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Assessment 1 Revision Flashcards

1
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What are the 4 fundamental differences between FRV and CFA?

A

Career (FRV) vs Volunteer (CFA)

Dispatch appliances (FRV) vs Dispatch brigades (CFA)

Automatic station turnout system (FRV) vs Paging (CFA)

Suburban/Urban (FRV) vs Urban/Rural (CFA)

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What regions are the districts separated into and what are the districts in each? (FRV)

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North West Metro (Region 1)
Includes Central, Western and Northern

South East Metro (Region 2)
Includes Southern and Eastern

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What are the 5 things FRV stations are responsible for administration within their specific area?

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Fire Prevention
Building keys
Pre-fire plans
Street hydrants
Alarms etc
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What is the rank structure within FRV personnel?

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  1. Chief Officer (CO)
  2. Deputy Chief Officer (DCO)
  3. Acting Chief Fire Officer (ACFO)
  4. Commander (CMDR)
  5. Senior Station Officer (SSO)
  6. Station Officer (SO)
  7. Leading Fire Fighter (LFF)
  8. Senior Fire Fighter (SFF)
  9. Qualified Fire Fighter (QFF)
  10. Fire Fighter (FF)
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5
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What are the 5 CFA regions?

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  1. South West
  2. South East
  3. West
  4. North East
  5. North West
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What is the rank structure within CFA personnel?

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  1. Chief Officer (CO)
  2. Deputy Chief Officer (DCO)
  3. Acting Chief Fire Officer (ACFO)
  4. Commander (CMDR)
  5. Captain (CAPT)
  6. Lieutenant (LT)
  7. Group Officer (GO)
  8. Deputy Group Officer (DGO)
  9. Fire Fighter (FF)
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7
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How are Coast Guard notified of an incident?

A

Pager Activation

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8
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What is the call signs within the Coast Guard?

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Skipper, Commander, Deputy Commander, Coxswain

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9
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How many brigade mnemonics are there within the Coast Guard and what are they?

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Two CAD mnemonics

Single circuit page received by Coast guard volunteers only - CCGS
Example: CCGCAS = Coast guard brigade – Carrum

Brigade mnemonic received by Coast guard and CFA volunteers - CCG
Example: CCGCA = Coast guard brigade – Carrum

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10
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What are the Coast Guard brigades THO is responsible for? (9)

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  1. CGGE - Geelong
  2. CGQE - Queenscliff
  3. CGCA - Carrum
  4. CGFR - Frankston
  5. CGHA - Hastings
  6. CGSA - Sandringham
  7. CGST - ST Kilda
  8. CGSB - Safety Beach
  9. CGWE - Werribee
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11
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What is the definition of a primary appliance?

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A primary appliance is the first strike firefighting appliance.
It has a pump, carries water and is specifically designed for the combating of fires and incidents.

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12
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What are the 4 main purposes of a Pumper?

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Convey crew and equipment to the fire ground

Deliver water in volume or at pressure from open water or street

Pump water from a tank supply through high-pressure hose lines

Deliver pre-mixed foam solution

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13
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What are the 4 main purposes of a Teleboom?

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Assist in rescue operations

Provide water tower

Place crew on buildings

Provide an observation platform

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What is the definition of a secondary appliance?

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Secondary appliances have specialist applications and are normally used in conjunction with primary appliances at larger fires or specific incidents.

A secondary appliance is unsuitable for use as a first strike appliance, it does not have a pump or carry water.

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15
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What are 5 things carried by a rescue appliance?

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Hurst power tool (jaws of life)
Hydraulic rescue equipment
Gas detector and decanting equipment
Alternator
Ring cutter
Vetter lifting bags
Thermal imaging camera
Porta lights
Tarpaulins
Mops
Sawdust
Suction lifters
Smoke extractors 
Submersible pump
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16
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What are the 3 reasons that BS38 are responded for?

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Structure fire above second alarm
Hazmat incident above second alarm
Fires at rubbish / recycling / tip fire above third alarm

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17
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What is the CAD mnemonics for Impact assessment Teams?

A

IATA-IATJ

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18
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What does TOPs stand for? And what is CAD mnemonic for TOPs?

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Technical Operatrions. TOPS1-7

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19
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What does TFT stand for?

