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1
Q

What is the response for a second alarm structure fire?

A

5 Prims
1 TB
1 Rescue
1 RHB
1 BS
1 CMDR

POL, AV, POWER, GAS, FSCC, TL

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What are the coast guard brigades (9)

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Geelong (CGGE) 7
Queenscliff (CGQE) 7
Werribee (CGWE) 14
Carrum (CGCA) 8
Frankston (CGFR) 8
Hastings (CGHA) 8
Sandringham (CGSA) 8
St Kilda (CGST) 8
Safety Beach (CGSB) 8

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3
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What is the CPS for automatic alarms?

A

28 seconds.

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What is the response for FIP full call in the CBD?

A

3 Prims.

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5
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What is the response for a Sprinkler Alarm in the CBD?

A

3 X PRIM
RESCUE

(RESC is non-replaceable)

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SPRINKLER ALARM RESPONSE
(Outside of CBD)

A

2 X PRIM

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7
Q

FIP (REGARDLESS OF STATUS)

A

FULL RESPONSE / ALL APPL TO PROCEED

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SPR ALARM RESTORED TO NORMAL
(Prior to appliances giving their verbal turnout)

A

1 X PRIM CODE 1

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9
Q

FRV GARS

What is the response for an intermittent SPR ALARM?

A

All appliances to proceed

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What is the response for a VMA alarm in full call at all times?

A

1 X PRIM CODE 3

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11
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What alarm types will you not receive in CFA?

A

676 Valve Monitor Alarm

(If it does come through, notify the Team Leader. There will be no response data)

673 - MCP - Manual call point

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12
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In CFA if the status restores to normal on any alarm, prior to dispatch what is the workflow?

A
  1. Update event type to P3 response
  2. Amend SC to ‘ALARM RESTORED TO NORMAL’
  3. Recommend, dispatch, turnout
  4. Advise radio dispatcher to adv crews of update
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13
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CFA
Alarm restored to normal, post-dispatch.

A

Radio dispatcher to notify crews and comply with OIC instructions

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14
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What information is required for isolation requests from APPL/BRIG (4)

A
  1. Authorising officers name
  2. Rank
  3. Station
  4. Duration of isolation
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15
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What is the CPS for dispatching a MULTI-AGENCY EVENT?

A

60 SECONDS

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16
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What is the CPS to dispatch an EMR EVENT?

A

28 SECONDS

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17
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How long do you have to dispatch an EXCHANGE CALL?

A

30 SECONDS

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18
Q

How do you identify yourself when contacting FFMV? And who do you request to speak with?

A

FIRECOM MELBOURNE

State Duty Officer (SDO)

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19
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What information is required for a washaway event where Vicroads / Council needs to attend?

A

Location
Type of substance
Length of spill
Width of spill.

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20
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In CFA for water off / fire service off / evacuation drill / bridge limit change or road closure received between 2201-0759, what is the workflow?

A

Hold until 0800 then send notification.

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21
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What is the workflow for a WATER OFF / FIRE SERVICES OFF /EVAC DRILL in FRVGARS?

A
  1. Select automated station icon
  2. Check assignment rule for maintenance station and back up station
  3. Complete station announcement for relevant stations
  4. Check USM for appl out of their station
  5. NA: FSXX AND FSXX then close event
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22
Q

What is the workflow in CFA for:
WATER OFF / FIRE SERVICES OFF / EVAC / BRIDGE LIMIT CHANGE / ROAD CLOSURE ETC

A

Check assignment rule and send notification page to primary brigade utilising the ancillary paging template and cancel the event

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23
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What information is required to be passed onto RACV when they are required to attend?

A
  1. RACV membership number
  2. REGO
  3. Type and colour of the vehicle
  4. Exact location of the vehicle
  5. Where in vehicle fire was located
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24
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What is a turnout note?

A

A prompt to the dispatch that there is something noteworthy about the location

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25
Q

How long can a TTON be held in CAD for?

A

42 days.

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26
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What is a temporary turnout note?

