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1
Q

In what situations is an “Urgent” message given?

A 
Non life threatening injury
10-70
Interior attack discontinued
Danger of collapse
Fire entering exposure
Loss of water
Change in conditions that will severely impact conditions or the safety of members.
IC use of HT network

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In what situations is a “Mayday” given

A 
Collapse Imminent
Collapse occurred
Unconscious or Life threatening injury
Missing Member
Lost or Trapped

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3
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HT light - solid red

A

ht is transmitting

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4
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HT light- Blinking red (while transmitting)

A

low battery condition

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HT light- Blinking red (while not transmitting)

A

HT in emergency mode

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6
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HT light- Solid Amber

A

Receiving transmission

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HT light- Blinking Amber

A

HT receiving a secured transmission

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The verbal button on the PC/ATS is only to be used if the alarm is within____ blocks of a units quarters?

A

2 blocks

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9
Q

How many seconds does the house watchman have to acknowledge on the PC/ATS?

A

20 seconds

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10
Q

Engine companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: C

A

CFRD engine

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11
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Engine Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: D

A

Tech Decon Task Force Engine

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12
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Engine Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: F

A

Fast Unit

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13
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Engine Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: H

A

Haz-Mat Tech Unit

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14
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Engine Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: I

A

FireIce Unit

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15
Q

Engine Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: K

A

Division Task Force

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16
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Engine Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: L

A

Lobby Control Unit

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17
Q

Engine Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: N

A

High Rise Nozzle

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18
Q

Engine Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: P

A

High Pressure Engine

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19
Q

Engine Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: S

A

Communications Unit

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20
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Engine Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: T

A

Transport Backup Unit

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21
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Engine Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: W

A

Water- Ice Rescue Unit

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22
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Engine Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: Y

A

Systems Control Unit

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23
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Ladder Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: C

A

CPC Unit

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24
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Ladder Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: D

A

Tech Decon Task Force Ladder

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25
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Ladder Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: F

A

Fast Unit

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26
Q

Ladder Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: H

A

Hight Rise Roof Team

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27
Q

Ladder Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: K

A

Division Task Force

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28
Q

Ladder Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: R

A

Rescue Collapse Transport

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29
Q

Ladder Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: S

A

SOC Support Truck

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30
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Ladder Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: T

A

Transport Backup Unit

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31
Q

Ladder Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: V

A

Ventilation Support Unit

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32
Q

Ladder Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: W

A

Water-Ice Rescue Unit

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33
Q

Handie Talkie Charger- Steady green

A

Fully Charged

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34
Q

Handie Talkie Charger- Flashing green

A

trickle mode charge is at 90% or better

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35
Q

Handie Talkie Charger- Green/ amber alternate flashing

A

fully charged (this indicator is for radio shop informational purposes only)

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36
Q

Handie Talkie Charger- Steady red

A

In rapid charge

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37
Q

Handie Talkie Charger- Flashing red

A

Not charging/ reinsert

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38
Q

Handie Talkie Charger- Flashing Amber

A

Fault Mode- too hot/ cold

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39
Q

What are the handle talkie encrypted channels?

A

9 & 10

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40
Q

Handie talkie channel 16

A

emergency

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41
Q

Handie talkie channel 15

A

subway 2

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42
Q

Handie talkie channel 14

A

subway 1

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43
Q

Handie talkie channel 13

A

PD Tac U

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44
Q

Handie talkie channel 12

A

Building Repeater 2

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45
Q

Handie talkie channel 11

A

Building Repeater 1

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46
Q

Handie talkie channel 10

A

Encrypted Command channel

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47
Q

Handie talkie channel 9

A

Encrypted Tactical channel

48
Q

Handie talkie channel 3

A

Tactical 2

49
Q

Handie talkie channel 2

A

Command 1

50
Q

Handie talkie channel 1

A

Tactical 1 (intra-operability with EMS)

51
Q

Can encrypted channels be monitored on the rig EFAS?

A

no, only portable EFAS

52
Q

What at the encrypted dispatch channels?

