AUC 331 Cellular Phone Sites Flashcards
Cellular phone sites consist of four major components:
What ere They?
- BASE STATION
- Primary Electrical Power 50-200 volts
- CoAxial Cable (3-4 watts)
4.Multiple transmitting and receiving antennas
NOTE: Secondary backup power will consist of batteries, diesel generator, or natural gas generator or a combination of battery and generator.
The antennas may not extend higher than_____ feet above the height of the_______
on the roof, or _____ above any penthouse or bulkhead, if placed on such penthouse or
bulkhead.
6ft, roof or parapet, 6ft
SEC 3.2
Upon finding a cell site what three things must the Administrative Company do as far as notification ?
- MUST notify Batt, Division and all 1st alarm units via telephone followed by a written memo
- Must do an on site inspection
- SHOULD fill out a CIDS card foward to Batt fire prevention coordinator
SEC 4
TRUE OR FALSE
At Cell phone sites
Do not cut or dislodge coaxial cable or antenna grounds.
TRUE
SEC 5.10
At an operation if units become aware of a cell site they should notify the IC and Call for an extra truck and Engine. True or False
FALSE! Notify the IC when units become aware of Cell site, However an extra truck and engine is called when a Cell Site is INVOLVED.
SEC 6.1 and 6.3
Insure that a ______ ladder is on the initial alarm of a building with a cell phone site
Tower ladder
SEC 6.4
Administrative company should complete and submit a CIDS card and forward it to their
battalion fire prevention coordinator. CIDS card for a cell phone site should specify what ?
- the location of the cell site room
- BACKUP power supply location
- shut offs
- emergency telephone number of
the cellular phone company.
Sec 4.3
Restrict the use of water and metal tools at a Cell phone site operation and
Ladder companies should consider utilizing portable dry chemical extinguishers at
incipient fires.
True or false
True!
sec 6.9
