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The acronym for Good Knots is...TRUSSgood_knots rope_knots_karabina_harness
<u>T</u>russeasy to Tiegood_knots rope_knots_karabina_harness
tRusseasy to Recognise when tied correctlygood_knots rope_knots_karabina_harness
trUsseasy to Untiegood_knots rope_knots_karabina_harness
truSsshouldn't Slip or overtightengood_knots rope_knots_karabina_harness
trusSwill not reduce or damage Strength or rope when tied correctlygood_knots rope_knots_karabina_harness
<u>S</u>trictcorrect knot SelectedKnot_tying_potocol rope_knots_karabina_harness
sTrictplace Tension on the line to set and tightenKnot_tying_potocol rope_knots_karabina_harness
stRictknots Removed/Released after useKnot_tying_potocol rope_knots_karabina_harness
str<u>I</u>ctknots Inspected after tying, look away and resetKnot_tying_potocol rope_knots_karabina_harness
striCtall knots to be Checked by anotherKnot_tying_potocol rope_knots_karabina_harness
stricTMinimum 150mm tailKnot_tying_potocol rope_knots_karabina_harness
The acronym for knot tying protocolSTRICTKnot_tying_potocol rope_knots_karabina_harness
The acronym for rope deterioration is...CAMSUErope_deterioration rope_knots_karabina_harness
<u>C</u>amsueChemical Exposurerope_deterioration rope_knots_karabina_harness
cAmsueAbrasion (grit, particles)rope_deterioration rope_knots_karabina_harness
caMsueMechanical Damage (sharp edges & bends)rope_deterioration rope_knots_karabina_harness
camSueShock loading (absorbed shock)rope_deterioration rope_knots_karabina_harness
camsUeUV light and fluerescent lightrope_deterioration rope_knots_karabina_harness
camsuEExtreme heatrope_deterioration rope_knots_karabina_harness
"Where is the doral attachment<br><img alt=""PETZL Astro Bod Fast Harness - C083"" src=""Petzl-Astro-Bod-Fast-European-C083.jpg"">""<img src=""paste-12b5d2806d6efd57e52bcf29a8daea3fa5d33c80.jpg"">"rope_knots_karabina_harness safety_harness
"Show the sternal attachment<br><img alt=""PETZL Astro Bod Fast Harness - C083"" src=""Petzl-Astro-Bod-Fast-European-C083.jpg"">""<img src=""paste-d5d057ebe415c01ab4c33184de34911202122914.jpg"">"rope_knots_karabina_harness safety_harness
"Show the ventral attachment<br><img alt=""PETZL Astro Bod Fast Harness - C083"" src=""Petzl-Astro-Bod-Fast-European-C083.jpg"">""<img src=""paste-420a04ad4acf3ba933f54f2f1acac4d63c37d41f.jpg"">"rope_knots_karabina_harness safety_harness
The dorsal attachment D is used for "<span style=""background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"">Fall arrest (lanyard with energy absorber), aerial appliences (teleboom, ladder platform)</span>"rope_knots_karabina_harness safety_harness
The sternal attachment is used for..."<span style=""background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"">Fall arrest (lanyard with energy absorber), aerial appliences (teleboom, ladder platform)</span>"rope_knots_karabina_harness safety_harness
The ventral attachment D is used for..."<span style=""background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"">Fall prevention, use in 'safe work at height', not for fall arrest. </span>"rope_knots_karabina_harness safety_harness
Waist side attachment D is used for..."<span style=""background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"">Used in pairs, fall preventing while maintaining a working position, used for Teleboom work positioning lanyards. </span>"rope_knots_karabina_harness safety_harness
"<div><b><u>What are the 4
primary Div A appliances?</u></b>    <b></b></div>""<div>·       Pumper</div>
<div>·       Pumper tanker</div>
<div>·       Teleboom</div>
<div>·       Ultra large pumper</div>"
