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Length of BA main guideline |
60m |
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How are guidelines labelled if more than one is used? |
A and B |
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Length of personal line |
6m (5 + 1) |
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Minimum re-entry pressure |
150bar (9L cylinder) |
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Minimum working pressure |
270bar (9L cylinder) |
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How to clean a dirty LDV |
Press supplementary air supply to clear any water from inside the LDV Turn off the cylinder valve |
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When is stage 2 BA control to be set up? |
Three or more entry points established 6 or more BA teams working at one time OIC fire considers it necessary BA guidelines are likely to be used |
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What actions are to be carried out when BA teams are evacuated? |
Sound all appliance sirens continuously Announce over all sector IGC radio channels Activate the all evacuate signal on Merlin boards All teams will exit via the nearest exit point immediately and report to the ECO who holds their tallies Evacuation signal may only cease on order of OIC fire ECOs to account for all BA personnel |
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Actions to be carried out for impounding procedure |
1. Assess any injuries and treat accordingly 2. Notify OIC, trainer or safety officer 3. Do not temper with the set, impound asap 4. Place defect tag on set, seal in bag or container and sent to BA hub 5. OIC/trainer has responsibility to ensure BA set impounding form is filled out 6. Report to be completed and sent to BA hub and area manager asap 7. Report all occurrences of equipment failure including near misses and complete reports |
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When to carry out impounding procedure |
1. Sudden failure of air supply 2. Component, fitting or connection failure on the set that affects the air supply 3. Injury occurs where the BA set may have been a contributing factor |
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Who gives the order to cease wearing BA |
OIC |
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What is the ECO at ECP responsible for? |
1. Site and set up entry control 2. Wear ECO jerkin 3. Collect tallies, write time in and place in board 4. Ensure PPE of BA wearers is correct 5. Monitor radio 6. Ensure wearers have been tasked and know their location of work 7. Bracket BA teams 8. Record and calculate times |
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When should an ECO be appointed? |
At the earliest opportunity. Driver of the second truck |
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What is the purpose of a primary search? |
- Rapid, thorough and methodical search of all areas affected by fire - find and remove all occupants to safety |
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Where would you begin a search of you have been tasked with a primary search? |
Start at the place of least survivability, eg. start from the fire and work back |
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BA wearer responsibilities |
1. Complete info on the BA tally 2. Don and start BA set correctly 3. Ensure the IGC radio is operating 4. Hand in tally to ECO, provide task details or receive instructions, gain clearance to proceed 5. Exiting BA teams to collect tallies from ECP immediately. Convey relevant info to the IC or SC and receive further tasking |
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Sudden air loss procedure |
1. Check cylinder valve is turned on 2. Push supplementary air supply 3. Inform your BA team and declare mayday of possible 4. Operate the DSU 5. Exit to the ECP |
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Entrapment procedure |
1. Declare mayday 2. Attempt to rectify the situation 3. Remain calm 4. Use delivery to provide protection if available 5. Select safe place to relax, close to main guideline or hose (remaining calm reduces air consumption) |
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Mayday must be declared when … |
You are lost, trapped or in trouble.
