Communications procedures Flashcards
The city of Portland operates a state of the art ___ digital radio system
Project 25
All radio procedures and communications must conform to the requirements of the…
FCC
Does a talkgroup have its own dedicated frequency?
No
Any radio “channel” that uses the 800 MHz to operate
Talkgroup
Does reserve apparatus retain its identity
Yes,
When a reserve apparatus is used as a replacement for the first line apparatus, what happens?
Regular radio identity should be retained
When a company is assigned to a State task force or strike team, they shall login to CAD with the suffix
st
Each division shall be assigned a radio identifier
100 EOP, 200 EMS, 300 FMO, 400 Training, 500 logistics
Which section or division has to preface its radio identifier?
Everyone except EOPS
Will fire investigators use their unit numbers?
Yes I376, I200
Primary tactical talkgroup used for emergency response communications where limited radio traffic will not cause congestion
OPS-1
Talk group assignments are based on these three needs
operational needs, geographic location and incident type
These talk groups are reserved for tactical ops
2-6
These talk groups are for specified operations such as special events, training, drills, CFIP, or community events
OPS 7-12
SEmi private talkgroup EXCLUSIVE for PFR radios. Cant be monitored by others
PFB TALK
Fire liaison monitors ____ during office hours (0600-1800) and greater alarms
PFB talk
How many simplex channels are there? Can you talk over someone on simplex channels
4, yes you can it wont bonk you out
Who else uses simplex channels
Multnomah, washington, and clackamas county all use them. Due to limited range we dont hear
How many watts are transmitted on mobile radio vs portable on simplex?
35 vs 3
In the a,b,c zones where is mayday channel at?
16th position
All on duty chiefs (C1,C2,C3,C4 and C103) all have a radio dedicated to MAYDAY channel. Describe this radio
It stays on charger with volume turned up and is marked with colored band
“patched” into 800 MHz radio system and is located in the M zone, first position. If patched ONLY works when within range of PFR radio system
State Fire Net
State Fire Net is on VHF position in V6 zone what position
16th
VHF radios employing ____ operate on simplex and will work anywhere in the state
State Fire Net
These talkgroups are located in the K zone and are identified by county
County Interoperability Talkgroups (Mult A,B,C,D CLACK A,B,C,D)
PFR has access to 10 channels in this system. They are located in M zone. Channels 2-11 Oregon 12-16 Washington
NPSPAC (national public safety planning advisory committee)
A system of stand-alone radio repeaters in various locations throughout the region that are independent of 800 MHz. These single channel repeaters are geographically specific
State interoperability channels
Operating in 700 MHz band and are divided into P-Q zones. Simplex only and are common in most public safety agencies
National interoperability channels
ECC talkgroups are located in the ___ zone with specific disciplines or functions assigned to each
J
The purpose of this talkgroup is for internal coordination of PFR resources and ops during a disaster. Located in L zone and are divided by battalion. There is a primary and two secondary
PFR disaster management talkgroups
Where are rollover talkgroups located? Can OPS1 Washington County talk with OPS 1 Mult
N and O zones. No they cant
What zone is PFR 4 dedicated training talkgroups located in?
D zone
Fire companies staged on police incidents shall ____ Dispatch when they are cleared by police to enter the scene
Notify
Fire Units monitoring police shall _____ initiate communications on any police talkgroup during a working police incident unless of a critical nature
Not
Encrypted talkgroups with an arson template or zone ____ can communicate on this group
X
What does strike team radio kit contain?
20 Bendix King portable VHF radios and one kenwood mobile
Where are strike team radio kits located?
MC9, HS18, and HS24
Strike team radios follow UASI template and are critical on these incidents managed on VHF
wildland
Apparatus are programmed to transmit at 110 watts of power on VHF. What else do they cover?
700 and 800 MHz
A VHF radio is assigned to each apparatus. This is the same style that go with strike teams. What do you do with batteries
Remove AA batteries
Each station has one assigned VHF mobile radio kit. What are the three things in the kit?
Kenwood mobile radio in self contained cabinet with power operating off 110, marine grade outdoor antenna, 50 ft low loss coaxial cable
When station VHF is deployed where do you put antenna?
secure antenna to a suitable roof vent using heavy duty oversize cable ties in kit
Do all PFR VHF radios have USCG marine channels programmed in their template
Yes
Highly specialized mobile communications apparatus. It is designed to serve as both a command and communications center
MC9
MC9 employs an integrated radio bridge that allows patching any combination of radios and bands, what is it called
ACU 1000
How many mobile repeaters are there and where are they located? What positions in G zone are they?
