G201 Mobile Data Computers

Question 1

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what should be used for all status changes?

Answer 1

The Mobile Data Computer (MDC)

Question 2

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Where can up-to-date information concerning VisiNET mobile, and MDC operation be found?

Answer 2

On the communication division’s webpage on FireNet

Question 3

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If additional training on the MDC is needed who can assist?

Answer 3

Communication personnel and your shift FTO

Question 4

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The MDC must be rebooted every day at shift change. What should the officer ensure when performing this reboot?

Answer 4

1. MDC’s log on as correct unit
2. all members assigned and on-duty are added to roster
3. unit has the correct status

Question 5

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If you need to create an incident from the MDC, what action must also be preformed?

Answer 5

Notifying dispatch by radio so the correct call type may be entered.

Question 6

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When should the “self assign” button never be used?

Answer 6

When the call is still pending

Question 7

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When using the self assigned function what should officers be cognizant of?

Answer 7

Only self assign when certain your units response will be quicker than those already responding

Used discipline and discretion when self assigning their ripple effects for the overall system and the number of units assigned should the incident escalate

Question 8

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Where should problems with the MDC be referred?

Answer 8

AFD communications via the communications service request link found on the communication website on FireNet