Communications Flashcards
When an alarm comes in how long does housewatch have to acknowledge before dispatch will prompt the company
20 seconds
The VERBAL button should only be used with the alarm is within _____ blocks of the firehouse
2, if it is more then 2 blocks the unit should respond and give information and location via the radio
Engine suffix. C
Ex E84C
CFR-D engine
Engine suffix D
Ex E84D
tech DECON task force engine
Engine suffix F
Ex E84F
FAST unit
Engine suffix H
Ex E84H
Hazmat tech unit
Engine suffix I
ex E84I
Fire ice unit
Engine suffix L
Ex E84L
Lobby control unit
Engine suffix N
Ex E84N
High rise nozzle
*5th engine
Engine suffix P
Ex E84P
High pressure engine
Engine suffix S
Ex E84S
Communications unit
Engine suffix T
ex E84T
Transport backup unit
Engine suffix W
Ex E84W
Water-ice rescue unit
Engine suffix Y
Ex E84Y
Systems control unit
Ladder suffix C
Ex L34C
CPC unit
Ladder suffix D
Ex L34D
Tech DECON task force ladder
Ladder suffix F
Ex L34F
FAST unit
Ladder suffix H
Ex L34H
High Rise roof team
Ladder suffix R
Ex L34R
Rescue collapse transport
Ladder suffix S
Ex L34S
SOC support truck
Ladder suffix T
Ex L34T
Transport backup unit
Ladder suffix V
Ex L34V
Ventilation support unit
Ladder suffix W
Ex L34W
Water-Ice unit
It is mandatory that all the following designations except which one to be entered in to CIDS: A-BWSTRG B-CFRH C-PG D-MAJALT E-REHAB
Trick question. It is mandatory for all those designations to be put into CIDS
For CIDS- the teleprinter has space for ___ lines and each line can contain up to ____ characters
4 lines
40 characters
T or F
In order to save space when entering CIDS info it is smart to split a word between two lines.
False. Do not split words it could cause confusion
1938 building code classification: What is a class 1?
Fireproof
1938 building code classification: What is a class 2?
Fire protected structure
1938 building code classification: What is a class 3?
Non-Fireproof structure
1938 building code classification: What is a class 4?
Wood frame structure (class 4 and WOOD has 4 letters)
1938 building code classification: What is a class 5?
Metal structure (class 5 and METAL has 5 letters)
1938 building code classification: What is a class 6?
Heavy Timber structure (class 6 and TIMBER had 6 letters)
What does CL2LW mean?
A fire protected structure constructed using metal “C” joist or steel bar joist. (Lightweight construction)
what does CL3LW mean?
Non-fireproof structure renovated or repaired using ANY type of structural lightweight materials
What does CL4LW mean?
Wood frame structure constructed using any type of structural light weight materials
T or F
Any unit can revise or submit CIDS entries regardless of administrative area. (If you see something that needs to be in CIDS do it)
False, only the administrative unit shall submit or revise CIDS for a building. If a unit finds something that is CIDS worthy they are to immediately notify the administrative unit.
The name and unit number of a member with a minor injury can be transmitted to the dispatcher over the department radio after requesting _____.
A- mixer on
B- mixer off
B- mixer off
When using the handset on the rig how long should you wait after calling dispatch and not getting a response before calling them again? How many attempts do you make before assuming the radio is defective and trying from another rig?
30 seconds
3 attempts max
Handle-Talkies and cell phones should not be used within ____ft of vehicles transporting explosives, explosive magazines, and areas where blasting is in progress.
150 ft
Apparatus, Post, and Marine radios should not be used within ____ft of vehicles transporting explosives, explosive magazines, and areas where blasting is in progress.
300ft
If the apparatus radios is depressed for more than ___seconds it will automatically cut off.
60 seconds, for lengthy messages you will have to release and re-depress the transmit button in intervals less than 60 seconds
When the apparatus radio is not operative who do you notify?
Battalion, division, and radio mechanic
Division will provide a portable citywide radio and stays on the rig. If you get a response while waiting for the radio notify dispatch and they will add another unit to your run so a radio is available on scene
How many handlines/hand extinguishers/heavy appliances are needed to put out a:
1-light fire condition
2-medium fire condition
3-heavy fire condition
1-light=1 hoseline or hand extinguishers
2-medium= 2 hoselines
3-heavy=more then 2 hoselines or 2 hoselines in conjunction with heavy appliances