Two MC9 and HS24. 15/16
When in use, transmissions received on one talkgroup/channel are immediately rebroadcast on the other talkgroup/channel.
Radio bridge
Radio interface (bridge) is located in what two vehicles?
C2 and C103
Radio interface is currently configured to?
Interface SIMPLEX 3 to OPS 8
Can you removed interface (bridge) be removed from vehicle and used?
Yes
What compliment of radios is in deputy chiefs office (C103)?
2 800 MHz base station mobiles and one VHF base station
How are HAM radios contained?
Orange box in each station
How many old style XTS5000 portable radios are there for special events? Are they able to work on P-25 radio systems? Who maintains them?
20 and yes. Deputy chief of special ops
When dispatched, will respond by this only
MDT
On a second alarm do you communicate arrival on radio?
No, MDT is used for respond and arrive not the radio
The exception to second alarm radio arrival?
1st arriving transmits their arrival and sets up base
Approximately ___ minutes after initial dispatch, dispatchers will retransmit incident info. What can a 1st due company say to dispatch if arrival on scene is imminent?
1 minute, direct dispatch to hold up on repeat if they are about to arrive
Who acknowledges any updates from dispatche
1st due chief officer and fire unit
Between 0700-2200 dispatch will utilize ____. This will only be used overnight if
All call, greater alarms and any other box alarms dispatched prior to recall of a greater alarm
In the event of a greater alarm, what will OOS companies do?
Back in service and return to FMA
1st arriving officer will give sizeup and ____
assume command
If 1st arriving unit doesnt find the incident or is clearly notable to take action, it shall report____
“arrived in area” and describe situation. Subsequent arriving units will briefly announce their level 1 staging location (hydrant)
Emergency traffic will do what?
Emergency alert tones and a rebroadcast of the message by Command or Dispatch
How to activate tones
PTT with orange button. Release both to stop
Can fire radios talk over dispatched?
Yes they can, but not over each other
Under conditions such as high rise buildings what radio group do you switch to? what is the problem with this
Simplex (A-13, A-14,A-15, or B-15). It doesnt record traffic
What three units monitor Mayday channel at fire?
IC, Safety, RIT
When moved up companies _______ use AOR or AIQ button MDT. It can put them back in service FMA. Also use radio so it doesnt effect VCAD
Shall not
All incidents responded to while in a move up status outside the city shall be type coded”——” regardless of call type
MUTUAL
Do procedures for move ups to other departments or counties apply to Gresham
No
MDT login by what time and how are personnel assigned?
0800, officer then driver then everyone else
If leaving FMA or going out of service who do you get clearance from. Does this need to be done if it was prearranged and on daily dispatch?
fire liaison, no
If leaving FMA or going out of service who do you get clearance from. Does this need to be done if it was prearranged and on daily dispatch?
fire liaison, no
After hours (1800-0600) leaving FMA or extended OOS time is cleared by?
Battalion Chief
A radio needs up to this many seconds to affiliate when switching talk groups
3 seconds
Digital radio is generally all or _____
Nothing
Radios are programmed to give a warning when radio loses communication with system. What is it?
Three fast tones and “out of range” display on radio
If loss of communication occurs and battery is confirmed charged and antenna is on tight what do you do on a multiunit incident?
Use mayday channel to notify command of the loss of communication to assigned talkgroup
What are fringe areas where communications may be significantly diminished or lost altogether?
Forest Heights, Sylvania PCC, and Cornelius Pass
If complete 800 MHz failure what do we switch to?
NPSPAC
To access NPSPAC channels switch radio to
8CAL90 in M2 position
When using NPSPAC where do you position rigs? What should one member do?
Outside of stations for better reception. Monitor NPSPAC channel
Who maintains a pool of portable radios?
Each battalion chiefs station and FMO
When receiving new radio what needs to be done?
Update MDT
What form and where is radio sent?
FIre liaison. Form 800.01
If radio has been submerged for longer than this it needs to be sent in
30 minutes
When this displays send to Fire Liaison for replacement
red/green flashing LED displays
Who is responsible for repair/replacement of MDTS
Bureau of Technology Services (BTS)
Modern, interactive tap out and status management system. Who do you notify if it breaks during business hours and after hours
Zetron Station Alerting System. Fire Liaison and BOEC after hours
If radio is discovered missing, the fire liaison shall be notified
immediately
If radio is not found after an alert is sent to it , the fire liaison a “____” command with the radio shop. These commands are reversible by BTS
“remote inhibit”