A

An operational instruction to be carried out by the dispatcher, it is written in hardcopy in the flip charts. A TTON is done on a best endeavours basis.

or

TTON would be identified in CAD by dispatch warnings which will appear in
the recommend form, prompting the dispatcher to check the flipchart and apply the TTON where relevant

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27
Q

What is the general assignment rule?
FRV GARS

A

The assignment rules have generally been formulated on the basis of a response of one pumper or pumper tanker from each of the two nearest stations.

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28
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What is the CBD response for a structure fire?

A

5 X PRIM
1 X RESCUE

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29
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What is the CBD response for a non-structure fire?

A

2 X PRIM

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30
Q

What is an extended primary?

A

Where an event occurs in an area where there are no primary appliances, the secondary appliance from the maintenance station may be responded in addition to the general assignment rule/

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31
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What is the exception to an EXTENDED PRIM being dispatched?

A

GRASS AND SCRUB
If recommended, then DE-SELECT from the recommend window

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32
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What is the workflow for an event with ==DOUBTFUL ADDRESS==?

A

Recommend, dispatch, turnout.

NA FSCC post dispatch

Notify the FSCC.

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33
Q

In FRV GARS how long does the fire have to of been out for to be considered a late notification?

A

In excess of 60 minutes

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34
Q

What is the workflow for a late notification in FRV GARS?

A
  1. Call source updated to ‘LN’
  2. One appl from maintenance area to be responded
  3. Ensure SC reflects fire is now out / how long for
  4. Name and phone number of call to be passed onto crews
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35
Q

What is the workflow for events on public land (DELWP / Parks Vic / FFMV area)? (2)

A
  1. Respond the appropriate appl as per FRV assignment rule

2. Notify the FFMV SDO of event and that brig has been responded

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36
Q

When is a move up required in FRV GARS

Event related and non event related?

A

Event related
Appliances committed in excess of 30 minutes (the station has no other primary appliances)

Non-event related
Fire station will be without a PRIM in excess of 30 minutes

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37
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What station must always have a pumper or pumper tanker available?

A

FS35

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38
Q

If R3 is unavailable what is the move up?

A

R25 to FS24

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39
Q

If R7 is unavailable what is the move up?

A

R3 to FS07 and R25 to FS24

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40
Q

If R25 is unavailable what is the move up?

A

R3 to FS24

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41
Q

If R27 is unavailable what is the move up?

A

R3 to FS24 and R25 to FS27

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42
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If R44 is unavailable what is the move up?

A

R3 to FS44 and R25 to FS24

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43
Q

What are the 3 priority rescue stations? FRV58

A

FS03, FS27 and FS44.

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44
Q

If 2 or more rescues unavailable at the same time who is to be notified? FRV58

A

FSCC

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45
Q

What is the CFA response table to Hot?

A

FDI > 35

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46
Q

How does Category 1 brigade get contacted?

A

Via radio or pager.

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47
Q

Who is and what does Category 3 brigade contacted?

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The only Cat3 brig left is Cerberus (CCERB) and they are to be contacted via phone. For event management services Cerberus will be treated as a Cat1 brigade.

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48
Q

What does brigade categories mean?

A

Brigade ‘categories’ outline the way in which a brigade is contacted / dispatched.

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49
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What is the category 4 contact method? What is the workflow if the required brigade does not answer?

A

ADTEC (SPC).
If the required brigade does not answer the dispatcher is to provide event details to the brigades that have answered.
Those brigs will decide amongst themselves an appropriate response to the event.

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50
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How long do brigades have to answer when responded by ADTEC?

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45 seconds.

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51
Q

If there is nil answer through ADTEC or ADTEC fails what is the workflow?

A

The dispatcher shall respond nearest available brigade as per assignment rule and advise the FSCC.

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52
Q

What is the contact method for a CAT 5 brigade?

And what must the dispatch obtain?

A

Via pager.

A call back number for the event.

53
Q

For a CAT 5 brigade, what is the workflow for closing the event?

A

Unless specified longer, hold the event open for a minimum of 60 minutes after the last contact was made regarding this event.

54
Q

Who can request a HDR?

A

CFA state duty officer, CFA SCC duty officer, CFA FSCC or appropriate RDO.

