FERG

Question 1

What information needs to be relayed to the Comms Centre for data chemical information? (6)

Answer 1

UN Name / Number

Product and Company name

Transport Company Name

Quantity

Quantity Spilled

Form

Question 2

Prowords:

Answer 2

Question 3

Community Warnings and Advice:

Answer 3

Warnings can be issued at a number of different levels relating to the type and severity of the emergency.

Advice – Issued to notify the community that an incident has occurred that may escalate to impact on life or property.

Warning (Watch and Act) – Issued when an incident is likely to or is directly impacting the community. They need to take action now.

Emergency Warning – Issued when the community is in imminent danger from an incident and need to take action now.

Advice All Clear – Issued when the threat of an incident has subsided. An Advice All Clear is required as a follow up where a Warning / Watch and Act or Emergency Warning has been issued.

Prepare to Evacuate – Issued when the community is recommended to quickly prepare to leave the area.

Evacuate Now – Issued when the community is recommended to immediately leave, or processes are in place to evacuate communities.

Question 4

What is an After Action Review?

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Answer 4

After Action Review (AAR) Conducted immediately after an incident/exercise.
May be undertaken on scene or on return to home station.
Addresses any urgent health and safety issues or other concerns that will not wait until the operational debrief.

Question 5

What are the components of an AAR?

Answer 5

What was planned?

What really happened?

Why did it happen?

What can we do better next time?

A local debrief using AAR does not replace other kinds of formal debrief that might be held sometime after the incident but is a valuable tool to identify key issues.

Question 6

Manage all fires/incidents in accordance with the following AIIMS principles:

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Answer 6

Management by objectives

Functional management

Span of control

Unity of command

Flexibility

SMEACSQ

Question 7

List the 4 Roles of a Staging Officer:

Answer 7

Establish Staging and Communicate with the OO

Establish all appliances and personnel on scene

Deploy resources requested by OO.

When directed, maintain a reserve of 2 primary appliances with personnel

Question 8

What are the 7 duties of the Safety Officer as outlined in the IMT advice Card?

Answer 8

Safety Officer is responsible through chain of command to the IC.

Preferably hold the rank of Station Officer or above

Check general structural safety (walls, roofing, etc.)

Ensure use of appropriate procedures (PPC, PPE, Hazmat, BA, Asbestos, High Rise)

Communicate Risks / Problems Immediately to the OO / IC

Report near misses, accidents, injuries and ensure they are followed up.

IC may allocate more than one Safety Officer depending on incident complexity.

Question 9

The Public Information Officer must ensure the following:

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Answer 9

Prepare and issue community warnings and advice at request of IC

Obtain authorisation from IC before issuing community warnings and advice

Liaise with OO on risks and PO to ensure information is timely, relevant and tailored.

Format of community warnings and advice:
Verbal messages (door knock)
EMCOP Public Publisher – VicEmergency website
Emergency Alert (telephone warning system, mobile and landline)
Standard Emergency Warning Signal (SEWS) – Radio and TV

Format of community information:
Media conference/interview
Media releases

Ensure ‘advice – all clear’ is given when incident has subsided

Provide information on completion of incident or removal of risk to community

Question 10

List 8 Responsibilities of the Planning Officer:

Answer 10

Identify current objectives, strategies and resources required.

Develop IAP

Develop alternative objective and strategies.

Assess current and future risks (e.g., Weather, Hazmat, Fire Water Run Off)

Monitor resources requested, en route, allocated to, and released from the incident.

Provide information to Public Information Officer and IMT (Via Sit Reps)

Develop Communications Plan

Prepare report for IC at incident conclusion.

Question 11

What is the role of the Rehabilitation Officer?

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Answer 11

Establish rehabilitation sector remote of the fireground.

Provide shelter, seating, toilet.

Ensure personnel remove PPC / Dress Down

Facilitate Hydration, nutrition, and personal hygiene.

