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Radio Communications Flashcards

1
Q

The radio communications guideline addresses ______ in both _________ and __________ incidents

A

General procedures and protocols for communicating among dispatch and field personnel….. in both…. emergency….and….non-emergency

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2
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When initiating a transition the unit being called is ______then______. the unit being called acknowledges by saying

A

Stated first followed by the unit calling.
the unit being called acknowledges by stating their unit number.

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3
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Positive communications refers to

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Contact being established with the receiving unit before transmitting your message

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4
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Radio transmissions should be

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Calm and cordial

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5
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Words or voice inflections that reflect an individuals ________ are unprofessional and shall not be used

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Irritation, disgust or sarcasm

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6
Q

All radio transmissions on all channels are subject to

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Monitoring by news organizations and members of the public

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7
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Prohibited radio communications include

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Derogatory or inappropriate language

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8
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Informality during non essential operations is

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Acceptable but should be limited

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9
Q

What can severely disrupt county communications (from the unit or personnel)

A

Open-mic situations

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10
Q

keeping in mind incidents and peak radio traffic messages should include

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The minimum amount of verbiage necessary to adequately communicate

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11
Q

If EMS does not require assistance and another call is dropped that you believe is closer to your unit you should ______ regardless if you haven’t _______

A
  • Take the call
    -gathered report information
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12
Q

Radios are assigned in what manner

A

A position on the apparatus

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13
Q

Or inventory management system that accounts for portable radios is

A

PSTrax

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14
Q

Who is responsible for ensuring PSTrax is completed

A

Lieutenants/ acting Lieutenants

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15
Q

Units going enroute should ____________ or _______

A
  • Acknowledge dispatch via radio
  • or via MDC
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16
Q

Going en route should time stamp when _______ not ________

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-The unit actually begins the response
-while stationary in the bay

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17
Q

To prevent confusion when multiple calls have been dispatched indicate _______ or ______

A

-Call type
-location

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18
Q

While in service in district, when contacted by dispatch, respond with ________ for _________

A
  • Your location
  • coordination of the AVL system
    EXP. “E75 from ST 74”
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19
Q

When canceled by dispatch

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Verbally acknowledge dispatch

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20
Q

If you arrive on scene prior to canceling you must _______ and should be documented as _________

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-Include your arrival time in documentation
-canceled upon arrival

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21
Q

For non emergency activity, to minimize unnecessary radio traffic, reports that should be avoided verbally are ________ and _______

A
  • In service in district
    _back in quarters
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22
Q

Signal 2

A

Intoxicated person

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23
Q

Signal 15

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Special event

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24
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Signal 20

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Emotionally disturbed person

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25
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Alert 1

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Aircraft possible trouble

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26
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Alert 2

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Aircraft declared trouble

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27
Q

Alert 3

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Aircraft crash

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28
Q

Hospital codes

A

lookup and add

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29
Q

When attempting to communicate letters per 3.1.3.1 the SOG states __________ or __________

A

-International Phonetic Alphabet
-a standard word

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30
Q

Tac channels are for _______ and _______

A
  • Multi unit emergency operations
  • training
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31
Q

Tac channels for training are not usually necessary due to

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The IOM-OPS channel (Ionas private channel)

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32
Q

If a Tac channel is not given it is ________ responsibility to request one. ______ can also request a Tac.

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  • The shift commanders
  • other officers
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33
Q

When a Tac channel is assigned units should _________ and _________. This includes units _________.
Consideration should be given to avoid _______.

A
  • Switch to that frequency
  • report their presence
  • units en route to standby
  • disrupting priority radio traffic
34
Q

During an incident units not responding in quarters should

A

Monitor dispatch and the Tac channel

35
Q

Units enroute to standby or in quarters during and incident should report _________ and ________.

A
  • Fire hydrant locations
  • known access issues
36
Q

Stand by units or non-responding units can add additional support by

A

Announcing arrival order of responding units on the Tac via TC.

37
Q

Units responsible for standby will be notified by _______ and should __________.

