Ch. 5

Question 1

RFP

Answer 1

Request for Proposal, defines the needs of an organization and allows manufacturers or authorized distributors to meet the bid specifications

Question 2

GIS

Answer 2

Geographical Information System

Question 3

CB Radio

Answer 3

Citizen Band

Question 4

ICP

Answer 4

Incident Command Post

Question 5

MDT

Answer 5

Mobile Data Terminal

Question 6

MDC

Answer 6

Mobil Data Computer

Question 7

Mnemonic Device

Answer 7

Any learning technique that assists in memory retention. Mnemonic devices may be used on various forms of information such as lists, short poems, acronyms, memorable phrases, and images.

Question 8

Public Record

Answer 8

Any writing containing information relating to conduct of government or the performance of any governmental or proprietary function prepared, used, or retained by any state or local agency regardless of form characteristics.

Question 9

freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request

Answer 9

A petition to a federal, state, or local agency for access to records concerning s specific topic, individual, or organization.

Question 10

CAUTION: regarding radio channels/ frequencies.

Answer 10

Caution: using an incorrect frequency can result in a delay of assistance or total comms failure. In some cases, help for trapped firefighters was delayed because their mayday calls were transmitted over the wrong frequency and the units on scene did not hear the calls.