8009 - Use Of Direct Channels

Question 1

Who shall be responsible for:

1. Ensuring radio coverage problems are reported to and corrected by the Radio Service Center
2. Maintaining this document

Answer 1

The FCC Manager

Question 2

Who shall be responsible for ensuring there are appropriate communication links between firefighting team members operating in hazardous areas.

Answer 2

TFD Incident Commanders

Question 3

Who shall be responsible for receiving and processing reports of radio coverage problems in accordance with the guidelines set forth in this document.

Answer 3

The FCC Shift Supervisor

Question 4

TFD radios have the following direct channels:

Answer 4

a. DIR 01 (A15, B15, C15)
b. DIR 02 (B14, C14)
c. ST OP1 (Airlift NW A14)
d. TA PF (C11)
e. ST OP 1-5 (H1 thru H5)

Question 5

DIR 01 (A15, B15, C15) shall be used exclusively for:

Answer 5

fire operations or in conjunction with fire operations training activities.

Question 6

If a direct channel must be used, the Incident Commander shall monitor or assign personnel to monitor DIR 01 (A15) as soon as possible after incident command is established.
True or false?

Answer 6

True

Question 7

TFD operations personnel shall switch to DIR 01 (A15) under the following circumstances:

Answer 7

a. In known poor radio reception or transmission areas
b. When radios give an ”out of range„ signal or bonk
c. When s/he cannot communicate with anyone on a system channel

Question 8

TFD personnel who experience radio transmission problems within the Hot Zone shall first attempt to ________ if possible and try to re-transmit the message prior to selecting DIR 01 (A15) and sending the message.

Answer 8

change locations

Question 9

Personnel experiencing radio problems shall:

Answer 9

remain on DIR 01 (A15) until all personnel are out of the Hot Zone

Question 10

PROCEDURE FOR ADDRESSING A RADIO COVERAGE PROBLEM DURING ROUTINE BUSINESS
TFD personnel

Shift Supervisor

Answer 10

1. Notify your partner of the radio coverage problem, relocate position and try the transmission again.
2. If still unable to transmit, notify your partner and both of you relocate to an area that will allow portable radio communications. 3. Make a notation of the location and conditions encountered.
3. Report this information to the FCC Shift Supervisor upon return to station.
4. E-mail the radio user‚s report to the City‚s Radio Service Center at 800fire@cityoftacoma.org.
5. Forward a copy of the radio user‚s report to the FCC Manager.

Question 11

PROCEDURE FOR ADDRESSING A RADIO COVERAGE PROBLEM DURING AN INCIDENT
TFD personnel

Incident Commander

Rapid Intervention Crew

Answer 11

1. Attempt to relocate your position if possible and try the transmission again.
2. If still unable to transmit, select DIR 01 (A15) and send the message.
3. Notify the Incident Commander of the problem.
4. Assign a Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) as indicated and in accordance with TFD Policy 2022.
5. Monitor DIR 01 (A15) for the duration of the RIC assignment.
6. Acknowledge all transmissions received on DIR 01 (A15).
7. Immediately notify the Incident Commander of all information received.

Question 12

PROCEDURE FOR ADDRESSING A RADIO COVERAGE PROBLEM WHEN LOST OR TRAPPED
TFD personnel

Answer 12

1. Attempt to relocate your position if possible and try the transmission again.
2. If still unable to transmit, notify your partner and relocate to an area that will allow portable radio communication.
3. If still unable to re-establish contact, turn to DIR 01 (A15) and request emergency traffic.
4. If transmission is not acknowledged, transmit anyway.
5. Notify the Incident Commander of the problem.