A
  • Dispatch
  • respond automatically when dispatched
38
Q

If most Tacs are in use on tier 1 or the event requires multiple Tac’s dispatch may

A

Assign a separate tier with a Tac

39
Q

If dispatch assigns a different tier without a specific Tac units should default to

A

The first Tac. EXP Tac 41, 31, 21

40
Q

How many channels are in a tier

A

16

41
Q

What is the other OPS channel in our tier

A

FMY-OPS

42
Q

Where is area command located

A

Pz02-IC2, 4th channel down

43
Q

What zone are statewide mutual aid frequencies located

A

Zone 11

44
Q

What is different about the statewide mutual aid frequencies

A

They operate in simplex mode or radio to radio mode without the use of a repeater

45
Q

What are the 5 simplex channels and where are they located

A
  • 8TAC90D
  • 8TAC91D
  • 8TAC92D
    -8TAC93D
    -8TAC94D
    -Zone 11
46
Q

Simplex mode means

A

The transmissions do not go through the county repeater (antenna tower) system

radio to radio transmition

47
Q

When can you use the state wide mutual aid channels

A

Anytime simplex mode is necessary due to operational conditions. EXP. (Class I and II construction)

48
Q

Incidents that may require the use of simplex mode are
4

A
  • Travel outside Lee’s tower range
  • High rise buildings
  • Big box buildings
  • conventional channels are inoperable
49
Q

BC70’s vehicle is equipped with a _______ for communications

A

Digital Vehicle Repeater (DVR)

50
Q

BC70’s DVR operates on _______

A

Zone/tier 20

51
Q

The DVR on BC70 operates on _____ channels. These channels are

A
  • 4
  • LC VR-A 1/4
  • LC VR-B 2/5
    -LC VR -C 3/6
  • LC VR-D
52
Q

LC VR-D is different because ________ and only works on.

A

It is always connected to the channel the truck is tuned
- Zone 1

53
Q

To utilize BC70 or any other unit. Use the ____ button followed by the ________ button.

A
  • Auxiliary
  • DVRS
54
Q

Portables on a VR channel will be ________ onto the __________.

A
  • Amplified
  • selected radio channel
55
Q

LCVR-A amplifies

A

Tac - 4

56
Q

LCVR-B amplifies

A

Tac - 5

57
Q

LCVR-C amplifies

A

Tac - 6

58
Q

LCVR-D amplifies

A

Any zone 1 channel selected on the truck radio

59
Q

To turn off the repeater simultaneously press the _______ and ______ buttons.

A

DVRS and auxiliary buttons

60
Q

If you stay on a standard Tac channel during DVR operations __________ will happen.

A

You will still be able to communicate with others on the Tac channel you just will not be amplified by the vehicle repeater

61
Q

The DVR on BC70 should only be used______. Otherwise the DVR can_______.

A
  • While stationary
  • interfere with other units
62
Q

How many DVR can be used on scene

A

Normally only one should be turned on

63
Q

Deputy Chief of Operations radio call sign

A

Iona- 3

64
Q

Deputy Chief of Administration radio call sign

A

Iona-2

65
Q

Division Chief of EMS Radio call sign

A

Iona-4

66
Q

Division Chief of training Radio call sign

A

Iona-5

67
Q

Division Chief of logistics Radio call sign

A

Iona-7

68
Q

Community Relations Coordinator radio call sign

A

Iona- 18

69
Q

Iona- 12, 13, and 14 radio call signs belong to who

A

Inspectors

70
Q

Engine 78 is listed in the SOG’s belonging to what station

A

73

71
Q

Engine 79 is listed in the SOG’s belonging to what station

A

74

72
Q

BC 79 and BC 70 is listed in the SOG’s belonging to what station

A

75

73
Q

Marine 70 is listed in the SOG’s located to what zone

A

74

74
Q

(Off duty battalion chief)
A-shift _______
B-shift_______
C-shift_______

A
  • Battalion 72
  • Battalion 73
  • Battalion 74
75
Q

Condition Red is used by dispatch to notify all _______ and ________ that LCEMS is below ____________.

A
  • Units
  • stations
  • 50% of their daily resources
76
Q

When dispatch announces “Lee County is Condition Red” you should expect

A

Delays in medic unit response times

77
Q

When able to resume normal operations after declaring condition red Dispatch will announce

A

“Lee County has Cleared Condition Red”

78
Q

In military time midnight is stated as

A

Twenty Four Hundred Hours

79
Q

In military time 0001 (12:01am) is stated as

A

Triple ott one hours

80
Q

In military time 0015 (12:15am) is stated as

A

Double ott fifteen hours

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