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How are messages of the details of injured or fatalities off FF passed to control

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Point to point call directly with control,or mobile telephone from the command unit

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When can you leave the scene of a hazmat incident

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Ensure public safety maintained hand over to responsible person / authority

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You are asked to remain on site for the Saftey of the gas board after a gas leak can you stay

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Crews should only remain on site to ensure public safety, a request from the gas company for us to stay has to be authorised by the duty DAC and maybe chargeable

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When can appliances leave hard standing or carriageway to traverse soft ground

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In normal circumstances should not unless The nature or the severity of the incident being attended justifies it exceptional circumstances The IC must use upmost care crew members to act as lookouts minimum number of appliances to go off road If bogged down inform control try to free it

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The triangle on the MDT says its a Yankee hazard what does this mean

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Red icon indicates that an explosive hazard is present and to maintain Appropriate levels of security. Detailed information concerning explosives will not be displayed on the MDT Yankee hazard information can only be gained from control by requesting via priority message

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Definition of DRA

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DRA involves the continuous assessment and control of risks in the rapidly changing circumstances of a operational incident

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Can acetylene be stored in a composite cylinder

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No

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When can a hazard zone be reduced at a cylinder incident

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Only needs to be in place until the cap test has been passed for acetylene Hazard zone should be reviews and removed as soon safe to do so

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What information is required at a fire in a railway arch

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Railway arches should describe the nature of occupancy where applicable

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Collapsed structures regarding framed buildings

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1

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When can you enter s silo

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Personnel must not enter a silo unless there is an immediate threat of serious injury or loss of life.

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Requirements at a level 1 water incident

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All staff, hose inflation, pfds, throw line floating line within 3 meters

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12
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What colour is a sector commander jerkin

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Yellow tabard with red shoulders

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13
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Deliberate fire would you call FIT

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No only if you can’t determine the cause

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14
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High rise fire lifts can they be used in FSG rescues

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Yes

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Why do we need to convey information to control about FSG

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To make sure all information is gathered and correct

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Where does the Oic stand at a high rise incident

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Ic to remain at ground floor level & gather any available information including MDT

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What reason would you go to stage 2

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More than one ECP Likely to be protracted Emergency team committed, guildlines, hi ex foam, ldv un clipped, Edba, relief teams,gtcps out the line of site, Leakey feeder, basement,

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18
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When breaking a payment light to a basement what is required

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Oic covering jets ,

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19
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If you are called to a house filled with gas can crews enter to shut off gas

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Yes only if they are not at risk from gas explosion full ba and PPE should only be undertaken where there is a risk to life in surrounding buildings

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What does E stand for in 4WE

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Public safety hazard people, should be warned to stay indoors with all doors and windows closed , may need evacuation

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21
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IED on a fire station can crews search for it

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Yes only on a fire station

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When should crews wear seat belts on appliances Who’s responsibility is it to make sure crews are wearing seat belts

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All the time Oic Responsibility the driver is in charge of the appliance

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23
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How close can you get to a running jet engine

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50 meters I think 45 meters for exhaust outlets

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24
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IED package the size of a car what would the cordon size be Suitcase Car Lorry

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Suit case size more than 100 meters Car / van more than 200 meters Hgv lorry more than 400 meters If in doubt 400 meters should be the min

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25
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Who can sectorise an incident

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Oic

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26
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Pylons how close can you get to them with a Rescue Ladder Hand held jet Mointor / aerial

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Rescue 5 meters Ladder 10 meters 20 training Hand held jet 20 meters corridor Mointor / aerial 30 meters corridor In dense smoke or flames 10 meter corridor

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27
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Can coded stop for level one hazmat incidents be sent

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Yes

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When can you cross the central reservation on a motorway

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You can not stop on the third lane of a motorway or cross the central reservation unless under the direction of the police or HATO or the incident has spread across the central reservation

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29
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Who is ordered with a Hose Layer (HLU)

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A TAB tactical adviser bulk media will also be mobilised carries 2 km of twinned hose

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What should you do if a resident refuses to leave after a gas leak evacuation