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Task Force Trailer

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20
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What does STS stand for?

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Strike Team Support

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21
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What is the abbreviation for Air Observer Personnel?

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AIROP

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22
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What does RPAS stand for?

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Remote Piloted Aircraft System

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23
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What are the CFA primary appliances?

A

Pumper

Tanker

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24
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What are the 5 FRV primary appliance?

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Pumper
Water Tanker
Pumper Tanker
Teleboom
Ultra large Pumper
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25
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What are the 8 CFA rescue brigades?

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  1. Dromana - DROMR
  2. Werribee - WBEER
  3. Wandin - WANDR
  4. Nar Nar Goon - NARNR
  5. Epping - EPPIR
  6. Langwarrin - LANWR
  7. Monbulk - MONBR
  8. Plenty - PLENR
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26
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What is the CFA rescue anomaly

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R87 is an FRV appliance, but the support is DANDSU

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27
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What is the mnemonic for MCV in THO area?

A

EDITCV

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28
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What is the mnemonic for the Bulk Water Carrier in THO area?

A

LITTW1

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29
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What is the mnemonic for the Hose Layer in THO area?

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SCORHL

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30
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What is the mnemonic for the Hazmat Van in THO area?

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WOGIHM

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31
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What is the definition of a turnout note?

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A turnout note is a prompt to the dispatcher that there is something noteworthy about the address.

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32
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How many days can a temporary turn out note be held for?

A

42 days.

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33
Q

What are some examples of specialist equipment?

A 
Horsesling
Breathing apparatus or cylinders
Flare off
QRAE or Gas detector
Soakerall
Thermal imaging camera
Ring cutter
Spill kit
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34
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SES assist fire event type?

A

210

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35
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Assist other ESO urgent event type?

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595

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36
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Fire assist AV - non rescue event type?

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599

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37
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Strike team event type?

A

620

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38
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Police assist fire event type?

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651

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39
Q

AV notification only event type?

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652

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40
Q

False alarm event type?

A

660

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41
Q

How long do you have to dispatch a multi agency event?

A

60 seconds

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42
Q

How long do you have to dispatch a fire only event?

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28 seconds

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43
Q

In FRV58 how long do you have to receive a wordback?

A

8 minutes

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44
Q

in CFA how long do you have to receive a wordback?

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10 minutes

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45
Q

How long does a CFA brigade have to respond?

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Depending on the brigade, time to respond varies from 6-10 minutes

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46
Q

How long does SES rescue have to acknowledge page?

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6 minutes

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47
Q

What is an extended primary?

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When the maintenance area is depleted of primary appliances and a job comes in for their area.
The 2 nearest primaries will be selected and if a secondary appliance from the maintenance area is available, they will also be selected to attend.

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48
Q

What is the exception when recommending on a 599 event type?

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Mass casualty event and when raising GARS for EMR response.

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49
Q

On what instance will you delay dispatch if not enough information in an event type CAS’d from another agency.

A

In a 599 event with not enough information to select more accurate event type

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50
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What is the multi agency dispatch workflow for a 134 upgraded to 138? (7 steps)

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  1. Select event
  2. Update event type to 138 and accept
  3. Alter situation comment if required
  4. Recommend, dispatch, turnout
  5. Add remarks giving reason for change ==EVENT TYPE UPDATED - FURTHER INFO==
  6. CAS event back to other agencies, removing FRV response
  7. Record in chronology that POL and AV have been update via CAS
    ‘NA: POL AND AV VIA CAS’
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51
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What are the 3 coloured shields you will see in the recommend box and what do they mean?

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Green - Recommendation complete
Yellow - Recommendation incomplete
Red - Waiting for recommendation results

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52
Q

What is the adhoc recommend mnemonic for coast guard?

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CGB

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53
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On receiving a 169 with nil further information what will happening when trying to recommend? And what must you do in that situation?

A

Nil appliances will be recommended. You will need to update to a 572 and recommend on that.

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54
Q

What is an AOC?

A

Acting Operational Commander

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55
Q

What does MEMO stand for?

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Municipal Emergency Management Officer

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56
Q

What must always be ticked when placing a dispatch warning on an appliance?

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That the appliance is available for recommend.

