Communications Ch 9 Add 1 Flashcards
Each battalion vehicle has a
Recorder
The companion computer work station associated with the battalion vehicle recorder is located in the
Battalion office
Who are these recordings available to
Chief and company officers for review of operations which they have responded to
Where is the recorder in the battalion car located at
In the rear
There are 8 separate radios housed in a large rugged steel box
Does not require FDNY attention ( normal use)
Where is the electronics status panel located
Center console
2 line LCD display and a fault indicating red LED
Provides operational status
Must notify AAT communications if these messages appear
Start up failure
Low buffer
Memory full
Overwriting
Recorder will simultaneously record transmissions on
All channels
Except channel 9 zone A
What is not recorded on the battalion recorder
Messages to and from borough dispatcher
In order to record what must the battalion vehicles be done
Must remain running to record
Regardless of order of arrival at operations
Upon return to quarters the battalion vehicle shall
Be turned off
The recorder system will remain on for 25 minute max
The recorder will automatically turn off upon completion
Battalion vehicle with shore power upon return to quarters must be
Plugged in
The operational system test for the battalion recorder
Done at the start of every tour
Done when apparatus placed back in service
When the battalion vehicle is returned to service what needs to be done
Functional test of the system needs to be done
This can be done at the same time notification is made to Starfire to register the MDT terminal
How to test the battalion recorder
Start apparatus
Depress HT when “system ready” is displayed
Transmission should register on LCD screen
Receiver number will light up with channel
“R” will appear next to number indicating it is recording
When a battalion vehicle is placed out of service
BC shall notify AAT by phone or email
The preferred methods is telephone
Recorder problem may be the
Vehicle battery failure
Anytime the vehicle batteries fail what must be done
Test the recorder system
At times AAT may request the battalion vehicle return to quarters. What shall be done when this is requested
BC shall accommodate request when possible
The ultimate decision rests with the BC in consultation with the borough dispatcher
The securing of battalion vehicles is done by
Some vehicles are equipped the keypads for entry
Security code for keypads on battalion vehicles
Battalion prefix is 04
Battalion number follows prefix
Battalion 3 entry code would be 04003
All battalion vehicles are equipped with the
Secure idle system
Vehicles must be kept running
How do you request battalion recordings
Complete the request form
Fax directly to the HT Recording Unit
Original is forwarded through chain to borough commander
What transmissions can be requested by company officers
Primary and Secondary tactical channels only
What HT transmission channels can be requested by chief officers
Any available channels
What would be an unusual request made for the recordings
Officers of units that did not respond to the incident
Operations must grant permission for these units to get the recordings
Battalion recordings are only for
Department business only and must be kept in a secure location in the company office
What vehicles are outfitted with HT Recorders
Battalion vehicles
All battalion vehicles at the scene must
Remain on with the motor running at the scene of operations regardless of there order of arrival
