3.1 incident Command Systems - Communications Flashcards
What is the primary function of effective communications at an emergency incident?
a) Facilitate paperwork
b) Maintain discipline
c) Link between task level activities, IC, and personnel
d) Provide entertainment
C
When should Face-to-Face communication be utilized?
a) Only during large-scale incidents
b) When communicating with Fire Control
c) Whenever possible within immediate span of control
d) When initiating transfer of command procedures
C
Why is radio communication the most common means at an emergency incident?
a) It is more entertaining
b) It reduces paperwork
c) It allows everyone to be part of the communication process
d) Face-to-Face communication is impractical
C
When should radio communication be utilized?
a) Only during small incidents
b) When Face-to-Face communication is practical
c) When communicating with a single personnel
d) When communicating with multiple personnel
D
Who makes the decision regarding the assignment of separate radio channels?
a) Incident Commander
b) Fire Control, after IC request
c) Any designated person within the ICS
d) Sector Commander
B
What is one reason for allocating separate radio channels at an incident?
a) To increase non-emergency scene radio traffic
b) To make the communication process entertaining
c) To facilitate paperwork
d) To reduce non-emergency scene radio traffic
D
What is a major concern addressed by the Firefighter Accountability System (FFAS) regarding radio identifiers?
a) Entertainment value
b) Identifying teams at the incident
c) Enhancing paperwork
d) Increasing radio traffic
B
In the Firefighter Accountability System, what does the portable radio identifier serve as for teams operating at an incident?
a) A source of entertainment
b) A communications identifier
c) A paperwork enhancement tool
d) A backup for face-to-face communication
B
Who should the Incident Commander (IC) utilize when assigning task level activities,
according to the example provided?
a) Dispatcher’s call sign
b) Captain or Crew portable radio identifier
c) Fire Control’s call sign
d) Incident Safety Officer’s call sign
B
What feature of the portable radio identifier becomes essential for identifying the last known location in an emergency situation?
a) Flashing lights
b) Speaker volume
c) Emergency Button (Orange Button)
d) Text messaging capability
C
Why is it imperative for Entry Control to correctly log every portable radio identifier/alias?
a) To increase radio traffic
b) To enhance paperwork
c) To ensure entertainment value
d) To identify the last known location in emergencies
D
What is one of the reasons for using portable radio identifiers mentioned in the information provided?
a) To create confusion
b) To discourage teamwork
c) To promote familiarity among personnel
d) To reduce communication efficiency
C
Why is it essential to ensure Entry Control has accurate information when crews from different apparatus are combined to make up a team?
a) To increase paperwork
b) To create confusion
c) To improve overall accountability
d) To decrease communication efficiency
C
How are passports for each vehicle labeled to aid in identification at an incident?
a) Numeric codes
b) Color schemes
c) Radio identifiers
d) Vehicle serial numbers
C
What should firefighters match with their radio identifiers on the passport for ease of identification at an incident?
a) Mag tags
b) Incident reports
c) Uniform colors
d) Vehicle license plates
A