A

Citywide fire 3, Citywide fire 4

53
Q

How can the encrypted dispatch channels be accessed ?

A

In dispatch zone 3 or Fire Dispatch B/U Zone

54
Q

When placing a spare HT into service, what channels must be checked for the proper HT ID?

A

HT-1, HT-2 command, HT-9 TAC SEC
Take mark in co journal of the check
Also the time of day clock must be verified as correct

55
Q

Who is notified of a HT placed OOS for a spare?

A

Division. advise them of unit and position

56
Q

On the HT the double dot button allows access to a list of the last ___ ID’s received

A

15

57
Q

A solid red light on the handie talkie means?

A

radio transmitting

58
Q

A blinking red light on the HT when transmitting means?

A

HT at low battery condition

59
Q

A blinking red light on the HT while not transmitting means?

A

HT in emergency mode

60
Q

A solid amber light on the HT means?

A

HT is receiving a transmission

61
Q

A blinking amber light on the HT means?

A

HT is receiving a secured transmission

62
Q

How long should a member wait to speak after pushing the push to talk button on their HT mic?

A

1/2 second

63
Q

How long is the time out timer on the HT?

A

30 seconds

emits short warning tone at 26 seconds, continuous tone at 30 seconds

64
Q

How long do you have to press the EAB on the HT for it to activate?

A

1 second

65
Q

What is displayed on the main screen of the Transmitting HT when the EAB is activated?

A

“Emergency” in orange stripe?

66
Q

What is displayed on top display of the transmitting HT when the EAB is activated?

A

Will illuminate orange/ amber and alternate between “Emergency” and Unit ID

67
Q

What happens to the High visibility LED light on the transmitting HT when the EAB is activated?

A

blinks SOS signal

3 dots 3 dashes 3 dots

68
Q

How long do you have to hold down the Hight visibility light on the HT remote mic to turn it off or on?

A

2 seconds

69
Q

How many alert tones are transmitted when the EAB is activated ?

A

1 impolite alert
2 polite alerts
plus beacon tones

70
Q

When are the polite alerts sent out after EAB activation?

A

approx 8 secs after impolite alert

71
Q

What is displayed on the HT main screen of the receiving radio when a EAB is activated?

A

Displays “EA received” in orange/Amber
displays identity of radio transmitting EA
holds display for approx 8 secs

72
Q

What is displayed on the HT top display of the receiving radio when a EAB is activated?

A

Alternates between EA RCVD in orange/ amber
and identity of radio transmitting EA.
Holds display for approx 8 secs

73
Q

What is displayed on the HT main screen and top screen of the receiving radio when a member who has transmitted a EA depresses the push to talk button?

A

orange band with “emergency call” with unit and position

74
Q

If scrolling on the “recent” button on the HT. what would be displayed next to the unit and ID of a member who activated their Emergency alert ?

A

orange triangle

75
Q

Who is notified of a missing HT?

A

Radio Shop via email
FDOC via email and telephone
Battalion & Division via telephone

76
Q

What is the wattage of the Post radio?

A

45 watts

77
Q

How long will the battery of the post radio last with the 20/20/60 formula?

10/10/80 formula?

A

4 hrs

7 hrs

78
Q

What is the distance you should stand from the post radio when operating?

A

2 feet

79
Q

What is the wattage of the VHF radio in the Vehicle cross band repeater system?

A 
5 watts (portable radio)
Only programmed from channels 1-8.
Identifiable by long antenna and yellow knob.
No emergency alert function
80
Q

What is the wattage of the UHF radio in the Vehicle Cross Band repeater system?

A

40 Watts

81
Q

What communications does the second due engine officer (who took the post radio from the command post) make when he has arrived at the vicinity of the standpipe outlet where the first line is being stretched?

A

Contacts command on Ch 2 of post radio and gives his location to verify post radio is in place.
Uses HT on Ch 1 to announce to all units a communication link to command has been established

82
Q

What are the conditions that it is mandatory there be a CIDS card created to notify units?

