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BOOK 11 COMMUNICATIONS MANUAL Flashcards

1
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Radio communications for the fire service has evolved considerably over the last

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60 years

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2
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The _____ _____ ______ issues guidelines and restrictions on the use of radio transmissions.

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Federal communications commision

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3
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all 18, 800 MHz radio channels MDT messages and phone calls into, and from Metro Fire Communications (MFC or “Metro”) are recorded on a _______ ___ ___

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24 hour basis

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4
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all radios are assigned a ____digit identification number that is transmitted and recorded each time a radio is keyed.

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Four digit

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Emergency Operations
Metro Fire Communications Channels (_, _, _, and _) shall be used by field units for communications as outlined in the Manual of Operation Section 2/1-00.00.

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4,7,8, and 9

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6
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A sound approach for members to follow for tactical communications would be communications indicating at least the following: The _____ _____ and_____

A

Conditions actions and needs

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7
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If an emergency exists, an accurate ______-_____covering all pertinent information is required.

A

Size up

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8
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size-up shall include, but is not restricted to the following information, as applicable:

\_\_\_\_\_\_ of location of incident
\_\_\_\_\_\_ of incident
\_\_\_\_\_ hazard
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_needed
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ problems
Location of \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_
A 
Address
Type
Life hazard
Assistance needed 
Exposure problems
Location of command post
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9
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When requesting assistance from outside agencies, allow approximately ___ _____ before requesting ETA’s.

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30 minutes

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10
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Companies returning to their own quarters shall not direct MFC to

A

“release the move up companies.”

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11
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At no time shall any member specifically cancel a resource of _____ _____,

A

Higher authority

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12
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A ____ ____-____should emphasize those aspects of an incident which are interest to the news media.

A

A press size-up

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13
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The press size-up should be made on a channel which is not being used at the time.

It should include the fact that it is a “____ __Incident,” if appropriate.

A

Code 20

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14
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The purpose of ______ Channels is to reduce the overall radio traffic on any one channel.

A

Tactical

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15
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MFC does not normally monitor

A

Tactical channels

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16
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has been designated as the Department’s Command Channel.

A

Channel 11

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17
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means that a radio message is received and understood,

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Roger

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18
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means discontinue response, or you don’t need the specific resource.

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Cancelled

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19
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_________or_______ means a particular resource is monitoring the radio.

A

On the air or on the radio

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20
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means a stronger signal has interfered with and overpowered another signal, making the weaker signal unreadable.

A

Covered

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21
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a widely used code which indicates that an occurrence has potential value to the news media.

A

Code 20

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22
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abbreviation for Arson Unit.

A

A unit

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23
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“Available” means ready for response within ___seconds. You are either available or you are not.

A

60 seconds

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24
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used at incidents involving bomb threats.

A

Bravo tango

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25
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estimated time of arrival.

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Eta

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26
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_____Over land, an aircraft has, or is suspected to have an operational issue that affects normal flight operations to the extent there is danger of an accident..

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Alert 2

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27
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_________ Over water, an aircraft has, or is suspected to have an operational issue that affects normal flight operations to the extent there is danger of an accident.

A

Blue 2

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28
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______ An aircraft accident has occurred on, or in the vicinity of the airport.

A

Alert 3

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29
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______ An aircraft accident has occurred in the water.

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Blue 3

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30
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LAPD dispatch is called

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Control

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31
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Los Angeles County Fire dispatch is called

A

LA

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32
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Ventura County Fire dispatch is called

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Ventura

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33
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U.S. Forest Service, Angeles National Forest dispatch is called

A

Angeles

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34
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Dispatch Center communications for any of the 11 agencies managed by Verdugo Communications Center would be addressed to

A

Verdugo

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35
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When speaking into a microphone use a ___, ___, and _____- voice

A

Loud clear and controlled

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36
Q

Members are reminded when making radio transmission, there are four considerations:

  1. Think about what you are going to say.
  2. Ask yourself if the message is _______.
  3. Keep it ______.
  4. When you key the mike, be prepared to speak.
A

Necessary

Brief

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37
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Hold the “press to talk” button down ________ BEFORE transmitting.