Situations such as: - entrapped, unable to self extricate immediately - fall through structural elements - change in fire conditions that may threaten firefighter ability to exit safely - unable to find an exit, exit/escape routes are blocked - low air warning, difficulty exiting |
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Additional weekly BA checks |
- Check spare cylinders on appliance for air content and test date - check entry control pouch for chinagraph, cloth, sharpener and eco jerkin - check the ECB is clean and the clock is working |
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What is the purpose of taking hose during search and rescue? |
- protection for firefighters and any casualties located - tool to reduce risk of imminent fire behaviour such as flashover or backdraft - means to identify and protect escape route - means to conduct initial fire knockdown and suppression |
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Where to site an ECP |
Next to the incident entry point, away from noise and fumes |
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What is the purpose of the ECP? |
- control the entry and exit of BA wearers - monitor the safety of BA wearers - ensure a rapid response to BA emergencies |
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Define acceptable risk |
- we will take some risk to save Safe-able lives - we may take some risk to save safe able property - we will take no risk at all to try and save lives or property that are already lost |
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What would a serious injury come under in the risk matrix |
Moderate |
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Likelihood x consequence = |
Risk |
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What are your H&S responsibilities at an individual level? |
Ensuring personal safety -be aware of hazards - assess the risks for all tasks you perform - adapt to changing circumstances - use training to do the job safely - work with equipment safely - work with FENZ systems and procedures - be an effective team member - identify when you’re not trained/skilled for a particular task - be vigilant regarding personal, team and public safety |
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Identify steps used to isolate hazards |
Isolate Contain Identify Make safe |
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Which statement best describes dynamic risk assessment |
The continuous process of identifying hazards, assessing risk, taking action to reduce or remove risk, monitoring and reviewing decisions in the rapidly changing circumstances of an operational incident |
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What does FENZ recognise as long term hazards faced by firefighters? |
- hearing loss - blood/bodily fluids exposure - occupational overuse syndrome (OOS) - chemical exposure - manual handling injuries - stress-critical incident/workplace |
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Which statement best describes dynamic risk assessment |
The continuous process of identifying hazards, assessing risk, taking action to reduce or remove risk, monitoring and reviewing decisions in the rapidly changing circumstances of an operational incident |
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What weight is required for a 4 person lift? |
75kg |
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What situation should a sitrep be used? |
- within 5 min of arrival - at least every 30 mins thereafter
Also: - major change occurs at the incident - all persons accounted for - change of command - command and control point is established - FENZ vehicle is unable to proceed - injuries or fatalities |
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If you’re at an incident and the officer asks you to make the truck available for further calls, what K code is to be used? |
K5 |
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Who teaches the fire wise programme? |
Teachers in schools |
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What smoke alarms do FENZ recommend to be installed? |
Photoelectric |
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Where does FENZ recommend smoke alarms are fitted? |
- on the ceiling, at least 300mm away from any corner - hallways - every bedroom - lounge |
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What programmes has FENZ rolled out to target groups? |
- fire wise - senior wise - FAIP (fire awareness and intervention programme) - guy fawkes and Halloween - bbq caravans and boating - heaters and electric blankets - safety with matches, lighters and cigarettes - home evacuation - get out stay out - smoke alarms - you’re cooked |
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Who would you refer a child to that has been lighting fires? |
FAIP |
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What phrases are taught in the FireWise programme? |
- get down, get low, get out fast - shout fire, fire, fire - go to the safe meeting place |
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If you are directed to stop the flow of water in a sprinkler system you must … |
Shut off the main valve, open the drain valve |
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What are active fire systems? |
- detection systems - suppression systems - occupancy protection systems - fire service systems |
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What are fire service systems for active fire systems? |
- building hydrant riser - lift control - manual smoke management - fire control centres - fire alarm displays |
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What are the occupant protection systems for an active fire system? |
- manual fire alarm call points - automatic smoke management - emergency lighting - emergency warning & information systems (EWIS) |
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What are passive fire systems? |
- signage (warning and egress) - fire rated building construction techniques |
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What system detects with air sampling? |
VESDA (very early smoke detection apparatus) |
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What is the purpose of a sprinkler system? |
- detect presence of fire - attack the fire - contain or extinguish the fire - raise the alarm to occupants |
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What is the purpose of a sprinkler system? |
- detect presence of fire - attack the fire - contain or extinguish the fire - raise the alarm to occupants |
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What are the benefits of heat detectors in commercial buildings? |
Heat detectors are set to respond to a predetermined temperature. They are useful in areas where air Bourne contamination, such as exhaust fumes or steam, gives rise to false alarms with smoke detectors. |
