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6 Cards in this Set
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The types of equipment firefighters use? |
Back (Definition) |
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Why standard tests are carried out and where they are recorded. |
They are carried out to ensure equipment is kept in a good state of repair, to ensure the equipment performs correctly and any faults are identified. The tests are recorded on form 426 (standard test card) Only one card is used per specific item of equipment being used. |
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What procedure is to be followed when an item of equipment is found to be defective? |
Remove the item from service and highlight the defect to an officer in charge or incident commander as soon as possible. Defect to be put into poms system. Once reported the item will be contracted to be replaced within a set time scale. Some stations will record items sent away in an “items away” book or on a white board in the watch room for quick reference. |
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What is involved in making sure equipment is used safely and having a good working knowledge of the equipment? |
To ensure that every person who uses equipment is trained for their uses and purposes. Knowing how to use the equipment safely. Understand the limitations of the equipment (what it can and cannot do) Understand how to maintain and care for the equipment. Knowing how to test the equipment. |
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The selection of the correct equipment must be a decision based if what important considerations? |
Will the equipment do the job. Can I operate it safely. Is it safe for those around me. Will the equipment be damaged. Is there a set procedure for it’s use. |
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When can non-brigade equipment can be used? |
Fixed installations in premises such as sprinkler systems or fixed hose reels. Equipment belonging to works fire brigades or airport brigades. Equipment on ships or boats such as fixed pumps, gangways, ships cranes. Cranes and hoists in building sites used to lower staff down shafts or to assist in removing casualties from shafts or off site. Private hydrants on large sites. |
