Radio Communications Flashcards
The radio communications guideline addresses ______ in both _________ and __________ incidents
General procedures and protocols for communicating among dispatch and field personnel….. in both…. emergency….and….non-emergency
When initiating a transition the unit being called is ______then______. the unit being called acknowledges by saying
Stated first followed by the unit calling.
the unit being called acknowledges by stating their unit number.
Positive communications refers to
Contact being established with the receiving unit before transmitting your message
Radio transmissions should be
Calm and cordial
Words or voice inflections that reflect an individuals ________ are unprofessional and shall not be used
Irritation, disgust or sarcasm
All radio transmissions on all channels are subject to
Monitoring by news organizations and members of the public
Prohibited radio communications include
Derogatory or inappropriate language
Informality during non essential operations is
Acceptable but should be limited
What can severely disrupt county communications (from the unit or personnel)
Open-mic situations
keeping in mind incidents and peak radio traffic messages should include
The minimum amount of verbiage necessary to adequately communicate
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 _______
- Take the call
-gathered report information
Radios are assigned in what manner
A position on the apparatus
Or inventory management system that accounts for portable radios is
PSTrax
Who is responsible for ensuring PSTrax is completed
Lieutenants/ acting Lieutenants
Units going enroute should ____________ or _______
- Acknowledge dispatch via radio
- or via MDC
Going en route should time stamp when _______ not ________
-The unit actually begins the response
-while stationary in the bay
To prevent confusion when multiple calls have been dispatched indicate _______ or ______
-Call type
-location
While in service in district, when contacted by dispatch, respond with ________ for _________
- Your location
- coordination of the AVL system
EXP. “E75 from ST 74”
When canceled by dispatch
Verbally acknowledge dispatch
If you arrive on scene prior to canceling you must _______ and should be documented as _________
-Include your arrival time in documentation
-canceled upon arrival
For non emergency activity, to minimize unnecessary radio traffic, reports that should be avoided verbally are ________ and _______
- In service in district
_back in quarters
Signal 2
Intoxicated person
Signal 15
Special event
Signal 20
Emotionally disturbed person