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What is the purpose of a sprinkler system? |
- detect presence of fire - attack the fire - contain or extinguish the fire - raise the alarm to occupants |
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What are the benefits of heat detectors in commercial buildings? |
Heat detectors are set to respond to a predetermined temperature. They are useful in areas where air Bourne contamination, such as exhaust fumes or steam, gives rise to false alarms with smoke detectors. |
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Benefits of heat detectors in a commercial building |
- useful in areas with exhaust etc - inexpensive - low rate of false alarms |
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What is latent heat? |
Heat energy required to change a substance between solid, liquid and gas. Latent heat energy does not involve a rise in the substance temperature, only a change in state. |
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Define the growth phase |
It begins with self sustaining combustion, meaning the fire continues to burn after the ignition source has been removed. |
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Define the growth phase |
It begins with self sustaining combustion, meaning the fire continues to burn after the ignition source has been removed. |
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Define the incipient phase. |
It occurs after ignition, but before the fire becomes well established and increases significantly in size. |
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Define the growth phase |
It begins with self sustaining combustion, meaning the fire continues to burn after the ignition source has been removed. |
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Define the incipient phase. |
It occurs after ignition, but before the fire becomes well established and increases significantly in size. |
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Define the combustion process. |
The combustion process is a self sustaining chemical chain reaction involving rapid oxidisation, usually accompanied by the production of heat and light. |
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Define the growth phase |
It begins with self sustaining combustion, meaning the fire continues to burn after the ignition source has been removed. |
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Define the incipient phase. |
It occurs after ignition, but before the fire becomes well established and increases significantly in size. |
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Define the combustion process. |
The combustion process is a self sustaining chemical chain reaction involving rapid oxidisation, usually accompanied by the production of heat and light. |
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When is a fire ventilation controlled (growth, incipient, fully involved, decay)? |
Fully developed/involved |
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What kind of heat transfer most strongly affects direct burning? |
Convection |
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What is specific heat? |
The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1kg of a substance by one degree Celsius or Kelvin. |
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What affects the fire resistance of wood? |
- moisture loading - fire retardants - physical size - loading |
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Combustion is made up from … |
… oxygen … fuel … heat … self-sustained chemical reaction |
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Convection is the process of … |
… heat transfer through a liquid or gas |
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What can you do to decrease the risk of flashover? |
To prevent or delay flashover, direct a hose stream into the over-pressure zone. The water from the hose stream is converted into steam in the over pressure zone and expands up to 3400 times. |
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What can you do to decrease the risk of flashover? |
To prevent or delay flashover, direct a hose stream into the over-pressure zone. The water from the hose stream is converted into steam in the over pressure zone and expands up to 3400 times. |
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Principals of extinguishing a fire |
- smothering - starving - cooling - interrupting the chemical chain reaction |
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What could cause a conductor to overheat? |
Overheating occurs when the current running through the conductor exceeds its rated capacity. |
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Which term best describes pyrolysis? |
Heating some solid fuels breaks them down chemically into gases, bypassing the liquid stage. This change is called pyrolysis. Without fire it is called sublimation. |
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Which term best describes what happens to fuel that is undergoing combustion? |
For combustion to occur, fuel must be converted to a vapour first. In scientific terms, the fuel in a combustion reaction is the reducing agent. |
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Which term best describes what happens to fuel that is undergoing combustion? |
For combustion to occur, fuel must be converted to a vapour first. In scientific terms, the fuel in a combustion reaction is the reducing agent. |
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What is an example of direct burning? |
Convection |
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Which term best describes what happens to fuel that is undergoing combustion? |
For combustion to occur, fuel must be converted to a vapour first. In scientific terms, the fuel in a combustion reaction is the reducing agent. |
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What is an example of direct burning? |
Convection |
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Which of the following have the highest heat release rate (HRR)? |
Upholstered chair (polyurethane foam) |
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Which term best describes what happens to fuel that is undergoing combustion? |
For combustion to occur, fuel must be converted to a vapour first. In scientific terms, the fuel in a combustion reaction is the reducing agent. |
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What is an example of direct burning? |
Convection |
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Which of the following have the highest heat release rate (HRR)? |
Upholstered chair (polyurethane foam) |
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The mixture of fuel (gasses) and oxygen that will ignite is different for each combustible gas. The critical point is defined as the explosive range, is between what? |
- Lower explosive limit (LEL) and - Upper explosive limit (UEL) |
