Unit is mobile and en route. To be used immediately upon leaving the station or current location.
Unit has arrived. The Officer in Charge (OIC) must provide a brief situation report (SITREP) within 1 minute.
The fire/incident is contained. No further spread is expected, but the unit is still committed.
Unit has finished the job and is available for another dispatch while returning to base.
Unit is back at the station, cleaned, refilled, and available for response.
Used by MEDFR units or support crews when accompanying a patient to a medical facility.
Unit is non-operational due to mechanical failure, staffing, or end of volunteer availability.
Radio codes other than K-codes are forbidden. Use plain English to avoid confusion with other agencies.
Must be maintained during 'MAYDAY' or 'EMERGENCY TRAFFIC' until the IC clears the frequency.
A 'Priority' prefix on radio allows a unit to break normal traffic for urgent operational updates.
Type 1 or 2 appliances require a minimum of 4 personnel (OIC, Driver, 2 BAE Firefighters).
The OIC must complete a full walk-around of a structure fire before committing any crews to interior attack.
If 'EVACUATE' is ordered, appliances must blast sirens for 10 seconds. All crews leave immediately.
No crew enters a smoke-filled building without a designated ECO and a tally board.
Gold/Tan Level 2 gear is mandatory for fire attack. High-vis is required for all external ops.
The first pump should lay its own supply. A second pump may be tasked with boosting the hydrant.
Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) must only be used after a clear 'Exit Path' is identified.
Lookouts, Awareness, Communications, Escape routes, and Safety zones must be active on every grass fire.
Ground crews must maintain a 50m exclusion zone from air-drop targets for safety.
Initial response must stay uphill and upwind. Establish a 100m cordon for unknown leaks.
Specialist squads (USAR/Line Rescue) must be called for incidents involving height or entrapment.
Blue lights and sirens do not exempt drivers from the Land Transport Act. Safe speed is paramount.
Appliances must slow to a crawl or stop at all red lights and stop signs, even when responding.
Park appliances at a 45-degree angle to create a 'fend-off' zone that protects the crew from traffic.
Always isolate the negative terminal first. For EVs, follow the 'No-Cut' orange cable rule.
All used needles must go in the yellow bin. Contaminated gear must be double-bagged for cleaning.
FENZ has a zero-tolerance policy. Personnel must be 100% fit for duty at all times.
Posting photos of patients, victims, or sensitive fire scenes is a sackable offense.
Dirty turnout gear is NOT a badge of honor. Wash gear immediately after exposure to smoke.
Appliances must be refuelled and cleaned immediately after a call to ensure operational readiness.
Respect the rank structure. All on-scene grievances must be handled via the OIC post-incident.
Treat the public and other agencies (Police/St John) with respect at all times.