Communications Manual Flashcards
(115 cards)
1
Q
In what situations is an “Urgent” message given?
A
Non life threatening injury 10-70 Interior attack discontinued Danger of collapse Fire entering exposure Loss of water Change in conditions that will severely impact conditions or the safety of members. IC use of HT network
chapt 9
2
Q
In what situations is a “Mayday” given
A
Collapse Imminent Collapse occurred Unconscious or Life threatening injury Missing Member Lost or Trapped
chapt 9
3
Q
HT light - solid red
A
ht is transmitting
4
Q
HT light- Blinking red (while transmitting)
A
low battery condition
5
Q
HT light- Blinking red (while not transmitting)
A
HT in emergency mode
6
Q
HT light- Solid Amber
A
Receiving transmission
7
Q
HT light- Blinking Amber
A
HT receiving a secured transmission
8
Q
The verbal button on the PC/ATS is only to be used if the alarm is within____ blocks of a units quarters?
A
2 blocks
9
Q
How many seconds does the house watchman have to acknowledge on the PC/ATS?
A
20 seconds
10
Q
Engine companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: C
A
CFRD engine
11
Q
Engine Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: D
A
Tech Decon Task Force Engine
12
Q
Engine Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: F
A
Fast Unit
13
Q
Engine Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: H
A
Haz-Mat Tech Unit
14
Q
Engine Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: I
A
FireIce Unit
15
Q
Engine Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: K
A
Division Task Force
16
Q
Engine Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: L
A
Lobby Control Unit
17
Q
Engine Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: N
A
High Rise Nozzle
18
Q
Engine Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: P
A
High Pressure Engine
19
Q
Engine Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: S
A
Communications Unit
20
Q
Engine Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: T
A
Transport Backup Unit
21
Q
Engine Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: W
A
Water- Ice Rescue Unit
22
Q
Engine Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: Y
A
Systems Control Unit
23
Q
Ladder Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: C
A
CPC Unit
24
Q
Ladder Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: D
A
Tech Decon Task Force Ladder
25
Ladder Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: F
Fast Unit
26
Ladder Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: H
Hight Rise Roof Team
27
Ladder Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: K
Division Task Force
28
Ladder Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: R
Rescue Collapse Transport
29
Ladder Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: S
SOC Support Truck
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Ladder Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: T
Transport Backup Unit
31
Ladder Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: V
Ventilation Support Unit
32
Ladder Companies are designated the following suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident: W
Water-Ice Rescue Unit
33
Handie Talkie Charger- Steady green
Fully Charged
34
Handie Talkie Charger- Flashing green
trickle mode charge is at 90% or better
35
Handie Talkie Charger- Green/ amber alternate flashing
fully charged (this indicator is for radio shop informational purposes only)
36
Handie Talkie Charger- Steady red
In rapid charge
37
Handie Talkie Charger- Flashing red
Not charging/ reinsert
38
Handie Talkie Charger- Flashing Amber
Fault Mode- too hot/ cold
39
What are the handle talkie encrypted channels?
9 & 10
40
Handie talkie channel 16
emergency
41
Handie talkie channel 15
subway 2
42
Handie talkie channel 14
subway 1
43
Handie talkie channel 13
PD Tac U
44
Handie talkie channel 12
Building Repeater 2
45
Handie talkie channel 11
Building Repeater 1
46
Handie talkie channel 10
Encrypted Command channel
47
Handie talkie channel 9
Encrypted Tactical channel
48
Handie talkie channel 3
Tactical 2
49
Handie talkie channel 2
Command 1
50
Handie talkie channel 1
Tactical 1 (intra-operability with EMS)
51
Can encrypted channels be monitored on the rig EFAS?
no, only portable EFAS
52
What at the encrypted dispatch channels?
Citywide fire 3, Citywide fire 4
53
How can the encrypted dispatch channels be accessed ?
In dispatch zone 3 or Fire Dispatch B/U Zone
54
When placing a spare HT into service, what channels must be checked for the proper HT ID?
HT-1, HT-2 command, HT-9 TAC SEC
Take mark in co journal of the check
Also the time of day clock must be verified as correct
55
Who is notified of a HT placed OOS for a spare?
Division. advise them of unit and position
56
On the HT the double dot button allows access to a list of the last ___ ID's received
15
57
A solid red light on the handie talkie means?
radio transmitting
58
A blinking red light on the HT when transmitting means?
HT at low battery condition
59
A blinking red light on the HT while not transmitting means?
HT in emergency mode
60
A solid amber light on the HT means?
HT is receiving a transmission
61
A blinking amber light on the HT means?
HT is receiving a secured transmission
62
How long should a member wait to speak after pushing the push to talk button on their HT mic?
1/2 second
63
How long is the time out timer on the HT?
30 seconds
| emits short warning tone at 26 seconds, continuous tone at 30 seconds
64
How long do you have to press the EAB on the HT for it to activate?
1 second
65
What is displayed on the main screen of the Transmitting HT when the EAB is activated?
"Emergency" in orange stripe?
66
What is displayed on top display of the transmitting HT when the EAB is activated?
Will illuminate orange/ amber and alternate between "Emergency" and Unit ID
67
What happens to the High visibility LED light on the transmitting HT when the EAB is activated?
blinks SOS signal
| 3 dots 3 dashes 3 dots
68
How long do you have to hold down the Hight visibility light on the HT remote mic to turn it off or on?