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Which term best describes what happens to fuel that is undergoing combustion? |
For combustion to occur, fuel must be converted to a vapour first. In scientific terms, the fuel in a combustion reaction is the reducing agent. |
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What is an example of direct burning? |
Convection |
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Which of the following have the highest heat release rate (HRR)? |
Upholstered chair (polyurethane foam) |
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The mixture of fuel (gasses) and oxygen that will ignite is different for each combustible gas. The critical point is defined as the explosive range, is between what? |
- Lower explosive limit (LEL) and - Upper explosive limit (UEL) |
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What temperature does a room reach in the minute prior to flashover? |
500-600 degrees |
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Which term best describes what happens to fuel that is undergoing combustion? |
For combustion to occur, fuel must be converted to a vapour first. In scientific terms, the fuel in a combustion reaction is the reducing agent. |
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What is an example of direct burning? |
Convection |
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Which of the following have the highest heat release rate (HRR)? |
Upholstered chair (polyurethane foam) |
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The mixture of fuel (gasses) and oxygen that will ignite is different for each combustible gas. The critical point is defined as the explosive range, is between what? |
- Lower explosive limit (LEL) and - Upper explosive limit (UEL) |
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What temperature does a room reach in the minute prior to flashover? |
500-600 degrees |
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Explain the effects of heat on matter. |
If the pressure stays the same but the temperature increases or decreases, the state of the substance changes. Solids melt to liquid and liquids freeze to form a solid, liquid changes to gas. |
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What affects fire resistance in gypsum board? |
The moisture content |
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What affects fire resistance in gypsum board? |
The moisture content |
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What are firefighting considerations with buildings fitted with glass curtains? |
- possibility of collapse - broken glass falling on firefighters and equipment |
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What affects fire resistance in gypsum board? |
The moisture content |
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What are firefighting considerations with buildings fitted with glass curtains? |
- possibility of collapse - broken glass falling on firefighters and equipment |
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What is the structural part of a ceiling? |
Joists |
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What affects fire resistance in gypsum board? |
The moisture content |
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What are firefighting considerations with buildings fitted with glass curtains? |
- possibility of collapse - broken glass falling on firefighters and equipment |
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What is the structural part of a ceiling? |
Joists |
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What is the structural sloping part of a roof called? |
Rafter |
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What affects fire resistance in gypsum board? |
The moisture content |
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What are firefighting considerations with buildings fitted with glass curtains? |
- possibility of collapse - broken glass falling on firefighters and equipment |
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What is the structural part of a ceiling? |
Joists |
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What is the structural sloping part of a roof called? |
Rafter |
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What is the horizontal piece that attaches to rafters/trusses that spouting can be hung on called? |
Fascia |
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What affects fire resistance in gypsum board? |
The moisture content |
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What are firefighting considerations with buildings fitted with glass curtains? |
- possibility of collapse - broken glass falling on firefighters and equipment |
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What is the structural part of a ceiling? |
Joists |
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What is the structural sloping part of a roof called? |
Rafter |
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What is the horizontal piece that attaches to rafters/trusses that spouting can be hung on called? |
Fascia |
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How can you tell if a door opens towards a firefighter? |
The door will have hinges on the side that the firefighter is on. (On the same side) |
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What affects fire resistance in gypsum board? |
The moisture content |
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What are firefighting considerations with buildings fitted with glass curtains? |
- possibility of collapse - broken glass falling on firefighters and equipment |
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What is the structural part of a ceiling? |
Joists |
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What is the structural sloping part of a roof called? |
Rafter |
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What is the horizontal piece that attaches to rafters/trusses that spouting can be hung on called? |
Fascia |
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How can you tell if a door opens towards a firefighter? |
The door will have hinges on the side that the firefighter is on. (On the same side) |
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How can you tell if a door opens outwards? |
Hinges will be on the outward facing side (on the same side) |
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What affects fire resistance in gypsum board? |
The moisture content |
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What are firefighting considerations with buildings fitted with glass curtains? |
- possibility of collapse - broken glass falling on firefighters and equipment |
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What is the structural part of a ceiling? |
Joists |
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What is the structural sloping part of a roof called? |
Rafter |