"<div><b><u>Where are the 2 x
37m ladders located?</u></b></div>"<div>·       Ballarat and Bendigo</div>
"<div><b><u>Where is the
control unit (comms bus) located?</u></b></div>"<div>·       Station 1 – Eastern Hill  </div>
"<div><b><u>Types of wall
collapse</u></b></div>""<div>·       Inward-outward wall collapse </div>
<div><img src=""clip_image001.png"">·       </div><div>Curtain-fall wall collapse</div>
<div><img src=""clip_image001-a9333dad2852190a920f22083de7314075499897.png""></div><div><div>·       90 degree angle wall collapse</div>
<div><img src=""clip_image001-ebf38549fb92325db24f47976e126904c4b75236.png""></div></div><div><div>·       Collapsing
structural Framework</div>
<div><img src=""clip_image001-8a2a4065d26f7f4e4963361952a5d8963d201c00.png""></div></div>"
<div><b><u>Active fire protection systems</u></b><b></b></div>"<img src=""paste-4bf1579f96d52ad65c65a0782d0d2f648618b0e8.jpg"" width=""351"">"
<div><b><u>Passive fire protection systems</u></b><b></b></div>"<img src=""paste-383b17f49c32867f9a1c3a88f60f5ba32b6d6d3c.jpg"">"
<div><b><u>Phonetic alphabet</u></b><u></u></div>"<img src=""paste-d3931e85c58b5beef535caaeb79c0ae190cba6f6.jpg"">"
<div><b><u>Modes of Radio Operation</u></b></div>"<div>·      
<b>Trunked Mode
of Operations (TMO)</b></div>
<div>Trunked mode operates on the network
utilising repeaters to relay a signal within the network.</div>
<div>·      
<b>Direct Mode
of Operations (DMO)</b></div>
<div>This means of communication does not use
the repeater system; therefore, transmissions are not heard by FIRECOM on local
channels.</div>"
"<div><b><u>5 methods of communication used in
FRV</u></b></div>""<div>1.     Verbal</div>
<div>2.     Radio</div>
<div>3.     Email</div>
<div>4.     Fax</div>
<div>5.     Phone call</div>"
"<div><b><u>Priority call
signals </u></b></div>""<div>o  
Red, Red, Red –
you need to get on the radio urgently. </div>
<div> </div>
<div>o  
Mayday Mayday  - immediate danger or someone is hurt,
prioritised over Red, Red, Red</div>
<div> </div>
<div>Red, red, red is the actual <b>priority</b>
<b>call</b> <b>signal</b> but Leading Taylor approved both call signals as
priority call signals in today’s meeting, so choose your own adventure.  </div>"
<div><b><u>Define: </u></b><b>Wordback</b></div>"<div>(brief situation
report/sitrep) </div>
<div> A confirmation of incident type and location,
the incident status and resource requirements (alarm Level) and a brief
description. </div><div>Who, what type of incident, How it's going, where, optional description </div><div><div>Note: Wordback
should be received within 8 minutes of the first appliance arriving on scene.</div></div>"
<b>Define Sit rep</b>"<div>Situation report
on the incident</div><div><div>Incident Controller relaying information back to ESTA, as well as painting a picture for oncoming officers and appliances. </div></div>"
<b>Define Message </b><div>A message is possibly the most common radio transmission and can be given at any time. It includes any information that falls outside the provisions of a Wordback or Sitrep. Doesn't require authorising officers name. </div>
"Regarding workplace behaviour from:<br><ul><li>General orders:
Prohibition on operational staff, Order no. 3</li></ul><div>3.1 regulation 12  </div>""<div>A member of
operational staff must not— </div>
<div>(a) disobey or
fail to carry out a general order or any lawful order given in the course of
their duty whether the order is in writing or not; or </div>
<div>(b) exceed or
misuse the member's authority; or </div>
<div>(c) wilfully cause or allow loss, damage or injury to occur to any
person or property; or</div>
<div>(d) when on duty,
