Communications Flashcards
HT is transmitting (led)
Solid red
HT is transmitting at a low battery condition
Blinking red (while transmitting)
HT is in Emergency mode
Blinking red (while not transmitting)
Receiving a transmission
Solid Amber
HT is receiving a secured transmission
Blinking Amber
How does the LED illuminate during its SOS feature
3 dots 3 dashes 3 dots
LED and SOS are both 3 letters
3 3 3
Emergency alert activation, Transmits and Receives =
Blinking red
A radio transmitting an emergency alert activation displays
Orange stripe with “Emergency” on the MAIN screen
A radio transmitting an EAB, top display =
Illuminates in Amber/Orange and alternates between Emergency and Unit ID
How long does the radio hold the display of an EAB
8 seconds
Both main and top display
How many impolite calls are sent?
1
But does not preempt any ongoing transmission
How many polite calls are sent?
2
Approximately 8 seconds after
How many calls will the radio ID hold?
- The last 15
How can you recall if the EAB was activated?
Call displays an orange triangle
Bermuda triangle is bad
Encrypted channels can only be monitored on
The PORTABLE EFAS
Encrypted channels in Tactical zone A are strapped or unstrapped?
Strapped
They are always active on these channels
HT-9/TAC SEC
HT-10 CMD SEC
Minor damage needs an Unusual Occurrence Report?
No only EXCESSIVE damage
Upon receipt of a spare radio, what channels must be checked for proper ID?
Ch 1, ch 2, and ch 3
Also verify the time of the day on the clock is correct
What may be transmitted over the Department radio after requesting a Mixer Off
Name OR Unit number of a member with a MINOR injury
Initial notificatin of a fatality or serious injury to an on-duty member shall be made to the dispatcher via Mixer Off msg. What will that notification not include?
And what follows the initial notification?
Name or unit number of member.
Followed by immediate telephone notification with full particulars. Also as soon as possible, telephone to the FDOC
In the event a first call to the dispatcher is not acknowledged within _______ repeat the call?
30 seconds
Do not make more than ____ attempts to contact the dispatcher.
3
If the third call to the dispatcher is not acknowledged:
transmit your message from another mobile unit
If no radio response is received after 3 attempts have been made from another unit OR there are indications of a problem with the borough frequency:
Switch to citywide frequency and advise citywide dispatcher of difficulty encountered on that borough frequency
HT’s and Cell phones shall be used within ________ of vehicles transporting explosives, explosive magazines, or areas where blasting operations are in progress.
150 feet
Apparatus, Post and Marine radios shall not be operated within _______ of vehicles transporting explosives, explosive magazines, or areas wher blasting operations are in progress.
300 feet
The apparatus radios will emit an audible signal when:
depressed for longer than a minute. “Stuck Button”
what radio code is for smoke issuing from a manhole cover under pressure?
10-25 Code 2
what radio code is for smoke seeping from a manhole?
10-25 Code 3
what radio code is for fire extended from a manhole, conduit, or transformer into a building?
10-25 Code 1
what radio code is for fire or smoke condition from a transformer at any location?
10-25 Code 4
what radio code is 10-27?
Compactor or Incinerator fire
fire has not extended from compactor or shaft
10-28
Subway
code 1: structural fire
code 2: non-structural
code 3: Emergency (non-medical) (ODOR in station)
10-34
Sprinkler system emergency
code 1: Defective
code 2: Unwarranted
code 3: Activated by Heat Source not associated with an accidental fire
what is a 10-35 No Code?
Unwarranted Alarm
caused by a defective condition e.g. low battery condition, alarm activations without a known cause, or when no condition is found warranting an emergency response)
10-36
Vehicle accident or emergency
code: WAIT
code 1: requires Washdown
code 2: vehicle Accident - no injuries no washdown
code 3: with Injuries
code 4: Trapped victim requiring extrication
No Code: other than described (flat tire, overheated car)
10-37
Medical Assignment Not associated with Fire Ops
code 1: victim Deceased
code 2: NOT breathing and requires resuscitation or may be suffering from a serious apparently life threatening injury or illness
code 3: IS breathing and suffering non-serious, not life threatening injury or illness
code 4: Medical assignment where unit is 84, has No patient contact and EMS is on-scene
Thermal burn injuries which occur as a direct result of heat from a flame will be what radio signal?
