Communication Flashcards

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

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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…

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Papa

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

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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”?

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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…

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On-scene report

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

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Situation Report

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When making a transmission you should lead off with the…

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Recipient’s designator

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

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Concise

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

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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…

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Romeo

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

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Signal 2-Urgent

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The water supply report is given to…

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Attack Engine to Supply Engine

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

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Your task, location and accountability

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A response to a “PAR check” should include…

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Crew level, Floor level/quadrant, Air Supply

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

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The cab of the rig

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

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Connect

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

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Request to transmit urgent traffic

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

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Never mind

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

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Connect

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

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Convey

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

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Clarify

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

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What is the common terminology for "A" uses in the International Phonetic Alphabet?
Alpha
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What is the common terminology for "B" uses in the International Phonetic Alphabet?
Bravo
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What is the common terminology for "C" uses in the International Phonetic Alphabet?
Charlie
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What is the common terminology for "D" uses in the International Phonetic Alphabet?
Delta
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What is the common terminology for "E" uses in the International Phonetic Alphabet?
Echo
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What is the common terminology for "F" uses in the International Phonetic Alphabet?
Foxtrot
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What is the common terminology for "G" uses in the International Phonetic Alphabet?
Golf
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What is the common terminology for "H" uses in the International Phonetic Alphabet?
Hotel
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What is the common terminology for "I" uses in the International Phonetic Alphabet?
India
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What is the common terminology for "J" uses in the International Phonetic Alphabet?
Juliet
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What is the common terminology for "K" uses in the International Phonetic Alphabet?
Kilo
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What is the common terminology for "L" uses in the International Phonetic Alphabet?
Lima
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Location based terminology and the definition for dispatch(ed)?
Units dispatched to an event
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Location based terminology and the definition for at Hospital?
Arrived at destination hospital
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Location based terminology and the definition for MAYDAY?
Fireground lost, trapped or missing firefighter
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For the radio report, unit to unit which would you do first?
Water Supply Report
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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
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What are the 4-C's of the Departments communications model?
Connect, Convey, Clarify, Confirm
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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
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What phrase shall be used when unit changes its response to another event?
Divert
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What radio transmission shall be used to notify dispatch of imminent danger due a hostile event?
Signal-1
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What fire ground terminology shall be used when a structure is 100% involved and a defensive attack is taken place?
Fully involved
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The "O" in the International Phonetic Alphabet is known as what?
Oscar
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Who shall the Attack Engine direct their water supply report to?
Supply engine
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At what point is the situation report given?
After completing the lap
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What radio transmission shall be used when you have understood a message?
Copy
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When interior smoke conditions indicate smoke all the way to the floor, what radio transmission shall be used to describe this condition?
Zero-Visibility
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What term is used to direct crews to the exterior and organize an attack?
Orderly retreat
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What radio transmission shall be used when a unit needs to convey sensitive information?
Signal-4
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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
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Where shall the on scene report take place if possible?
Cab
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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
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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
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What is it called when the operation goes from a defensive attack to an offensive attack?
Transitional
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What type of description shall be used when fire is venting from a window?
Fire showing