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1
Q

How long are transmitted messages on the main scheme radio kept as evidence for

A

Five years minimum

2
Q

The main scheme radio is pre-programmed with to talk groups designed for specific London areas what are they

A

FLON-OPS02 M2FS South London

FLON-OPS04 M2FN North London

3
Q

Sensitive or confidential information for example where messages include personal details of members of the big gate must be sent how

A

Point to point direct to control by mobile or fixed telephone if available

4
Q

If radio traffic is extremely heavy and the use of an additional talk group will ease radio congestion what channel can be used with the permission of the brigade control

A

Channel 1FLON-OP01

5
Q

Messages from Fire’s and other incidents are to be sent to Brigade control as soon as practical if not received within what time will the brigade control contact the incident commander

A

20 minutes

6
Q

Messages while attending incidents in surrounding brigades the call sign will be comprised of what

A

The call sign will be comprised of the brigade and station name in full followed by the appliance type in full example: London fire brigade paddington pump ladder

7
Q

Where an incident is protected an update in the form of an informative message should be sent approximately how many minutes

A

30 minutes

8
Q

Where an incident is protected with more than eight pumping appliances attending how often approximately should a message be sent

A

Every 60 minutes

9
Q

The address given by a Controller may not always be accurate and brigade control sometimes received several different addresses for the same incident it’s important that in the first message the incident commander does what

A

Uses the correct address of the incident and uses this address in all subsequent messages

10
Q

When specifying the address of a ship or a barge in a message it must be clear whether or not the vessel is accessible to land what else must be included in the message

A

Whether the vessel is in midstream the most accessible or appropriate sure location must be given

11
Q

Types of messages from Fire’s a fire surrounded message should be given for what type of incident

A

Fire surrounded message is for six pump fires and above or if three main jets have been used

12
Q

Status Messages for batch mobilizing between incidents is code what

A

status 9

13
Q

Status change messages for mobile to standby available by radio is code what

A

Status 15

14
Q

Status change messages in attendance at standby location non-station location is code what

A

Status 35

15
Q

Status change messages in attendance at standby station is code what

A

Status 25

16
Q

Status change messages available for mobilizing by telephone no printer available is code what

A

Status 8

17
Q

When can a code one message be used to stop for fires

A

Fires were one hose reel or less was used no assistance or informative messages have been sent where there were no fatalities injuries or rescues and which meets the classification of a primary fire example insurable property

18
Q

Messages sent at an incident that has involved people the stop message is to include what

A
The number of people involved.
Rescues carried out.
The method of rescue used, any injuries sustained.
Any unusual means of escape.
The number of fatalities.
19
Q

When sending a message to control that there has been a fatality at the incident watt phrase must be used in all circumstances

A

The term injuries incompatible with life.

Unless a doctor or an HS paramedic or technician on scene have recognized life extinct

20
Q

When sending a hazmat message and detective identification and monitoring equipment has been used what term should not be sent in the stock message from the incident

A

Declared safe.

Other aspects of the incident may still represent a hazard to firefighters or members of the public

21
Q

Requesting reliefs or revisit to an incident are to be sent as early as possible when Are reliefs normally implemented

A

Reliefs are normally implemented at three hourly intervals unless circumstances dictate they should be implemented at smaller or larger intervals

22
Q

When control receives an assistant message requesting more than six pumping appliances what must always be included in this message

A

A rendezvous point must be identified and included

23
Q

A persons reported or trapped message must be sent to brigade control whenever the incident commander has been informed of What

A

People are trapped by fire or the products of combustion or by release of hazardous substance or reasonably suspect this is occurring or a person has been trapped at a road traffic collision

24
Q

If a Priority assistant message has been received for persons reported what may brigade control do

A

If people are involved an ambulance maybe mobilized to the incident and the IC will be informed
Brigade control will inform the ambulance service for a person trapped message and request attendance

25
Q

When Accessing the operational risk database and requesting hazardous material information where information about an identified hazardous material is required what message must be sent

A

Accessing CHEM data

The CHEM data results must then be sent to control

26
Q

When the HMEPO or scientific advisor recommend full wet fire fighter decontamination the incident commander should send a Priority message stating what

A

Level three hazmat attendance is required tactical mode

27
Q

When sending a Priority message requesting an ambulance what information must the message state

A
Number of casualties.
Adult or child.
Approximate age.
Gender.
Nature of injury.
How the injury occurred.
Whether they are conscious and breathing.
28
Q

When requesting the attendance of utilities or services from brigade control what must the message include

A

The message will need to include the reason why they are to attend.
The service they are needed for example ensure a safe system of work for the brigade.
Where they are needed to remove or reduce a hazard which has the likelihood of causing harm.

29
Q

There is no need to inform the electrical authority if a supply has been shut down What other Utilities must we inform if we do shut down a supply

A

The gas authority must be informed if we shut down gas supply A Priority message only needs to be sent if the utility company is required to shut down the supply

30
Q

How long after the initial request for attendance for a utilities company will brigade control request an estimated time of arrival

A

Only after 30 minutes have passed since the original request for attendance

31
Q

What is the PDA for a major incident procedure

A
Six pumping appliances.
One fire rescue unit.
Two command units 
An additional senior officer.
An ambulance will also be requested.

An RVP must also be identified and sent with this message

32
Q

What is listed in a METHANE message

A
M. Major incident being declared.
E. Exact location.
T. Type of incident.
H. What hazards or potential hazards.
A.The best access and egress routes.
N. Number of casualties.
E. Emergency services required.
33
Q

What is the PDA for a EDBA required message send

A

3 Fire rescue units.

3EDBA support pumps

34
Q

When sending a message the term basement and sub basement can be used any further sub basement should be described as what

A

The number of levels below ground example 5 Basement levels

35
Q

If Reliefs are required at an incident this request must be sent with sufficient time to allow brigade control to locate and mobilize resources needed how long with this usually be

A

90 minutes

36
Q

Messages what is stop code 8 used to indicate

A

Code 8 is used to indicate that one incident has been dealt with within batch mobilizing

37
Q

Messages when a stop details to follow message has been sent how long before a fully worded stop must follow

A

10 minutes

38
Q

Messages you attend a shed alight incident a 60 year old male has suffered smoke inhalation what type of message should you send

A

Informative message.
A person has been injured due to fire
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