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Get details inform Oic pass details to police tell them to stay away from windows

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Where would you get the keys for an underground intervention point

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IP labeled in black letters the keys will be found in the Lfb plans boxes of the adjacent stations

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A vehicle with an orange square front and rear what does this mean

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Front and Rear of trucks carrying hazardous materials - as other The signs can be removed, or folded over when the truck is carrying normal loads. When the truck is carrying the hazardous material the driver also is required to have a data sheet for each chemical (called a TREM card)

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33
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What colour is the ops commander tabard

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Full red

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34
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In a high rise incident what floors are classed as the search sector

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All floors above the fire sector

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35
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What role can carry out marshalling duties

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CM or above

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36
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You are a nominated command pump officer (cpo) at an incident what other tasks may you undertake

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A nominated CPO should not engage in any other duties

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What happens to the appliance NRBs if the appliance is held at a marshalling point

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All NRBs remain on appliances until they are brought forward to the incident ground. Appliances then book in as normal with the CU

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What resources will control mobilse to a FSG call Two or more FSG or one from a high rise you will get

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Pump ladder , command unit, SM

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39
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Who has responsibility for ensuring that fire ground briefings are fully understood

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The person carrying out the briefing and the person reviving the briefing

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What should the dmm be used for

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The decision making model should be used as a tool for providing briefings

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What aerial appliances has a stretcher capability

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All aerials apart from HO carry a stretcher and frame

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You are setting up a dedicated supply pump for an aerial that is to be used as a water tower how many lengths should the pump be from the aerial appliance

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1 length

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In relation to 7.2 d inspections , what are the four steps of a premises risk analysis (pra)

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Initial site analysis, information gather, risk assessment, ORD completion

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Following a 7.2 D inspection , how soon should the relevant information be recorded on the ORD

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As soon as practicably posable

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You attend a high rise incident where should ba teams be briefed

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Bridgehead 2 floors below

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46
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Whilst search and rescue in ba if the crews come back and say a room has been cleared what does this mean

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A thorough search of the room has been conducted

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What is the role of the search co ordinator at an incident

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To record and prioritise all search and rescue information , this is an administrative role

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48
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Where might the inverter often be found when solar panel array is fitted to the roof of a domestic premises

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In the loft space

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49
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When. Carrying out a rescue in the vicinity of over head power lines, what is the minimum safe approach distance

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5 meters

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50
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At an incident you are required to work close to live photo voltaic panels, what precautions should be taken

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Wear electrical gloves and avoid any physical contact with the panels

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You attend an incident where water supply is compromised due to hydrant outlet being stolen . What should be done on return to station

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Inform water officer and complete the incident management performance database (IMPD)

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52
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Why should the run off water from a fire at a waste recycling site be contained

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Because the run off can be highly toxic

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53
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In terms of the electrical hazard, how does a photo voltaic panel differ from a hot water solar panel

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Hot water panels do not present an electrocution hazard

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You are in attendance at a high rise fire you are briefed to CHECK flats on the lower floors what does the term check mean

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Knock loudly on all doors to establish if any occupants are still inside

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With regards to fires in recycling sites under what circumstances can site plant be used

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Only under the direction of the IC and by competent site staff

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Whilst on the way to an incident at what speed may a fire appliance pass a red light

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At a speed that will not endanger other road users

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Why does an uninterruptible power supply (ups) present a hazard to firefighters

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The auxiliary supplies must be isolated as well before it is safe

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What is the purpose of the inverter isolation switch fitted to solar panel installation

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It isolates the current from the inverter to the consumer supply

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59
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Under what circumstances should Lfb staff lift a pavement cover over a pavement level electrical cable system

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Once power has been confirmed off and residual current discharged by the authorised person

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Why does switching off higher low voltage equipment ( other than domestic) not necessarily render it immediately safe

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A residual charge may still remain present in the apparatus

61
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A floor slip resistance has been conducted at you station where would you find the results

A

Premises logbook

62
Q

At a compartment fire a decision has been made to reduce the initial attack hose line to a hose reel. Why is it important that a 45m jet is also made ready

