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Within the Fire Rescue Victoria fire district, Fire Rescue Victoria shall at all reasonable times have free access to any land, building, premises or other place for the purpose of ascertaining whether this Act and the regulations are being complied with regarding the storage of ______.
Within the Fire Rescue Victoria fire district, Fire Rescue Victoria shall at all reasonable times have free access to any land, building, premises or other place for the purpose of ascertaining whether this Act and the regulations are being complied with regarding the storage of ______.
explosives
Fire Rescue Victoria must issue warnings and provide information in relation to fires if they consider that the issuing of warnings is necessary for the purposes of protecting ______.
Fire Rescue Victoria must issue warnings and provide information in relation to fires if they consider that the issuing of warnings is necessary for the purposes of protecting ______.
life and property
Fire Rescue Victoria must have regard to any guidelines, procedures or operating protocols issued by the Emergency Management ______ under section 44 for the purposes of carrying out a duty.
Fire Rescue Victoria must have regard to any guidelines, procedures or operating protocols issued by the Emergency Management ______ under section 44 for the purposes of carrying out a duty.
Commissioner
The term 'alarm of fire' means any call for assistance at a fire, accident, explosion or other ______.
The term 'alarm of fire' means any call for assistance at a fire, accident, explosion or other ______.
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Fire Rescue Victoria has the authority to inspect for compliance related to the storage of radioactive ______.
Fire Rescue Victoria has the authority to inspect for compliance related to the storage of radioactive ______.
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The Act requires Fire Rescue Victoria to ensure compliance with laws regarding the prevention of ______.
The Act requires Fire Rescue Victoria to ensure compliance with laws regarding the prevention of ______.
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In the case of fire, Fire Rescue Victoria aims to prevent damage and protect ______.
In the case of fire, Fire Rescue Victoria aims to prevent damage and protect ______.
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The storage of inflammable ______ is another area that Fire Rescue Victoria monitors.
The storage of inflammable ______ is another area that Fire Rescue Victoria monitors.
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Fire Rescue Victoria is responsible for the control and direction of all members of units in the Fire Rescue Victoria fire ______.
Fire Rescue Victoria is responsible for the control and direction of all members of units in the Fire Rescue Victoria fire ______.
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On an alarm of fire being received by a unit, those members of the unit specified by Fire Rescue Victoria must proceed with all practical ______ to the scene of the alarm of fire.
On an alarm of fire being received by a unit, those members of the unit specified by Fire Rescue Victoria must proceed with all practical ______ to the scene of the alarm of fire.
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At the scene of an alarm of fire, the senior member of the operational staff shall endeavour to have any fire ______ and any person or property in jeopardy saved.
At the scene of an alarm of fire, the senior member of the operational staff shall endeavour to have any fire ______ and any person or property in jeopardy saved.
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The senior member shall have the control and ______ of any unit present and of all persons assisting.
The senior member shall have the control and ______ of any unit present and of all persons assisting.
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Fire Rescue Victoria is responsible for the control and direction of operational staff at the scene of the alarm of ______.
Fire Rescue Victoria is responsible for the control and direction of operational staff at the scene of the alarm of ______.
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Study Notes
Fire Rescue Victoria Act 1958 - Powers and Duties
- Access to Land (Section 32): Fire Rescue Victoria has the right to access any land, building, or premises at any reasonable time to ensure compliance with laws regarding explosives, radioactive substances, flammable materials, and fire prevention/property protection.
Duty to Warn (Section 32AA)
- Issuing Warnings (Section 32AA(1)): Fire Rescue Victoria must issue warnings and provide information about fires within their district if they consider it necessary for protecting life and property.
- Emergency Management Guidelines (Section 32AA(2)): When performing this duty, Fire Rescue Victoria must follow guidelines, procedures, or operating protocols set by the Emergency Management Commissioner.
Responding to Alarms (Sections 32A, 32B, 32C, 32D)
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Alarm of Fire Definition (Section 32A): "Alarm of fire" encompasses calls for assistance related to fires, accidents, explosions, or other emergencies.
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Control and Direction (Section 32B(1)): Fire Rescue Victoria is responsible for controlling and directing all fire units within their district.
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Responding to Alarms (Section 32B(2)): Fire units must respond to fire alarms, using personnel and equipment specified by Fire Rescue Victoria, as quickly as possible.
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On-Site Actions (Section 32B(3)): The senior member of a responding unit must
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attempt to extinguish any fires.
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protect individuals and property.
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control all present units and assisting personnel.
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manage the incident.
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Description
This quiz covers the key provisions of the Fire Rescue Victoria Act 1958, including the powers and duties of the fire rescue service. Learn about their access to land, duty to warn the community about fire hazards, and protocols for responding to alarms and emergencies.
