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19 Cards in this Set
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What is the procedure for requesting a Specialist Fire Investigator? |
Request via Comcen The SFI shall contact the OIC prior to responding, to establish the reason and urgency considering - time of day - traveling distances |
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The OIC will ensure a Preliminary Fire Investigation Form is completed - what do they do with it? |
Hand it to the SFI on arrival Leaves it at an agreed location if the SFI is to attend after fire crews have left the scene eg fire station |
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The OIC shall call a Speciailist Fire Investigator to attend and investigate what sort of fires? 7 |
Where a fire related fatality or life threatening injury has occurred Structural fires where the cause cannot be determined or the circumstances are suspicious Explosions resulting in structural damage, injury or death Significant fire spread across a property boundary Fires in buildings where active/passive fire safety systems have failed or not performed to standard Structure fires of third alarm or greater Fires that may have a significant regional/national consequence |
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When does the OIC or SFI notify the on-call Fire Engineer (through FireCom)? 7 |
Fire in a large crowd occupancy (>100) Fire in sleeping accommodation Fire spread across boundary or fire compartment Failure of occupants to escape/rescue required Inadequate ffing water supplies at structure fires Failure of any active/passive fire safety system Anytime where a Post-Incident-Analysis will be a significant benefit in capturing relevant info
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When are police notified and involved? 2 |
A fire cause is considered to be suspicious nature and/or Fatalities or serious (life threatening) injuries occur |
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Who does the OIC notify if there is an fire related incident involving Gas or Electrical? |
OIC notify Worksafe -NZFS Incident number -brief reason why -equipment involved Should inform property occupant to safeguard the equipment/area involved until investigations are concluded |
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If an incident involves either a fatality, serious harm or significant property damage, who does the OIC contact and what info is handed over, in regards to gas and electrical related? |
WorkSafe New Zealand -NZFS incident number -brief version why -contact number of OIC |
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When can any NZFS personnel release any details relating to the cause of death of any fire victim? |
Until after the Coroner has announced their findings |
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NZFS personnel are given responsibility for investigating the origin and cause of fires in legislation and operational instructions, these include? |
Fire Service Act 1975 P3 SOP Fire & Investigation/reporting procedures |
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Who is responsible of preservation of Evidence? Who can remove evidence? |
Lead agency for security of the scene The police and other parties who have authority to remove evidence |
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With investigation of Vegetation fires, who is responsible? |
The Rural Fire Authority OUTSIDE the urban fire district |
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With investigation of Vegetation fires, who is responsible? |
The Rural Fire Authority OUTSIDE the urban fire district |
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What is the reporting deadlines for SMS incident report? Full fire investigation report? |
SMS - within 14 days of date of incident FFR - within 1 month of the date of the incident |
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Who must the NZFS notify of a serious harm incident in the workplace as stated in Health & Safety in Employment Act 92, section 25 (3)? |
Must notify the Secretary of Labour of the harm/accident as soon as possible after the occurance. Further written notice of the circumstances must be provided to the Secretary of Labour within 7 days of occurance. |
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If NZFS vehicle is involved in an accident that results in injury or death, what must the driver do in regards to the Land Transport Act 98 Section 22 (3)? |
The driver of the vehicle must report the accident in person to the nearest police station within 24 hours. |
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Under the Coroners Act 06 section 14, what must be done if the NZFS discovers a body? |
Report it to the police |
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Under the Coroners Act 06 section 14, what must be done if the NZFS discovers a body? |
Report it to the police |
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If the NZFS believes that a child or young person is likely to be ill treated, neglected etc, under the Children's, Young persons and their families Act 89 what can they do? |
NZFS can report that matter to a social worker or the police |
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Under the Traffic Regulations 1976, if glass or other dangerous substances fall from a NZFS vehicle on to the road and can't be removed quickly and are likely to harm the public, what must the driver do? |
Report the occurance to the nearest police station |
