Communications Ch 11 Flashcards
Digital channels do not support the Emergency Alert Function
Channel 9
Channel 10
EMS/FIRE
Channel 13
TAC U
Channel 14
Subway 1
Channel 15
Subway 2
Channel 16
Emergency channel
Transmission wattage decreases as the
Battery drains
Primary and secondary tactical channels
Ch 1 and 3
2 Watt channels
All other channels are 5 Watts
NYPD helicopter radio is how many watts
25 Watts
Portable Command Post Radio is how many Watts
25 Watts
What channels do not support the emergency alert function
Digital channels
Who has priority use of channel 1 if nearby incident will be affected by use of the same tactical channel
The 1st incident in the Borough that escalates to a 7-5 status will have priority use of channel 1
When the IC determines at an incident that the secondary tactical channel (3) must be used because of another incident nearby he must
- Notify dispatcher
* The aide will contact all units on the scene prior to the chiefs arrival of the new tactical channel
The secondary tactical channel can also be implemented by the IC for the following
- Extensive floor searches
- Haz-Mat/Decon operations
- 10-66 for search and rescue groups
- Any large operation that it is deemed useful by the IC
Implementation of a Command channel shall be established for the following incidents
- 3rd alarm or greater
- 10-60
- 10-66
- 10-76
- 10-77 AND more than one sector is established
- Complex operations as determined by the IC
The Bureau of Operations mandates that Command Channel drills be held
- Semi annually (May/Nov)
- At all 2nd alarms
- At all large scale drills and discussed at division conferences
Who prepares the use of the Command Channel
- Deputy Chief on his arrival
* DC shall ensure Post Radio is activated at the ICP on channel 2
Who conducts a roll call on the Command Channel to ensure compliance
- RUL
* If RUL has not arrived then the IC shall order the division or battalion FF to conduct the roll call
What is the major difference between radio models I and III
LCD display
When will a second EA Tone be transmitted automatically after the initial tone
10 seconds after if no activity on the channel at the instant the radio attempts to send
What is the purpose of the “beacon tones”
Alerts the member that his radio is transmitting tones
What is meant by Intrinsically safe and non-incendive in regard to radios
Will not release sufficient electrical/ thermal energy under Normal or abnormal conditions to cause ignition
When command channel (channel 2) is implemented- what Chief Officer is required to operate on it
Planning Chief
What are the secondary command channels
Q-4. B-5. M-6. X-7. R-8
What are the tertiary command channels
Q-5. B-8. M-8. X-6. X-4
When must a Command Channel be implemented at a 10-77
ONLY when more than 1 sector is established
When may the IC order the doors to the elevator machinery rooms used for ventilation purposes in a HRFPMD fire
When the fire is UNDER CONTROL and as long as the wind will not force smoke back into the building
The 3rd arriving ladder company at a HRFPMD fire shall report into the lobby with all personnel and be directed by the IC. The progress of the fire will determine their assignment. The 3rd due roof FF shall proceed to the
Apartment directly above the fire with the KO Curtain in addition to his normal compliment of tools to assist members operating on that floor
Who takes the KO curtain into a HRFPMD fire to the apartment directly above the fire apartment
1st due Roof FF
3rd due Roof FF
The 2nd due ladder company at a HRFPMD fire is responsible to
Control ventilation in areas other than the fire apartment as directed by the IC. If a Wind Controlled Device (WCD) deployment is initiated
The 2nd ladder company officer must coordinate this operation
Chief Officer positions at HRFPMD fires
1st
2nd
3rd
1st BC is the IC then may be reassigned as an additional Sector or Group Supervisor by the DC
2nd BC is the Fire Sector supervisor
3rd BC is the SAE group supervisor
The IC can utilize the 3rd OR 4th ECC to assist in
Receiving and/or recording the information of calls from occupants on floors above in an HRFPMD fire
What is required to be announced by the IC at HRFPMD fires
- The letter designation of the stairwell being used for ventilation and smoke removal operations
- The attack stair designation on the HT and/or Post radio
- The attack stair designation via the Dept radio to the borough dispatcher
The Fire Sector supervisor would be operating correctly in the following procedures
- Before deploying to the Fire Sector he ensured the Fire Sector had a Post Radio
- Make sure proper labeling has been verified if scissor stairs are present, and that the fire floor evacuation stair door is being maintained closed
- Make sure 1st hose line is in operation before a 2nd hose line is started
- Control ventilation when needed or as ordered by the IC
