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What are the steps in a dynamic risk assessment? |
1. Evaluate (the task/hazards) 2. Select (a course of action) 3. Assess (what risks are involved in your plan) 4. Decide (whether the risks are outweighed by the reward. Yes? Proceed to step 6) 5. Modify (can the task be made safer? 6. Proceed (but re-evaluate as the situation changes) |
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How many PFDs and throw bags are kept on the following? MKV Pumper/Pumper tanker: Rescue units: Teleboom: Water tanker: |
MKV Pumper/PT: 4 PFDs and 2 throw bags (stored in red box) Rescue unit: 2 PFDs and 2 throw bags (stored in bag) Teleboom: 4 PFDs and 2 throw bags (stored in bag) Water tanker: 3 PFDs and 2 throw bags |
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What are the features of a lifejacket? |
-Nomex fire retardant cover -60g CO2 gas cylinder -oral inflation, light, whistle, reflective tape, lifting handle |
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How often are lifejackets inspected? |
-should be checked at the start of each shift by the driver -Serviced every 12 months by manufacturer -throw bags should be deployed and restuffed every 12 months |
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What is the difference between friable and non-friable asbestos? |
Friability describes the ease with which asbestos fibres can become dislodged. Insulation products are looser and fibres may come off easily (friable). In product like cladding the fibres are bound within the material (non-friable). |
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What are the 3 D’s of asbestos? (Factors contributing to the likelihood of being affected by asbestos-related disease) |
-Dose -Dimension of fibres -Durability (fibres ability to resist breakdown in the lungs) |
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AIIMS/IMS’s functional management system includes what 8 functions? |
1. Control 2. Planning 3. Logistics 4. Operations 5. Public information 6. Investigation 7. Finance 8. Intelligence |
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Explain GARS |
Greater Alarm Response system (GARS) is a highly structured predetermined response to any type of call. The risk/incident is classified and the number of appliances that respond is based on that classification. |
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What are the call types (in relation to GARS)? |
-structure fire -non-structure fire -HAZMAT -EMR -Salvage (heavy rescue) -Trench -HART -USAR -grass and scrub fire (CFA) -Private Fire Alarm |
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What are the 3 types of mains (water mains)? |
-Trunk mains -distribution mains -service mains (Pressure and flow should be considered when using mains) |
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What are some safety considerations when gaining entry to a property/incident? |
-PPC/PPE -appropriate tools for the job and small gear safety -ensure safe working area -be aware of hostile environments you may encounter |
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What is AIIMS/IMS, it’s key principles and it’s benefits? |
AIIMS (Australasian Inter Service Incident Management System) is the nationally recognised system of incident management. It provides: -a common framework for emergency services to manage an incident -can be applied to floods, cyclones, fire etc -is flexible (small and large scale incidents) -management by objectives -unity of command -span of control |
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When making forced entry into a property consideration must be given to: |
-rescue procedures -location of fire -safety of personnel and appliance -most suitable point of entry -keeping damage to a minimum |
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What is does the size-up procedure include? (FPODP) |
-Facts -Probabilities -Own situation (resources) -Decision -Plan of Operation (SMART) |
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In order, what are the 3 priorities in firefighting? |
1. Safely protect people 2. Safely protect property 3. Safely help restore normality |
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What does RECEO stand for? |
Rescue Exposures Confinement Extinguishment Overhaul (Ventilation) (Salvage) |
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What are some hazards encountered at structure fires? |
-flashover -backdraught -electrical/gas -structural collapse -slips, trips, falls -hazardous material |
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What are the call signs for both agencies? |
MFB: VKN8 CFA: VICFIRE |
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Radio signal for: VicPol required |
56 (five six) |
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Radio signal for: urgent VicPol assistance required; crew or patient in trouble |
40 (four zero) |
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Radio signal for: hostile act |
55 (five five) |
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What are the response codes (with driving conditions) to fire calls?when |
Code 1: lights and sirens Code 2: officer’s discretion Code 3: normal road conditions |
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Why is a sitrep given? |
The IC relays information back to ESTA as well as painting a picture for oncoming crews |
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What is a wordback and when is it given? |
A wordback should be given within 8 minutes of the first appliance arriving on scene. The 5 main sections of a wordback are: -name of officer initiating wordback -situation (ie. structure fire) -status of emergency (ie. increased alarm level, under control etc) -address of incident -optional description of event |
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What is SMEACS? |
A framework designed to inform crew of: -what is to be done -how it will be done -individual and group roles It stands for: -Situation -Mission -Execution -Admin and logistics -Command and comms -Safety |
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What are the 2 types, uses and mixes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) ? |
1. Propane 2. Butane Domestically used LPG is usually 100% propane. (used on the barbecue) When used in automotive applications it’s typically 50% propane and 50% butane. |
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What is BLEVE? |
Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapour Explosion |
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What is the flammable range and specific gravity of crude oil? |
LEL = 0.6% UEL = 15% Specific gravity = 0.8 (water = 1) |
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What products would you find in a crude oil tank? |
Propane Butane Gasoline Kerosene Diesel Fuel oils Tars Asphalts |
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In a tank fire, what is the rate the heat layer travels? |
0.3-1m per hour |