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What is the horizontal piece that attaches to rafters/trusses that spouting can be hung on called? |
Fascia |
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How can you tell if a door opens towards a firefighter? |
The door will have hinges on the side that the firefighter is on. (On the same side) |
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How can you tell if a door opens outwards? |
Hinges will be on the outward facing side (on the same side) |
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What are the beams called that attach to the piles? |
Bearer |
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How do you break a pane of glass safely? |
- stand to the side of the glass panel you are breaking - strike the tool at the top of the plane - keep hands above the point of impact - wear full PPE, including hand and eye protection - ensure charged deliveries are set up before you enter |
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How do you break a pane of glass safely? |
- stand to the side of the glass panel you are breaking - strike the tool at the top of the plane - keep hands above the point of impact - wear full PPE, including hand and eye protection - ensure charged deliveries are set up before you enter |
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What should be done with a flooded building in regards to safety? |
Isolate the power |
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How do you break a pane of glass safely? |
- stand to the side of the glass panel you are breaking - strike the tool at the top of the plane - keep hands above the point of impact - wear full PPE, including hand and eye protection - ensure charged deliveries are set up before you enter |
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What should be done with a flooded building in regards to safety? |
Isolate the power |
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Steel will lose up to 50% of its strength at what temperature? |
550 degrees C |
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How do you break a pane of glass safely? |
- stand to the side of the glass panel you are breaking - strike the tool at the top of the plane - keep hands above the point of impact - wear full PPE, including hand and eye protection - ensure charged deliveries are set up before you enter |
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What should be done with a flooded building in regards to safety? |
Isolate the power |
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Steel will lose up to 50% of its strength at what temperature? |
550 degrees C |
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What is the beam called that runs across the top of windows and doors? |
Lintel |
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How do you break a pane of glass safely? |
- stand to the side of the glass panel you are breaking - strike the tool at the top of the plane - keep hands above the point of impact - wear full PPE, including hand and eye protection - ensure charged deliveries are set up before you enter |
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What should be done with a flooded building in regards to safety? |
Isolate the power |
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Steel will lose up to 50% of its strength at what temperature? |
550 degrees C |
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What is the beam called that runs across the top of windows and doors? |
Lintel |
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What are the advantages of aluminium? |
- reduced weight - high strength to weight ratio - high corrosion resistance - ease of handling |
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Lift emergency procedures |
- safety of persons trapped in lift car - safe person concept - communications - control of hazards - access to the lift car and lift well - response of the lift company representatives - liaison with lift company representatives |
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What are the dangers associated with counterweight lifts? |
- counter weight moves up and down it’s guide rails silently - counter weight travels the opposite way to the car - the steel wire rope that moves the counterweight |
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What does the lift door interlock system do? |
It prevents the lift from moving until the doors are fully closed and the doors from opening unless the car is aligned to a landing and stopped. |
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What’s the permanent location of the hazsub manifest on a ship? |
The bridge |
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What’s the permanent location of the hazsub manifest on a ship? |
The bridge |
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What are safety considerations at a ship fire? |
- ship stability - drowning - extreme conditions |
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Who holds the international ship to shore connection? |
Port company, in some cases the local fire service |
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What information is on a ship fire report? |
- position of control systems - details of fire alarms - fire section systems - sprinkler systems - portable firefighting equipment - access to decks and holds - master fan controls - position of dampers and identification guide of ventilation guides - location of ship to shore connection - exits - master areas |
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Material Safety Data Sheet (MSD) location on a truck carrying hazsub? |
In the drivers door or drivers cab |
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Material Safety Data Sheet (MSD) location on a truck carrying hazsub? |
In the drivers door or drivers cab |
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Common areas of decontamination |
Holding, dirty, clean |
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What are considerations for a decontamination site? |
- slope of the ground - weather and wind direction - water supply |
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What affects the performance of foam? |
- type of equipment - how the equipment is used - type of concentrate used - type of fuel/fire involved - foam application tactics - foam application rate - quality of water - how long the fire has been burning - wind strength - thermal column |
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Foam deliveries should be aimed to land on top of a tank. Where should they land? |
One in the middle of the tank, the other towards the far side of the tank |
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What is the make up of foam? |
Foam concentrate and water make foam solution, which is then mixed with air to make foam. |
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Procedures at bulk flammable fuel incidents |
- operations - firefighting - spillages |
