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Question 1

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

Answer 1

If we suspect a fire/ flood??

Question 2

When can you extend a branch guideline

Answer 2

Never

Question 3

What are composite cylinders used for??

Answer 3

Domestic purposes, patio heaters, bbqs

Question 4

DRA is whos responsibility

Answer 4

Primarily oic but everyone can act on their own DRA

Question 5

Definition of a hazard

Answer 5

somithing that has the potential to cause harm

Question 6

Definition of a risk

Answer 6

The likelihood that harm from a particular hazard could be realised

Question 7

Flow rate of a dry rising main

Answer 7

1500lpm

Question 8

Qualities of a good IC

Answer 8

Inspire confidence, to be trueted

Question 9

Actions when attending incidents with unsecured guard dogs

Answer 9

Request key holder and police with dog handler

Question 10

When can you enter a lift shaft

Answer 10

For immediate threat to life or life threatening injury

Question 11

When can you return a CU before its arrival??

Answer 11

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

Question 12

What are 4 categories of incident response

Answer 12

Normal, restricted, augmented, special

Question 13

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

Answer 13

IC

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Tactical advisor

Question 15

Who should initial media enquiries be sent to

Answer 15

Communications department

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Withdraw until beeping stops

Question 17

What should you include in a message requesting LAS

Answer 17

All usuals, TAC mode, NOT blood loss

Question 18

3 levels of Incident command

Answer 18

Bronze, silver, gold

Question 19

LFF and 3 FF minimum to bridgehead, what is LFF

Answer 19

Fire Sector Commander

Question 20

Three phases of an incident

Answer 20

Initial assessment
Containing
Under Control

Question 21

What is the definition of a flash point

Answer 21

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

Question 22

Definition of SSOW

Answer 22

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

Question 23

When should the black and yellow hazard tape be used

Answer 23

Inner cordon

Question 24

METHANE mnemonic

Answer 24

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

Question 25

When should guidelines be used

Answer 25

The building has a complex layout

Question 26

What height does a building need to offer fixed installations

Answer 26

18m

Question 27

Who can declare a major imcident

Answer 27

Any emergency service

Question 28

Compartment fire initial actions

Answer 28

45mm jet, Tic etc

Question 29

Definition of fire point

Answer 29

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

Question 30

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

Answer 30

The foreground and control

Question 31

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

Answer 31

Control information board

Question 32

3 types of cordon

Answer 32

Inner Outer Traffic

Question 33

Asbestos hazard zone

Answer 33

25m

Question 34

When to send fire surrounded message

Answer 34

No further escalation of the incident might be expected

Question 35

Definition of ssow

Answer 35

??

Question 36

Elec glove rating

Answer 36

3300v??

Question 37

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

Answer 37

2, 5 or 8-10m