Communications Ch 2 & 3

Question 1

HouseWatch has _ seconds to acknowledge an emergency response. If no response Dispatcher will prompt unit to verify response via Voice Alarm

Answer 1

20 seconds

Question 2

To obtain additional copies of response messages _

All units in same quarters can make themselves AQ simultaneously unless…(3)

Answer 2

Press 10-5 followed by SEND

Units respond to different boxes, Unit did not go 10-8, One unit relocated

Question 3

When shall Verbal button be used

Answer 3

If alarm within 2 blocks of unit’s quarters in any direction. Respond & give info & location via radio

Question 4

What is done if a unit wants R & R

Answer 4

Do NOT go 10-8 when leaving scene. Upon return to quarters press R & R via selector panel & press send

Question 5

T/F ACT’G button can only be used by 1st relocator into original unit. Subsequents can no longer use ACT’G. Acknowledge via Voice alarm, radio, or telephone

Answer 5

True

Question 6

T/F In all instances a relocated unit would acknowledge independently of regularly assigned unit

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Box 0342 (3-342-42) What do the numbers in parenthesis signify

Answer 7

3= Private fire alarm box,
342 Box number,
42- Terminal number to specify area within the building

Question 8

When PC/ATS is on-line, the red border surrounding Clr/Test button will be (flickering/steady) indicating OOS

Answer 8

Steady= OOS notify Starfire (Think flat line on EKG- flat steady line= dead)

Question 9

Only maintenance performed on PC/ATS by members _

Answer 9

Changing paper roll & replacing ink cartridge (Starfire replaces spare cartridges)

Question 10

When shall teleprinter emergency power systems be examined & tested

Answer 10

1st of every month

Question 11

MDT Display Screen- displays up to _ lines each being up to _ characters long. Top _ lines are text work area for messages & _ lines contain info that is of use to the operator

Answer 11

8 lines up to 40 characters long; 1st 6 lines & last 2 lines

Question 12

What are 4 single action keys

What are 3 disposition keys

Answer 12

10-84, 10-4, 10-14, 10-20

10-18, 10-19, 10-92

Question 13

If 10-18/19 transmitted- do all units have to go 10-8

Answer 13

No- Non-operating units will automatically be placed 10-8 & Operating units will have to use 10-8 & Send button when they are available

Question 14

Can the Voice Alarm be used to communicate between line units

Answer 14

No- 2 way communication between Borough Communication Office & Company quarters

Question 15

What is Interruptible Power Supply (IPS)

Answer 15

Automatically powers PC/ATS during blackouts. Buzzer will alarm- notify Supervising Fire Alarm Dispatcher

Question 16

Each unit shall maintain at least _ spare rolls of teleprinter paper

Answer 16

At least 2: spares at Battalion

Question 17

Suffix "T" after L100 would designate them as the _ Unit.
A: Technical Response Unit
B: Tactical Support Unit
C: Tech Decon Task Force Unit
D: Transport Backup Unit

Answer 17

D