A

Momentarily

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38
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Keep the microphone CLOSE to your mouth – about _______

A

One inch

39
Q

The LAFD has two different wireless communications systems. The first is the “_____” radio system and the second is the “____” radio system.

A

Voice

Data

40
Q

The voice radio system is an “_____ ______ _______” system.

A

Analog conventional simulcast

41
Q

The data system carries our __________ communications

A

Mobile data terminal (mdt)

42
Q

The LAFD voice system operates in the ____ MHz range, and the data system operates in the ____ MHz range.

A

800

500

43
Q

the Department has additional “simplex” or “direct” digital channels in the _____ MHz band

A

700

44
Q

There are three 700 MHz digital channels licensed to the LFD located at the end of Zones __, _ and _, accessed via the front panel key pad identified as channels 7TAC19D, 7TAC20D and 7TAC21D.

A

7, 8, and 9

45
Q

There are additional 700 MHz National Emergency Response Interoperability channels in Zone 7, beginning with _______ available as required

A

7TAC51D

46
Q

There are 10 strategically located remote transmit/receive sites serving the LAFD voice radio system. They are

A
  1. Oat mountain
  2. Beverly glen
  3. Verdugo peak
  4. mt Washington
  5. KSKQ
  6. 100 Wiltshire
  7. Baldwin hills
  8. Sand Pedro hill
  9. City hall east
  10. Mt likens (city wide voice backup system)
47
Q

MFC, METRO or the backup signal office located at Fire Station ___ (Coldwater) can send signals to the transmitter either by wire, microwave or by a combination of both.

A

108

48
Q

The Mt. Lukens system is truly independent of the

A

Simulcast system

49
Q

Even though Mt. Lukens is not transmitting with the simulcast system; it is listening in “____ _____’’mode at all times.

A

Base station

50
Q

When Mt. Lukens receives a voice radio message on the “__’’ leg, frequency; it repeats it on the “___” leg frequency.

A

Up leg

Down leg

51
Q 
Oat Mountain
Verdugo Peak
Mt. Lee
Elysian Park
100 Wilshire
San Pedro Hill

Provide coverage for?

A

Data radio network (MDT)

52
Q

LAFD radio transmitters amplify signals to a maximum of

A

155 WATTS

53
Q

____ _____ and______ limit the effectiveness of radio wave behavior. They effectively are physical barriers.

A

Mountains, valleys, and distances

54
Q

Mobile Radios (Figure 6) installed in department vehicles have 800 MHz mobile units that transmit at

A

35 watts

55
Q

LAFD portable radios transmit __ or __ Watts of power (depending on model) and have a transmit range of up to about __-__ miles in “simplex” or direct mode under the best of conditions.

A

2 or 4

2 to 3 miles

56
Q

LAFD Portable radios are provided to the field in 3 different bands.

A

700/800 MHZ, VHF, UHF

57
Q

The frequency of the wave is its rate of

A

OSCILLATION

58
Q

One oscillation cycle per second is called One ____

A

Hertz

59
Q

In general, the higher the frequency of the waves used by the radio, the _____ the antenna on the radio.

A

Shorter

60
Q

Ultra high frequency (uhf) uses how many MHz

A

500

61
Q

UHF-Used for mutual aid incidents with surrounding ___ and ____ agencies. Also used for Hospital Base Station contact.

A

FIRE AND POLICE

62
Q

VERY HIGH FREQUENCY (VHF) USES HOW MANY MHz

A

100 MHz

63
Q

VHF-Used by surrounding fire agencies for _____ and routine operations.

A

TACTICAL

64
Q

repeaters used when operating the ___ and ___ radios are not property of LAFD.