10-45 with sub code in lieu of 10-37
10-38
Carbon Monoxide
code 1: Detector Activation: investigation
code 2: Incident (co meter reading 1-9ppm)
code 3: Emergency (co meter reading 10 or greater ppm)
code 4: No detector activation
10-41
FM Investigation Required (specify code) code 1: Occupied code 2: Unoccupied Structure code 3: Unoccupied Vehicle code 4: Vacant structure or Structures NOT intended for Dwelling purposes (sheds, demo, detached garages etc)
10-45 Code 2
Red Tag
A 10-75 for incidents below grade in facilities other than buildings (subway, tunnels, terminals etc) shall require:
response of a Communications Unit
When is a 2nd Alarm warranted for a 10-76?
Any Visible Fire Or Smoke Emanating through the Exterior Skin of the building
OR
When a SERIOUS Fire has been Verified
the FAST unit and CFR Engine shall be assigned to the Fire Sector when:
Fire is on the 7th floor or above.
They can be staged on the Floor Below the fire floor, ready for rapid deployment
Where will the FAST unit and CFR Engine position at lower floor fires of a 10-77?
determined by the IC
10-80 No Code
code: SIPS
- release is of a Small quantity (Gas leak in a stove)
- material and its hazards have been Identified
- ff PPE provides adequate protection
- Special equipment and Specialized training not needed
10-86
Alcohol Resistant Foam Op
Which URGENT message requires notification on the HT and Rig radio?
10-70
When a unit has a defective or non-operating apparatus radio:
the Officer on duty shall notify Battalion and Division. Officer shall call the dispatcher requesting radio mechanic response for repairs to apparatus radio.
Who supplies the affected unit with a portable citywide radio capable of direct communications with all borough dispatchers when their apparatus radio is defective or non-operating?
Division
If a response is received while awaiting the arrival of the citywide radio:
the officer shall notify the dispatcher that the unit is responding without an operating apparatus radio.
Dispatcher will ensure an additional unit with radio responds to same alarm.
What is the priority order to contact if contact cannot be made with their company officer?
code CIA
- Company Chauffeur
- Officer In Command
- Any other HT equipped member
Anytime a building or area is evacuated:
units shall account for all members in preparation for a Roll Call by the Officer in Command.
There are 10 Maydays for:
2 Injuries, 2 Collapses, 3 when someone is Lost, Trapped or missing, & 3 when someone is found that was lost, trapped or missing
Name all the Maydays.
- Collapse IMMINENT
- Structural Collapse HAS OCCURRED
- UNCONSCIOUS member
- Life Threatening INJURY
- MISSING member
- Member LOCATES a Missing member
- LOST
- TRAPPED
- & 10. Member WHO FINDS the Trapped or Lost member
What information must be provided for a MAYDAY-MISSING MEMBER?
code LUNA Last known location Unit member is working in that tour Name Assignment
What information must be provided for a MAYDAY, MISSING/TRAPPED/LOST MEMBER LOCATED?
code LIAR
- Location
- Identity of member to determine if it is the member reported missing
- Any imminent conditions that might affect the missing member
- Resources needed
A member with a Non-Life Threatening Injury is a _________ transmission.
URGENT
what is the code for URGENTS
U Gladly Discontinue or Change WIFE
What are the URGENTS?
- Unable to confirm positive water source (10-70)
- Gain control of the HT
- Discontinue interior attack
- Change in conditions that will severly impact an operation or the safety of members
- Water Loss (different from 10-70)
- Injury - non-life threatening
- Fear of collapse
- Exposure - fire extending into an exposure
Any Officer or Safety Team member hearing an Emergency Alert Tone followed by a Mayday or Urgent message and realizing it is not being acknowledged by the IC, must:
- Acknowledge signal and ascertain nature
2. Promptly relay all information to the IC
The Emergency Alert Tone Assisted Rescue requires how many HTs?
ONE