A

In case a large fire is present or the crews request an increase in weight of attack

63
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Station staff are required to visit tunnels under construction on there station ground . Where would you record the information

A

Operational risk data base

64
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What do the work place (health and safety ) regulations 1992 say about the condition of floors at work

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They require floors to be suitable , in good condition and free from obstructions . People should be able to move around Saftey

65
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What is the LAS attendance times requirement for a Cat 1 response

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20 mins

66
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At a compartment fire , under what circumstances can the preferred 45mm hose line be reduced

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Only when reliable information indicates that a hose reel or handheld equipment are suitable and sufficient

67
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What does e london ambulance service demand management plan enable

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It enables the Las to prioritise its resources ensuring the correct attendance is made

68
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There are two types of tunnel construction what are they

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Cut and above , bored construction

69
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Whilst in attendance at an rtc the casualty you are caring for suddenly gets worst what should be done in terms with the communication to the las

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Immediately inform control so the information can be passed to the las

70
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You attend an alleged fire risk (Afr) involving the reported storage of petrol at a domestic premises , once senior fire Saftey officer has been requested what are your responsibilities regarding the petrol storage

A

Remain on scene to assist with the seizure and removal of the petrol where necessary

71
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What is the minimum rank required to undertake Saftey officer

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Crew Manager

72
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You attend an incident on your own stations ground with a wm a development as appliance commander, another appliance attends with. WM substantive who should take command of the incident

A

WM substantive

73
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How would you denote a BA main control officer

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Yellow and black chequered tabard and an insert saying BA

74
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When dealing with alleged fire risk (AFR ) what should be the priority for station based staff

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Deal with the AFR as an urgent matter and instigate an immediate inspection

75
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At a fire in an unvented compartment smoke is seen breathing in and out of small openings around the door. What action should be taken

A

Pre cool the area directly outstanding the compartment using a pulse spray techniques prior to opening the door

76
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At a fire a rapid increase in temperature necessitates a tactical withdrawal. In such a case what should firefighting crews do with there hose /line branch

A

Keep control of there hose line maintain a wide spray

77
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A 45mm hose consisting of 3 lengths has been run into a fire. In a building. A support hose line is also being runout. What is the minum number of lengths this hose should be

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4 lengths one more than the original

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You are part of a crew entering a compartment where the fire has already been extinguished however unburnt fire gases are still contained within the compartment. What action should be taken to negate the risk posed by the unburnt cfore gases that remain.

A

Ventilate the compartment under the instructions of the IC

79
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In relation to hose laying units (HLU) how many staff are required to undertake hose retrieval

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2 hose retrieval trained staff 3 non trained staff

80
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You are assisting with the evacuation of a hazard zone at a cylinder incident , however a number of residents refuse to leave there home. What should you do

A

Inform the IC , ensuring there details are passed onto the police

81
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Under what circumstances should information about fixed firefighting equipment eg sprinkler heads, dry rising mains, be included on the stop message

A

Only if the equipment is used or actuated during the incident

82
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At an incident involving a large volume of FSG calls control can use m2fh flon ops 01 channel for FSG radio traffic if this is done who has access to the radio traffic

A

Only those resources who are monitoring that channel

83
Q

You attend a fire involving a mobile bbq using Lpg gas cylinder sited in a back garden the cylinder seems to be alight at the valve group in these circumstances what might be the most appropriate action to take

A

Commit BA crew with a jet to extinguish the fire then immediately turn the cylinder off

84
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You attend an incident on London Underground property where no responsible person is present under what circumstances would you NOT wait for the responsible person to arrive

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Only if an appropriate DRA has been conducted of the situation

85
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You attend an incident involving a person threatening to jump off a rooftop the police are in attendance have primacy over the incident in this situation. Under what circumstances should the IC proceed with the rescue

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If the casually requests help, or becomes unconscious or incapacitated

86
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How fast can trains run upto when they ( run under caution )

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50mph on long straight stretches of line when visibility is clear 5mph in bad visibility , bends

87
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You attend a small shed fire on a council allotment site. The fire is extinguished using a single hose reel, a 60 years old male is suffering from light smoke inhalation. What type of stop message. Would be sent

A

A full stop as the incident has resulted in a fire related injury

88
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When attending incidents on London Underground infrastructure , who should initial attendance crews liaise with on arrival.

