comply with the standards of intergrity and conduct for state services |
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What are the topics in standards of conducts |
-Work duties -Personal behaviour -Rights of others -Conflicts of interest Use of official info -Failure to comply and disciplinary action -Related info |
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Work duties - work responsibilities (3) |
-carry out the duties for which you are paid in an efficient and competent manner -avoid behaviour which may affect your effectiveness -act at all times in best interest of fire service |
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Under section 19 of health and safety in employment act.. you must take all practical steps to ensure |
Your own safety at work That no action or inaction harms or exposes tisk of harm |
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When do you apply the standards of conduct policy? |
-For the duration of your employment -when an allegation has been made that could result in disciplinary action. |
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What is the purpose of the standards of conduct policy? |
-maintain proper standards of integrity -act with spirit of service -perform our duties fairly,impartially, honestly -have an inclusive,safe and supportive environment -comply with the standards of intergrity and conduct for state services |
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What are the topics in standards of conducts |
-Work duties -Personal behaviour -Rights of others -Conflicts of interest -Use of official info -Failure to comply and disciplinary action -Related info |
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Work duties - work responsibilities (3) |
-carry out the duties for which you are paid in an efficient and competent manner -avoid behaviour which may affect your effectiveness -act at all times in best interest of fire service |
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Under section 19 of health and safety in employment act.. you must take all practical steps to ensure |
Your own safety at work That no action or inaction harms or exposes tisk of harm |
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Work duties Obligations in regards to work duties |
-work as directed -be present -Work to the best of your abilities -be objective -be professional and responsive |
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Standards of conduct Personal behaviour What is considered as unacceptable behaviour? |
-consuming drugs/alc -falsifying fs records -giving false info -releasing fire service info to a third party without permission -being charged/convicted for drugs/alc especially at work |
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Standards of conduct Personal behaviour What is considered as unacceptable behaviour? |
-consuming drugs/alc -falsifying fs records -giving false info -releasing fire service info to a third party without permission -being charged/convicted for drugs/alc especially at work |
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Rights of others Your obligations? |
-Respect the privacy of individuals when dealing with personal info -refrain from discriminating -respect cultural background of personnel and public -consider the safety of others -refrain from allowing workplace or personal relationships to be put at risk |
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Standards of conduct Personal behaviour What is considered as unacceptable behaviour? |
-consuming drugs/alc -falsifying fs records -giving false info -releasing fire service info to a third party without permission -being charged/convicted for drugs/alc especially at work |
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Rights of others Your obligations? |
-Respect the privacy of individuals when dealing with personal info -refrain from discriminating -respect cultural background of personnel and public -consider the safety of others -refrain from allowing workplace or personal relationships to be put at risk |
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Rights of others What groups can you not discriminate against? |
-sex -marital status -religious and ethical beliefs -colour/race/ethnicity -disability -age -family status -sexual orientation -union member |
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Use of official information. What is official information? |
Any information created or obtained by - the fire service in the course of carrying out its functions -by personnel in the course of or as a result of their duties |
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Use of official information. What is official information? |
Any information created or obtained by - the fire service in the course of carrying out its functions -by personnel in the course of or as a result of their duties |
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Use of official information. Your obligations |
You must not disclose to any other person any information which has come into your knowledge in the course of, or as a result of, your duties with us, except so far as may be necessary for the proper performance of your duties, or as may be required by law |
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Use of official information. What is official information? |
Any information created or obtained by - the fire service in the course of carrying out its functions -by personnel in the course of or as a result of their duties |
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Use of official information. Your obligations |
You must not disclose to any other person any information which has come into your knowledge in the course of, or as a result of, your duties with us, except so far as may be necessary for the proper performance of your duties, or as may be required by law |
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Use of official info Obligations when non nzfs information |
-only be used for the purpose of which it was supplied -not to be accessed unless nzfs reason to do so -not to be released without owners authorisation |
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Emergency teams responsibilities? |
-Prepare eqpt adjacent to Ecp Gather info to assist a mayday incl- -Learn location and tasks of BA teams deployed from that ECP incl incident conditions -monitor igc radio -learn building layout and construction -assess all access and egress points -be able to respond to a ----mayday declaration within 3 minutes -once deployed provide a concise situation report on conditions, actions and needs via igc radio once ba wearers in distress have been located |
