Random From Others Flashcards

1
Q

When do we have powers of entry as per Fire Service act??

A

If we suspect a fire/ flood??

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2
Q

When can you extend a branch guideline

A

Never

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3
Q

What are composite cylinders used for??

A

Domestic purposes, patio heaters, bbqs

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4
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DRA is whos responsibility

A

Primarily oic but everyone can act on their own DRA

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5
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Definition of a hazard

A

somithing that has the potential to cause harm

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6
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Definition of a risk

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The likelihood that harm from a particular hazard could be realised

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7
Q

Flow rate of a dry rising main

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1500lpm

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8
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Qualities of a good IC

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Inspire confidence, to be trueted

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9
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Actions when attending incidents with unsecured guard dogs

A

Request key holder and police with dog handler

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10
Q

When can you enter a lift shaft

A

For immediate threat to life or life threatening injury

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11
Q

When can you return a CU before its arrival??

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Can only return 2nd CU on day so of 1st CU in attendance

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12
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What are 4 categories of incident response

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Normal, restricted, augmented, special

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13
Q

Who is responsible for use foam INC’S from incident ground??

A

IC

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14
Q

What other role can a ORT officer perform at an incident??

A

Tactical advisor

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15
Q

Who should initial media enquiries be sent to

A

Communications department

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16
Q

What are your actions on hearing an intermittent double beep from your EPD

A

Withdraw until beeping stops

17
Q

What should you include in a message requesting LAS

A

All usuals, TAC mode, NOT blood loss

18
Q

3 levels of Incident command

A

Bronze, silver, gold

19
Q

LFF and 3 FF minimum to bridgehead, what is LFF

A

Fire Sector Commander

20
Q

Three phases of an incident

A

Initial assessment
Containing
Under Control

21
Q

What is the definition of a flash point

A

The lowest temperature at which a flame can propagate in the vapour above the liquid

22
Q

Definition of SSOW

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A procedure that results from a systematic examination of a working process, and the production of a risk assessment, designed to control hazards and risks by elimination or other suitable method

23
Q

When should the black and yellow hazard tape be used

A

Inner cordon

24
Q

METHANE mnemonic

A
Major incident declared
Exact location
Type of incident 
Hazards present or suspected
Access - routes that are safe to use
Number - type and severity of casualties
Emergency services present and those required
25
Q

When should guidelines be used

A

The building has a complex layout

26
Q

What height does a building need to offer fixed installations

A

18m

27
Q

Who can declare a major imcident

A

Any emergency service

28
Q

Compartment fire initial actions

A

45mm jet, Tic etc

29
Q

Definition of fire point

A

The lowest temp at which a volatile combustible substance continues to burn in air after its vapors have been ignited

30
Q

When taking over at an incident, who should the new IC communicate this to

A

The foreground and control

31
Q

If you receive an fsg on an appliance where should you record it

A

Control information board

32
Q

3 types of cordon

A

Inner
Outer
Traffic

33
Q

Asbestos hazard zone

A

25m

34
Q

When to send fire surrounded message

A

No further escalation of the incident might be expected

35
Q

Definition of ssow

A

??

36
Q

Elec glove rating

A

3300v??

37
Q

Person near elec sub station, how close can we go without a ladder.

A

2, 5 or 8-10m