A

The nominated responsible person on scene

89
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Who is responsible for designating an incident as fire survival guidance

A

Brigade control responsibility rest with control to determine that FSG is taking plans. The fire ground will determine whether an incident should be treated as persons reported or not

90
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In relation to fires in buildings, under what circumstances should details about floors below ground level be included on the stop message

A

Only if the floors below ground level have been directly involved in the fire

91
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You attend a fire that involves a mobile BBQ which uses Lpg cylinder . Once the fire has been extinguish what is the minim time the cylinder should be cooled for

A

Until ambient temperature has been reached

92
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Under what circumstances should a person reported message be sent

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Where it is confirmed or reasonably suspected that people are trapped by fire, or combustion products or hazardous substance realise

93
Q

You attend am incident in a pavement level cable box on a busy high street . On arrival you see thick smoke emitting from the cable box. What would you do

A

Request the attendance of the responsible utility service provider Implement a appropriate hazard zone Lay out coving jets

94
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How soon after arrival at an incident should informative message be sent

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20 mins or as soon as possible after the first assistance message

95
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In emergency situation brigade staff may be required to use short circuiting devises (SCD) on London Underground third rail railway lines who is qualified to do this

A

FRU Trained staff

96
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En route to a building fire control inform you that they are dealing with a FSG. On arrival a. Member of the public informs you that they believe people are still inside the building. In theses circumstances is there a necessity to send a person reported message

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Yes, it’s still the responsibility of the IC to declare the incident as persons reported

97
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What must the first message from the incident include unless the message is a coded stop

A

Tactical mode

98
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What must the first message from the incident include unless the message is a coded stop

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Tactical mode

99
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A persons reported message is to be sent whenever the IC

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Has been informed or reasonably suspects hat people are trapped by fire, or by the products of combustion or suspects they are trapped by the release of a hazardous substance

100
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A persons reported message is to be sent whenever the IC

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Has been informed or reasonably suspects hat people are trapped by fire, or by the products of combustion or suspects they are trapped by the release of a hazardous substance

101
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An emergency evacuation can be defined as

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The immediate and controlled withdrawal of all personnel from the scene of operations to a place of Saftey

102
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An emergency evacuation can be defined as

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The immediate and controlled withdrawal of all personnel from the scene of operations to a place of Saftey

103
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A tactical withdrawal can be divined as

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The removal of personnel from a specific area of potential danger in a safe and planned manner

104
Q

A tactical withdrawal can be divined as

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The removal of personnel from a specific area of potential danger in a safe and planned manner

105
Q

What are the tree phases of an incident

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1 policy 408

106
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What are the tree phases of an incident

A

1 policy 408

107
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Using the profile of a typical incident it is possible to review the ICs role at an incident . This role is shown to consist to two main activities which are

A

Deciding & Acting

108
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Using the profile of a typical incident it is possible to review the ICs role at an incident . This role is shown to consist to two main activities which are

A

Deciding & Acting

109
Q

Who has overall responsibility for the continuos assessment and control of risks in a rapidly changing circumstances of an operational incident

A

Incident commander

110
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Who has overall responsibility for the continuos assessment and control of risks in a rapidly changing circumstances of an operational incident

A

Incident commander

111
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What’s the minimum role for the search co ordinator

A

Watch manager

112
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What’s the minimum role for the search co ordinator

A

Watch manager

113
Q

A dry rising main can deliver a maximum of ……. Litres of water per minute

A

1500

114
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A dry rising main can deliver a maximum of ……. Litres of water per minute

A

1500

115
Q

What is the minimum number and role of people that should be despatched to the bridgehead at a high rise incident

A

Two firefighters in ba One fire fighter ECB One crew manager

116
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What is the minimum number and role of people that should be despatched to the bridgehead at a high rise incident

