05: Communications Flashcards
Methods of requesting EFRS
Telephone
Radio
Walk in
Alarm Systems
Central station
Private Alarm
Local alarm
Remote Station
Proprietary
Components of EFRS’ communication
Telephone systems
Radio network
CAD system
ERCC stands for:
Edmonton Emergency Response Communication Center
Interfaces built into ERCC’s CAD system
Radio interface
Disptach interface
Clock interface
I-mobile interface
I-tracker interface
I-net-viewer interface
AFRRCS stands for?
Alberta First Responder Radio Communication System
EFRS communication equipment:
Radios
Pagers
Printers
Fax machines
Voice amplifiers
MPS computers
Radio Number Name and acronym:
LID
Logical Identification Number
NOT LOGISTIC
Break down a radio’s LID
First 3 digits are EFRS (always 422)
4th digit is truck type
5th & 6th digits are station #
7th digit is radio number
How many channels and zones are there
16 channels across 6 zones
What are the three types of two-way radios?
Base Stations
Mobile stations
Portable stations
What are the T-codes used by EFRS?
T-01 - Training, available for response
T-02 - Training, not available for resp.
T-03 - Equipment maintenance & testing
T-04 - Fire inspection
T-05 - Community event, able to resp.
T-06 - Community event, not able to resp.
Emergency traffic types (3)
Mayday
Code 100
Evacuation
MPS stands for:
Mobile for Public Safety
Rig Codes:
200 - Chief Vehicles
400 - Pumps
500 - Tankers
600 - Ladders
700 - Rescues
What two elements are vital components to any emergwency communication?
Time and Accuracy
