Communication Flashcards

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When confirming a message that is directed to you, the proper response would be…

A

Repeat the message

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Before a sender can effectively transmit a message he or she must ______ with the receiver.

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Connect

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In the International Phonetic Alphabet the letter “P” is identified by the word…

A

Papa

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3
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When using fire ground response terminology the word Extension is defined as…

A

Used to describe interior fire transmission to another area or object

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What terminology should be used to notify PSCC of the need to convey “sensitive information”?

A

Signal 4

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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…

A

On-scene report

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Any errors in the On-Scene report should be corrected by…

A

Situation Report

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When making a transmission you should lead off with the…

A

Recipient’s designator

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Once connected to the recipient the message should be conveyed as ______ as possible.

A

Concise

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The third “C” in the communications model stands for.

A

Clarify

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The common terminology to be used for public safety and other agencies has been selected for use by:

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Commonwealth of Va. Office of Interoperability

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In the International Phonetic Alphabet the letter “R” is identified by the word…

A

Romeo

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The radio terminology used to describe the need for “Police needed immediately, no threat to responders” is…

A

Signal 2-Urgent

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13
Q

The water supply report is given to…

A

Attack Engine to Supply Engine

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The “situation report” given by the first engine should include…

A

Your task, location and accountability

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15
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A response to a “PAR check” should include…

A

Crew level, Floor level/quadrant, Air Supply

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16
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If possible the on-scene report should be given from…

A

The cab of the rig

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17
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“Fairfax from Rescue 401” is an example of which of the “4 C’s”

A

Connect

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18
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The term “Priority Traffic” refers to a message that is:

A

Request to transmit urgent traffic

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19
Q

The term “Disregard” when used in fire ground terminology means…

A

Never mind

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20
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What is the first “C” in the Communication manual stands for?

A

Connect

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21
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What is the second “C” in the Communication manual stands for?

A

Convey

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22
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What is the third “C” in the Communication manual stands for?

A

Clarify

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23
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What is the fourth “C” in the Communication manual stands for?

A

Confirm

24
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What is the common terminology for “A” uses in the International Phonetic Alphabet?

A

Alpha

25
Q

What is the common terminology for “B” uses in the International Phonetic Alphabet?

A

Bravo

26
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What is the common terminology for “C” uses in the International Phonetic Alphabet?

A

Charlie

27
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What is the common terminology for “D” uses in the International Phonetic Alphabet?

A

Delta

28
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What is the common terminology for “E” uses in the International Phonetic Alphabet?

A

Echo

29
Q

What is the common terminology for “F” uses in the International Phonetic Alphabet?

A

Foxtrot

30
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What is the common terminology for “G” uses in the International Phonetic Alphabet?

A

Golf

31
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What is the common terminology for “H” uses in the International Phonetic Alphabet?

A

Hotel

32
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What is the common terminology for “I” uses in the International Phonetic Alphabet?

A

India

33
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What is the common terminology for “J” uses in the International Phonetic Alphabet?

A

Juliet

34
Q

What is the common terminology for “K” uses in the International Phonetic Alphabet?

A

Kilo

35
Q

What is the common terminology for “L” uses in the International Phonetic Alphabet?

A

Lima

36
Q

Location based terminology and the definition for dispatch(ed)?

A

Units dispatched to an event

37
Q

Location based terminology and the definition for at Hospital?

A

Arrived at destination hospital

38
Q

Location based terminology and the definition for MAYDAY?

A

Fireground lost, trapped or missing firefighter

39
Q

For the radio report, unit to unit which would you do first?

A

Water Supply Report

40
Q

The _______ model best suits the Department’s desired objective to improve, in the overall sense, the quality for our Department’s radio communications.

A

4-C

41
Q

What are the 4-C’s of the Departments communications model?

A

Connect, Convey, Clarify, Confirm

42
Q

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?

A

International Phonetic Alphabet

43
Q

What phrase shall be used when unit changes its response to another event?

A

Divert

44
Q

What radio transmission shall be used to notify dispatch of imminent danger due a hostile event?

A

Signal-1

45
Q

What fire ground terminology shall be used when a structure is 100% involved and a defensive attack is taken place?

A

Fully involved

46
Q

The “O” in the International Phonetic Alphabet is known as what?

A

Oscar

47
Q

Who shall the Attack Engine direct their water supply report to?

A

Supply engine

48
Q

At what point is the situation report given?

A

After completing the lap

49
Q

What radio transmission shall be used when you have understood a message?

A

Copy

50
Q

When interior smoke conditions indicate smoke all the way to the floor, what radio transmission shall be used to describe this condition?

A

Zero-Visibility

51
Q

What term is used to direct crews to the exterior and organize an attack?

A

Orderly retreat

52
Q

What radio transmission shall be used when a unit needs to convey sensitive information?

A

Signal-4

53
Q

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?

A

Safety

54
Q

Where shall the on scene report take place if possible?

A

Cab

55
Q

Which of the following is the proper response to a PAR check?

A

TL401 is PAR, crew of 2-driver outside, Floor 1, Quadrant-Alpha, 60% air

56
Q

The IC has just given you an assignment; you did not clearly understand the message, what shall be your response to the IC.

A

Command for E401 Say Again

57
Q

What is it called when the operation goes from a defensive attack to an offensive attack?

A

Transitional

58
Q

What type of description shall be used when fire is venting from a window?

A

Fire showing