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57
Q

How many imputs can a single ASE have?

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Up to 6

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58
Q

For a CBD FIP what is the enhanced response?

A

3 primarys

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59
Q

For a CBD Sprinkler alarm what is the enhanced response?

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3 primary and R3

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60
Q

What is the normal response for an FIP or sprinkler alarm outside of the CBD? (FRV)

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2 primarys

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61
Q

For any FIP, regardless of alarm status - what is the response? (FRV)

A

Full response

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62
Q

For any FIP with a intermittent status before or after turn out what is the response? (FRV)

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All appliances to proceed

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63
Q

For a sprinkler alarm returned to normal prior to appliances giving their turn out

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1 PRIM CODE 1 - call the 2nd appliance in station and adv to hold the gear

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64
Q

What is the response for a VMA in alarm status? (FRV58)

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1 PRIM CODE 3

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65
Q

What is the response for a VMA in a normal status? (FRV58)

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Nil response

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66
Q

What alarm event types should not present in CFA and FRV27?

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VMA - 676

MCP - 673

67
Q

If a status returns to normal on any alarm in FRV27 and CFA prior to dispatch, what should the operator do?

A

Update event priority to 3
Amend SC to ALARM RESTORED TO NORMAL
Recommend, dispatch and turnout
Adv radio dispatcher so they can adv the appliances

68
Q

If a status returns to normal on any alarm in FRV27 and CFA after dispatch, what should the operator do?

A

Notify attending appliances and comply with requests from OIC.

69
Q

What 5 details do we need to get if crews request for RACV to attend?

A 
RACV membership number
Vehicle Reg number
Type and colour or vehicle
Exact location of vehicle
Where in vehicle the fire was located
70
Q

What is the definition of a general assignment rule?

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.

71
Q 
What is the CBD response for the following: - 
FIP Alarm?
Sprinkler alarm?
Structure Fire?
Non-Structure fire?
A

FIP - 3 primaries
Sprinkler alarm - 3 primaries and R3
Structure fire - 5 primaries and R3
Non-Structure fire - 2 primaries

72
Q

What is the exception for a response of an extended primary in FRV58?

A

For grass and scrub fires a LP, UP or R must not be responded as an extended primary.

*When these appliances are recommended then the operator must de-select them prior to dispatch.

73
Q

For FRV58 rescue events where the recommended primary appliance is a CFA brigade, what must the operator do?

A

The operator must adhoc an additional primary appliance until an FRV58 or FRV27 appliance is recommended and dispatched.

74
Q

What are the pseudo units for specialist rescue response outside of FRV58? (4) What pseudo unit is missing and what should be used in its place?

A
  1. FRVTRCH
  2. FRVHIAR
  3. FRVUSAR
  4. FRVCONF

There is no FRVMINE - FRVUSAR should be used in its place

75
Q

What is the GARS second alarm for a structure fire?

A 
5 primary appliances
1 teleboom
1 rescue
1 BA support
1 Rehab
1 commander

POL and AV to be notified to attend
Power and Gas to be notified to attend

76
Q

What are 3 uses of the TIC?

A

Provides clear vision through smoke

Instantly shows location of fire source

Substantially increases firefighter mobility in smoke filled areas

Able to locate a casualty in a smoke filled area or under light cover of rubble

Able to view cold objects e.g ammonia and the level of liquid in a container

Is fun to play with when looking at people farting

77
Q

How is the commander mnemonic represented in CAD?

A

The first 4 letters of the commanders last name - however there are some exceptions where its the first letter of the first name and first 3 letters of the last name

78
Q

How is the executive mnemonic represented in CAD?

A

The executives 3 initials.

79
Q

What dropdown function in the recommend box is not utilised by fire?

A

Special instructions

80
Q

What is the process for a multi-agency event received via CAD?

A
  1. Select event from pending window
  2. If required, update event to the correct event type and priority
  3. Add the appropriate situation comment
  4. Recommend, dispatch and turnout
81
Q

In CFA or FRV27 what information is required to isolate an alarm? (4)

A
  1. Officers rank
  2. Station
  3. Authorising officers name
  4. Duration of isolation
82
Q

With an escalated GARS event, CAD recommends CFA to respond, what do we do in this circumstance?