partake in or be under the influence of or affected by any intoxicating liquor,
narcotic, hallucinogen, medication or substance that could or is likely to
impair, limit or affect the member's performance of duty; or </div>
<div>(e) when on duty have any of the </div>"
Regarding Diversity policy"<div>o  
FRV is committed
to creating a psychologically safe, respectful and inclusive workplace that
represents the diversity of the Victorian community.</div>
<div><br></div>"
"<div><b><u>Risk level
factors FIREGROUND SAFETY.</u></b></div>""<div>Consequence vs. Likelihood = Risk
Rating</div>
<div>Consequence – Catastrophic, Major,
Moderate, Insignificant </div>
<div>Likelihood – Certain, Very Likely,
Likely, Rare</div>"
"<div><b><u>What are the 2 FRV
regions and 8 districts?</u></b></div>""<div>·      
<b>Regions</b></div>
<div>o  
North & West
Regional</div>
<div>o  
South & East
Regional</div>
<div> </div>
<div>·      
<b>Districts</b></div>
<div>o  
Central district</div>
<div>o  
Northern district
</div>
<div>o  
Eastern district</div>
<div>o  
Southern district
1</div>
<div>o  
Southern district
2</div>
<div>o  
Western district
1 </div>
<div>o  
Western district
2</div>
<div>o  
Western district
3</div>"
"<div><b><u>What are the 2
legal documents that are the framework of FRV?</u></b></div>""<div>·       Fire Rescue Victoria Act 1958</div>
<div>·       Fire Rescue Victoria Regulations 2020</div><div><br></div>
<div>·       Emergency Management act 2013?</div>"
<div>PPRR acronym for risk management model to keep Victoria safe</div>"<div><b><span style=""color: red;"">P</span></b>revention<span style=""background-color: yellow;""></span></div>
<div><b><span style=""color: red;"">P</span></b>reparedness<span style=""background-color: yellow;""></span></div>
<div><b><span style=""color: red;"">R</span></b>esponse<span style=""background-color: yellow;""></span></div>
<div><b><span style=""color: red;"">R</span></b>ecovery<span style=""background-color: yellow;""></span></div>"
<div>·       <b>5 advantages of foam</b></div>"<div>o  
Requires less
water to extinguish a fire</div>
<div>o  
Reduces the danger
of re-ignition due to smothering and insulating effects</div>
<div>o  
Foam can be used
to totally flood areas or compartments</div>
<div>o  
When used on
shipboard fires, the foam’s lightness reduces the stability problems created by
large volumes of water</div>
<div>o  
Foam can be used
to extinguish fires where firefighters are unable to access the fire or to use
water streams</div>
<div>o  
Foam is the only
practical extinguishing agent for large Class B fires</div>"
"<div>·      
<b>What 3% and
6% mean</b></div>""<div>o  
Foam
proportioning rates</div>
<div>o  
3% used for
hydrocarbons (eg. petrol)</div>
<div>o  
6% used for polar
solvents (eg. Alcohol (invisible flames))</div>"
"4 <b><u>Harness
attachment points</u></b><div><b></b></div>""Sternal, Ventral, Dorsal, Waist<br> <img src=""paste-6f77f43e985568c2cd56e18f5d94249ba8411f5b.jpg"">"
"<div><b><u>Pre-use Inspection
checks for harnesses</u></b></div>""<div>The following checks/items should be
included in the inspection before and after use:</div>
<div>·       Webbing and stitching, particularly at
attachment points and adjustment buckles. </div>
<div>·       Cuts in the webbing, loose threads, wear and
damage due to use, heat, or contact with chemical products. Be particularly
careful to check for cut threads. </div>
<div>·       Verify that all double-back buckles and leg
loop clips function properly. </div>
<div>·       The Chest Harness Karabiner frame, gate, hinge
and locking sleeve are free of any cracks, deformation, corrosion, or wear.
