****Communications 9 Add 3 EFAS

Question 0

T/F This allows the IC the capability…

of immediately identifying any member(s) activating the EAB on their HT by displaying their Company, Position, and Name.

Answer 0

TRUE

1.1

Question 1

T/F EFAS is installed on the MDT of all Battalion and Division Vehicles.

Answer 1

TRUE

1.1

Question 2

T/F
This also allows the IC capability of…
Manually identifying and member(s) transmitting a verbal MAYDAY message via HT.

Answer 2

TRUE

1.1

Question 3

T/F

…Conducting an emergency electronic roll call

Answer 3

TRUE

1.1

Question 4

T/F

…reviewing HT transmission history

Answer 4

TRUE

1.1

Question 5

T/F It is essential to enter the correct assignments each tour to accurately reflect members on-scene at incidents. EBF-4 MUST be updated as soon as possible during the tour as necessary.

Answer 5

TRUE

1.2

Question 6

T/F

EFAS does NOT replace the use of roll call procedures currently established and outlined in Comm. Man. Ch 9 Add 2

Answer 6

TRUE

1.3

Question 7

T/F

EFAS is connected to Starfire. Units assigned on the response ticket will be displayed as “Assigned Units”.

Answer 7

TRUE

1.4

Question 8

T/F

When a unit is selected in the “COMPANIES” column, the most current EBF-4 for that unit will populate.

Answer 8

TRUE

1.5

Question 9

It shall be the responsibility of the ___,after performing their duties to monitor the EFAS until relieved by an EFAS trained member of the___.

Answer 9

First Arriving Battalion FF
FAST Unit
2.1

Question 10

T/F Upon the arrival of the FAST Unit, the EFAS trained member designated at roll call to monitor EFAS shall report to the Battalion vehicle being used to monitor EFAS.

Answer 10

TRUE. This FAST Unit member will then monitor both EFAS and the Battalion’s FAST Unit HT.
2.2

Question 11

T/F When the Division is on scene, it shall be the responsibility of the Division back up FF, IF available, to report to the Battalion vehicle being used to monitor EFAS to either: Assist the EFAS trained member of the FAST Unit OR Relieve the Battalion FF if the Battalion FF has not been relieved by an EDAS trained member of the FAST Unit.

Answer 11

TRUE When the Division responds to an incident from quarters, the Division Back-up FF will respond with the Division. If the Division responds while out of quarters, the Division back-up FF shall proceed to thee location of the fire if possible. 2.3

Question 12

The member monitoring the EFAS shall be identified by the radio designation of”___”

Answer 12

“EFAS” when communicating by HT. “EFAS to Command” “Command to EFAS” 2.3

Question 13

T/F All regularly assigned Divisions, Battalions, Field Comm, and Marine Companies 1,6 & 9 are equipped with EFAS.

Answer 13

TRUE

2.4

Question 14

If the responding vehicle is not equipped with EFAS, and its use is anticipated, what shall be done?

Answer 14

The dispatcher shall be notified by Dept. radio. The dispatcher shall inform incoming units, and the DFAsT Unit if assigned. 2.4

Question 15

How dos EFAS turn ON?

Answer 15

The EFAS program automatically starts up on the MDT when the vehicle ignition is turned on.
3.1

Question 16

The EFAS window is designed to run behind the Starfire window. The EFAS is delayed__minute(s) to allow Starfire to connect.

Answer 16

Delayed 1 minute.

3.1.1

Question 17

T/F

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SELECT THE EFAS BUTTON AT THIS TIME.

Answer 17

TRUE Members must wait until Starfire COMPLETELY “Boots Up” before switching to the EFAS program. 3.1.1

Question 18

It may be desirable to clear the EFAS window of all previously listed transmissions. How can this be accomplished?

Answer 18

By switching to the EFAS window on the MDT and pressing the “Clear Data Button”
3.1.2

Question 19

Does the EFAS Screen automatically come up once the Unit goes 10-84?