A

Recommend, dispatch, turn out as per normal.

CFA is not included to the primary count of appliances for a GARS escalation so we need to Adhoc additional FRV primaries until the correct response is met.

83
Q

Where an FRV appliance has moved up to a CFA station what should their status be?

A

AV

84
Q

Where a CFA event is escalated and results in FRV appliances being dispatched, what must we ensure?

A

There are 2 FRV Primary appliances and a CMDR on the event (in total)

85
Q

Can a CFA appliance provide a WB in FRV area?

A

Yes, but FRV will still continue to attend C3 or be dispatched C3 to obtain details.

86
Q

Are CFA required to use false alarm codes?

A

Only whilst operating in FRV areas.

87
Q

What is the default status for a DAC / AOC?

A

AP

88
Q

What circumstances would CMDRs or Executives status be marked as AT?

A

When they are on the night shift recall list - Never AS

89
Q

When CMDRs advise they are priority 3 - What does this mean?

A

Out of service - Dispatcher should confirm whether they are on combined drill or out of commission.

90
Q

If a FRV58 Rescue event recommends CFA as the Primary appliance. What is required by the dispatcher?

A

To Adhoc recommend a FRV PRIM.

91
Q

FRV HZ appliances responding to assist CFA require what?

A

Additional FRV PRIM to support.

92
Q

How do you tell which appliances are non replaceable?

A

In the response plan the appliance will shown in square brackets [ ]

93
Q

What does a radio turnout request indicate?

A

The appliance need to be fire called and all event information need to be provided verbally to the appliance via the radio

94
Q

If CFA NYR and there are no appliances on scene or enroute what action must be taken?

A

Respond additional brigades equivalent to the response

95
Q

When would you attach OPEN unit to an event? And what is their unit abbreviations?

A

When a FRV event is required to remain open or as advised by the FRV FSCC (eg if FIA need to attend during business hours).
OPEN1-OPEN30.

96
Q

Can you dispatch with a yellow shield within the recommend form?

A

Yes, but it indicates the response is incomplete so ensure you meet the full response post intial dispatch

97
Q

An appliance that was moved up is now returning, their status in RU but are now available, what action must be taken?

A

When the appliance advises they are now available in the turnout area - Mark them as returning again to update their status to available RS.

98
Q

What is an Assess your Personal Safety Warning?

A

It’s a remark placed by POL CT where operation POL Officers need to be adv.
Nothing is required by the FSV dispatcher.

99
Q

If an SES Rescue unit fails to ‘AK’ who’s responsibility is it to monitor?

A

The responsibility of the SES dispatcher.

The SES dispatcher should inform the THO FSV dispatcher that they haven’t acknowledged and then THO will replace the Rescue.

100
Q

Who performs the role of the SAC?

A

CO or DCO

101
Q

Double click the unit, right click and press ‘D’ will perform which function?

A

Opens the pop up box to put appliances On Drill.

102
Q

FRV58 - What is the response for suspicious white substance incident with persons affected

A

Full 2nd Alarm Hazmat response

103
Q

In the event of an Aircraft accident at Melbourne airport - What needs to be ensured with the response?
(2)

A
  1. Two SSOs have been responded to the event

2. Two substantive CMDRs have been responded

104
Q

In the event of an Aircraft accident at Essendon Airport - What needs to be ensured with the response?
(2)

A
  1. One SSO has been responded

2. One Substantive CMDR has been responded

105
Q

FRV58 - What is the time frame for event related move ups?

A

Within 15 minutes after WB provided - Ask how much longer on scene for move up purposes.

If it will be in excess of 30 minutes from the time of the request a move up will be organized.

106
Q

Why are move ups required?

A

To maintain fire coverage.

107
Q

Where an SSO station requires a move up, where possible. What should happen?

A

Where possible, the move up appliance will be a primary appliance with a Officer on board

108
Q

For non event related move ups - How long can a station be without a primary or rescue, before it requires a move up?

A

In excess of 30 minutes.

109
Q

In FRV58 how long must a fire be extinguished for before it can be updated to late note?

A

In excess of 1 hour.

110
Q

When P39B is responding to an event on waterways what status won’t they ever be in?