Open the gate and verify that it closes automatically and the locking sleeve
locks. </div>
<div>·       Check information label for date of
manufacture to ensure harness is within its 10 year lifespan</div>"
"<div><b><u>When is a harness
required?</u></b><b></b></div>""<div>Safety harnesses are suitable for: </div>
<div>·       Fall prevention - Used with a rope or work positioning
lanyard to prevent a fall from occurring. </div>
<div>·       Fall arrest
- Used with an energy absorbing lanyard to absorb and dissipate the shock load
on the body if a fall does occur. </div>
<div>·      
Rescue from
heights</div>
<div>·      
When there
is any chance of falling more than 2 metres</div>"
"<div><b><u>Rope line
deterioration can be remembered by the acronym...?</u></b></div>"CAMSUE
The deterioration of rope line CAMSUE stands for"<div><b><span style=""color: red;"">C</span></b>hemicals</div>
<div><b><span style=""color: red;"">A</span></b>brasion </div>
<div><b><span style=""color: red;"">M</span></b>echanical damage</div>
<div><b><span style=""color: red;"">S</span></b>hock load</div>
<div><b><span style=""color: red;"">U</span></b>ltraviolet</div>
<div><b><span style=""color: red;"">E</span></b>xtreme heat</div>"
"<div><u><b>GP rope knots (just
be able to list them) </b></u>up to 7</div>""<div>·       Half hitch  </div>
<div>·       Overhand knot</div>
<div>·       Clove hitch </div>
<div>·       Rolling hitch </div>
<div>·       Round turn and
two half hitches </div>
<div>·       Double sheet bend
</div>
<div>·       Bowline </div>"
"<div><b><u>Characteristics
of a good knot acronym is</u></b></div>"TRUSS
The good knot acronym TRUSS, stands for..."<div><b><span style=""color: red;"">T</span></b> - Easy to <b>tie</b></div>
<div><b><span style=""color: red;"">R</span></b> - Is easily <b>recognised</b> when tied
correctly</div>
<div><b><span style=""color: red;"">U</span></b> - Easy to <b>untie</b></div>
<div><b><span style=""color: red;"">S</span></b> - Should not <b>slip</b> excessively or
overtighten </div>
<div><b><span style=""color: red;"">S</span></b> - Will not
reduce or damage the <b>strength</b> of the rope line<b><u></u></b></div>"
Hose on the bight definition"<div><img src=""paste-65c12bf511b2cdbe86cb13ceae97ded9e01f68cf.jpg""><br></div>"
Hose definition: coil"<img src=""paste-2945162e0dfa0a89f817ee3e38efd0d80824031f.jpg"">"
Hose Def: Flake"<img src=""paste-513322368d11bdf908c929564ca1367f06950251.jpg"">"
Hose Def: Bowled outroll out a length of hose
Hose def: Run a lineEstablish a charged line of hose
Def: Firefighting LineOne line of minimum 2 lengths of hose (60m total) connected to water with branch attached.
Def: Charged LineHose line containing water pressure
Hose def: Under runDrain leght of hose
Hose Def: Lay hoseLay hose directly from rear of appliance
Def: Make upReturn hose to storage condition
"<div><b><u>How do you indicate
damaged hose?</u></b></div>""<div>·       Overhand knot at the end closest to the damage
and tape either side of the hole</div>"
<div><b><u>4 types hydrants</u></b></div>"<div><img src=""clip_image001-eafc0e928c7d0475fecea0d5b089cf372e419a13.png""></div>"
"<div><b><u>Label DIV B stand
pipe 5marks</u></b></div>""<img src=""paste-543b9a30778a7c353ff46f61d7e993ec1a510817.jpg"">"
"<div><b><u>Black Top “L type”
Hydrant indicates...</u></b></div>""<div>·       Indicates the hydrant is dry or is high
pressure (Do not use)</div>"
"These melways symbols mean what<br><img src=""paste-6add2c395111e5447abc03ff24806a187130c3af.jpg"">""<img src=""paste-8282f242b50998330a0b0e2a52575b1ff5c10288.jpg"">"
"<div><b><u>Friction loss
laws DRISL</u></b></div>
<div>Friction loss is the loss of pressure
created by turbulence of water moving against the interior of a hose or pipe.<b><span style=""color:red""></span></b></div>""<div>·       Friction loss increases directly with the decrease