A

UHF

VHF

65
Q

________ are mounted on towers or buildings to provide the dispatch or repeater coverage throughout the city.

A

Fixed site attends

66
Q

The most basic practical antennas are

A

Omni- directional

67
Q

Radio frequency interference can be either

A

Natural or man made

68
Q

There are three basic modes of operation for a radio system;

A

Simplex, duplex, simulcast

69
Q

In “Duplex” mode, two frequencies are used. The “__” leg frequency is defined as mobile to base. The “____” leg frequency is defined as base to mobile

A

Up leg

Down leg

70
Q

the simulcast system sends out the “_____” leg at all transmit sites, thereby maximizing coverage to units in the field.

A

Up leg

71
Q

To provide a more balanced system, receivers are networked together throughout the city in a

A

Receiver voter system (RVS)

72
Q

The RVS usually is located at tech control at

A

METRO

73
Q

A______ in a digital radio converts analog voice to a digital interpretation from an audio sample.

A

VOCODER

74
Q

In an analog system, the clarity and intelligibility of the transmission, as received by the user, decrease directly as the signal level _____.

A

DECREASES

75
Q

Another solution to improving communication between field units inside buildings or tunnels and dispatch and other on-scene units is the

A

Bidirectional amplifiers

76
Q

To overcome radio system in-building coverage difficulties, ___ often are used to rebroadcast the system in buildings.

A

BDAs

77
Q

There are many types of BDAs; all require electrical power and some type of antenna system. Often the antenna systems are installed in the _____ spaces of commercial structures.

A

Plenum spaces

78
Q

BDAs

These antenna systems are generally nothing more then ____ ____ ____ cable which runs to the amplifier. The amplifier is generally located in a communications or alarm system room.

A

Plastic coated coax

79
Q 
Nokia Theatre
Getty Center
City Hall East
Staples Center
MTA Tunnels

All have

A

BDAs

80
Q

trunked radios communicate with each other through ___ or ____ repeaters

A

Two or more

81
Q

_____ _____ can be placed by trained and qualified members to resolve radio coverage in areas which may have compromised coverage.

A

Portable repeaters

82
Q

__________ enable the “linking” of different radio bands into a common system.

A

Portable cross banks link

83
Q

_____ ____ Leaders in the NIMS Command structure provide a central point of contact to develop a communications plan(ICS 205) to meet the interoperability needs on a large incident.

A

Communication unit leaders

84
Q

IMPRES chargers automatically turn off at the end of a charge cycle yet continue to electronically monitor IMPRES batteries every ___minutes to determine when more energy should be applied to the battery.

A

5 mins

85
Q

After replacement, the Battalion office shall notify the ___ _______ Section telephonically of the need to have a radio repaired.

A

Fire communications section

86
Q

Non-operative MDC’s represent approximately __% of all mobile repairs.

A

39%

87
Q

is a stand alone transceiver/radio which provides connectivity between a vehicle’s MDC and the Department Data Radio Network.

A

Vehicular radio modem

88
Q

The radio data is also loaded into the mobile radios of all command vehicles. This is called the

A

Radio alias table

89
Q

All members shall carry and operate their radio in the _____ mode

A

Repeat mode

90
Q

the LAFD portable radio (700/800 MHz) will continue to attempt to send the emergency signal (long tone every ___ seconds) for ___ seconds.

A

Two

60

91
Q

With the radio “unlocked”, turning the radio off, and then back on ___ ____ return the radio to its original function.

A

Will not

92
Q

The radio can be changed from “direct” mode to “repeat” mode with the radio in the

A

Locked position

93
Q

ALERT 6 is moved to the ____ position on the channel select rotary knob in all zones.

A

16th

94
Q

is Continuous Tone Coded Subaudible Squelch (CTCSS), it may also be called “channel guard” or “Quiet Channel”, or simply “tone control”.

A

Mpl tones

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