SOG 5-19 Alert Tones Flashcards
According to SOG 5-19 Alert Tones What is the primary purpose of the two alert tones on the Radio Console system?
A) To play music during breaks
B) To ensure standard use and understanding for better communication in emergencies
C) To signal the end of a shift
D) For routine daily announcements
B) To ensure standard use and understanding for better communication in emergencies
According to SOG 5-19 Alert Tones Who needs to be knowledgeable about the purpose and implementation of all alert tones?
A) Only the senior Communications staff
B) All Communications and any support staff in Communications
C) Only new employees
D) External contractors
B) All Communications and any support staff in Communications
All Communications and any support staff in Communications are to be knowledgeable of the purpose and have the ability to implement all alert tones.
According to SOG 5-19 Alert Tones Which alert tone is used regularly by Communications for Incident alerting?
A) Alert Tone 1
B) Alert Tone 2
C) Alert Tone 3
D) Alert Tone 4
B) Alert Tone 2
Alert Tone 2 will be used regularly by Communications for Incident alerting.
According to SOG 5-19 Alert Tones When is Alert Tone 3 implemented?
A) For routine communications
B) When requested by any BFES, CFES, MFES staff person for a Mayday, Evacuation, or
emergency announcement
C) At the start of every shift
D) For testing the system
B) When requested by any BFES, CFES, MFES staff person for a Mayday, Evacuation, or
emergency announcement
According to SOG 5-19 Alert Tones How is the Dispatch Tone (Alert Tone 2) activated?
A) By pressing a button once
B) By holding down Alert Tone 2 for a maximum of 7 seconds
C) By saying “Dispatch” into the microphone
D) By sending a text message
B) By holding down Alert Tone 2 for a maximum of 7 seconds
Depress Alert Tone 2 (hold for maximum 7 seconds)
According to SOG 5-19 Alert Tones What is the purpose of the Emergency Alert Tone (Alert Tone 3)?
A) To signal a break time
B) To gain the attention of crews on a scene
C) To announce shift changes
D) For general announcements
B) To gain the attention of crews on a scene
According to SOG 5-19 Alert Tones How is the Emergency Alert Tone (Alert Tone 3) activated?
A) By double-clicking the button
B) By holding down Alert Tone 3 for a maximum of 5 seconds
C) By speaking into the microphone
D) By sending an email
B) By holding down Alert Tone 3 for a maximum of 5 seconds
Depress Alert Tone 3 (hold for maximum 5 seconds)
According to SOG 5-19 Alert Tones What should happen under normal circumstances following the alert tone?
A) The initiator should transmit their message
B) A music track should play
C) The system should automatically shut down
D) All communication should cease
A) The initiator should transmit their message
According to SOG 5-19 Alert Tones What is the responsibility of the Communications personnel if the initiator cannot transmit their message after an alert tone?
A) Ignore the alert
B) Relay the message over the air on behalf of the initiator
C) Wait for further instructions
D) Disconnect the system
B) Relay the message over the air on behalf of the initiator
According to SOG 5-19 Alert Tones Whose responsibility is it to be aware of the tones, their use, and the proper procedures for using them?
A) Only the Communications Operators
B) Only the firefighting personnel
C) Both Communications Operators and firefighting personnel
D) External agencies only
C) Both Communications Operators and firefighting personnel
