According to the Preventing and Managing Unreasonable Behaviour and Bullying Policy (p.13), what is the definition of workplace bullying?
“Workplace bullying is repeated, and unreasonable behaviour directed towards a worker or a group of workers that creates a risk to health and safety.”
According to the ‘Firefighter’ role description found on the Intranet, list 5 Duties/Accountabilities required in this role.
- Contribute to the station’s community prevention, risk reduction planning and engagement programs and activities.
- Attend fire and emergency incidents providing expert knowledge and assistance commensurate with rank.
- Contribute to the station’s operational readiness eg. maintenance of appliances, tools and equipment.
- Assist with investigations into the cause of fires.
- Undertake station duties including the completion of records, reports, correspondence and returns to facilitate the general running of the station.
According to STP - What General rule should be followed when tasking crews at a residential structure fire?
As a general rule, in the absence of visible victims or where victim location is unknown, the first arriving crew will be tasked with fire attack.
It is critical to get water on the fire as quickly as possible to gain fire control and stop conditions from worsening.
Subsequent available crews will be tasked with conducting search and rescue, ensuring they have a hose line to control the conditions in their location and the ability to conduct fire attack if required.
According to STP (7A- Pumps/Pumping Operations) -What is recommended configuration for relay pumping operation?
- The base pump should always be the largest capacity appliance.
- Maximum 5 lengths of hose between base pump and relay pump.
- Maximum 7 lengths to relay or fire ground pump.
According to STP (12-Fire Safety and Investigation p.4) – ‘Fire Safety and Investigation’ there are four classifications of cause. Name and describe them.
- Natural – A fire caused without human intervention or action, such as fires resulting from lightning, earthquake, wind and flood.
- Accidental – Fires for which the proven cause does not involve an intentional human act to ignite or spread the fire into an area where the fire should not be.
- Incendiary – A fire that is intentionally ignited in an area where and when there should not be a fire.
- Undetermined – The cause of the fire cannot be proven to an acceptable level of certainty.
Whilst participating in a community event at the local oval and armed offender attack occurs. According to SOGs (SOG8.7 Terrorist Incidents) , what actions should you take?
ESCAPE
If possible, remove yourself and others from the offender or areas they might access.
Consider removing or leaving cumbersome equipment so you can move quickly.
If safe to do so, snatch and grab casualties when exiting. DO NOT stop to provide first aid.
HIDE
If you can’t escape safely, considering sheltering in place.
Mute communications equipment, including private mobile phones – do not turn off phones so you can receive texts.
Constantly reassess the situation and your options.
TELL
If possible, pass information to FireCOM or Police –but NEVER risk your own or other’s safety.
According to SOGs (SOG9.4 - Breathing Apparatus Control) - There are many duties of the BA Control Operator, list five.
- Establish BA Control as close to the entry/exit point as possible.
- Check and enter all details on the BA Control Board.
- Calcualte and monitor entry and exit times.
- Monitor all radio communications within the sector.
- Ensure that BA team members are identified by a call sign determined by the incident communications plan.
According to Firefighters Training Manual (Topic 7 Section 2 page 8) - The numbers relayed back from FireCOM for the Hazmat Action Guide (HAG) sheet are used to determine PPE, form, hazards, effect with water, action, firefighting, and personnel decontamination. TX at the end of the transmission means there is text. What does the text usually refer to?
TX at the end of the numbers in the transmission means there is also text. This TX or text usually relates to Additional Personal Protection (APP).
According to SOGs (SOG9.1 Use of respiratory protective equipment 5.2 p3) - What can P2 particle masks be used to protect against?
Known low concentrations of inert dust, e.g. when cutting metal or wood.
Concrete stone and masonry cutting operations where the work piece can be kept wet.
The particles, but not the gases such as CO2, in bushfire smoke.
Contamination by body fluids.
According to SOGs (SOG1.4 Incident Action Planning 2-Principles p1) - At any incident, the Incident Commander will consider the incident phase and the risk that may be accepted. Describe the life at risk phase.
LIFE AT RISK PHASE – Where there are saveable human lives. The incident is uncontrolled and requires rapid actions to control the risks to lives. A higher level of risk may be acceptable.
According to Firefighters Training Manual (Vol1 Topic 2 Section 9 p3) -You attend a house fire at 2am and on arrival notice a small amount of smoke issuing from the ground level of a 2-storey residence. Two cars are parked in the driveway. What three principles should you keep in mind when forcing entry?
- Enter without undue delay.
- Enter with the minimum of structural damage.
- Enter so as to provide access to as much of the building as possible.
According to SOGs (SOG1.15 Inter Agency Notifications) -You respond to a building fire and the contaminated run-off/pollutant is impacting a canal that runs into a creek. Which agencies are you required to notify?