2 seconds
69
How many alert tones are transmitted when the EAB is activated ?
1 impolite alert
2 polite alerts
plus beacon tones
70
When are the polite alerts sent out after EAB activation?
approx 8 secs after impolite alert
71
What is displayed on the HT main screen of the receiving radio when a EAB is activated?
Displays "EA received" in orange/Amber
displays identity of radio transmitting EA
holds display for approx 8 secs
72
What is displayed on the HT top display of the receiving radio when a EAB is activated?
Alternates between EA RCVD in orange/ amber
and identity of radio transmitting EA.
Holds display for approx 8 secs
73
What is displayed on the HT main screen and top screen of the receiving radio when a member who has transmitted a EA depresses the push to talk button?
orange band with "emergency call" with unit and position
74
If scrolling on the "recent" button on the HT. what would be displayed next to the unit and ID of a member who activated their Emergency alert ?
orange triangle
75
Who is notified of a missing HT?
Radio Shop via email
FDOC via email and telephone
Battalion & Division via telephone
76
What is the wattage of the Post radio?
45 watts
77
How long will the battery of the post radio last with the 20/20/60 formula?
10/10/80 formula?
4 hrs
7 hrs
78
What is the distance you should stand from the post radio when operating?
2 feet
79
What is the wattage of the VHF radio in the Vehicle cross band repeater system?
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5 watts (portable radio)
Only programmed from channels 1-8.
Identifiable by long antenna and yellow knob.
No emergency alert function
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80
What is the wattage of the UHF radio in the Vehicle Cross Band repeater system?
40 Watts
81
What communications does the second due engine officer (who took the post radio from the command post) make when he has arrived at the vicinity of the standpipe outlet where the first line is being stretched?
Contacts command on Ch 2 of post radio and gives his location to verify post radio is in place.
Uses HT on Ch 1 to announce to all units a communication link to command has been established
82
What are the conditions that it is mandatory there be a CIDS card created to notify units?
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Bowstring truss (BWSTRG)
CFR Hold (CFRH)
Major Alteration (MJALT)
Pre-Incident guideline (PG)
Rehabilitated (REHAB)
Mega High Rise, over 800' (MEGA)
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83
What does the high visibility light on the handie talkie do on the transmitting radio when the emergency alert is activated?
Blinks sos signal
| 3 dots 3 dashes
84
When placing a spare HT radio into service, what channels should be checked for the proper ID?
HT-1 Tac1
HT-2 CMD 1
HT-9 Tac SEC
Take mark in company journal
85
APX8000XE HT radio will hold ____ ID’s of the last transmissions
15
86
How long is the ‘emergency alert received ‘ info displayed in orange on the receiving HT radio after an emergency alert activation?
8 seconds. Just for EAB
When member presses PTT button, ‘Emergency call’ will display on main and top screen in orange
87
1938 building code construction classifications
Class 1 ?
Fireproof Structure
88
1938 building code construction classifications
Class 2?
Fire-Protected Structure
89
1938 building code construction classifications
Class 3?
Non-Fireproof Structure
90
1938 building code construction classifications
Class 4?
Wood Frame Structure
91
1938 building code construction classifications
Class 5?
Metal Structure
92
1938 building code construction classifications
Class 6?
Heavy Timber Structure
93
A wood frame structure constructed using any type of structural Light-Weight materials would be classified as _____ on a CIDS card
CL4LW
94
A Non-Fireproof structure renovated or repaired using any type of Structural Light-Weight materials would be classified as _____ on a CIDS card
CL3LW
95
A Fire Protected Structure constructed using metal "C" joists or steel bar joists would be classified as a ____ on a CIDS card
CL2LW
96
Handie talkie and cell phones shall not be used within ___ feet of vehicles transporting explosives.
Apparatus, marine, and Post?
150 ft
300 ft
97
Members shall not be within ___ feet of a transmitting post radio
2
98
Can handle-talkies be completely immersed in fluid for decontamination?
Yes. Decontaminated in qtrs.
CFRD chap 3
99
When doing an automatic roll call on the EFAS, members positions are showed in ___ and as members are accounted for, their riding position color will change to ____. Any member who hit their emergency alert will be ____.
Yellow
Green
Red
100
The recent button on the handie talkie will hold IDs from the last ___ transmissions
15
101
An H or a L on the top of handie talkie main display screen indicates…?
High (5 watts)
Low (2 Watts)
102
How long is the “EA received “ message displayed on the receiving HT when a member hits their EAB?
8 seconds
103
Can the encrypted channels be monitored on the rig EFAS?
No. Portable EFAS only
104
What are the single action keys on the apparatus MDT?
10-84
10-4
10-14
10-20
105
Prefix H on the CADS or MDT
Hose wagon
106
Prefix D on the CADS or MDT
Haz Mat Decontamination
107
Prefix FT on the CADS or MDT
Foam tender
108
Prefix P on the CADS or MDT
Purple K unit
109
Prefix RC on the CADS or MDT
Rescue Collapse
110
Prefix RR on the CADS or MDT
Rapid Response
111
Prefix HR on the CADS or MDT
High Rise unit
112
Prefix F on the CADS or MDT
Foam carrier or High x foam unit
113
Prefix DS on the CADS or MDT
Decon support unit
114
Prefix ST on the CADS or MDT
Satellite
115
On the post radio, what is the reverse channel for channels 11 and 12?
17 and 18
