8009 Use of Direct Channels (FIRE COMMUNICATIONS)

Question 1

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 Supervisor

Question 2

Define

Direct channel

Answer 2

A radio-to-radio channel that allows users to talk without going through the repeater system.

Question 3

Define

Repeater system

Answer 3

Communications equipment that acts as both transmitter and receiver.

Question 4

TFD radios have the following direct channels

Answer 4

a. DIR 01 (A15, C15, D15)

b. ST OP1 (Airlift NW A14)

Question 5

DIR 01 (A15, C15, D15) shall be used exclusively for

Answer 5

fire operations or in conjunction with fire operations training activities.

Question 6

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

Answer 6

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 7

Personnel experiencing radio problems shall

Answer 7

remain on DIR 01 (A15) until

all personnel are out of the Hot Zone.

Question 8

PROCEDURE FOR ADDRESSING A RADIO COVERAGE PROBLEM

DURING ROUTINE BUSINESS

Answer 8

Shift Officer/In Charge
1. E-mail the radio user’s report to the City’s Radio Service Center at 800fire@cityoftacoma.org.

2. Forward a copy of the radio user’s report to the FCC Supervisor.

Question 9

What policy number is

Use of Direct Channels

Answer 9

8009

FIRE COMMUNICATIONS