Manage and Document Movement of personnel through rehab - Minimum 20 Minutes

Facilitate medical evaluation or intervention as required (AV/BMS)

Provide Regular Reports to the OO

Question 12

List the 5 Roles of the Logistics Officer:

Answer 12

Obtain Resources (Human and Physical), facilities, service, and materials to support the IMT.

Monitor current and expected resources.

Assist the PO to produce communications plan.

Establish staging area and rehabilitation requirements.

Develop logistics section of the IAP.

Question 13

Describe AIRMEN:

Aircraft Incidents - Generic Actions

Answer 13

Approach from either the nose or tail directing lines down the fuselage, avoiding the wheel area. Dry powder must be used for wheels.

Insulate / Isolate passengers / crews from fire using foam or water sprays.

Clear rescue access path to the door through application of foam or water sprays

Maintain path to enable escape routes for passengers or access path for firefighters.

Evacuate passengers from the aircraft immediately. Attend to the fire / spill.

Next appliance on scene acts as a backup to support crew or provides extra water / foam.

Question 14

What are the 3 categories for planes?

Answer 14

Level 1 - Up to 18 Seats

Level 2 - Up to 215 Seats

Level 3 - Up to 450 Seats

Question 15

An aircraft emergency at Melbourne airport, what is the colour of the flashing light at the forward command post?

Answer 15

A single flashing blue light

Question 16

If an aircraft approaching is known or suspected to be in danger of an accident, what it is classified as?

Answer 16

Full Emergency

Question 17

A self-evident situation where an aircraft is seen to crash or about to crash is classified as a:

Answer 17

Crash on airport grounds / area.

Question 18

What are the 4 safety considerations when working around a propeller aircraft?

Answer 18

Maintain a clear distance of 5 meters radius from front of plane.

Approach spinning propellers from rear only.

Do not interfere with inactive propellers.

Do not walk under wings.

Question 19

What are the 4 considerations with Jet Aircraft?

Answer 19

Ensure ear protection is worn.

Isolate fuel supply and shut down engine.

Avoid blast area (rear of engine) at all times.

Maintain 8 meters clearance from Jet intake.

Question 20

What does LACES stand for?

Answer 20

Lookouts - Fixed, Aerial or Mobile Lookout shall be deployed to maintain clear appreciation of risks.

Awareness - FF shall be made aware of the impact of changes in fire behaviour.

Communications - All Fire crews shall follow the comms plan.

Escape Routes - At least 2 escape routes should be agreed and made known to, by all relevant personnel.

Safety Zones - Safety Zones shall be identified and made known to all relevant firefighters.

Question 21

What do you do if caught in a Wildfire?
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Answer 21

Seek refuge and protect yourself from radiant heat, in nearest structure or vehicle.

Burnt ground is the safest place to be.

Don’t try to outrun the fire uphill.

Transmit a priority distress message advising location and situation.

Shield in a vehicle with the engine running, lights on and cover yourself with a blanket.

Close all doors windows and vents.

Activate cabin sprays and deploy cabin curtains if available.

Question 22

List the considerations when attending fires/incidents involving car stackers: 7

Answer 22

Access to vehicles recessed in sub structure not guaranteed.

PPV fan or installed ventilation to improve visibility.

Defensive Attack

Foam Fire Attack

Firewater

Building Power Isolation

High Angle Rescue/ SWAH

Question 23

List your Actions when attending car stackers:

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Answer 23

Isolate power to stacker. Lock Out/Tag Out on power supply.

Use Current detector to test for live equipment before proceeding with firefighting operations

Check sprinkler activation if installed

REgularly Conduct DRA

Question 24

What are the safety considerations when attending car stackers? 7

Answer 24

LPG BLEVE

Slips, Trips and Falls

Collapse of stackers

Above and Below storage of cars

High Pressure Hydraulic Fluid

Unattended Operating Key

Serious crush hazards

Question 25

Boilers – Actions:

Answer 25

**Turn off using:** Emergency Stop Buttons Burner Switch Main Isolation Switch **If unable to shut down:** Attempt to maintain water level in boiler. Reduce steam pressure to lowest pressure.

