comm Flashcards
20 seconds
Acknowledge the run
30 seconds
“Time out timer” on H/T
Call to dispatcher is not answer via dept. radio, then repeat the call
60 seconds
Audible signal on apparatus radio cuts off transmission
75 seconds
Alarms announced twice over dept. radio after initial alarm
150 ft.
No mobile or H/T transmissions near explosives
300 ft.
Marine transmissions
channel 1
Primary tactical
channel 2
primary Command
channel 3
Secondary Tactical
channel 10
EMS
channel 13
TAC “U”
channel 14
Subway 1
channel 15
Subway 2
channel 16
Emergency
which handie talkie Channels are not 5 watts
channels 1 and 3 are 2 watts
The battery will require charging after extensive use or when the red or green lights flash
while attempting to transmit Red (while transmitting
Low battery or when the radio
voltage temporarily drops below the
preset alert level.
The battery will require charging after extensive use or when the red or green lights flash
while attempting to transmit Red
Radio is transmitting.
while attempting to transmit Green (while transmitting)
Battery too low to transmit but
reception is possible
is rated for approximately__
hours. It is expected that the battery will last approximately ___hours at 2 watts; if using a
5-watt channel expect _-__hours of service.
is rated for approximately 8
hours. It is expected that the battery will last approximately 4-5 hours at 2 watts; if using a
5-watt channel expect 2-3 hours of service.
Radios that chirp have approximately -% of its full charge battery capacity
remaining
Radios that chirp have approximately 5-10% of its full charge battery capacity
remaining
Obtain the following from the member transmitting the MayDay:
Obtain the following from the member transmitting the MayDay:
Last known location or reference point.
Unit member is working in that tour.
Name of affected member.
Assignment (e.g., roof, nozzle)
The IC should obtain the following information from a unit/member who locates a
distressed member:
Fire situation. Air status of member. Identity of member. Injuries. Location. Route to location. Resources needed. (i.e., staffing, tools, equipment
When the member has been located, the appropriate radio transmission must be made.
Whether or not the removal involves a conscious or unconscious member, the priorities
will be:
Fire/Environment.
Air.
Immediate medical care, if required and possible.
Removal.