Communication Systems

Question 1

What are the 5 pieces of information included in a wordback?

Answer 1

1. Name of Officer.
2. The incident type (e.g. Structure fire, Incident, Non-structure fire, etc.)
3. The status / alarm level (Under/not yet under control, Investigation, Stop, 2nd alarm, etc.)
4. Address
5. Optional brief description of event.

Question 2

What is the definition of a wordback?

Answer 2

A precise definition of the resource requirements relating to the status of the fire/incident.

Question 3

What is the definition of a sitrep?

Answer 3

A situation report, which gives a more detailed description of the fire or incident.

Question 4

What is the definition of a message?

Answer 4

Used for additional requests or to provide further information. (e.g. “Police required for traffic control”)

Question 5

Define the SMEACS acronym.

Answer 5

Situation
Mission
Execution
Administration & logistics
Command & communications
Safety