Question 26

List your actions at an incident involving Pressure Vessels: 5

Answer 26

Liaise with onsite specialist. Secure the scene. Protect exposures and contain. Attempt to control with fuel isolation or dry agents. Ascertain – Contents, can it be Isolate/Turned Off, can it be depressurised.

Question 27

When attending flammable metal fires exercise extreme caution due to? | Safety

Answer 27

**Spontaneous heating** or combustion **High risk** of explosion for metal dust or powder **Storage** potentially being in **flammable liquid**. **Toxic gases** being given off.

Question 28

What not to use on flammable metals due to violent reaction?

Answer 28

Do not use water as an extinguishing agent.

Question 29

LPG flare – off (leak cannot be contained) vehicles cylinders and cylinders up to:

Answer 29

200 kilograms

Question 30

List your actions when attending an incident involving a leak of Natural Gas inside Confined Space (4):

Answer 30

Evacuate Use personal gas detector to monitor gas concentration (%LEL) Ventilate until personal gas monitor alarm ceases. Shut off gas when safe to do so.

Question 31

Considerations at an incident involving gas mains / natural gas: | 7

Answer 31

Natural gas has an explosive range of 5 - 15 % when mixed with air. Nontoxic Lighter than air In high concentrations will dissipate air and may cause asphyxiation Prolonged exposure may desensitise individuals. Community warning and advice, possible evacuation. HAZMAT

Question 32

List the class labels: ## Footnote 16

Answer 32

1. EXPLOSIVE 2.1 FLAMMABLE GAS 2.2 NON-FLAMMABLE GAS 2.2 OXIDISING GAS 2.3 TOXIC GAS 3. FLAMMABLE LIQUID 4.1 FLAMMABLE SOLID 4.2 SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL 4.3 SUBSTANCE DANGEROUS WHEN WET 5.1 OXIDISNG SUBSTANCE 5.2 ORGANIC PEROXIDES 6.1 TOXIC 6.2 INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCE 7. RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE 8. CORROSIVE SUBSTANCE 9. MISCELANEOUS DANGEROUS GOODS

Question 33

Actions when attending calls to Refineries and Major Hazard Facilities:

Answer 33

First Appliance respond to the **Incident Support Centre** Following appliances respond **to designated staging** area. Locate and access the **Emergency Information Container.** Send regular SitReps. Liaise with onsite **emergency supervisor.** Establish location **and access** to fire/spill. **Evacuate** work areas. **Boost** sprinklers / hydrants Maintain **flashing lights** when travelling in MHF. Wear **ear / eye** protection Monitor **wind directions / weather reports.**

Question 34

List 6 on-site resources provided by a Major Hazard Facility?

Answer 34

Booster Connections – Static Water Supply Tactical Fire Plans, Floor Plans Shutting off – rerouting of supplies Ring mains water/foam Installed fire protection systems including: *ring mains * installed monitors * foam/dry chem systems * deluge systems Onsite Bunding and drain isolation valves. Spill kits Specialist advice

Question 35

What must you always have with you at an Electrical Sub Station Fire?

Answer 35

Firefighter shall not enter unless accompanied by an electrical supply company representative or other trainer / authorised person.

Question 36

List your actions when on scene at a Pole fire? (6)

Answer 36

Request Electrical Company attend. No attempt should be made to extinguish the fire until electrical company has confirmed the area has been made electrically safe. Protect exposure if required. Only attack fire if absolutely necessary for preservation of life by: Using PARTIAL FOG or BROKEN STREAM – Do NOT use Jet. Spraying stream above pole and lob onto fire Avoid hitting wires directly with water. Not standing in pools of water or wet surfaces

Question 37

Electrical Substation Actions: | 3

Answer 37

If access is required, contact the emergency contact designated on signage, or the supervisor appointed to manage the area to power down the equipment Make access once power is shut down and access is authorised. Use the SafeWork Procedures for the site if available

Question 38

List your actions when attending premises that have or may have Uninterrupted Power Supplies, as stated in the ERG (4):

Answer 38

UPS may be present when dealing with computers, telephone exchanges, process controllers. Treat all such equipment as live. Isolate power between electrical equipment and UPS Consider requesting electrical company to ensure power isolation.