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What are the minimum requirements for co-ordinated water protection technique? |
Three deliveries and seven personnel (one officer or crew leader and six personnel on deliveries) |
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What are the minimum requirements for co-ordinated water protection technique? |
Three deliveries and seven personnel (one officer or crew leader and six personnel on deliveries) |
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Define froth over |
The overflow of a non burning liquid from a container may be due to the thermal expansion of the liquid. |
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What are the minimum requirements for co-ordinated water protection technique? |
Three deliveries and seven personnel (one officer or crew leader and six personnel on deliveries) |
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Define froth over |
The overflow of a non burning liquid from a container may be due to the thermal expansion of the liquid. |
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Define boil over |
A boil over is a violent ejection of flammable liquid from its container, caused by the vaporisation of a water layer beneath the body of the liquid. |
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Slop over is … |
… when water boils upon contact with hot fuel, causing fuel to slop over the sides. |
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Slop over is … |
… when water boils upon contact with hot fuel, causing fuel to slop over the sides. |
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Boil over is … |
… violent ejection of fammable liquid caused by water vaporising. |
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Slop over is … |
… when water boils upon contact with hot fuel, causing fuel to slop over the sides. |
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Boil over is … |
… violent ejection of fammable liquid caused by water vaporising. |
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What is boiling point? |
The temperature at which a liquid boils, forms a vapour, and can evaporate under normal atmospheric conditions. |
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Class A foam % for structure fire: |
0.3-0.5% |
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Class A foam % for structure fire: |
0.3-0.5% |
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What foam % would you use on a hydrocarbon fire? |
3% |
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How do you isolate a hazard at a confined space incident? |
- disconnect power supplies - disconnect pipes - blank cap pipes - positioning personnel to prevent unauthorised operation of equipment - lockout tag |
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How do you isolate a hazard at a confined space incident? |
- disconnect power supplies - disconnect pipes - blank cap pipes - positioning personnel to prevent unauthorised operation of equipment - lockout tag |
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If you lockout tagout at an incident you are … |
… isolating a hazard |
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Confined space hazards: |
- atmospheric - physical - psychological |
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Confined space hazards: |
- atmospheric - physical - psychological |
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A BA crew can only remove a patient from a confined space when |
- the rescue doesn’t require the use of technical rope rescue equipment - the rescue can be affected using simple general rescue techniques - the atmosphere of the confined space is known to be safe, when using PPE - the patient is visible from the confined space entry point - the rescue doesn’t require the use of rescue lines |
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Name the hazards in a confined space |
- oxygen deficiency - oxygen enrichment - toxic atmosphere |
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What are the types of ventilation? |
- natural - forced - horizontal - vertical - negative pressure - positive pressure |
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When PPV is used properly, it should … |
… release smoke and heat from a compartment |
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When PPV is used properly, it should … |
… release smoke and heat from a compartment |
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How does natural ventilation occur? |
Involves opening doors and windows and taking advantage of natural air currents. |
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Ventilation can happen in different ways at a fire. What are they? |
- self ventilation - automatic ventilation - tactical ventilation |
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Ventilation can happen in different ways at a fire. What are they? |
- self ventilation - automatic ventilation - tactical ventilation |
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Hazsub class 1 |
Explosives Orange |
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Ventilation can happen in different ways at a fire. What are they? |
- self ventilation - automatic ventilation - tactical ventilation |
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Hazsub class 1 |
Explosives Orange |
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Hazsub class 2 |
Gases 2.1 flammable gases - red 2.2 non-flammable non toxic gases - green 2.3 toxic gases - white |
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Hazsub class 3 |
Flammable liquids Red |
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Hazsub class 3 |
Flammable liquids Red |
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Hazsub class 4 |
4.1 Flammable solids, vertical red and white stripes 4.2 spontaneously combustible materials, bottom half red & top half white 4.3 dangerous when wet, blue |
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Hazsub class 5 |
Oxidisers and organic peroxides 5.1 oxidising agents, yellow 5.2 organic peroxides, bottom half yellow & top half red |
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Hazsub class 5 |
Oxidisers and organic peroxides 5.1 oxidising agents, yellow 5.2 organic peroxides, bottom half yellow & top half red |
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Hazsub class 6 |
Toxic or poisonous and infectious materials 6.1 toxic or poisonous materials, white 6.2 infectious materials, white |
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Hazsub class 7 |
Radioactive material - White for radioactive I - Top yellow & bottom white for radioactive II |
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Hazsub class 8 |
Corrosives, bottom black & top white |
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Hazsub class 8 |
Corrosives, bottom black & top white |
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Hazsub class 9 |