in<b><span style=""color:red""> D</span></b>iameter of the hose</div>
<div>·       Friction loss increases with the<b><span style=""color:red""> R</span></b>oughness of the interior of the hose</div>
<div>·       Friction loss, for all practical purposes, is<b><span style=""color:red""> I</span></b>ndependent of pressure </div>
<div>·       Friction loss increases directly as the<b><span style=""color:red""> S</span></b>quare of the flow rate</div>
<div>·       Friction loss increases directly with the<b><span style=""color:red""> L</span></b>ength of the hose</div>"
"<div><b><u>Pump pressure
required for 2 x 38 at 700 KPA</u></b></div>"<div>1140kpa </div>
"<div><b><u>Max practical
lift and theoretical lift when draughting </u></b></div>""<div>7.5m - 66% reduction in pump – max
practical lift<br>
10m – Max Theoretical Lift<br>
<b></b></div>"
"<div><b><u>Ladders</u></b><u></u></div>
<div><b><u>3 P’s</u></b><u></u></div>""<div>·       Projection - L Sticker and 4m up:1m out Ratio</div>
<div>·       Plumbing - Not leaning left or right </div>
<div>·       Pawls – Locked / Engaged</div>"
Ladder siting <b><u>HPPCG</u></b>"<div>·       Height </div>
<div>·       Projection</div>
<div>·       Plumbing</div>
<div>·       Clearances</div>
<div>·       Ground condition</div>"
"Label ladder, 7marks<br><img src=""paste-3e43a0173d01c10c661c69246a78d06f2aac36c2.jpg"">""<img src=""paste-5a7326dbf1541ad36ab2ce78b0da2dcc94e568fe.jpg"">"
"<div><b><u>Reporting system
of OHS</u></b></div>"FRV Safe
<div><b><u>4 items of PPE</u></b><b></b></div>"<div>·       Structural PPC</div>
<div>·       Structural helmet</div>
<div>·       Gloves</div>
<div>·       Flash hood</div>
<div>·       Boots</div>
<div>·       Station wear</div>"
"<div><b><u>Differences
between heat stress, exhaustion and stroke </u></b></div>""<img src=""paste-d06fc500ba38bc61b1317da33a50b604a40fd617.jpg"">"
"<div><b><u>PPE protects you
from:</u></b></div>""<div>·       Heat and flame</div>
<div>·       Liquid splashes from common fire ground
chemicals such as firefighting foam, battery acid, hydraulic fluid, petrol</div>
<div>·       Cold weather</div>
<div>·       Physical hazards, including cuts and abrasions
</div>
<div>·       Rain and water from hose streams</div>
<div>·       Hazardous atmospheres</div>
<div>o  
HOTS: high temps,
oxygen deficiency, toxic substances, smoke</div>
<div>o  
Steam and
scolding water</div>
<div>o  
Burning embers</div>"
"<div><b>Operate pumps</b></div>
<div><b><u>Type of fuel
capacity and location</u></b></div>""<div>·       Fuel tank is offside </div>
<div>·       Diesel 200L </div>"
"<div><b><u>What a jet
reaction is what causes it and what the dangers are</u></b></div>""<div>·       Jet reaction is created when water projected
from a branch causes a reaction equal and opposite to the force of the jet at
the branch, causing the hose and branch to recoil in a direction opposite to
the flow.</div>
<div>·       Dangers</div>
<div>o  
Loss of balance
and the potential for injury </div>
<div>o  
An uncontrolled
branch which also has the potential to cause serious injury</div>"
Foam systems on Div A and B appliances"<div>·       Foam Pro (MKV)</div>
<div>·       Foam Major (MKV)</div><div><div>·       Fecon (heavy pumper)</div></div>"
MKV pumper, pump capability"<div>The pump is rated at: 3800 L/min at
1000 kPa. </div>"
MKV dimensions (H, Wid, L, W, Fuel)"<img src=""paste-4c823109a79245e325141568075397ffa710624f.jpg"">"
MKV Water and Class B foam capacity"<img src=""paste-730d06aeb03a14618e02a0505182709c84d7e136.jpg"">"
<div><b><u>Heavy pumper</u></b><b> <u>Mills Tui</u> </b>has a rear mounted pump, give low and high pressure stats and max flow capacity</div>"<img src=""paste-3060b412b2529dc805cd1d38f69e3c92cc053c6b.jpg"">"
<div><b><u>Heavy pumper</u></b><b> <u>Mills Tui</u> (H, Wid, L, Op Mass, GVM, Turn Circle)</b></div>"<img src=""paste-daa310d96b68a2d2fbcb2886b6657fe68be21987.jpg"">"
