Phx Fire Vol 2 (Deck 20)

Question 1

205.21

Answer 1

Portable Radios

Question 2

Purpose of SOP for portable radios.

Answer 2

Outline the features and proper use of portable radios, emphasizing face-to-face communication as the best means at an emergency scene and prioritizing concise radio transmissions when distance or circumstances prevent face-to-face communication.

Question 3

What is the current portable radio equipment usedP?

Answer 3

Motorola APX7000XE, which has multiple channel capabilities and features a front speaker and microphone, as well as a rear microphone to reduce background noise in radio transmissions.

Question 4

How are the Hazard Deck and Non-Hazard Deck channels organized in the Motorola APX7000XE radio?

Answer 4

Hazard Deck ‘A’: Ch 1 - 16.
Non-Hazard Deck ‘K’: Trunked Ch 1 - 16, w/ additional Phx PD ch and interoperability w/ outside agencies.

Question 5

Function of the small black toggle switch at the base of the channel selector knob in the Motorola APX7000XE radio.

Answer 5

Locks or unlocks the programmed buttons, preventing the use of side buttons when in the lock position, except for the Push-To-Talk button.

Question 6

Purpose of the orange emergency traffic button on the portable radio.

Answer 6

Sends an emergency signal to Dispatch, identifying the unit ID of the portable radio. Dispatch will then contact the unit to verify/confirm the emergency traffic transmission.

Question 7

Function of the push-to-talk (PTT) button on the portable radio.

Answer 7

Must be depressed to transmit radio messages. The radio cannot receive messages while this button is depressed.

Question 8

How can the radio be reset to the default zone?

Answer 8

Turning the radio off and then on again.

Question 9

Ops radio assignments?

Answer 9

All members will have a portable radio assigned for their use, and each member will be responsible for the security, proper use, and maintenance of their radio.

Question 10

Responsibility of each member regarding carrying their assigned radio.

Answer 10

On all emergency incidents, and at other times, the radio will be carried at their discretion or secured in the fire vehicle.

Question 11

How should the battery status of the portable radios be checked?

Answer 11

Daily basis, and a flashing green/yellow light on the vehicle charger indicates that the batteries need reconditioning.

Question 12

Radio identification for Engine 1 or Ladder 1.

Answer 12

Will apply to the Captain of the Fire Company.

Question 13

Procedure if a radio is unaccounted for?

Answer 13

Must be reported immediately with a Police Report and LSD form completed before a replacement can be issued.

Question 13

Assigned radio MCT roster.

Answer 13

It is important that when a member is using a radio, they are using the radio they have been assigned.

Question 14

Requirement for transmitting or receiving messages using the portable radios.

Answer 14

Order model is required when transmitting or receiving messages.

Question 14

How are the remaining personnel identified with their portable radios?

Answer 14

Their Fire Company ID and their name, for example, Engine 1 – FF Jones to Command.

Question 15

Purpose of SOP for Portable Radios.

Answer 15

To provide guidelines and instructions for the proper use and maintenance of portable radios within the region.

Question 15

What should be done if the batteries of the portable radios need reconditioning?

Answer 15

Exchanged with a fully charged battery from the station charger, and the old battery placed into the station charger for reconditioning.

Question 16

How does SOP for Portable Radios contribute to operational efficiency and safety?

Answer 16

Ensuring that all personnel are following consistent protocols for radio usage, which is crucial for effective communication and coordination during various ops and emergencies.

Question 17

205.22

Answer 17

Surgical Emergency Medical Response

Question 17

Purpose of the Surgical Emergency Response Team (SERT).

Answer 17

Resource called upon when a PT requires life or limb saving procedures beyond the capabilities of on-scene EMS personnel or when the PT cannot be extricated and TRx in a reasonable amount of time.

Question 18

Guiding principle of ‘life before limb’ as it relates to the SERT.

Answer 18

Life-saving measure, prioritizing life-saving procedures over time-saving measures, particularly in situations requiring amputation due to the inability to extricate a PT.

Question 19

How is SERT activated?

Answer 19

ICr, in consultation with the Tx/rescue sector on scene, is responsible for activating the SERT by calling Dispatch requesting mobilization of the surgical team.

Question 20

Role of the Tactical Radio Operator (TRO) in the activation of SERT?

Answer 20

Contacts the assigned trauma center via the predetermined facility activation process and asks for the team to prepare to be TRx to the scene, and then sends the closest available BC to pick up the team and TRx them to the scene of the incident.

Question 21

Role of the SERT physician upon arrival at the scene of a surgical emergency medical response.

Answer 21

Establishing medical direction, assuming control of PT care, and working under the IC to provide PT Tx, extrication, and TRx.

Question 22

Responsibilities of personnel during a surgical emergency medical response?

Answer 22

Assist the SERT w/ procedures and interventions within their standard EMS protocol, and work together with SERT members to provide life and limb-saving procedures.

Question 23

Composition of the SERT in a surgical emergency medical response.

Answer 23

Trauma Surgeon or EMS Physician, with the addition of a trauma nurse at the discretion of the responding physician.