COMMUNICATIONS 08 - DEPARTMENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS Flashcards
COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 8 - DEPARTMENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
Who is responsible for maintaining radio discipline and determining message priority?
Dispatcher
COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 8 - DEPARTMENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
TRUE/FALSE
Operators of radio-equipped vehicles must maintain contact with the appropriate Borough dispatcher at all times.
TRUE
COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 8 - DEPARTMENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
If a unit is relocated, how does it identify themselves over the department radio?
If a unit is relocated, give its original identity first, followed by the words “acting” and the appropriate branch of service and unit number.
EXAMPLE: “Ladder 9 acting Ladder 2”
COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 8 - DEPARTMENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
The name or unit number of a member with a minor injury may be transmitted over the Department radio after requesting _______.
“MIXER-OFF”
The name or unit number of a member with a minor injury may be transmitted over the Department radio after requesting “Mixer off.”
COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 8 - DEPARTMENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
TRUE/FALSE
Signal 10-45 shall not be used to indicate a fatality or injury to an on-duty member. In lieu, initial notification of a fatality or serious injury to an on-duty member shall be made to the dispatcher via a “Mixer off” message. (This notification shall not include the name or unit number of the fatally or seriously injured member and shall be followed immediately by a telephone notification with full particulars). As soon as possible thereafter, particulars shall also be telephoned to the Fire Department Operation Center.
TRUE
COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 8 - DEPARTMENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
When transmitting a message that requires a reply, what must be done?
Each transmission requiring a reply must conclude with the letter “K.”
COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 8 - DEPARTMENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
An urgent over the department radio means?
All radio traffic shall cease. An urgent message is to be transmitted.
COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 8 - DEPARTMENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
TRUE/FALSE
Since information transmitted from the scene of an incident may be critical to all concerned, the Radio Dispatcher shall not switch the “Mixer off”, unless specifically requested to do so by the unit transmitting the message.
TRUE
The Radio Dispatcher shall switch the “Mixer off” if the names and/or units of injured members are being received, and/or information associated with the transmission of a 10-41 is being received.
COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 8 - DEPARTMENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
When in quarters, a unit with a non-operable AT/SP or PC/ATS must maintain current status with the dispatcher though the use of ________________.
When in quarters, a unit with a non-operable AT/SP or PC/ATS must maintain current status with the dispatcher though the use of the DEPARTMENT TELEPHONE.
COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 8 - DEPARTMENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
Companies reported standing fast are not to be considered in service until _____________________.
THE INCIDENT COMMANDER REPORTS THEIR RELEASE.
Companies reported standing fast are not to be considered in service until the Incident Commander reports their release.
COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 8 - DEPARTMENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
What is the indication that your conversation with dispatch has been concluded?
Your call will be considered terminated when the dispatcher acknowledges receipt of message and concludes with “Dispatcher Number 000, Time 00:00.”
COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 8 - DEPARTMENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
In the event a first call is not acknowledged within ____ seconds, press the handset button and repeat the call. Do not make more than _____ attempts to contact the dispatcher. If the ______ call is not acknowledged, assume the radio is inoperative and transmit your message from another mobile unit. If no radio response is received after ______ attempts have been made from another mobile unit, or there are indications of a problem with the borough radio frequency (dead air), the member operating the radio shall switch to the _________ frequency and advise the citywide radio dispatcher of the difficulty being encountered on that borough frequency. Upon receipt of this message, the citywide radio dispatcher shall verify the operability of that borough frequency and advise the unit accordingly. If the member is unable to communicate with the citywide dispatcher by radio, contact the ________ or _________ dispatcher via ___________.
In the event a first call is not acknowledged within 30 seconds, press the handset button and repeat the call. Do not make more than THREE attempts to contact the dispatcher. If the THIRD call is not acknowledged, assume the radio is inoperative and transmit your message from another mobile unit. If no radio response is received after THREE attempts have been made from another mobile unit, or there are indications of a problem with the borough radio frequency (dead air), the member operating the radio shall switch to the CITYWIDE frequency and advise the citywide radio dispatcher of the difficulty being encountered on that borough frequency. Upon receipt of this message, the citywide radio dispatcher shall verify the operability of that borough frequency and advise the unit accordingly. If the member is unable to communicate with the citywide dispatcher by radio, contact the BOROUGH or CITYWIDE dispatcher via TELEPHONE.
COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 8 - DEPARTMENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
For vehicles transporting explosives, explosive magazines or areas where blasting operations are in progress, What is the distance in feet that h.t. and cellphones should not be used?
150 feet
COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 8 - DEPARTMENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
For vehicles transporting explosives, explosive magazines or areas where blasting operations are in progress, What is the distance in feet that apparatus, marine and post radios should not be used?
300 feet
COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 8 - DEPARTMENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
Apparatus radios are protected from a “stuck button” if the apparatus radio is depressed for longer than _________ an audible alert signal will alert the user that the transmission has been automatically interrupted.
1 min
COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 8 - DEPARTMENT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
How do you transmit lengthy messages over the department radio?
To transmit a lengthy message, it is necessary to release and re-depress the transmitting button at intervals of one minute or less.