Answer 19

NO. Upon arrival and transmission of 10-84, the EFAS button on the MDT may be depressed to switch from the starfire window to EFAS window. The system allows users to switch between starfire to EFAS.

Question 20

T/F When viewing the EFAS screen, Units arriving on scene, and pressing 10-84 will NOT cause the MDT to automatically switch back to starfire.

Answer 20

TRUE

3.1.3

Question 21

What MUST Officers do after arriving at the incident, AFTER transmitting their 10-84 via the MDT?

Answer 21

Offices MUST key their HT remote microphone ONCE in order to “check in”. Keying the HT microphone will have ALL Members of the unit recognized by EFAS. 3.1.4

Question 22

What kind of screen is the MDT?

Answer 22

A “Touch Screen”

3.1.5

Question 23

T/F

On Start up, EFAS will automatically download the latest Spare radio Database.

Answer 23

TRUE

3.1.6

Question 24

T/F Members who are assigned a spare radio from the HT Depot, will be identified by their Company, Riding Position, and Name?

Answer 24

TRUE | 4.1

Question 25

T/F When EFAS starts it is programmed to automatically download the latest version of the Spare Radio Database.

Answer 25

TRUE | 4.2

Question 26

T/F The Spare Radio Database will be indicated on the bottom center of the task bar. It will show the channel connected to, "Radio List Updated" (the most current list) the date and time in green letters and assigned Batt. or Div. Vehicle.

Answer 26

TRUE | 4.2

Question 27

During an operation you may notice an "Unassigned spare radio" in the "Radio Status " area. what does this mean?

Answer 27

This means that a spare radio was issued and the Spare Radio Database was NOT updated. 4.4

Question 28

If possible, the member monitoring the EFAS should listen to the HT transmissions and try to identify who has the UNassigned spare radio.. The member who last transmitted is always shown at the ___ of the "Radio Status" screen.

Answer 28

TOP of the Radio Status Screen. | 4.5

Question 29

T/F It is imperative that members utilize their EAB when transmitting a MAYDAY.

Answer 29

TRUE When a member activates their EAB, their identity line on the EFAS will automatically be highlighted. 5.1.1

Question 30

T/F Their Company, Position and Name will be listed in RED in both the "Radio Status" and "MAYDAYS" Areas.

Answer 30

TRUE | 5.1.1

Question 31

T/F If a Vehicle with EFAS capability is within HT range of a member activating their EAB, The MDT will automatically switch fom Starfire to EFAS.

Answer 31

TRUE | 5.1.1 Note

Question 32

T/F | A hard copy automatically prints showing the Company, Position, Name and time of MAYDAY

Answer 32

FALSE NO Name (Company, Position and time of MAYDAY) | 5.1.2

Question 33

The members identity line will remain RED in EFAS until...

Answer 33

Until the Emergency Alert is resolved and the HT is RESET. | 5.1.3

Question 34

Once cleared, the members highlighted identity line will change from ___(active) back to___in the "Radio Status" area.

Answer 34

RED back to WHITE | 5.1.3

Question 35

The members highlighted identity line will change from___(active) to___(cleared) and will remain in the "MAYDAYS'' area.

Answer 35

RED to YELLOW | 5.1.3

Question 36

Is the EFAS system capable of handling MULTIPLE EMERGENCY ALERT Transmissions at the same time?

Answer 36

YES ALL Active MAYDAYS will appear in RED in both the "Radio Status"& "MAYDAY" area.. Member may have to use scroll bar. 5.1.4

Question 37

If EMS unit with an assigned fire ground HT that activates the EAB show up on the FIRE EFAS?

Answer 37

YES. It will show the EMS Unit, Position and Name as entered in the EBF-4 5.1.5

Question 38

In the event a member transmits a MAYDAY for another member (unconscious member) which EAB shall the member transmitting the Mayday press first?

Answer 38

The member transmitting the Mayday shall press their own EAB first. 5.1.6

Question 39

Once the IC has the information required depress the EAB of the member in distress. This ID will come up on EFAS.What shall be done before doing this?