<b><u>Heavy pumper</u> <u>Mills Tui Water and Class B capacity</u></b>"<img src=""paste-de93598332a9c5f8affc68d34f9e73f168cb7ad3.jpg"">"
"<div><b><u>Causes of occupational
stress</u></b><b></b></div>""<div>Occupational stress is a reaction that
occurs predominately as a result of pressures faced in the course of, or in
connection with, your occupation. Common sources of occupational stress are: </div>
<div>·       organisational culture, </div>
<div>·       organisational change, </div>
<div>·       roles and responsibilities, </div>
<div>·       insufficient skills for the job, </div>
<div>·       inadequate employment conditions, </div>
<div>·       poor lines of reporting and communication, </div>
<div>·       poor relationships with members or leaders, </div>
<div>·       conflict, bullying or harassment </div>"
<div><b><u>Define WUCOMS</u></b></div>"<div><b><span style=""color: red;"">W</span></b>hat is it and where is it</div>
<div><b><span style=""color: red;"">U</span></b>ses</div>
<div><b><span style=""color: red;"">C</span></b>onstruction</div>
<div><b><span style=""color: red;"">O</span></b>peration</div>
<div><b><span style=""color: red;"">M</span></b>aintenance</div>
<div><b><span style=""color: red;"">S</span></b>afety</div>"
"<div><b><u>What are Safe work practices for hose on fire
ground? (make sure you can list five)</u></b></div>
<div><b>When using a hose on the fireground, DO:</b><b></b></div>""<div>- Use a Burst Hose Bandage on damaged sections (holes).</div>
<div>- Use hose ramps wherever possible</div>
<div>- Check couplings for distortion and rubber washers.</div>
<div>- Take all kinks out of hose when charged. </div>
<div>- Visually check the hose for damage after a job.</div>
<div>-  Signify a damaged length
of hose with an overhand knot.</div>"
<div><b>When using a hose on the fireground, DO NOT:</b><b></b></div>"<div>- Charge a line in the tray or on the bight</div>
<div>- Drive over hose lines wherever possible (charged or uncharged)
and if unavoidable drive slowly making sure you don’t stop on top of the hose
or stop the water flow altogether.</div>
<div>- Drag hose over broken glass or sharp objects.</div>
<div>- Drag or lay hose through contaminants (e.g. chemicals, acids,
grease oil)</div>
<div>- Create water hammer or a shockwave in the hose in any way.</div>
<div>- Drop or drive over couplings.</div>
<div>- Charge a line before the order ‘WATER ON’</div>"
Give a feature of a <b><u>Suction hose</u></b>"<div>·       For drafting water, it is resistant to
external pressure</div>"
<div><b><u>DEBRiS -  define and key procedures</u></b></div>"<div>Debris enhances Firefighters safety,
accountability and allows for scalability.</div>
<div><b><span style=""color: red;"">D</span></b>econtamination of firefighters<b></b></div>
<div><b><span style=""color: red;"">E</span></b>ntry and exits of hot zone<b></b></div>
<div><b><span style=""color: red;"">B</span></b>reathing apparatus service area<b></b></div>
<div><b><span style=""color: red;"">R</span></b>ehab/AV monitoring<b><span style=""color:red""></span></b></div>
<div><b><span style=""color: red;"">i</span></b>ncident accountability<b></b></div>
<div><b><span style=""color: red;"">S</span></b>taging area (personnel and appliances)<b><span style=""color:red""></span></b></div>"
"<div><b><u>Flash hood removal
procedure</u></b></div>""<div>1.     Keep BA on</div>
<div>2.     Place 2 hands under the inside of the hood at
the back of the head</div>
<div>3.     Move hands slowly upwards to start removing
hood, then move hands forward over the face to finish removing the hood and
leaving it hanging on the air line.</div>
<div>4.     Ensure the outside of the hood stays away from
any skin to avoid any contact with contaminated side</div>"
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