Question 39

Aerial Appliances Considerations near powerlines:

Answer 39

Always use a spotter when working near powerlines Overhead Powerlines on Poles - 3m no go zone 3m - 6.4m use spotter open area outside 6.4m Overhead Powerlines on Tower 8m No Go Zone 8m - 10m use spotter open area outside 10m

Question 40

What are the on-scene considerations for FIA? | 5

Answer 40

Obstacles preventing entry into the building. Extent of the fire on arrival Location / intensity / colour of flames/smoke Indications of forcible entry Condition of doors/windows (covered/broken)

Question 41

List the criteria for response of fire investigators Request of Commander or above: ## Footnote 9

Answer 41

All fire related deaths All fire related serious injuries Fires where the origin and cause cannot be easily determined Significant fires (CFA) Notification at 3rd alarm and automatic FIA response at 4th alarm or greater at structure fires (MFB) Any firefighter injury (MFB) Fires involving fire brigade property MFB Fire Investigation will not attend suspicious fires unless requested by VicPol CFA Fire Investigators will attend suspicious structural, vehicle, marine craft and bushfires as a support agency to VicPol

Question 42

What are the Properties of LPG? | 6

Answer 42

UN number of LPG, 1075 Hazchem 2YE Expansion Ratio: 270:1 LEL 1.5%, UEL 10% Heavier than air Cylinders silver, bullets white

Question 43

List 6 actions to be implemented when attending calls to Hospitals as outlined in the FERG. (12 all up):

Answer 43

Identify the Emergency Co-Ordinator / Chief Warden / Security Locate and Access Emergency Information Container EIC Check HAZMAT info Safety Data Sheet SDS PA Colour Code Announcement Confine incident. Assist Evacuation (Ambulant, Semi-Ambulant, Non-Ambulant) Ambulance - Request additional AV Units Check Operating Theatre progress. Isolate Medical Gases Check Staffing / Patient Levels Check High Security Patients Check plant room / vent systems.

Question 44

When at a hybrid vehicle incident, how long is power maintained for in the SRS system?

Answer 44

After disabling the HV battery pack, power is maintained for **90 seconds** in the airbags and up to 10 minutes in the high voltage electrical system

Question 45

When at a hybrid vehicle incident, how do you immobilise the car and remove the HEV fuse, if the correct fuse cannot be recognized?

Answer 45

Remove the Yellow (20 amp). If unable to identify correct fuse, remove all.

Question 46

When at a hybrid vehicle incident, how long is power maintained for in the high voltage electrical system?

Answer 46

10 minutes in HV system

Question 47

Removing the key from a hybrid vehicle and put it in a safe location after an incident. How many metres must you place it away from the vehicle?

Answer 47

5 Meters FERG 10 Meters OMS

Question 48

You are first on-scene at a car fire involving LPG. List your “Actions” during the fire: | 3

Answer 48

Utilise hose line from sheltered position. Cool cylinder by directing flooding quantities of water onto upper surfaces until well after fire is out. Use dry chemical, Carbon Dioxide, or water spray to extinguish fire.

Question 49

You are first on scene at a car fire Involving LPG. List your “Actions” after the fire: | 4

Answer 49

Cool the cylinder with water spray. Consider flare-off for remaining contents (gas flare off kit on heavy rescue vehicles) Apply damaged cylinder sticker on cylinder. Advise the owner to have cylinder tested.

Question 50

You are dispatched to a car fire involving LPG. List 4 safety actions only if safe to do so:

Answer 50

Disconnect the battery under water spray. Open the boot under water spray. Locate the tank to find liquid service valve. Isolate the gas by shutting liquid service valve

Question 51

LPG CAR FIRE – SAFETY: | 4 Don not extinguish

Answer 51

Do not extinguish burning gas if tank is still venting; leave to burn. Beware of an increase in fire intensity/pitch of escaping gas – indications of the situation deteriorating and risk of tank failure/rupture. Evacuate if tank is suspected of rupturing. Do not direct water at venting pressure relief valve as icing may occur.