55
Q

If the dispatcher receives a request for a HDR what is the course of action?

A

Forward to the team leader to action.

56
Q

When a district is in HDR what events must be paged code 1?

A

All grass and scrub fires.

57
Q

How is an operator made aware a ADTEC call is to be made and why are they required?

A

The turnout window will display the ADTEC phone number for the brigades that are not equipped with
pagers, have dual notifications, or when paging is unavailable.

58
Q

At what point will the dispatcher tick the brigades box in the turnout window when using ADTEC?

A

When the brigade answer the call to indicate the call has been made.

59
Q

How many brigades can the ADTEC system contact at any one time?

A

Up to 6.

60
Q

Emergency calls may still be received on the ADTEC system by the brigade in what circumstances?

A
  • Persons at a local level who may inadvertently dial the silent spectrum number.
  • Where a major telecommunications failure has occurred.
  • Where the paging service has had a major communications failure.
61
Q

In CFA for a brigade depleted of prim appl for excess of how long is the FSCC to be notified?

A

30 minutes.

62
Q

In CFA how is brigade to be notified of a move up?

A

Via pager.

63
Q

For a CFA appliance moved up to a CFA station what is the contact method to notify them of a job?

A

Fire call or other means as required.

64
Q

For a CFA appliance to be moved up to a FRV station what is the workflow?

A
  1. Advise RDO to determine brigade
  2. Notify the FSCC
  3. Page the brigade
65
Q

What is the workflow for an event with ==doubtful address==? (CFA)

A

Notify the FSCC for any alternate action following dispatch.

66
Q

What is the workflow for a late notification in CFA? (4)

A
  1. Update call source to ‘LN’
  2. Ensure is a P3
  3. Ensure SC indicated fire is out (do not need a time)
  4. Dispatch brigade as per deployment data
67
Q

How is the dispatcher aware FFMV will need to be contacted upon dispatch?

A

A pseudo CAD unit will be added to deployment - unit name FFMSDO and type PUBSDO - the dispatcher will need to call phone number provided.

68
Q

What is a Forest Industry Brigade?

A

FIB are brigades operated by timber plantation companies, they are responsible for protecting the plantation from wildfire and operate under the control of CFA.

69
Q

What is the workflow when an event requires a FIB?

A
  1. Respond appropriate CFA brigades as per assignment rule
  2. Where CAD turnout note advises FIB req the FIB name and pn will be displayed
  3. Page via adoc recommend / phone if pn present
70
Q

CFA FSCC/RDO notifications

A

Requests for air support
Events flagged by call-takers as Doubtful Address
Receipt of signal 83 on a non-EMR event
Where a CFA brigade is depleted of primary appliances during any incident in excess of 30 minutes,
where a move up may be required
Events involving vehicles still on the move
Incidents involving vehicle(s) into structure or building
Confirmed aircraft incidents
Confirmed fires or incidents that requires evacuation of ten or more persons from any building
Fires or incidents likely to create high media involvement
Specialist appliances out of commission for more than two hours

71
Q

15 FSCC after dispatch notifications.

A

All events involving entrapment
Report of explosion
Confirmed event where civilians are injured or killed
Multiple calls for the same event
Where an incident involves level 1, level 2 or level 3 asbestos procedures level 1-3
STO failure
When a Commander or Executive Officer is responded to an event
Any provision of a disposition code Signal 27, Signal 40, Signal 55 or Signal 83 (83 excludes EMRs)
A depletion in the standards of fire cover (move up)

72
Q

Which extended primary appliances should not be selected for 622 events?

A

LP, UP or R

73
Q

What priority of appliances will CAD utilise when selecting primary appliances for events?

A

P > PT > TB > UP > CFA moved up appliance

74
Q

Where a FRV HAZMAT unit responded to support CFA, what is required?

A

An additional primary appliance is to be responded in support.

To assist with resourcing and skills in the first instance

75
Q

When will CMDRs and EXEC be in ‘AT’ status?

A

At night if they are on the recall list

76
Q

All events in FRV58 which normally require an initial response of two or more appliances must have what?

A

Minimum of two FRV appliances dispatched.

