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2022 - FIRE FIGHTER I & II - JDS > CHAPTER 3 - FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS > Flashcards

CHAPTER 3 - FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS Flashcards

1
Q

Enhanced 911 feature that displays the address of the party calling 911 on a screen for use by the public safety telecommunicator

A

Automatic Location Identification

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2
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System for determining position on the earths surface by calculating the difference in time for the signal from a number of satellites to reach a receiver on the ground

A

Global Positioning System

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3
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Fixed, no mobile radio at a central location

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Base station radios

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4
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Equipment designed and approved for use in flammable atmospheres that is incapable of releasing sufficient electrical energy to cause the ignition of flammable atmosphere mixtures

A

Intrinsically safe equipment

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5
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Use of plain language, including certain standard words and phrases, in radio communications transmissions

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Clear text

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6
Q

Fire fighters must be able to obtain the same information as a telecommunicator. True or false?

A

True

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7
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Local protocol usually requires one member of a crew to remain in the watch room at all times. True or false?

A

True

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8
Q

Portable radios have improved audio quality and make better use of their assigned frequency. True or false?

A

False - fixed and mobile are better

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9
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Radio systems may either be conventional or trucked. True or false?

A

True

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10
Q

It is a federal offense to send personal or other unauthorized messages over a designated fire department radio channel. True or false?

A

True

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11
Q

Canada has national requirements for clear text communications. True or false?

A

False - they don’t so they may use the ten codes

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12
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Dead zones occurs with base station radios. True or false?

A

False - portable radios

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13
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Overcoming ambient noise during radio communication is the responsibility of each person. True or false?

A

True

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14
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All recorded transmissions become part of the official record on the incident. True or false?

A

True

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15
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Units or individuals must identify themselves in every transmission as outlined in the local radio protocol. True or false?

A

True

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16
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What info is gathered by a dispatcher

A

Callers callback number

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17
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Portable radios are:

A

Handheld devices

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18
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What is the straight line of travel of radio signals between an antenna connected to a transmitter and an antenna connected to a receiver?

A

Direct communication

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19
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What allows radio communication in both directions simultaneously?

A

Full duplex system

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20
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What happens if the talk group is not available?

A

A failure tone will sound

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21
Q

What permits one radio to call another much like a telephone call

A

Private call

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22
Q

Departments using the national incident management system discontinued use of:

A

Ten codes

23
Q

Using your body or PPE to create a wind barrier when transmitting can eliminate:

A

Ambient noises

24
Q

The public safety answering point is a category of:

A

Telecommunication system

25
Q

What percentage of the U.S. Has access to enhanced 911 systems?

A

96 percent

26
Q

The public information officer is the contact person for:

A

Non emergency or complaint calls

27
Q

What is a responsibility when monitoring a fire stations watch room or booth?

A

Notifying crew members of telephone calls

28
Q

Assigned units should confirm receipt of dispatch information according to local protocol after:

A

Dispatch transmission

29
Q

Internal communications involve transmissions between incident commander and:

A

Units at the emergency scene

30
Q

What is the part of a mobile radio system usually located in the cab within reach of the driver/operator?

A

Receiver and transmitter

31
Q

Most fire departments have a ____ assigned for dispatching only.

A

Channel

32
Q

What first happens when a radio is turned on in a trucked radio system?

A

The system controller emits a three beep tone

33
Q

What is a feature that sends an alert signal to an agency’s dispatch center?

A

Dynamic regrouping

34
Q

Vehicle ignitions, electric motors, and computers all fall into which category of radio limitations?

A

Interference

35
Q

Any location or facility at which 911 calls are answered either by calling, rerouting, or diversion

A

Public safety answering point

36
Q

Predetermined number and type of fire units assigned to respond to an emergency.

A

Alarm assignment

37
Q

Roll call of all units assigned to an incident

A

Personal accountability report (par)

38
Q

One of the main sources of information (data and statistics) assigned to an incident

A

National fire incident reporting system

39
Q

If first on scene you should provide the post incident report. True or false?

A

False - provide an initial radio report

40
Q

A radio equipped, mobile communications vehicle can be used at large incidents to maintain communication. True or false?

A

True

41
Q

Each supervisor must verify the status of those under command and report it. True or false?

A

True

42
Q

Post incident reports can be handwritten. True or false?

A

True

43
Q

The two basic arrival situations are _____ and _____ of an emergency.

A

Visual and nonvisual

44
Q

Emergency radio traffic begins with a clear statement such as ______.

A

Dispatch, engine 1, emergency traffic

45
Q

The unit originating emergency radio traffic states the type of hazard and action required, such as_______.

A

E1, west wall showing signs of collapse, cease internal operations and evacuate structure

46
Q

The address of incident, operational strategy, and routing instructions are all provided in which report?

A

Arrival

47
Q

What report contains transfer of command, direction of fire spread, and anticipated actions?

A

Progress report

48
Q

Which report includes air consumption to the incident commander?

A

Tactical progress report

49
Q

What organization developed the national fire incident reporting system?

A

United States fire administration

50
Q

How the emergency was reported, the type of call, and the actions taken are general information included in the:

A

Post incident report

51
Q

What are the parts of an initial report?

A

Arrival time
Inform other units of current conditions
Describe actions being taken
Describe actions that need to be taken by other responding units

52
Q

Why is information gathered for a post incident report

A

Analyses to assist in combating the nations fire problems

53
Q

An initial radio report begins with a clear statement such as: “dispatch, engine one, emergency traffic!” True or false

A

False

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