A

Two firefighters in ba One fire fighter ECB One crew manager

117
Q

Building regulations require all buildings over … Meters in height to make provisions for fire fighting

A

18 meters

118
Q

Building regulations require all buildings over … Meters in height to make provisions for fire fighting

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18 meters

119
Q

On locating a casualty a ba team leader must

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Take a gauge check from ba team Inform Eco and state location Perform a secondary sweep in the immediate vicinity Remove the casualty to safe air as quickly as possible

120
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On locating a casualty a ba team leader must

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Take a gauge check from ba team Inform Eco and state location Perform a secondary sweep in the immediate vicinity Remove the casualty to safe air as quickly as possible

121
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In what circumstances should a casualty , if apparently dead be left in situ

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If it’s not likely to be affected by a devolving fire

122
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In what circumstances should a casualty , if apparently dead be left in situ

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If it’s not likely to be affected by a devolving fire

123
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The outcome of every FSG call must be communicated to

A

Control

124
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The outcome of every FSG call must be communicated to

A

Control

125
Q

At incidents the new incident commander when taking over must communicate this fact to whom

A

Brigade control and the incident ground

126
Q

At incidents the new incident commander when taking over must communicate this fact to whom

A

Brigade control and the incident ground

127
Q

If there is no command unit in attendance where or to whom should oncoming appliance commanders and senior officers report to initially

A

Initial command pump

128
Q

If there is no command unit in attendance where or to whom should oncoming appliance commanders and senior officers report to initially

A

Initial command pump

129
Q

Monitoring of an incident is carried out in two distinct ways

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Remotely and by attending the incident

130
Q

Monitoring of an incident is carried out in two distinct ways

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Remotely and by attending the incident

131
Q

The monitoring officer should not make command decisions on behalf of the IC unless

A

It is risk critical

132
Q

The monitoring officer should not make command decisions on behalf of the IC unless

A

It is risk critical

133
Q

What must an IC do prior to declaring a Tacticle mode

A

Conduct a DRA

134
Q

What must an IC do prior to declaring a Tacticle mode

A

Conduct a DRA

134
Q

Who is responsible for p r o’s

A

Station managers that occur on the station ground also have to record it on the IMPD incident monitoring process database

135
Q

When designating sectors at an incident they will fall into two categories which are

A

Operational and functional

135
Q

Would you have a “pro” for six pumps or above

A

No this is a PRC performance review of the command function

136
Q

When designating sectors at an incident they will fall into two categories which are

A

Operational and functional

136
Q

What’s the purpose of a pro

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To provide feedback to individuals, teams. And the organisation with express aim of improving performance

137
Q

In the event of the sector commander considering it appropriate to change the tactical mode of a sector

A

The sc must seek permission of the IC prior to doing so

138
Q

In the event of the sector commander considering it appropriate to change the tactical mode of a sector

A

The sc must seek permission of the IC prior to doing so

139
Q

A sector commander of an operational sector will report directly to

A

The operations commander

140
Q

A sector commander of an operational sector will report directly to

A

The operations commander

141
Q

When the icp operator receives FSG information this is to be recorded where

A

Control information form

142
Q

When the icp operator receives FSG information this is to be recorded where

A

Control information form

143
Q

When should a fire surround message be sent

A

Ar fires involving 3 or more jets or 6 pumps and above once the jets are in position and there is no possibility of further fire spread or further assistance required

144
Q

When should a fire surround message be sent

A

Ar fires involving 3 or more jets or 6 pumps and above once the jets are in position and there is no possibility of further fire spread or further assistance required

145
Q

When attending a special service incident where people have been directly involved , it will be necessary to send an informative message if resources will be required at the incident for

A

20 minutes or more

146
Q

When attending a special service incident where people have been directly involved , it will be necessary to send an informative message if resources will be required at the incident for

A

20 minutes or more

147
Q

At a defines major incident the minimum role for the person acting as the inner cordon controller (ICC) on behalf of the fire incident commander is

A

Watch manager

148
Q

At incidents requiring other agencies to wear BA where the Lfb is in attendance entry control will be staffed by

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Lfb Eco each service will have there own Eco