Question 52

What are the considerations at a Car Fire? 4

Answer 52

Availability of water supply – respond water tanker or pumper tanker if required. Fuel source (petrol, diesel, LPG, hybrid, hydrogen powered, compressed natural gas powered and alternative fuel sources) Undeployed airbags (including side intrusion / curtain) Be aware once 12 volt battery is disconnected, the handbrakes may not engage / disengage, it may be impossible to open the boot, open or close windows, etc.

Question 53

What are Citylink Fire/Hazmat Considerations?

Answer 53

Confirm **location of fire** from CityLink Traffic Control Room and ensure **the effected tunnel is closed** to traffic. Consider use **of installed telephone systems** in tunnels Evacuate tunnel as required **via emergency access points** or use safe havens within tunnel. Respond **VicPol** to **assist evacuation**. Within the tunnels: The IC shall make every effort to contain pollutants to the incident site however during major incidents **pollutants** can be **permitted** into drains. Minor Hazmat and **biohazard** incidents should be managed at road surface level only. On the open roads: All pollutants must be managed at road level. The IC is to consider ‘bunding’ of the drains or applying absorbent, etc.

Question 54

What are the Minor hazardous incidents/petrol washaways Actions for Citylink? | 4

Answer 54

Confirm the location of the incident, request and confirm a lane closure adjacent to location of incident from the CityLink TCR (or a requirement to close the tunnel) Minor Hazmat and biohazard incidents should be managed at road surface level only DO NOT use sand. Check hydrocarbon alarms installed in underground pit and above filtration tanks and if operated, flush the drainage system until the alarm resets.

Question 55

Rubbish tips and waste sites, who to notify? | 7

Answer 55

Council MERO EPA Department of Health, if required Workcover Operations Commander Community resillience commander Fire Safety Issue Notification

Question 56

What are your actions when responded to a prison (secured facility) incident/fire?

Answer 56

****Meet with the **Facility Liaison Officer (LO)** and **Field Commander (FC)** at **entrance to site.** The attending **OIC** is to ascertain **nature** and **status** of event, status of secured facility and **assess situation**. **Enter** only on request of** facility management**, if site **security is confirmed**, and only under the guidance of an **escort / liaison officer** – one per appliance. If requested to enter and is deemed **safe to do so**, and if the need arises the **IC** is to notify MFB **Operations Commander** of CFA Rostered Duty Officer Fire service personnel to receive **briefing** from facility staff including arrangements for any **emergency evacuation plan. ** A **Minimum** number of appliances and crew will be **committed**, IC to determine. **Routine** security checks undertaken in consideration of situation. Fire services to Withdraw if **safety/security** of **personnel/appliances** becomes threatened. Security checks on departure. LO to confirm **absence of prisoners** on appliances IC to confirm identity of firefighters **leaving** secured facility

Question 57

List Considerations at a high-rise building:

Answer 57

* Consider location of booster installation and specialist appliances when siting * Confirm the correct floor and area involved * Implement high rise water strategy * Implement communications plan * Consider assigning Lobby Staging Officer * Establish equipment required for Initial Reconnaissance Team * Secure firefighting lift * Establish Operations Point * Conduct initial investigation/fire attack * Consider establishing external safety cordons

Question 58

When safe working at heights procedures is being employed. List four considerations: | 4

Answer 58

Respond HART Possibly use Aerial appliances Separate radio channel TIC

Question 59

Actions - Ports and Docks, as stated in the FERG: | 4

Answer 59

Liaise with Port Authority Personnel Seek specialist advice. Maintain flashing lights at all times. Be aware of other vehicles in dock areas.

