Communications Flashcards
(113 cards)
How many UFOs are assigned to MPSTOC?
4
How long does a unit have from time of dispatch to status “en route”?
2 minutes
What does FD03 and 4 handle?
They are the controlling dispatchers for working interstate and larger scale events (FHOU, HAZMAT, etc.)
If the units GPS is not working where will the unit be recommended from?
The XY coordinates of the fire station from which the response area is identified through the AR command
When CAD is not functional where are units dispatched from?
Their home station
What is the dispatch format for incidents involving only Fairfax, Fairfax City and Ft. Belvoir?
- Single alert tone for two seconds
- List of units being dispatched
- Channel Assignment
- Box number
- Type of event
- Location of event
- Pertinent supplemental info (voiced during second general announcement only)
When the CAD is not operational due to a system failure how are the stations notified?
Between the hours of 0700-2200 an all call tone, at all other times notification shall be made by general announcement
When the CAD is down what should be voiced?
Enroute On scene Transporting At Hospital Available
When the CAD is down when should a unit voice the response area they are in?
Only if it is other than the normal first due for a lengthy period of time such as a relocation
What information should be included when submitting an EMD inquiry to the MPSTOC Capt II?
Officer's name Incident number Info being questioned Supporting arguments or suggestion for change Contact info for initiating officer
If a unit is experiencing MDT problems and is unable to update their status what shall the unit officer voice?
Unit identifier
Status (en route, on scene…)
District they are in
That they are currently a non-MDT unit
When adding to a call what information should be voiced on the appropriate response channel?
Unit identifier
Call they wish to respond to
Where they are responding from
Assignment they will be taking
What console should wires events, local power outages or roadways needing salt or sanding be sent to when in condition 2?
SD01
When is condition III activated?
When greater than 50% of FRD units are either committed to incidents or out of service
Who can authorize condition III?
DFCO or higher
When in condition III how should units add on to calls?
By using the ADD command and placing the other unit in service directly or by MDT message
How many alert tones will the MPSTOC make when changing “conditions”
3
When you start responding to a call out of jurisdiction before Fairfax dispatches you, what info must you provide on the radio to Fairfax?
Unit identifier
Jurisdiction responding to
Address
Operational channel you will be switching to
When you go in service out of county what should your AR code be?
For the COG, their number ex. AR100, if outside COG AR499
When will the FRD dispatch units to assist someone Locked out of a house?
- Child unattended inside
- Handicapped person inside
- Possibility of loss of life or property due to situation inside structure
- Extreme or inclement weather in which the civilian is unable to find suitable shelter
When will the FRD dispatch units to assist with someone locked out of their vehicle?
- Child or physically or mentally challenged person left in vehicle
- Any other potential life threatening situations
- Animal locked in a vehicle, high temp guideline of 75
What are the two Abort commands when dealing with a Helo?
On landing, “Abort, Abort”
On take off, “Abort life off”
What is the only helicopter that can be “prealerted?”
FFX1
If FFX 1 is unable to fly due to weather what helicopter shall be checked with?
AirCare
