FRV SO Course 8 Flashcards
(25 cards)
What is the Fire Rescue Victoria Act 1958?
It is an act that outlines the powers and duties of Fire Rescue Victoria, including access to land and buildings for compliance checks.
What powers of access does Fire Rescue Victoria have?
Fire Rescue Victoria or authorized persons have free access to any land, building, or premises within the fire district at reasonable times to ensure compliance with the Act and related regulations.
What are the compliance areas Fire Rescue Victoria checks?
The compliance areas include:
(a) the storage of explosives;
(b) the storage of radioactive substances;
(c) the storage of inflammable liquids or substances;
(d) the prevention of fire or the protection of life or property in the case of fire.
What does ‘alarm of fire’ mean?
Any call for assistance at a fire, accident, explosion or other emergency
Defined in sections 32B, 32C and 32D
What must members of a unit do upon receiving an alarm of fire?
Proceed with all practical speed to the scene of the alarm of fire with specified appliances and equipment
As specified by Fire Rescue Victoria
What is the duty of the senior member of the operational staff at the scene of an alarm of fire?
Endeavour to have any fire suppressed and save any person or property in jeopardy
This is a critical responsibility during emergency situations
What does section 54 of the Fire Rescue Victoria Act 1958 address?
Damage to property caused during the exercise of powers or performance of duties under the Act
This section applies specifically to actions taken by various fire service personnel and units.
Fill in the blank: Damage to property under section 54 may be caused by an _______.
officer or member of a unit
What is section 32 of FRV Act?
Powers of access
What is section 32AA of FRV Act?
Duty to warn the community
32AA - hey hey
What is section 32A of FRV Act?
Meaning of alarm of fire - any call for assistance at fire, accident, explosion or other emergency.
What is section 32B of FRV Act?
Action on alarm of fire
What is section 54 of FRV Act?
Damage to be covered by fire insurance
Section 54 - kick in the door
What is section 54A of FRV Act?
Immunities from certain liabilities
What is section 58 of FRV Act?
Removal of persons from burning premises
Section 58 - get out mate
What is section 59 of FRV Act?
Rights to water
Section 59 - water is mine
What is section 61 of FRV Act?
Police to aid units
Section 61 comes with a gun
What is section 78A of FRV Act?
Offences by officers or members
FRV section 78a - what are offences by officers or members?
A. Guilty of any breach of regulations
B. Guilty of misconduct
C. Negligent or careless in the discharge of his/her duties
D. Inefficient or incompetent and such inefficiency or incompetence arises from causes within his/her own control
E. Guilty of any disgraceful or improper conduct shall be guilty of an offence.
Fill in the blank: Section 32B may cause
Any ____, ______, structure, _____ or vehicle to be entered upon or into (if necessary by force), taken possession of, _______ ___ _______ _____ otherwise destroyed or removed.
Land, building, vessel
Shored up pulled down
What are the general prohibitions on members?
All members must not…
A. Disobey or fail to carry out a general order or any lawful order in course of his/her duty.
B. Exceed or misuse the members authority
C. Wilfully cause or allow loss, damage or injury to occur to any person or property.
D. When on duty, partake in or be under the influence of or affect by any intoxicating liquor, narcotics, hallucinogen, medication or substance that could impair performance.
E. When on duty have any of the substances referred to in his or her possession or st the workplace.
F. Act in a manner that is likely to bring discredit to the reputation of the board or diminish public confidence in it.
What are the emergency management priorities?
- protection and preservation of life
- issuing of community information and community warnings
- protection of critical infrastructure and community assets
- protection of residential property
- protection of assets supporting individual livelihoods and economic production
- protection of environmental and conservation assets.
List 8 attributes of what unlawful discrimination can be based upon.
BRASSPIER
Breastfeeding
Race
Age
Sex
Sexual orientation
Pregnancy
Industrial activity
Employment activity
Religious belief or activity
As per operations procedure ER008, list 3 examples when a firefighter could request emergency assistance using the duress alarm on personal radios.
- firefighter injured or trapped
- appliance and crew exposed to threat of burn over or hazardous materials.
- firefighter under threat of violence and unable to retreat or request assistance by verbal communication.