Answer 39

Notify the IC via HT prior to EAB activation of the distressed member. 5.1.6

Question 40

What is the next step for the member that gave the original MAYDAY?

Answer 40

Transmitting member shall reset / cancel their MAYDAY but the distressed members EA shall remain activated until determined it is no longer required.5.1.6

Question 41

If a member transmits a MAYDAY message on their HT, and does not activate their EAB, the member monitoring EFAS shall...

Answer 41

The member monitoring EFAS shall highlight that member by utilizing the MDT touch screen and manually assign theme a MAYDAY. 5.2

Question 42

Once a MAYDAY is assigned, a hard copy will print showing the members...

Answer 42

``` Members COMPANY POSITION and TIME of MAYDAY (no name) 5.2 ```

Question 43

T/F The proper way to assign a MAYDAY to a member is by selecting the members Name, Select the "Assign Mayday" button this will highlight the members company, position and name in RED in BOTH the "Radio Status" & "Maydays" area.

Answer 43

TRUE | 5.2.2

Question 44

T/F When assigning a member a "Verbal Mayday", the members HT wattage is not increased to 5 watts, and the member does not receive the Emergency Alert Tone "Beacon"

Answer 44

TRUE | 5.2.2 NOTE

Question 45

When a MAYDAY is resolved what shall be done?

Answer 45

Select the members NAME, Select the "Manually Account" button. Once cleared the members highlighted identity line will change from RED (active) to WHITE in the "Radio Status" area. The members highlighted ID line will change from RED(active) to YELLOW (cleared) and will remain in the MAYDAYS area. 5.3.1

Question 46

EFAS Defaults to______.

Answer 46

Defaults to Tactical Channel 1 (HT CH1) | 6.1

Question 47

T/F EFAS can only monitor one channel at a time.

Answer 47

TRUE Therefore, a separate Battalion / Division EFAS equipped vehicle in conjunction with an EFAS trainined member is required for each channel in use.6.1

Question 48

T/F To monitor a different channel, select the "Channel Select" Button at the tip of the EFAS screen. A dialog box will appear.

Answer 48

TRUE Select the HT channel you want to monitor from the drop down list. Click "Reconnect" to monitor the new channel 6.1.2 & 6.1.3

Question 49

When preparing for an Electronic Roll Call the Chief or Company Officer conducting the roll call shall instruct all units to prepare for an electronic roll call over HT. Select the "Begin Roll Call" button located at the top of the EFAS screen.What does this do?

Answer 49

It causes the EFAS to send a request to CAD (Starfire) to refresh the Assigned Units. There is a brief wait time during which EFAS shows a pop-up before proceeding to Rollcall. 7.1.3

Question 50

Three timestamp color coded status outcomes are possible and are shown in the pop-up. Time stamp in green indicates...

Answer 50

Green indicates an accurate update of units by starfire.7.1.3 A

Question 51

A time stamp in RED text indicates...

Answer 51

RED indicates the assignment has not changed since the previous request.7.1.3 B

Question 52

EFAS unable to refresh the Assigned Units over entire course of incident will display in...

Answer 52

Display in RED Text as "Unable to retrieve assignment refresh from CAD (Starfire) WITHOUT A TIME STAMP 7.1.3 C

Question 53

The event in the previous question is extremely rare and unusual occurrence and the IC should be immediately notified. Prior to pressing "Begin Roll Call" the IC must request all Officers to do what?

Answer 53

IC must request the Officer of each Unit to individually key their HT mic once to "Check In" as per 3.1.4 units that have keyed their mic will be viewed in "Unassigned Units" section. 7.1.3 C

Question 54

Once "Begin Roll Call" is pressed EFAS will display the most current unit assignment stored on Starfire. What Units will appear in the Roll Call?

Answer 54

ONLY Assigned Units will appear in the Roll Call. | 7.1.4

Question 55

Units NOT assigned to the incident will appear on the lower half of the screen as...

Answer 55

...as "Unassigned Units" | 7.1.4