10-1
10-1
CALL YOUR QUARTERS OR ANOTHER UNIT
10-2
10-2
RETURN TO QUARTERS
10-3
10-3
CALL DISPATCHER BY TELEPHONE
10-4
10-4
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
10-5
10-5
REPEAT MESSAGE
10-6
10-6
STANDBY
10-7
10-7
VERIFY ADDRESS
10-8
10-8
IN SERVICE BY RADIO
10-8 code 1
10-8 code 1
IN SERVICE BY RADIO
Used by division or battalion to indicate that it is in service by radio when leaving quarters other than its own at which it had been off the air and to which its alarms had been routed.
10-8 code 2
10-8 code 2
IN SERVICE BY RADIO
Used by any unit to indicate it is on the air outside its response area. When the unit returns to its response area, the dispatcher must be notified again using 10-8.
10-9
10-9
OFF THE AIR
10-10
10-10
UNIT LOCATION
- A request is made for a unit’s location. The unit is to acknowledge by giving its present location.
10-11
10-11
RADIO TEST COUNT
- A unit is to count from one to eleven for test purposes.
10-12
10-12
PRELIMINARY REPORT
- A request by a Chief Officer or dispatcher for a preliminary report by the first arriving unit. The dispatcher shall relay the report to responding units.
10-14
10-14
ROSTER STAFFED ENGINE
-When an engine company staffed with an Officer and four Firefighters is assigned to a structural response, the Firefighter on housewatch, if unit is in quarters, shall acknowledge receipt of the alarm via the 10-14 button at the AT/SP or PC/ATS.
10-18
10-18
RETURN ALL UNITS EXCEPT ONE ENGINE AND ONE TRUCK
10-19
10-19
RETURN ALL UNITS EXCEPT ONE ENGINE OR ONE TRUCK
10-20
10-20
PROCEED AT REDUCED SPPED
- No warning devices are to be used and all traffic regulations are to be observed.
10-21
10-21
BRUSH FIRE
10-22
10-22
OUTSIDE RUBBISH
10-23
10-23
ABANDONED/DERELICT VEHICLE FIRE (ADV)
- A fire in a vehicle that has no value other than salvage and no owner can be located
10-24
10-24
AUTO FIRE
- A fire in a vehicle with plates or in any vehicle having a value greater than that of salvage.
10-25
10-25
MANHOLE OR TRANSFORMER FIRE OR EMERGENCY
10-25 code 1
10-25 code 1
MANHOLE OR TRANSFORMER FIRE OR EMERGENCY - Fire has extended from a manhole, conduit, or transformer into a building.
10-25 code 2
10-25 code 2
MANHOLE OR TRANSFORMER FIRE OR EMERGENCY - Fire has blown one or more manhole covers, or smoke is issuing from a manhole under pressure.
10-25 code 3
10-25 code 3
MANHOLE OR TRANSFORMER FIRE OR EMERGENCY - Smoke is seeping from a manhole.
10-25 code 4
10-24 code 4
MANHOLE OR TRANSFORMER FIRE OR EMERGENCY - Fire or smoke condition from a transformer at any location. i.e., pole, vault, room, etc.
Under what codes in a 10-25 will the utility company immediately dispatch an emergency crew?
10-25 code 1
10-25 code 4
10-26
10-26
FOOD ON THE STOVE
- or other form of cooking carelessness.
10-27
10-27
COMPACTOR OR INCINERATOR FIRE
- Fire has not extended from compactor or shaft.
10-28
10-28
SUBWAY/RAILROAD SYSTEM FIRE, SMOKE CONDITION OR EMERGENCY(NON MEDICAL)
10-28 code 1
10-28 code 1
SUBWAY/RAILROAD SYSTEM FIRE, SMOKE CONDITION OR EMERGENCY(NON MEDICAL) - Structural fire
10-28 code 2
10-28 code 2
SUBWAY/RAILROAD SYSTEM FIRE, SMOKE CONDITION OR EMERGENCY(NON MEDICAL) - non structural fire (i.e. Train fire, rubbish on the tracks)
10-28 code 3
10-28 code 3
SUBWAY/RAILROAD SYSTEM FIRE, SMOKE CONDITION OR EMERGENCY(NON MEDICAL) - Emergency (non-medical)
10-31
10-31
ASSIST CIVILIAN
- All calls for assistance other than medical assignments, including a unit assigned to protect EMS by diverting or blocking traffic at a highway incident, good intention calls, calls handled by other agencies, any type of investigation, searches and complaints, elevator emergencies, and lock-outs.
10-32
10-32
DEFECTIVE OIL BURNER
- Fire has not extended from the firebox.
10-33
10-33
ODOR CONDITION
10-33 code 1
10-33 code 1
ODOR CONDITION - Odor of smoke. A smoke condition caused by a nearby working fire or fires such as barbecues, salamanders, etc.
10-33 code 2
10-33 code 2
ODOR CONDITION - Any other type of odor.
10-34
10-34
SPRINKLER SYSTEM EMERGENCY
10-34 code 1
10-34 code 1
SPRINKLER SYSTEM EMERGENCY - Defective sprinkler device or system (defective alarm valve, broken pipe, etc.)
10-34 code 2
10-34 code 2
SPRINKLER SYSTEM EMERGENCY - Unwarranted sprinkler alarm- Not defective (surge in pressure, people working on the system, etc.)
10-34 code 3
10-34 code 3
SPRINKLER SYSTEM EMERGENCY - Sprinkler has been activated by heat source not associated with an accidental fire