If two FRV appliances are not in
the initial recommend, the dispatcher must ad hoc recommend additional primary appliances.

77
Q

What is Spectrum Pre-Conference or SPC?

When is it utilised?

A

ADTEC Alert conference

Utilised by fire dispatchers at THO, when the EAS paging system and Viper fails

78
Q

How do the response tables (CFA) impact dispatch?

A

Based on the response (day, night etc) more or less brigades will be dispatched due to volunteer availability

79
Q

Event in CFA:

MOBILE / VOIP
SC: INVESTIGATE 000 HANG UP
== 000 HANG UP–REVIEW REQUIRED ==
Nil indication of emerg

What is the workflow?

A

Cancel the event.

FSCC does NOT need to be notified

80
Q

Event in CFA:

FIXED LINE or PAYPHONE CLI
Indication of emerg

What is the workflow?

A

Dispatched as per normal procedures for an undefined fire

81
Q

Event in CFA:

MOBILE / VOIP
Indication of emerg

What is the workflow?

A

Adhoc recommended to the CFA FSCC

82
Q

Event in CFA:

Animal rescue, if dispatched - What should be the SC?

A

“COMMUNITY SERVICE”

83
Q

Event in CFA:

If the specialist equipment is from a district other than the district in which the incident is located.

Who needs to be notified?

A

FSCC / (RDO for both districts)

84
Q

Event in CFA:

Hazmat incident that may affect the environment only.

The turnout dispatcher will:

A

Dispatch the primary brigade code 3

Complete any notifications as per SOP

85
Q

Event in CFA:

White substance event
Call from public, regardless of persons being physically affected

What is the workflow?

A

== NIL DISPATCH UNLESS DIRECTED BY POL ==

Notify the FSCC

The event is then held for 60 minutes and if no direction is received from police, the event is closed

Do not respond a brigade unless directed by police

86
Q

What appliances are not able to be responded by CFA escalate?

A

Rescues are not able to be responded via CFA escalate.

87
Q

How long do CFA Coast Guard brigades have to respond?

A

30 minutes

NYR workflow is initiated after 30 minutes

88
Q

When CFA Coast Guard brigade phone to ack.

What is the workflow?

A

Advise the radio dispatcher who will cancel the

brigade’s response and hold the event for 60 minutes

89
Q

RDC vs RDO?

A

A rostered duty coordinator can take on the responsibilities of an RDO across multiple districts

90
Q

When FRV27 is responding as mutual aid in CFA area, what is the response?

A

Where FRV27 support CFA, the response will be as per the CFA response data or as requested by the
CFA.

91
Q

Where CFA is responding as mutual aid in FRV58 area, what is the response?

A

The responding CFA Brigade shall respond one appropriate appliance Code 1
(unless otherwise directed by FRV)

92
Q

What is a stand in appliance?

A

When appliance/s are unavailable for extended periods, there may be a requirement to place an additional appliance in service at that fire station

93
Q

What mnemonic do stand in appliances use?

A

“Tanker 9” or “Pumper 9”, the appropriate response data is attached

94
Q

If a stand in appliance assumes the call sign of the appliance it is replacing, what is the workflow?

A

Enter the call sign into the location field of the unit properties for the tanker/pumper 9 mnemonic

95
Q

The assignment areas of FFMV can be identified by what number range?

A

70

96
Q

Where a CFA event is escalated and it results in FRV58 appliances being dispatched.

What is required?

A

At least two FRV primary appliances, a commander and fireground channel on the event in total

97
Q

Where CFA provides a stop wordback in FRV58 area.

What is the workflow followed by FRV appliances?

A

Any responding FRV appliance should proceed C3

If an FRV appliance was not initially dispatched, the nearest appliance is to be dispatched C3 to obtain details

98
Q

Event in FRV58:

Where an event is received to assist with replacing a smoke detector battery

What is the workflow?

A

Contact the maintenance area fire station via phone

The event can then be closed, noting that FSXX has been advised.

