Communications Manual Flashcards
Condition 2
during heavy thunderstorms, one or more multiple alarm fires, or any activity that causes a depletion of resources
Condition 3
Who can authorize condition 3
Status used when greater than 50%
Deputy Chief or Staff Duty Officer
Personal Accountability Reports (P.A.R. Checks are done starting at the __ timer and every __ minutes thereafter
20 & 20
Safety Channel
November and Oscar for “talk around” or Safety channels
This channel may be assigned to all incidents not requiring a command officer
Bravo
Which channel dispatchers cannot monitor radio traffic or receive an EA
November and Oscar
Typical range of channels November and Oscar is about ___
1 Mile
Large-scale incidents are single or multiple complex and resource-intensive incidents that are often the result of a manmade or natural disaster. These incidents include airplane crashes, tornados, freight and passenger train derailments, terrorism attacks, and other similar incidents. These incidents will require numerous channels
usually more than four
When making a radio transmission DO NOT: Except
Use names on the radio (except in a MAYDAY situation or if missing a member during a
PAR check).
The Commonwealth of Virginia’s Office of Interoperability has realized a need for a
Common Language
Personnel declaring a Signal 1, who are able to talk on the radio, should make every attempt to activate their __ ________ and then identify their unit designator
EA Button
Any time a Signal 1 is declared or suspected; the following minimum FD resources, aside from law enforcement, shall be dispatched
The closest suppression piece.
EMS transport unit.
Battalion Chief.
Safety Officer, if available.
Fire and EMS units shall stage at a safe location until scene security is confirmed by law enforcement officers.
It is recommended that fire and rescue apparatus stage at a location that is ___ ___ ____ ___ ___ with the actual incident location
Not in the line of sight
The RSM should exit in the space between the ___ _____ of the PPE coat and below the
____ _____ with minimal RSM cord exposure.
Top flap and the neck strap
encouraged for routine use, this button can be activated in cases of a Mayday when command does not acknowledge the ______ _________
Emergency Activation (EA)
Accidental activation this ordinarily requires ___ to _____ seconds of depressing the EA button.
One to three
The 4C’s of communication
Connect
Convey
Clarify
Confirm
The initial progress report should be given at approximately
10 Minutes
EAs will not function in _____ ______ in the Emergency Communication Center
Failsoft
If activated in the jurisdiction, EAs can be activated on conventional talkaround channels such as
4O
FYI
50, 60, and 70 Series Fireboxes are used to identify limited access highways
50, 60, and 70 Series Fireboxes are used to identify limited access highways
Between the hours of ____ and ____, station radios shall be maintained in the “day” mode
0700-2200
Condition 3 when greater than __% of units are either committed to incidents or out of service
50%
based on prevailing guidance, units should be dispatched when the ambient temperature is above __ degrees and/or the animal is in immediate danger.
75 degrees