A

AR - P39B needs to be left ER as they never attend the scene and can be marked returning once crew are back manning P39B.

111
Q

List 5 examples of notifications for FRV via STO:

A
  1. Fumigation/Intruder Alarms
  2. Evacuation Drills
  3. Bridges/Load limits
  4. Road Closures
  5. Water on/off
112
Q

Bomb threat event/call received by VicPol requesting FRV58 to respond. What procedures apply?

A
  1. Respond 1 appliance to assembly point with contact details of the Police Liaison Officer
  2. Notify FSCC
113
Q

For a CityLink event that requires nil response, how long will the event be held?

A

Until “tunnel clear” message from CityLink is received.

114
Q

List 10 TL notifications.

A
  1. Fire stations being depleted of prim appl
  2. STO failures
  3. Event escalations
  4. Any NY UC status or raised alarm event
  5. When a NY UC status or raised event becomes under control
  6. Security violations at fire stations
  7. Any call where it cannot be determined which agency representative to advise due to insufficient details
  8. CAD functionality / performance related issues
  9. Workstation malfunctions including phone and radio issues
  10. When an event received from another agency has been updated due to an incorrect event type
  11. Operator error which may have an impact on an event
  12. Alarm testing - calls to be transferred to the TL
  13. Pattern of false alarm calls detected be the dispatcher
  14. Any activation of a duress alarm
  15. Persons injured or deceased as a result of fire or other signal events
  16. Any notifications made to an ESO representative (FSCC,RDO) or where a notification will be required (commander etc)
115
Q

What is the difference between a turnout note and a temporary turnout note?

A

A turnout note is a prompt to the operator that there is something noteworthy about the address and is displayed in CAD by the ! in the yellow triangle and is attached to an appliance

Where as a turnout note is listed on a hard copy piece of paper in the flip chart - there will be a dispatch warning on the appliance also flagged as ! in a yellow triangle but will advise you what number TTON you need to locate in the flip chart.

116
Q

What is a DAC?

A

District acting commander

117
Q

What are the CAD mnemonics for STS? And what should the last number in the mnemonic correlate to?

A

STS1-5.

The last number in the mnemonic should correlate to the last digit of the strike team number.

118
Q

What are the CAD mnemonics for TFT? And what do they carry?

A

TFT39-43.

Carries items such as chainsaws, tools and provisions including bottled water.

119
Q

What are the CAD mneomincs for USAR? And where are they normally based?

A

USAR1-5.

Burnley training complex

120
Q

What are the unit abbreviation for TOPS? What are the cad mnemonics?

A

TOPS1-7

TOPSNA, TOPSNA2, TOPSNA3, TOPSNA4 and TOPSNA5

121
Q

When contacting Vic Roads or local council to attend a washaway event, the follow information is to be supplied to them?

A
  1. Location
  2. Type of substance
  3. Width of spill
  4. Length of spill
122
Q

If R3 unavailable what is the move up?

A

R25 to FS24

123
Q

If R7 unavailable what is the move up?

A

R3 to FS07 and R25 to FS24

124
Q

If R25 unavailable what is the move up?

A

R3 to FS24

125
Q

If R27 unavailable what is the move up?

A

R25 to FS27 and R3 to FS24

126
Q

If R44 unavailable what is the move up?

A

R3 to FS44 and R25 to FS24

127
Q

What are the priority Rescue Stations?

A

FS03, FS27 and FS44

128
Q

What is the response plan for a major alarm at Viva refinery?

A

P61, P62A, P62B, P63A, P64, CCORO, D07OPS (dummy mnemonic) and GEWE to step up to FS62 (code 3).

129
Q

What priority is an inspection event at Viva refinery?

A

Priority 3.

130
Q

For a locked in/out in FRV58 with nil threat to life / property what is the workflow for the turn out operator? (3 steps)

A
  1. Use dropdown == NO FIRE RESPONSE - NO LIFE / PROPERTY THREAT ===
  2. Ring back caller and advise Brigades not attending
  3. Close the job
131
Q

For a vehicle on the move in FRV58 what is the workflow?

A

Notify FRV FSCC prior to dispatch

132
Q

For move up purposes in FRV27 how long can a station be depleted for before notification is to be made?