A 
Bowstring truss (BWSTRG)
CFR Hold (CFRH)
Major Alteration (MJALT)
Pre-Incident guideline (PG)
Rehabilitated (REHAB)
Mega High Rise, over 800' (MEGA)
83
Q

What does the high visibility light on the handie talkie do on the transmitting radio when the emergency alert is activated?

A

Blinks sos signal

3 dots 3 dashes

84
Q

When placing a spare HT radio into service, what channels should be checked for the proper ID?

A

HT-1 Tac1
HT-2 CMD 1
HT-9 Tac SEC

Take mark in company journal

85
Q

APX8000XE HT radio will hold ____ ID’s of the last transmissions

A

15

86
Q

How long is the ‘emergency alert received ‘ info displayed in orange on the receiving HT radio after an emergency alert activation?

A

8 seconds. Just for EAB

When member presses PTT button, ‘Emergency call’ will display on main and top screen in orange

87
Q

1938 building code construction classifications

Class 1 ?

A

Fireproof Structure

88
Q

1938 building code construction classifications

Class 2?

A

Fire-Protected Structure

89
Q

1938 building code construction classifications

Class 3?

A

Non-Fireproof Structure

90
Q

1938 building code construction classifications

Class 4?

A

Wood Frame Structure

91
Q

1938 building code construction classifications

Class 5?

A

Metal Structure

92
Q

1938 building code construction classifications

Class 6?

A

Heavy Timber Structure

93
Q

A wood frame structure constructed using any type of structural Light-Weight materials would be classified as _____ on a CIDS card

A

CL4LW

94
Q

A Non-Fireproof structure renovated or repaired using any type of Structural Light-Weight materials would be classified as _____ on a CIDS card

A

CL3LW

95
Q

A Fire Protected Structure constructed using metal “C” joists or steel bar joists would be classified as a ____ on a CIDS card

A

CL2LW

96
Q

Handie talkie and cell phones shall not be used within ___ feet of vehicles transporting explosives.

Apparatus, marine, and Post?

A

150 ft

300 ft

97
Q

Members shall not be within ___ feet of a transmitting post radio

A

2

98
Q

Can handle-talkies be completely immersed in fluid for decontamination?

A

Yes. Decontaminated in qtrs.

CFRD chap 3

99
Q

When doing an automatic roll call on the EFAS, members positions are showed in ___ and as members are accounted for, their riding position color will change to ____. Any member who hit their emergency alert will be ____.

A

Yellow
Green
Red

100
Q

The recent button on the handie talkie will hold IDs from the last ___ transmissions

A

15

101
Q

An H or a L on the top of handie talkie main display screen indicates…?

A

High (5 watts)

Low (2 Watts)

102
Q

How long is the “EA received “ message displayed on the receiving HT when a member hits their EAB?

A

8 seconds

103
Q

Can the encrypted channels be monitored on the rig EFAS?

A

No. Portable EFAS only

104
Q

What are the single action keys on the apparatus MDT?

A

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

105
Q

Prefix H on the CADS or MDT

A

Hose wagon

106
Q

Prefix D on the CADS or MDT

A

Haz Mat Decontamination

107
Q

Prefix FT on the CADS or MDT

A

Foam tender

108
Q

Prefix P on the CADS or MDT

A

Purple K unit

109
Q

Prefix RC on the CADS or MDT

A

Rescue Collapse

110
Q

Prefix RR on the CADS or MDT

A

Rapid Response

111
Q

Prefix HR on the CADS or MDT

A

High Rise unit

112
Q

Prefix F on the CADS or MDT

A

Foam carrier or High x foam unit

113
Q

Prefix DS on the CADS or MDT

A

Decon support unit

114
Q

Prefix ST on the CADS or MDT

A

Satellite

115
Q

On the post radio, what is the reverse channel for channels 11 and 12?

A

17 and 18

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