Miscellaneous dangerous materials, black and white |
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Who has the final say on PPE used at decon job |
OIC |
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What must be done when a person has been through decon from a hazsub incident? |
- ensure all persons that have undergone decon have completed SHEP form and issued with wristbands - completes decontamination form G7a FM |
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What is written on the wristband after decon and how long must it be worn? |
ICAD number and date, 48 hours |
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What are the hazards associated with hydraulic lines at aircraft incidents? |
- they can ignite when under pressure - liquid can be sprayed through skin and eyes - be careful when cutting hydraulic lines |
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What are the hazards associated with hydraulic lines at aircraft incidents? |
- they can ignite when under pressure - liquid can be sprayed through skin and eyes - be careful when cutting hydraulic lines |
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What is the risk of spilt aviation fuel to you? |
- ignition source - fuel in eyes and skin |
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What are the hazards associated with hydraulic lines at aircraft incidents? |
- they can ignite when under pressure - liquid can be sprayed through skin and eyes - be careful when cutting hydraulic lines |
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What is the risk of spilt aviation fuel to you? |
- ignition source - fuel in eyes and skin |
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What significance is magnesium to firefighters at an aircraft incident? |
Magnesium reacts violently to lost firefighting agents |
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What are the hazards associated with hydraulic lines at aircraft incidents? |
- they can ignite when under pressure - liquid can be sprayed through skin and eyes - be careful when cutting hydraulic lines |
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What is the risk of spilt aviation fuel to you? |
- ignition source - fuel in eyes and skin |
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What significance is magnesium to firefighters at an aircraft incident? |
Magnesium reacts violently to lost firefighting agents |
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At an aircraft crash, what burns the hottest? |
Magnesium |
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What are the hazards associated with hydraulic lines at aircraft incidents? |
- they can ignite when under pressure - liquid can be sprayed through skin and eyes - be careful when cutting hydraulic lines |
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What is the risk of spilt aviation fuel to you? |
- ignition source - fuel in eyes and skin |
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What significance is magnesium to firefighters at an aircraft incident? |
Magnesium reacts violently to lost firefighting agents |
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At an aircraft crash, what burns the hottest? |
Magnesium |
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What hazards are encountered with composite materials in an aircraft fire? |
- toxic vapours and dust released by the incineration of composite fibres - sharp filaments or splinters of materials - gasses released by burning resins |
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Can you cut through hydraulic lines in an aircraft? |
Only if it’s impairing rescue attempts |
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What factors should you keep in mind when setting up a helicopter landing zone? |
- Unobstructed and level surface - be aware of dust etc - approach from downwards slope |
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Magnesium and aviation fuel at aircraft fires |
Magnesium: can be difficult to extinguish, react violently to most firefighting agents Aviation Fuel: gives off intense heat when it burns and dense clouds of smoke. Big quantity carried is a hazard |
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What are hazards around aircraft fires? |
- high heat - rapid fire spread - low visibility - aircraft doors - hazardous fibres - aviation fuels - hydraulic systems - oxygen systems |
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What PPE do you wear when filling monsoon buckets? |
- level 2 or wet weather cloying - hearing protection and goggles - helmets with chinstraps firmly in place |
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What PPE do you wear when filling monsoon buckets? |
- level 2 or wet weather cloying - hearing protection and goggles - helmets with chinstraps firmly in place |
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Safe site to fill monsoon bucket? |
- clear entry and exit point for aircraft - take wind direction into account - good access to water - firm ground for work area and appliance - be clear of loose debris - be able to be cordoned off |
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What forms of site contamination can firefighters have an influence over? (Salvage) |
- try not to wash evidence away during fire suppression - use minimum amount of water needed - try not to use coarse spray Guard against contamination from people, equipment and vehicles. If it doesn’t need to be there, remove it |
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How do you control access at a fire scene? |
- remove unnecessary people from the scene immediately - establish scene boundaries and tape the scene off with suitable material - prevent access to the scene by any person not authorised by the police (including FENZ personnel) - ensure that witnesses don’t leave the scene |
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What are the hazards to fire scene integrity? |
- structural hazards - biological hazards - environmental hazards - utilities - re-ignition |
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Which of these methods does FENZ use to identify and manage hazards? |
Dynamic risk assessment |
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Which of these methods does FENZ use to identify and manage hazards? |
Dynamic risk assessment |
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Recommended method of checking for heat behind a door |
Paint the door |
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Which of these methods does FENZ use to identify and manage hazards? |
Dynamic risk assessment |
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Recommended method of checking for heat behind a door |
Paint the door |
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Long term hazards for firefighters? |
- manual handling - hearing loss - o.o.s - stress - chemical exposure - blood/fluid exposure - heat illnesses |