A

30 minutes before you have to notify the CFA FSCC

133
Q

What is the mutual aid work flow for the following in FRV27?

  1. FRV58 support FRV27?
  2. FRV27 support CFA?
  3. CFA support FRV27?
A
  1. MMR FGD channel needs to be attached.
  2. As per response data
  3. As per response data.
134
Q

What is the workflow for a vehicle on the move in FRV27? (3)

A
  1. Dispatch
  2. Notify CFA FSCC
  3. CAS pol to assist with locating vehicle
135
Q

For an animal rescue in FRV27 area what is the workflow-
1. If CFA FSCC advise we will attend
and
2. Advises we will not be attending

A
  1. Change SC to COMMUNITY SERVICE, recommend, dispatch, turnout
  2. Ring caller back and advise brigade is not attending, add remarks and close the job
136
Q

For a MVC involving a FRV27 appliance what is the workflow?

A

Do not automatically replace truck, go to the OIC and comply with their directions, create external agency job (eg 133) and notify CFA FSCC.

137
Q

In FRV27 if an appliance advises they are inspecting what is the workflow?

A

Roger, and nil CAD movements - they are to remain in AS status. If they are not available to attend calls then mark them OC.

138
Q

What is the only exception that an additional prim will be dispatched with an FRV27 appliance?

A

If a FRV27 hazmat appliance is supporting in a CFA area.

139
Q

For a smoke detector battery change in FRV27 What do we do immediately after dispatching? Do you require a WB?

A

Pre empt appl off the job to ensure that are in AS status and hold job for 60 minutes.
No WB is required.

140
Q 
What are the days and times for the CFA response table:
Day -
Night - 
Weekend - 
Hot -
A

Day - Monday - Friday 0600-1800
Night - Monday - Thursday 1800-0600
Weekend - 1800 Friday - 0600 Monday
Hot - FDI > 35

141
Q

What are the Brigade Categories?

A

Category 1, category 3, category 4 and category 5.

142
Q

What is the contact method of the brigade categories?

A

Cat 1 - Paging or radio
Cat 3 - Telephone
Cat 4 - Telephone / ADTEC / SPC
Cat 5 - Pager

143
Q

List 15 FRV58 FSCC prior to dispatch notifications -

A
  1. Removal of a body or washaway after a
    fatality
  2. Requests from Vic Pol for assistance regarding the utilisation of equipment or uniforms for
    covert operations
  3. Requests from Victoria Police for assistance at an incident involving water vessels
    4.Incidents involving infectious or radioactive material
  4. Requests from Victoria Police for assistance at incidents involving a siege and/or domestic situation
  5. Requests from Victoria Police for assistance to gain access to a premise
  6. Requests from Victoria Police for assistance at a civil disturbance
  7. Suspicious unidentified substance incidents where there are no persons physically affected
  8. Possible duplicate events where the call-taker cannot ascertain if the reported event is a duplicate
  9. Events where information provided results in multiple possible locations
  10. Requests to assist AV with patient welfare
  11. Any call that is received for assistance that is outside the SOPs
  12. Animal rescue incidents
  13. Requests for resources outside agency response area
  14. CityLink notification events
  15. Calls for aircraft in difficulty not received via Air Traffic Control
  16. 000 hang up events with the remarks ===000 HANG UP, REVIEW REQUIRED ===
  17. Any event with the remarks ===VERIFIED BY PUSH MOLI DATA ONLY===
  18. Vehicles on the move
  19. @Call trace events – 000 hang up
  20. Aircraft in difficulty – call from the public
  21. Burn-off within the FRV area
144
Q

What is the workflow for change of smoke detector batteries in CFA area between 0800-2200? (3)

A
  1. Select the event from pending
  2. Dispatch one brigade code 3 to the event
  3. Hold the event for 60 minutes, then close the event
145
Q

What is the correct workflow for an aircraft in difficulty call from air traffic control, where the brigades have been requested to standby on scene? (3)

A

1.Respond the appropriate brigade(s) as per CFA assignment rules
2.Notify RDO
.3Notify CFA FSCC

146
Q

Who can request a hot day response table be implemented?