Environment Protection Authority
Local Councils
Roads and Maritime Services Transport for NSW
Ports Authority
According to SOGs (2.1 Communication Plans – 1.4 Comms principles)- What are the three basic principles for communication at incidents?
- To use the principles of ICS and ensure an effective span of control;
- To establish a flow of communication at all levels of the incident, without overwhelming the IC or ComCen with superfluous information, and;
- To ensure the safety of firefighters by using effective communication.
According to SOGs (SOG4.9 Wardens and Emergency Response Teams) - Emergency Response Teams have varying levels of skills, equipment, and training. Depending on the hazards involved, the IC must determine, from Pre-Incident Planning and discussion with the Emergency Response Team Leader, their role at an incident. Name three activities Emergency Response Team can participate in.
- Specialist advice to the IC relating to hazards, industrial processes and installed fire systems.
- Operation of valves and other industrial processes.
- Fire attack under the control of FRNSW officers.
SOGs (SOG1.8 Escalation and De-escalation) describe how to de-escalate an incident. What is de-escalation?
De-escalation is the scaling down of resources once the incident is contained and concluding or reducing in complexity. The incident structure scales down and FRNSW involvement is eventually terminated.
Strategic and tactical levels scale back during de-escalation
Delegated functions are handed back to the IC.
Only the IC can release resources.
Crews to rehab before departure if possible
Conduct short hot debrief if possible
Site handover to another agency or owner, if appropriate
Stop message to FireComs
Command terminated when last resource leaves the scene
According to SOGs (SOG4.9 Wardens and Emergency Response Teams p1.) - The Emergency Control Organisation may consist of people identified by coloured helmets, hats, caps, vests, or tabards. Name the members and the identifying colour.
WHITE – Chief Warden, Deputy Chief Warden, Communications Officer
YELLOW – Floor Warden, Area Wardens
RED – Wardens
White Cross on Green Background – First Aid Officer
What are the correct meanings for the numerical codes (SOG2.5 Standard Radio Codes):
- Code 1; Responding to an incident or move-up – should include a clarification when the appliance is travelling under normal road conditions.
- Code 2; Called off (sent by FireCom)
- Code 3; On scene at incident or move up station (state location/address)
- Code 4; Available to respond. If not returning to station give destination.
- Code 5; Returned to station. If you have returned to a station other than your home station, give location.
- Code 6; Incident in Rural Fire District
- Code 7; Unavailable for response – state reason and transmit Code 4 immediately when available.
You are completing a pre-incident plan for an occupancy located within your station area. Your priorities are confirming correct keys and swipe cards, along with updating information for the MDT. The SO directs you to inspect the Fire Control Room. According to the SOGs, What features are included in a Fire Control Room? (SOG4.14 Fire Control Centres and Rooms p1)
Fire Control Room Features
* A fire isolated room with a 2-hour fire rating and separate ventilation
* Two exit points, to the front of the building and directly into a fire exit
* Fire Indicator Panel
* Fire Fan Control Panel
* Master Emergency Control Panel
* Controls for fire pumps
* Security Alarm and Control Panels
* Telephone (direct line outside)
* Whiteboard, corkboard and plan table
* Tactical Fire Plans (maps and schematics)
You are attending an incident at a large cold storage facility. Your SO has directed you to cut into an Insulated Sandwich Panel (ISP). Prior to cutting the ISP, you conduct a risk assessment. According to the SOGs, list the important issues to consider? (SOG4.16 Buildings with insulated sandwich panels – 4.4 Cutting insulated sandwich panels)
Consider;
If there is sufficient time and resources available.
Leaked refrigerant gas which may be pocketed behind panels or in ducting.
Electrical wiring or refrigerant gas pipes that may be located behind the panels.
The potential to generate sparks that could ignite flammable refrigerant gas or ESP panel cores.
Weakening of the structure when multiple panels are cut.
An increase in fire activity due to the introduction of air.
Have a charged line of hose in place before cutting ISP’s.
You are attending a 3rd Alarm structure fire and note the current incident commander is being overwhelmed by radio messages. According to SOGs, following span of control rules, what is the optimal amount an individual resources you should communicate with? (SOG1 Incident Management 3 AIIMS principles p2)
- Span of control – an individual should only have 5 people reporting to them – optimal is 1:5 ratio.
It is the responsibility of the Incident Commander (IC) to ensure that in general, each tactical priority has been addressed, according to the SOGs, involving structure fires the IC should consider how many sides of the fire? (SOG4 Structure fires 4.4 Structure fire tactics p2(i))
Consider the 7 sides of the fire; front, rear, both sides, top bottom and inside.
On arrival at an incident, you observe the EWIS is operating. Upon closer inspection you note it has defects. According to the SOGs, what actions should you take? (SOG4.10 Emergency Warning and Intercommunication Systems p3)
If any defects are noted, advise the FRNSW Fire Safety Division to have the matter investigated. Do not initiate any action yourself.