99
Q

When a multi-agency event is received by a fire dispatcher, the following workflow is applied:

A
  • Select the event from pending and review
  • If required, update event to correct event type and priority
  • Add the appropriate SC
  • Select recommend, dispatch and turnout
100
Q

In a multi-agency event where FRV58 appl has been cancelled what is the workflow prior to dispatch?

A

Go to FSCC for further direction.

101
Q

In a multi-agency event where FRV58 appl has been cancelled what is the workflow after dispatch?

A

Continued response is still required – unless an authorised person (being the FRV FSCC or Commander) cancels the response. If the appliance(s) are authorised to cancel before arrival on scene, a wordback is not required.
If there is not an authorised officer on board the appl can cancel so long as a wordback is provided.

102
Q

In FRV27 and CFA where a multi-agency event has been cancelled what is the workflow prior to dispatch?

A

Go to FSCC for further direction.

103
Q

In a multi-agency event where FRV27 and CFA has been cancelled what is the workflow after dispatch?

A

Continued response will be at the crew’s discretion. If
they choose to cancel their response, a wordback is not required.
*Side note - you can go to the FSCC prior to advising crews to save the crews attempting to asking dispatcher for permission to cancel.

104
Q

Which brigades are EMR capable?

A 
Berwick EBERW 
Cranbourne ECRAN 
Edithvale EEDIT 
Mornington EMORN 
Patterson River EPATR 
South Morang ESTHM 
Whittlesea EWHIT
105
Q

What is a primary response area?

A

Is the area for which the appliance is the first

responding appliance.

106
Q

What is the response for Event Type Response

Car accident – Person Trapped?

A

1 prim and 1 R

107
Q

What is the response for Car Fire – Person Trapped?

A

2 prim and 1 R

108
Q

What is the response for Washaway ?

A

1 prim

109
Q

What is the response for Lock out/in?

A

1 prim

110
Q

What is the response for other incident?

A

1 prim

111
Q

What FS is the specialist rescue FS?

A

FS10

112
Q

What are the 8 operational commander unit types?

A

CMDRC, CMDRN,CMDRE, CMDRS1, CMDRS2, CMDRW1,CMDRW2,CMDRW3.

113
Q

What does DAC stand for?

A

District acting commander (usually for the day)

114
Q

What does AOC stand for?

A

Acting operational commander (acting up for a medium-long term peroid of time)

115
Q

How many MMR groups are there for FRV58?

A

3

116
Q

What is the mnemonic for Task Force Trailers?

A

TFT39-43

117
Q

What is the mnemonic for Strike Team Support?

A

STS1-5

118
Q

What is the mnemonic for Urban Search And Rescue?

A

USAR1-5

119
Q

What is the mnemonic for Technical Operations?

A

TOPS1-7

120
Q

The SCI needs to be notified for all of what event in FRV58?

A

2nd and 3rd alarm hazmat incidents.

121
Q

What is the assignment rule for CFA?

A

The brigade and support brigade/s to be dispatched to an address for various times of the day and year.

122
Q

What code are 622s paged as on HDR?

A

Once the variation response has been updated to a HOT DAY response table ALL grass and scrub
fires will be paged code 1.

123
Q

Who can reserve RMRs in CFA for training purposes?

A
  • CFA RDO
  • CFA commander
  • CFA operations manager
124
Q

If no threat to life in lock in/out in CFA what is the workflow?

A

-Enter in remarks for other responding agencies that the fire brigade are not attending due to no
threat to life e.g. NO FSV RESP NO LIFE/PROP THREAT
- Update event status to “ST”
- Cancel the event

125
Q

In CFA for powerlines down what is the workflow?

A
  • Place a “ST” status in the event
  • Place comments of === NIL FIRE ATTENDANCE-POWER CO NTFD === in the event remarks
  • Notify the relevant power company and remarks NA: power co
  • Cancel the event
126
Q

In CFA who can you receive a wordback from?

A

Officer of brig / group who is responded

127
Q

What appliances are responded to a major and minor alarm to Viva?

A

P61, P62A, P62B, P63A, P64, CCORO GEWE for step up and D07OPS

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Q

For an inspection at Viva what is the response and priority?

A

P62A, P62B and D07OPS and Priority3.

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