A

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

147
Q

Where a 000 hang up event is received from a mobile phone or VOIP with the situation comment “INVESTIGATE 000 HANG UP”, or with remarks ===000 HANG UP - REVIEW REQUIRED=== and there is no indication of emergency, the event shall be:

A

Cancelled - no response or communication with the CFA FSCC is required

148
Q

Aircraft PDD is?

A

An initial dispatch of firefighting aircraft utilised across the state during fire season for 622 and 631 priority 1 events in designated assignment areas.

149
Q

Which of the below aircraft have firefighting capabilities?

Bird dog, Helitacks, firebirds or bombers?

A

Helitacks and bombers

150
Q

Upon receipt of an event reporting a lock in / lock out to a private premises where there is a threat to life, the turnout dispatcher will? (3)

A
  1. Ensure the event is priority 3, updating if required
  2. Ensure the situation comment contains the nature of the threat
  3. Dispatch the recommended response
151
Q

What is the purpose of the EMR dummy mnemonics?

A

They allow a message to be paged to ambulance personnel who have been seconded to the FRV to monitor EMR events

152
Q

When is an event status not required to be entered for an EMR event?

A

When the appliance does not arrive on scene

153
Q

What workflow is applied when a CFA EMR brigade has not yet responded?

A
  1. The brigade NYR – audible warning and page error
  2. Select ‘brigade not yet responded’
  3. Enter comments on the event === FIRE NOT ATTENDING ===
  4. Select event from pending and hold the event for 10 minutes
154
Q

An FRV58 appliance is en route to an EMR event, when you see the comments
===AV ADV EMR RESPONSE NO LONGER REQD=== in the remarks.
As the radio dispatcher, you will:

A

Advise the appliance EMR is no longer required and that they may cancel and return

155
Q

An FRV58 appliance has been dispatched to an EMR event but has not yet turned out, when you notice the comment
===AMB PHONED TO ADVISE OF CANCELLATION=== from a fire call-taker.
As a dispatcher, you will:

A

Phone the fire station and advise them of the cancellation and that the appliance can hold the gear

156
Q

An FRV58 appliance is en route to an EMR event when they advise firecom that they have been “waved on” by ambulance and are returning.
As the radio dispatcher, you will:

A
  1. Record the message onto the call chronology

2. Mark the appliance returning

157
Q

A CFA appliance is en route to an EMR event, and advises the dispatcher they have been “cancelled by AV on arrival”.
As the radio dispatcher, you will:

A
  1. Arrive the appliance
  2. Add a message into the chronology as per the message given from the brigade
  3. Enter ===FSV ON SCENE=== into remarks
  4. Update the event status to ST
  5. Mark the appliance returning, when advised
158
Q

EDAND circuit has been paged to an EMR event, but no appliance has turned out when you notice the comment
===AV ADV EMR RESPONSE NO LONGER REQ=== in remarks.
As a dispatcher, you will:

A
  1. Send a cancel page to EDAND, notating this in call chronology
  2. Cancel brigade response from the brigades tab
  3. Cancel the event
159
Q

An appliance has just turned out to an EMR event when you notice the event has been updated by the ambulance call-taker, and the priority is now 2.
As the radio dispatcher, you will:

A
  1. Advise the appliance enroute that the event has been downgraded and EMR is no longer required
  2. Place the comments ===FSV CANCELLED - EMR PRI DOWNGRADED=== into remarks
  3. Mark the appliance returning, when advised
160
Q

When is the event status not updated to NY when an event is escalated to 2nd alarm or above?

A

When the escalation is not part of a wordback, e.g. from the FSCC or from appliances en route.

161
Q

Where an FRV58 officer arrives first on scene and requests an escalation at a CFA event, the turnout dispatcher shall:

A

Respond the number of primary appliances that the GARS request relates to, using CFA escalate.

162
Q

What are the standard external notifications for a structure fire 2nd alarm?

A

Police, ambulance, electricity, gas

163
Q

What are the two priorities a page can be sent?

A

High and normal

164
Q

What workflow is applied when a handshake failure has occurred after paging brigade/s to an event? (4)

A
  1. Select abandon
  2. Re-page the brigades using VIPER
  3. If this fails, advise the brigades via SPC
  4. Add appropriate comments to chronology

Fire Dispatch (25 decks)

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