Messages

Question 1

At what time intervals should messages be sent from incidents?

Answer 1

Within first 20 minutes.
Then every 30 minutes.

Every 60 minutes for 8 pumps and above.

Question 2

When does a ‘fire surrounded’ message need to be sent?

Answer 2

From incidents with 3 or more jets, or six pumps and above, when there is no possibility of further spread or of further Brigade assistance being required.

Question 3

When would you send level 1/2/3 water operations implemented/ being implemented?

Answer 3

Level 1 - where firefighters work within 3m of an unprotected water’s edge, or enter water that is both shallow enough not to compromise their PPE (i.e. not over the top of their fire boots) and slow moving enough that there is no foreseeable risk that they will be swept off their feet.

Level 2 - where firefighters may have to commit to water (still or moving) to affect a rescue. This includes all incidents involving people in the water and any incidents beyond the limitations of level 1.
In all but exceptional circumstances this will be carried out by FRU Swift Water Rescue Technicians.
You automatically get a TAR when level 2 is implemented.

Level 3 - operations which involve the deployment of the flood response kits where firefighters may be required to work under the guidance of FRU SRT near, or in, flood water.

Question 4

What are the 3 stages of civil disturbance message?

Answer 4

1. “Civil disturbance in progress at… Tactical mode…”
   Will not invoke Forward Mobilising Procedure.
2. “Civil disturbance in progress at… initial Forward Mobilising Procedure implemented.Tactical mode…”
   Calls within the affected area will be queued and scrutinised). Must define the area involved (up to 6 thoroughfares, maximum 3 Station’s grounds.)
3. “Civil disturbance in progress at…initial Forward Mobilising Procedure implemented. Crews withdrawn to… Tactical mode delta.” when IC considers disturbance is likely to escalate and that crew safety is threatened, requiring their withdrawal.

Question 5

Informatives… equipment first or people?

Answer 5

Premises
Dimensions
Extent of fire/smoke (Area involved)
Involvement of people
Actions carried out 
Resources/equipment used
Safe systems of work implemented 
FSG
Tac mode

Question 6

What sensitive or confidential information should only be sent by telephone?

Answer 6

Reporting fires of doubtful origin
Personal details of death, injury, illness of Brigade staff
Names/personal details of members of the public