Communication Flashcards
When confirming a message that is directed to you, the proper response would be…
Repeat the message
Before a sender can effectively transmit a message he or she must ______ with the receiver.
Connect
In the International Phonetic Alphabet the letter “P” is identified by the word…
Papa
When using fire ground response terminology the word Extension is defined as…
Used to describe interior fire transmission to another area or object
What terminology should be used to notify PSCC of the need to convey “sensitive information”?
Signal 4
The report given by the first arriving engine to a building fire that contains the number of stories, occupancy type, conditions, side and quadrant is called the…
On-scene report
Any errors in the On-Scene report should be corrected by…
Situation Report
When making a transmission you should lead off with the…
Recipient’s designator
Once connected to the recipient the message should be conveyed as ______ as possible.
Concise
The third “C” in the communications model stands for.
Clarify
The common terminology to be used for public safety and other agencies has been selected for use by:
Commonwealth of Va. Office of Interoperability
In the International Phonetic Alphabet the letter “R” is identified by the word…
Romeo
The radio terminology used to describe the need for “Police needed immediately, no threat to responders” is…
Signal 2-Urgent
The water supply report is given to…
Attack Engine to Supply Engine
The “situation report” given by the first engine should include…
Your task, location and accountability
A response to a “PAR check” should include…
Crew level, Floor level/quadrant, Air Supply
If possible the on-scene report should be given from…
The cab of the rig
“Fairfax from Rescue 401” is an example of which of the “4 C’s”
Connect
The term “Priority Traffic” refers to a message that is:
Request to transmit urgent traffic
The term “Disregard” when used in fire ground terminology means…
Never mind
What is the first “C” in the Communication manual stands for?
Connect
What is the second “C” in the Communication manual stands for?
Convey
What is the third “C” in the Communication manual stands for?
Clarify
What is the fourth “C” in the Communication manual stands for?
Confirm
What is the common terminology for “A” uses in the International Phonetic Alphabet?
Alpha
What is the common terminology for “B” uses in the International Phonetic Alphabet?
Bravo
What is the common terminology for “C” uses in the International Phonetic Alphabet?
Charlie
What is the common terminology for “D” uses in the International Phonetic Alphabet?
Delta
What is the common terminology for “E” uses in the International Phonetic Alphabet?
Echo
What is the common terminology for “F” uses in the International Phonetic Alphabet?
Foxtrot
What is the common terminology for “G” uses in the International Phonetic Alphabet?
Golf
What is the common terminology for “H” uses in the International Phonetic Alphabet?
Hotel
What is the common terminology for “I” uses in the International Phonetic Alphabet?
India
What is the common terminology for “J” uses in the International Phonetic Alphabet?
Juliet
What is the common terminology for “K” uses in the International Phonetic Alphabet?
Kilo
What is the common terminology for “L” uses in the International Phonetic Alphabet?
Lima
Location based terminology and the definition for dispatch(ed)?
Units dispatched to an event
Location based terminology and the definition for at Hospital?
Arrived at destination hospital
Location based terminology and the definition for MAYDAY?
Fireground lost, trapped or missing firefighter
For the radio report, unit to unit which would you do first?
Water Supply Report
The _______ model best suits the Department’s desired objective to improve, in the overall sense, the quality for our Department’s radio communications.
4-C
What are the 4-C’s of the Departments communications model?
Connect, Convey, Clarify, Confirm
In an attempt to initiate a statewide effort to create interoperability throughout all jurisdictions of the commonwealth, the Virginia Office of Interoperability has implemented what protocol?
International Phonetic Alphabet
What phrase shall be used when unit changes its response to another event?
Divert
What radio transmission shall be used to notify dispatch of imminent danger due a hostile event?
Signal-1
What fire ground terminology shall be used when a structure is 100% involved and a defensive attack is taken place?
Fully involved
The “O” in the International Phonetic Alphabet is known as what?
Oscar
Who shall the Attack Engine direct their water supply report to?
Supply engine
At what point is the situation report given?
After completing the lap
What radio transmission shall be used when you have understood a message?
Copy
When interior smoke conditions indicate smoke all the way to the floor, what radio transmission shall be used to describe this condition?
Zero-Visibility
What term is used to direct crews to the exterior and organize an attack?
Orderly retreat
What radio transmission shall be used when a unit needs to convey sensitive information?
Signal-4
While taking your lap you notice power lines down and arcing in the back yard, what type of message needs to be relayed to incoming units?
Safety
Where shall the on scene report take place if possible?
Cab
Which of the following is the proper response to a PAR check?
TL401 is PAR, crew of 2-driver outside, Floor 1, Quadrant-Alpha, 60% air
The IC has just given you an assignment; you did not clearly understand the message, what shall be your response to the IC.
Command for E401 Say Again
What is it called when the operation goes from a defensive attack to an offensive attack?
Transitional
What type of description shall be used when fire is venting from a window?
Fire showing
