BOOK 11 COMMUNICATIONS MANUAL Flashcards
Radio communications for the fire service has evolved considerably over the last
60 years
The _____ _____ ______ issues guidelines and restrictions on the use of radio transmissions.
Federal communications commision
all 18, 800 MHz radio channels MDT messages and phone calls into, and from Metro Fire Communications (MFC or “Metro”) are recorded on a _______ ___ ___
24 hour basis
all radios are assigned a ____digit identification number that is transmitted and recorded each time a radio is keyed.
Four digit
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.
4,7,8, and 9
A sound approach for members to follow for tactical communications would be communications indicating at least the following: The _____ _____ and_____
Conditions actions and needs
If an emergency exists, an accurate ______-_____covering all pertinent information is required.
Size up
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 \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_
Address Type Life hazard Assistance needed Exposure problems Location of command post
When requesting assistance from outside agencies, allow approximately ___ _____ before requesting ETA’s.
30 minutes
Companies returning to their own quarters shall not direct MFC to
“release the move up companies.”
At no time shall any member specifically cancel a resource of _____ _____,
Higher authority
A ____ ____-____should emphasize those aspects of an incident which are interest to the news media.
A press size-up
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.
Code 20
The purpose of ______ Channels is to reduce the overall radio traffic on any one channel.
Tactical
MFC does not normally monitor
Tactical channels
has been designated as the Department’s Command Channel.
Channel 11
means that a radio message is received and understood,
Roger
means discontinue response, or you don’t need the specific resource.
Cancelled
_________or_______ means a particular resource is monitoring the radio.
On the air or on the radio
means a stronger signal has interfered with and overpowered another signal, making the weaker signal unreadable.
Covered
a widely used code which indicates that an occurrence has potential value to the news media.
Code 20
abbreviation for Arson Unit.
A unit
“Available” means ready for response within ___seconds. You are either available or you are not.
60 seconds
used at incidents involving bomb threats.
Bravo tango
estimated time of arrival.
Eta
_____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..
Alert 2
_________ 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.
Blue 2
______ An aircraft accident has occurred on, or in the vicinity of the airport.
Alert 3
______ An aircraft accident has occurred in the water.
Blue 3
LAPD dispatch is called
Control
Los Angeles County Fire dispatch is called
LA
Ventura County Fire dispatch is called
Ventura
U.S. Forest Service, Angeles National Forest dispatch is called
Angeles
Dispatch Center communications for any of the 11 agencies managed by Verdugo Communications Center would be addressed to
Verdugo
When speaking into a microphone use a ___, ___, and _____- voice
Loud clear and controlled
Members are reminded when making radio transmission, there are four considerations:
- Think about what you are going to say.
- Ask yourself if the message is _______.
- Keep it ______.
- When you key the mike, be prepared to speak.
Necessary
Brief
Hold the “press to talk” button down ________ BEFORE transmitting.
Momentarily