Chap 8

Question 0

When notified of a defective radio the OOD shall notify

Answer 0

Battalion
Division
Notify dispatcher to send radio mechanic

Question 1

What should a member due if a defect in apparatus radio

Answer 1

Immediately notify OOD

Question 2

Once notified the division will send a portable citywide radio capable of direct communications with borough dispatchers. When radio is received what shall OOD do?

Answer 2

Perform operational check by requesting 10-11 request from respective dispatcher

Question 3

When responding to a box and using the portable citywide radio the officer shall take the radio with him when he goes into the building so he can directly communicate with dispatcher

Answer 3

False radio stays on rig in front cab to serve as communication link between unit and dispatcher

Question 4

The officer of ladder 100 after finding out there apparatus radio is broken or defective , told his members that could not respond with a broken radio

Answer 4

False the may respond
OOD informs the dispatcher that they are responding without an operating apparatus radio ( every time you respond inform dispatcher until radio received )
Dispatcher will them ensure that additional unit (nearest engine or truck) with operating radio is dispatched to same alarm

Question 5

Notifications once apparatus radio is repaired

Answer 5

Battalion
Division
Dispatcher

Note division will pick up radio