Chapter 9 Flashcards
After a member gives a Mayday for Imminent Collapse and gives the location of the imminent collapse and their location, the IC shall then transmit _
“Command to all units, Mayday, Get Out of Building, Get Out of Building” and repeat message as often as possible. IC shall ensure roll call conducted immediately and have all members accounted for.
After a member gives a Mayday for Collapse Has Occurred and provides the location and extent of collapse, number and nature of injuries, and If anyone if trapped, the IC shall _
Immediately assign specific units to assist at the location of the collapse and simultaneously ensure a roll call is conducted immediately and all members are accounted for. IC shall notify all units when Mayday has been resolved and that normal ops may resume
When an Urgent is transmitted for a 10-70, who shall announce over the HT when a positive water source has been attained: A. 1st Engine ECC B. Water Resource ECC C. Engine Officer supervising HL D. IC
D. IC. The IC shall also inform the Borough Dispatcher that a positive water source has been attained.
When the IC decides to discontinue an interior attack and institute an exterior attack, the IC shall immediately press their EAB and transmit:
A. Mayday 3X’s, Command to all units, Mayday- All Units- Mayday, Back Out, Back Out
B. Urgent 3X’s, Command to all units, Urgent, All Units- Urgent, Back Out, Back Out
C. Mayday 3X’s, Command to all units, Mayday- All Units, Get Out of Building, Get Out of Building
D. Urgent 3X’s, Command to all units, Urgent- All Units, Get Out of Building, Get Out of Building
B Urgent with “Back Out.” All Units Back Out. We are transitioning to an exterior attack.” Following this transmission, the IC shall immediately contact each unit individually by HT to confirm receipt of this message. IC shall then ensure a Roll Call is conducted immediately and all members are accounted for.
After an Urgent is given for “Water Loss” the IC shall contact by HT _
All of the units affected by the water loss and units operating in positions above the water loss to ensure they are aware of the problem. If necessary the IC shall back units out of exposed areas, assign specific units to assist in removal of these units, and conduct a roll call to account for all members.
What is the procedure for the IC to gain control of the HTs?
Utilize Emergency Alert Tone, “Urgent 3X’s Command to All Units - Urgent, All Handie Talkie Transmissions are to Cease”
T/F: The Emergency Alert Tone outputs at maximum volume regardless of any member’s volume setting.
True
What is the IC’s procedure for utilizing “Emergency Alert Tone Assisted Rescue?”
IC makes announcement over HT and designates a new PRIMARY tactical channel. This channel SHALL NOT be the same one on which the missing, lost, or trapped member was operating. All members except the member designated to produce emergency alert tone are to operate on newly designated primary tactical channel.
T/F: Once the IC tests and confirms that the Repeater System in a subway is functional, it can replace the HT Relay?
False: An effective HT relay must be est whether the station is equipped with a repeater or not.
T/F: Excess traffic on HT is a sufficient reason to activate cell phone use?
False: Not a sufficient reason. Instead, IC shall activate a command channel or additional tactical channels.
The Battalion Recorder System uses a wireless LAN technology that transfers data from the vehicle to the workstation only when _
The Battalion vehicle returns to its own quarters. The recorder in the vehicle becomes operational shortly after the vehicle is started. Vehicle must remain on with motor running at scene.
T/F: The HT recorder systems will simultaneously record HT transmissions on all channels?
False: All channels except Channel 9 in Zone A on both models (I and III). The recorders do not record transmissions to or from borough dispatchers.
An operational test of the Battalion HT recorder system shall be performed _
Start of each tour and when the rig has been placed back in service after repairs or PMP. Functional test of system can be performed at the same time notification is made to Starfire to register MDT terminal.
The first 3 receivers 1, 2, and 3 are dedicated to which channels for the Battalion HT Recorder System?
HT 1 Tactical, HT 2 Command, and HT 3 Tactical
Whenever a Battalion vehicle is placed OOS for any reason, the BC shall notify AAT Communications (AAT) by phone or email. Which is the preferred method of contact?
Telephone
T/F: Battalion vehicles must be left running at fire and emergency ops
True: To ensure Battalion Recorders continue to function for the duration of the incident. Whenever left unattended, the “Secure Idle System” shall be engaged.
Which Mayday and Urgent transmissions require a Roll Call?
Mayday: Collapse Imminent/Collapse Occurred
Urgent: Interior Attack Discontinued and Exterior Attack Instituted/Loss of Water Endangering Members
Anytime bldg/area is evacuated/Anytime IC determines emergency roll call necessary to account for members
An updated printout of all companies on scene can be obtained by “IS SNP”
press “Incident Summary”
press “Send”
press “Next”
press “Print”
Does EFAS replace the use of Roll Call procedures?
EFAS does NOT replace the use of Roll Call procedures
Who initially monitors EFAS?
1st Battalion FF, AFTER performing their primary duties, monitor EFAS until relieved by an EFAS trained member of FAST Unit. If FAST FF does not replace Battalion FF by the time Div BU FF arrives, the Div BU FF will relieve Battalion FF.
If a vehicle with EFAS capability is within HT range of a member activating EAB, the MDT will automatically switch from Starfire to EFAS and print out _
Company, Position, Time of Mayday
On EFAS screen what do the following colors indicate: A. Red B. Yellow C. White D. Grey
A. Red is active Mayday
B. Yellow (Cleared on bottom line of Maydays)
C. White: Normal status
D. Grey: Unstaffed positions that do NOT need to be accounted for
How many channels can EFAS monitor?
EFAS has the capability to monitor any of the 16 channels however it can only monitor one at a time. A separate Battalion, Division, or EFAS equipped vehicle is needed in conjunction with an EFAS trained FF for each channel in use.
Who carries the portable EFAS?
Each Division. Decision to deploy portable EFAS shall be made only by IC