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Railway incidents control measures if deployed within 3m of track? |
Lookouts either side of track Evacuation routes designated Minimum amount of staff and equipment on lines Don’t enter tunnel unless confirmed trains stopped Always presume power line is live, don’t step on lines Crews withdraw as soon as operations completed Crews and equipment not to go above orange warning line until power is off |
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How long cis a guideline? |
60m |
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Contents of LFB plan box? |
Two sets of station plans A communication status indicator, showing status of leaky feeder A key to adjacent intervention points |
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4 pieces of equipment taken into a lift incident? |
Radios Lift and gerda keys IEC bag Crowbar or halligan tool |
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Measures for safe scene of ops at water incident? |
3m restricted zone on water bank Minimum crew and equipment in area Set up lighting PFDs and PPE for crews Safe access and egress (evacuation routes) |
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How many stages are there to damage control and when does stage 1 start? |
3 and simultaneously to firefighting |
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List methods of pollution control? |
Diverting run off fluids Blocking drains Closing sluice valves Containing fire run off within premises Allowing controlled burn Pumping pollutants into foul sewers Pumping organic matter into open land |
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What happens during cold water reflex? |
Involuntary reflex which makes someone swallow water under surface |
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3 properties exempt from powers of entry? |
Embassies Crown properties Ships belonging to armed forces |
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Minimum weight of attack at railway incident? |
45mm |
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Max guidelines and branchlines? |
2 and 4 |
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How long is floating water safety line? |
50m |
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How long is water throw line? |
25m |
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Actions taken to set up safe scene of operations at water incidents? |
All staff to wear PFDs and PPE Keep personnel tips a minimum Lighting if dark Establish a restricted zone a minimum of 3m away from waters edge Safe route to be identified and marker from nearest access point to scene of ops Any hazards that can cause injury to be removed and clearly marked and identified by all personnel within vicinity |
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Rescue ops by waterside? |
Talk Reach Throw |
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What is a controlled burn? |
Where the application of firefighting media is avoided to minimise damage to public health and the environment This aims to prevent water pollution |
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How to identify an acetylene cylinder? |
Maroon Reflective collar Label attached to the collar |
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If acetylene cylinders are executively heated what happens? |
It chemically decomposes... |
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How does a composite cylinder behave in a fire? |
Fail at lower temps but not catastrophically but if involved in fire may increase the size of the fire |
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State duties of floating line supervisor? |
Ensure safety of rescuer and control safety line Maintain visual and verbal contract with rescuer Make sure enough personnel to undertake emergency recovery of rescuer before they enter the water Initiate emergency action if needed |
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Contents of LFB plan box? |
2 sets of station plans Key for adjacent intervention points Communication status indicator for leaky feeder |
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Blue dam picture what is it’s purpose? |
Absorb and prevent oil based spillages |
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Two types of lift rescues? |
Shut in lift- road speed Trapped in lift- blues |
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Safe working distance from DLR rails? |
2m |
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What should be done when leaving a lift control room? |
Doors locked and lift isolated by LFB sign in place Main valve has been switched off Before re-instatement system checked by competent person |
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Hierarchy of containment by IC? |
1. Contain at source 2. Contain close to source 3. Contain on surface 4. Contain in the drainage system 5. Contain on or in the water source |
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Maximum exposure using electric gloves? |
3300 volts |
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Actions when turning up to a fire at a electrical sub station? |
Identify source of electricity and cordon if needed Protect surrounding areas with appropriate media Await arrival of authorised person If high voltage request authorised person with info from signs and plates |
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Define evidence? |
A means of proving an unknown or disputed fact |
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List 6 operational considerations that should be taken into account before gaining access? |
Construction of doorway/window Direction of door opening Firefighters must consider safe door procedures Size and site of access points Hazards such as pets, debris, slips, trips and falls etc |
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Hazards when working with lifts? |
Electric shock Entrapment or impact injury Exposure to oil and grease Exposure to hazardous substances Restricted working area Distressed/agitated members of public |
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What should you do with a cylinder has been subject to shock? |
Check to make sure no leaks |
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Health risks with water incidents? |
Hypothermia Drowning Water Born diseases Cold water reflex |