Question Flashcards
Which of the following statements is true?
The task of preparing & implementing a complex relief plan can be allocated to
A. Monitoring Officer
B. Command Unit (CU) staff.
C. Sector Commander.
D. Command pump officer (CPO)
B. Command Unit (CU) staff.
A wholesale changeover of resources on the incident ground can hinder progress. This can be overcome by one of the following:
A. Reduce the size of the relief.
B. Changing the tactical plan.
C. Implementing staggered reliefs.
D. Avoid relieving appliances performing key roles.
C. Implementing staggered reliefs.
Which of the following safety considerations is incorrect when working on roadways?
A. If moving traffic is to pass adjacent to the established safe working area, traffic tape and comes are to be used.
B. The requirement to wear hi-viz clothing takes priority over the requirement to wear any other identification tabard.
C. Blue lights should be used on the ICP only.
D. Hi-viz clothing must be worn by all attending LFB personnel except those wearing BA.
C. Blue lights should be used on the ICP only.
When organising a relief, Brigade Control will apply certain principles, which of the following is not one of these principles?
A. Time of day and possible travel distances.
B. WM cover in the vicinity of the incident.
C. The tactical mode of the incident.
D. Other cover across the organisation.
C. The tactical mode of the incident.
In order to reduce frictional loss when dealing with compartment fires, hide lines of greater than three lengths should consist of?
A. Minimum of 45mm hose from the pump to the branch.
B. 70mm hose from the pump with the final length being 45mm hose.
C. 70mm hose from the pump with the final 2 lengths being 45mm hose.
D. 70mm hose from the pump with the final lengths being 45mm hose.
C. 70mm hose from the pump with the final 2 lengths being 45mm hose.
If the signs and symptoms of backdraught are present at a compartment fire, internal firefighting operations should only be considered if?
A. It is to externally ventilate the compartment, and by doing so reduce the risk and likelihood of a backdraught occurring.
B. There are casualties involved,
C. The firefighting jet is set to 300 litres per min.
D. The ceiling height is under 5 metres.
It is possible to externally ventilate the compartment, and by doing so reduce the risk and likelihood of a backdraught.
What status code is used when an appliance is standing by at a station? A. Status 1. B. Status 6. C. Status 15. D. Status 25.
D. Status 25.
Where different tactical modes are in use at the same incident, which one of the following applies?
A. All messages to brigade control should be sent as tactical mode “Oscar” (offensive).
B. All messages to brigade control should be sent as tactical mode “Tango” (Transitional).
C. All messages to brigade control should detail each sector and the tactical mode it is in.
D. All messages to brigade control should be sent as tactical mode “Delta” (Defensive)
C. All messages to brigade control should detail each sector and the tactical mode it is in.
An IC’s span of control reflects the number of lines of relatively constant communication that must be maintained.
Which of the following statement is correct.
A. No individual should be responsible for so many aspects of the incident that it is difficult or impossible to give sufficient attention to any one aspect.
B. An IC should only be responsible for one line of communication. This should always be the (CU) command unit team leader.
C. An individual should be responsible for as many aspects of the incident as required.
D. No individual should be responsible for more than 3 lines of communication at an incident.
A. No individual should be responsible for so many aspects of the incident that it is difficult or impossible to give sufficient attention to any one aspect.
Which of the following is true when sectorising an incident?
A. The main scene of operations at an incident will be identified as sector 1 and will often but not always be the main entrance.
B. The front of a premises/building will be identified as Sector 1 and will always be where the main entrance is located.
C. Sector 1 can be located anywhere around the premises/building but must always be opposite sector 2.
D. None of the above.
A. The main scene of operations at an incident will be identified as Sector 1 and will often but not always be the main entrance.
Which of the following hazards may be present when modern cars/Vehicles are involved in RTC’s?
A. Toxic gases and fluoroelastomers.
B. Fires and projectiles causes by exploding gas struts.
C. Drive shafts & retro-fitted LPG systems or electrocution.
D. All of the above.
D. All of the above.
Who can change the tactical mode at an incident from defensive to offensive?
A. IC or Sector Commander.
B. IC or Ops Commander, if delegated to do so.
C. Monitoring officer, Ops commander or IC.
D. Sector commander Safety.
B. IC or Ops Commander, if delegated to do so.
Which of the following is Not a consideration when organising a relief plan?
A. Staff welfare.
B. Endeavouring to minimise the need for staff to work beyond their chandelier of shift.
C. It’s effect on the incident objectives.
D. Tactical mode of the incident.
D. Tactical mode of the incident.
A BA team carrying a second, backup firefighting jet should meet certain criteria. Which of the following is false, the second jet should be:
A. Branch must be set at 230 litres per min.
B. As a minimum must be comprised of a 70mm hoseline.
C. It should be at least one length longer than the firefighting jet.
D. Of an equal or greater capacity than the original firefighting jet it is supporting.
B. As amino mum must be comprised of a 70mm hoseline.
The operating range for proximity keys varies from vehicle to vehicle. The vehicle systems are considered live unilateral the key is at least what distance from the vehicle? A. 5 m B. 10m C. 20m D. 25m
C. 20m
