BK 11 - Communications Manual Flashcards
(47 cards)
The ________ issues guidelines and restrictions on the use of radio transmissions.
If these guidelines and restrictions are not followed, the Department risks losing its assigned frequencies.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
What type of LAFD communications are recorded on a 24/7 basis?
-All 18 LAFD assigned radio channels
-MDT messages
-Phone calls into and from MFC
(Radio communications are recorded only when the radios are operated in the “duplex” mode.)
MFC Channels (4, 7, 8, and 9) shall be used by field units for the following communications:
- Initial size-up.
- Request for additional resources.
- Request for special services and notifications, such as LAPD, DWP, etc.
- Rundown on resources responding.
- Location of command post, base or staging areas.
- Incident command designation (I/C Name).
- Change of command at an emergency.
- Knockdown of fire.
- Reporting resources available.
A sound approach for members to follow for TACTICAL communications to the IC would be communications indicating at least the following:
•The CONDITIONS
-Incident conditions
-Incident Action Plan (offensive, defensive, etc.)
-Status of tactical priorities
-Safety considerations
•Their ACTIONS
-Deployment and assignments of companies/personnel
•Their NEEDS.
-Appraisals for need of additional resources
No size-up is required for single company responses unless?
-help is needed
-situational changes require it.
Section 2/1-001.00 of the Manual of Operation states that a size-up shall include, but is not restricted to the following information, as applicable:
-Address of location of incident
-Type of incident
-Life hazard
-Assistance needed
-Exposure problems
-Location of Command Post
An initial size-up accomplishes the following:
-Informs MFC that LAFD resources are on-scene
-Determines response mode for balance of the assignment
-Helps MFC handle additional calls for the same incident
-Alerts MFC to the possible need to make move ups
-Alerts incoming recourses of what to expect.
As a general rule, size-ups by Rescue Ambulances or Fire Companies responding with Rescue Ambulances are not needed UNLESS there are extenuating circumstances or a request must be made for assistance.
If a life threatening situation exists, i.e., CPR in progress, multiple gun shot wounds, etc., a brief size-up to an incoming company, on the ________ Channel is appropriate.
EMS Tactical Channel
When requesting assistance from outside agencies (LAPD, DWP, ect.) allow approximately _____ minutes before requesting ETA’s.
30 mins
Companies returning to their own quarters _______ (shall or shall not?) direct MFC to “release the move up companies.
Shall NOT
At no time shall any member specifically cancel a resource of ______ authority.
-Higher authority
I.e., “Metro from Task Force 1, cancel Battalion 1.”
A more appropriate message would be, “Metro from Task Force 1 we can handle.”
Radio Code Words:
- ______ is used to indicate an occurrence has potential value to news media.
- ______ is used at incidents involving bomb threats.
- ______ means a stronger radio signal has interfered with and overpowered another signal, making the weaker signal unreadable.
- Code 20
- Bravo Tango
- “Covered”
Radio Code Words:
- “______” Over land, an aircraft has, or is suspected to have an operational issue that affects normal flight operations to the extent there is danger of an accident.
- “______” Over water, an aircraft has, or is suspected to have an operational issue that affects normal flight operations to the extent there is danger of an accident.
- Alert 2
- Blue 2
Radio Code Words:
- “______” An aircraft accident has occurred on, or in the vicinity of the airport.
- “______” An aircraft accident has occurred in the water.
- Alert 3
- Blue 3
The Department has adopted the standard ________ Alphabet word list to be used when transmitting alphabetical letters to provide consistency and eliminate repeated transmissions.
International Phonetic Alphabet
LAPD dispatch is called “_______”.
-Control
For example, (control from Fire Rescue 11, has a unit been assigned to the reported assault at 7th and Alvarado?)
Los Angeles County Fire dispatch is called “______”.
-“LA”
For example, (LA from LAFD Engine 91, do you have units assigned to the reported incident on the south bound 14 freeway at Balboa?)
- Ventura County Fire dispatch is called “______”.
- U.S. Forest Service, Angeles National Forest dispatch is called “________”.
- Dispatch Center communications for any of the 11 agencies managed by Verdugo Communications Center would be addressed to “________”.
- “Ventura”
- “Angeles”
- “Verdugo”
Members are reminded when making radio transmission, there are four considerations:
- Think about what you are going to say.
- Ask yourself if the message is necessary.
- Keep it brief.
- When you key the mike, be prepared to speak.
Keep the microphone CLOSE to your mouth – about how far?
About 1 inch
(Also states a “couple of inches” and when speaking through a SCBA mask, place mic near voice port)
True or False?
It is unnecessary and time consuming to transmit to MFC first, wait for a go-head and then give the message.
True
Give the complete message with the understanding that it will be heard.
True or False?
When possible, you can contact other mobile units directly instead of relaying through MFC.
-True
The LAFD has two different wireless communications systems.
The first is the “______” radio system and the second is the “______” radio system.
- “Voice” (Analog Conventional Simulcast)
-800MHz operating range - “Data” (Mobile Display Terminal aka MDT)
-500MHz operating range
There are _____ strategically located remote transmit/receive sites serving the LAFD voice radio system.
-10
- Oat Mountain
- Beverly Glen
- Verdugo Peak
- Mt. Washington
- KSKQ
- 100 Wilshire
- Baldwin Hills
- San Pedro Hill
- City Hall East
- Mt. Lukens (City wide voice back-up system)