Question 60

Safety Docks & Ports: | 5

Answer 60

Beware of load limitations on piers, jetties, and wharves. No vehicles are to be driven onto these that do not have a weight limitation plaque. Exercise caution when parking near edges PFD worn when working within 2 meters of body of water. Caution, establish a 2 meter safety zone around edges. Appoint a safety officer when working near water.

Question 61

Considerations - Ports and Docks, as stated in the FERG: | 4

Answer 61

* Waterway Emergency Response operators * Beware of weight limitations/loading on wharves and appliance exclusion zones. Do not enter if load limit is not identified. Marine response for safety, lighting, firefighting, booms, and specialist advice * Tugs – available if required for firefighting west of Bolte Bridge only. SF1s to be assigned to operate water monitors on tugs. The tug Coxswain has overriding responsibility for the safety of the vessel and the crew. * Shipping container – obtain container number **(2, 3 or 4 alpha characters, followed by 6-7 numeric characters e.g., CRXU2933507)** and relay to Comm Centre for details of contents. Number marked on all sides of container.

Question 62

What are the actions required when dispatched to a ship fire?

Answer 62

Respond **fire boat (FRV)** Respond Coast Guard (CFA) Establish & Maintain contact Ships **SENIOR OFFICER** **on board**. **Report to** **THE SHIPS BRIDGE** Determine **LOCATION AND ACCESS to fire and INTENSITY.** Access **INFORMATION:** **SHIPS PLANS** Firefighting **ALREADY UNDERTAKEN** Operation of **FIREFIGHTING INSTALLATIONS / EQUIPMENT** Details of **CARGO / MANIFEST / LOG** State of **SHIPS SERVICES** power, water **VENTILLATION** State of the ships **STABILITY, HATCHES** Fire service vessels or fire tugs to **Cool** exterior of the vessel. **MONITOR AMOUNT** of water used/removal of **FIREFIGHTING WATER** Establish **ORIGIN OF IGNITION** Consider/monitor **ALTERNATIVE EXTINGUISHING** media.

Question 63

What are your considerations for inland waterway pollution control? 5

Answer 63

Size, location, and type of spill Identify control agency. Specialist advice early on Accessing State cache of equipment Waterway Emergency Responder (WER) response

Question 64

List your considerations when attending incidents involving Trams (4):

Answer 64

Trams operate on 600 volt DC tractive control from overhead trolley wire Power control centre is able to isolate power to each section in the network remotely. However isolation is not ensured until maintenance crews confirm on site Responding Heavy Rescue pod (MFB) Responding High Angle Rescue if incident involves roof of tram

Question 65

Victoria Police - Municipal Emergency Response Coordinator (MERC):

Answer 65

VicPol District Senior Sergeant (MERC) has the responsibility to coordinate requests from the Fire Service, including but not limited to accommodation, logistics, support, resources or issues related to recovery activities. The MERC should be embedded into the EMT at the earliest convenience, regardless of the size of the incident.

Question 66

Bomb threat siting, how far?

Answer 66

300 meters

Question 67

What are your actions at a Bomb threat in the appliance? | 5

Answer 67

Utilise open space where possible. Park appliance facing away. Notify Comms Cen of location of appliances ALL FF in rear seat windows open Maintain clear access and egress at all times.

Question 68

Hostile Act - List your actions for FRV crews first on-scene or present at time of event (3):

Answer 68

Immediately withdraw to a safe location and send signal 5 5 to Firecom detailing circumstances of the hostile act. Firecom will request immediate attendance of Victoria Police and send notifications to ensure high level situational awareness and organisational readiness. Restrict Access to the area.

Question 69

Appliance Siting Considerations for Hostile Acts/Bomb Threats: | 6

Answer 69

Park minimum 300 meter from area until the incident site has been assessed by Bomb Response Unit personnel (BRU) Utilise open space wherever possible. Park appliance facing away. Notify Comm Centre of location of appliances. All firefighters stay in rear seat, side windows open. Maintain clear access and egress all times.

Question 70

Air wing authorisation/guidelines: | VicPol Air Support

Answer 70

Requests for Victorian Police air support in emergency situations may be made through the on-scene VicPol coordinator.