Question 56

A tabular "ROLL Call" screen will populate, showing unaccounted for positions in___

Answer 56

Unaccounted positions in YELLOW | 7.1.4

Question 57

As members respond to the roll call, their riding position color will change from___to___.

Answer 57

from YELLOW to GREEN | 7.1.4

Question 58

Any members activating their EAB will be highlighted in___

Answer 58

RED | 7.1.4

Question 59

Unstaffed positions are represented in___and do not ned to be accounted for.

Answer 59

GREY | 7.1.4 Note

Question 60

T/F The Chief / Officer shall conduct the roll call shall begin by contacting the most severely exposed unit, sector or group.

Answer 60

TRUE | 7.1.5

Question 61

Is the following transmission correct? All members of E75 fully depress and release your HT remote microphone 3 times?

Answer 61

Yes this is the proper transmission.7.1.5

Question 62

When the remote microphone is keyed three times the members riding position will change form___to ___.

Answer 62

Change from YELLOW to GREEN. | 7.1.6

Question 63

If a member does not key their microphone what shall be done?

Answer 63

This member will remain yellow and will need to be contacted directly.7.1.7

Question 64

Can a EFAS member manually account for a member that is accounted for but cannot key their HT.

Answer 64

Yes Use the "Manually Account Button".7.1.8

Question 65

When the Roll call is complete what is done?

Answer 65

Select the "End Roll Call" Button located at the top of the EFAS Screen.(select this 2 times)7.1.9

Question 66

T/F All Emergency Alerts will still be recognized and highlighted during a roll call procedure. It is imperative that members utilize their EAB when transmitting a MAYDAY.

Answer 66

TRUE | 7.1.9 Note

Question 67

T/F EFAS will pick up all HT Transmissions within range if the company is not assigned to the incident. The units will show up in the Roll Call screen on the lower half as "Unassigned Units".

Answer 67

TRUE | 8.1

Question 68

Each Division has been issued a portable EFAS. Does the portable EFAS receive unit ID in the same manner than the Vehicle EFAS?

Answer 68

NO Vehicle EFAS is connected to and receives assigned unit ID directly from Starfire. 9.1

Question 69

How does the portable EFAS receive assigned unit ID?

Answer 69

PortableEFAS receives assigned Unit ID form HT frequency. Therefore each Officer Must key their HT Microphone ONCE in order to "Check in". The Officers keyed mic checks the entire unit in.

Question 70

Where shall the portable EFAS be kept?

Answer 70

Shall be kept in the Division Vehicle and available for immediate use. 9.1

Question 71

Who makes the decision to deploy the portable EFAS?

Answer 71

The IC | 9.1

Question 72

What are three examples of when the Vehicle EFAS will be out of range and the portable EFAS shall be used?

Answer 72

High Rise Buildings Subways Large Brush Fires 9.2

Question 73

Some additional uses for the portable EFAS include:

Answer 73

As an additional EFAS is a command channel has been established. Large Scale or Complex incidents. Whenever the IC determines its use may be advvantageous. 9.3

Question 74

The Dimensions are 20"x24"x9" What is the weight of the portable EFAS?

Answer 74

Weight=51lbs | 9.4.

Question 75

How many pre connected antennas are inside the case?

Answer 75

2 pre-connected antennas inside case

Question 76

When should the portable EFAS be charged?

Answer 76

Weekly and after each use. | 9.5

Question 77

For repair or replacement who should be notified?

Answer 77

Radio Shops | 9.6

Question 78

Can any FF monitor the EFAS?

Answer 78

NO Only EFAS trained members. | 10.1

Question 79

Company shall ensure that a record is maintained of all EFAS trained members off their Company. This record shall include...?

Answer 79

Name and date each member was trained.10.2

Question 80

EFAS training roll calls shall be done___

Answer 80

Quarterly (January, April , July, & October) 10.3

Question 81

Can Chief officers have company officers conduct these training roll calls?

Answer 81

Yes | 10.3