Comms Manual Flashcards
(18 cards)
what is the frequency range used by NOVA fire and rescue departments for the radio systems?
700/800 MHz trunking radio system
what governing body allocates and approves the radio frequencies used in NOVA?
The federal communications commission
defined the purpose of trunked radio systems in emergency communications
They allow multiple user groups to share fewer radio frequencies, dynamically, improving efficiency
what are the four Cs of effective communication?
Connect
Convey
Clarify
Confirm
what is the appropriate response when dispatch calls for confirmation of an emergency signal?
“Affirmative” if emergency exist, or “deny” if accidental activation
what should be done if an EA button is accidentally activated?
Immediately deny the signal 1 request and hold the EA button for one to three seconds to reset
what additional fire department resources are dispatched during a signal one incident?
The closest suppression piece an EMS transport unit of battalion chief and a safety officer
what is the recommended microphone positioning during a transmission?
One to 2 inches from the mouth, speaking directly into the mic
What is Failsoft mode in a radio system?
a backup conventional system used when the trunking system fails
What are the operational impacts of Failsoft mode?
limited channel availability, share frequencies, and loss of encryption
What frequency range do all NOVA fire and rescue departments use?
700-870 MHz
The portable radio must be properly placed in order to reduce the possibility of _____, to minimize ______ loss, and protect the ____ cord from high thermal temps.
radio ejection, radio frequency, RSM
The Emergency Communications Center will how many attempts to contact a unit that has activated an EA?
three
high heat, sounds of work, radio feedback from a crew member standing too close while you were transmitting, etc, are _____ types of noise
physical or external
confusing word choices during communications
Semantic
preconception bias and assumptions that we all make regarding one another during communications is categorized as?
Psychological noise
Biological influences such as sweaty palms, pounding heart, anxiety, exhaustion, out of breath, feeling, or being sick, hunger are categorized as what type of noise
Physiological
how often are power checks performed?
Every 20 minutes
