FRV Act 1958 and (General Regulations) Flashcards
(11 cards)
What are the following Act Numbers and Meanings?
32A.
32AA
32B.
54A.
61
78A.
12.
What are the Powers of Access as in Section 32?
The storage of EXPLOSIVES
The storage of RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES
The storage of INFLAMMABLE LIQUIDS AND SUBSTANCES
The PREVENTION OF FIRE or the PROTECTION OF LIFE or PROPERTY IN THE CASE OF FIRE;
are being complied with.
What is the definition of 32A?
32A. Meaning of “alarm of fire”
In sections 32B, 32C and 32D, “alarm of fire” means any call for assistance at a fire, accident, explosions, or other emergency.
Complete the missing words as per section 32b (3c) of the FRV Act:
Describe the act that provides immunity from certain liabilities:
54A Immunity from certain liabilities
The Fire Rescue Commissioner, any member of a unit and any officer or member of an interstate fire brigade or international fire brigade are not personally liable for anything done or omitted to be done in good faith—
(a) in the exercise of a power or the discharge of a duty under section 32B, 32C, 55, 55A, 55B, 55C, 55D or 55E; or (b) in the reasonable belief that the act or omission was in the exercise of a power or the discharge of a duty under that section.
54A. Immunity from certain liabilities:
Section 58 of the Act: Removal of persons from a burning premises:
FIB
Outline the Act that gives FRV right to water:
Fire Rescue Victoria, its operational staff and any unit registered under this Act shall have the use of all —–
—–, —– —–, ——, —– vested in or belonging to the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works or any public or municipal corporation or local body whatsoever and of all water therein or in any —- – —- free of charge for the purpose of ————- — —- or for the purpose of ——, ———— and ——– conducted under the authority of Fire Rescue Victoria.
- Police to aid Units (man with a gun – 61):
(1) Every member of the police force present at any fire must support and assist the senior member of the operational staff at the scene –
(a) In the ———– of the senior member’s ———; and
(b) – ——— ———- by all persons with any order given by the senior member in the execution of his or her duty
(2)All police officers are ———- and ——– to aid units in the execution of their duties.
(3)For the purpose of sub-section (2), police officers may-
(a) —– — —— in or near which a fire is burning; and
(b) of their — ——— or at the ——- – — —— —— of the operational staff at the scene, —— any persons who interfere by their presence or otherwise with the operations of the unit.
(4) In this section —— – — ———– —– has the same meaning as it has in section 32B
Pursuant to the FRV act 1958, Section 78A regarding Discipline, Officers or members may commit an offence if found to be in breach of what conditions? Give a description of Sec 78A. Offences by Officers or Members:
A member of the operational staff who is:
(a) Guilty of any breach of the regulations;
(b) Guilty of any misconduct;
(c) Negligent or careless in the discharge of his duties;
(d) Inefficient or incompetent and such inefficiency or incompetence arises from causes; within his own control; or
(e) Guilty of any disgraceful or improper conduct-
Shall be guilty of an offence.
List all the Prohibitions on members under Regulation 12 of FRV Regulations:
Disobey or fail to carry out a general order or any lawful order given in the course of his or her duty whether the order is in writing or not.
Exceed or misuse the members authority.
Willfully cause or allow loss, damage, or injury to occur to any person or property.
Whilst on duty partake in or be under the influence of or affected by any intoxicating liquor, narcotic, hallucinogen, medication, or substance which could or is likely to impair, limit or affect the members performance of duty.
Whilst on duty have any of the substances referred to in paragraph (d) in his or her possession or at the workplace
Act in a manner that is likely to bring discredit to the reputation of the board or diminish public confidence in it.
Be found guilty of having committed an indictable offence whilst on duty.
Be found guilty of having committed an indictable offence un division 2 part 1 of the Crimes Act 1958 whilst not on duty if the offence involved dishonesty or corruption or intent to deceive or defraud or trespass.
