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1
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FCC rules prohibit the use of what three types of language?

A
  1. Abusive
  2. Profane
  3. Obscene
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When the engine, truck or squad is assigned to a state task force or strike team they shall log into the CAD using the suffix “__”.

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ST

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When called back on greater alarms, how will Off-duty battalion chiefs and deputy chiefs will identify themselves?

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Regular call sign with their shift designation

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4
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How many primary radio talk groups does Portland fire and rescue have?

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14
Ops 2 through 12
PFDISP
PFBTALK

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The talk group assignment is based on what three things?

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  1. Operational needs
  2. Geographic location
  3. Incident type
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Which Portland fire talk group cannot be monitored by dispatch?

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PFBTALK

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When contacting the fire liaison by radio, what should you state?

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Which channel you trying to contact them on.

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How many simplex channels the Portland fire and rescue use?

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4

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Where on the radio is Simplex 4 located?

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B-15

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Where is the mayday channel located on the radios?

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The 16th position in zones A,B,C

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What is used by dispatch and PF&R units for tactical communications with other fire agencies, as well as the Oregon State Department of Forestry?

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State Fire Net

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The State Fire Net is “_______” into the 800MHz system if radios are within range of repeater.

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Patched

Only if within range of Portland’s system

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Which radios employing the state fire net operate on Simplex and will work anywhere in the state?

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VHF radios

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There are three strike team radio kits, each kit contains 20 _______ King portable VHF radios and 1 Kenwood mobile, where are these stored?

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Bendix
HS18
HS24
MC9

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The VHF radios located in frontline apparatus are Kenwood radios at __ watts

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50

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16
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What is Portland fire and rescues private VHF channel?

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PFBCOM

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17
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When is it okay for police and fire to communicate with each other over the radio?

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  1. Police communicate with fire on police channels

2. If fire units have critical information needed by police

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In what three environments could at 2 way mobile or portable radio become hazardous?

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  1. Explosive atmospheres
  2. Dynamite blasting caps
  3. IED incidents
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Never operate a two-way radio in an __________ atmosphere.

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Explosive

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20
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Dynamite blasting caps or improvised explosive devices can detonate when using a radio within ____ feet.

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500

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21
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Do not use any communication devices within ___‘of a suspected IED.

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100

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22
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Should you push the respond button on the MDC before or after notifying dispatch over the radio?

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Before

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Units responding on greater alarms will “respond” and “arrive” by ___ only.

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MDC

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24
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What is the only apparatus allowed to announce their arrival as “Base” on a second alarm or greater?

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First arriving engine to assume “Base”

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When will dispatch retransmit the dispatch information over the tactical talk group after calling the initial box alarm?
Approximately 1 minute following initial dispatch and after responding units have acknowledged their responding.
26
From ____ to _____, dispatch will utilize the all call System only to announce greater alarms and other box alarms dispatched prior to recall of a greater alarm.
2200 to 0700
27
When should the MDC button be pushed when arriving on scene?
Prior to verbally over the radio.
28
Which three people are supposed to monitor the Mayday channel on a fire?
RIT IC ISO
29
PF&R companies that are moved up to other jurisdictions for mutual aide will monitor what channel?
OPS1
30
When on a "move up" call outside the city of portland or Gresham, companies shall not use the ____ or ____ buttons on their MDC's.
AOR | AIQ
31
Companies moved up to quarters outside the city and dispatched on a call shall notify BOEC on ______ _ of the incident. This will prompt BOEC to create a "_______" call in the CAD that will register in the incident system. The MDC can then be used for arriving and clearing of the incident.
OPS 1 "Mutual"
32
Companies responding on a mutual aid shall contact dispatch on OPS 1 and give what two pieces of information?
1. Address | 2. Nature of call
33
During the hours of _____ and ______, companies shall contact your battalion chief to request permission to move outside your FMA because the liaison is no longer at dispatch.
1900 and 0700
34
The standard terminology to be used when responding, arriving in clearing calls shall be:
Responding Arrived In service
35
When switching between talk groups the radio needs ___ seconds to adjust or affiliate with the new talkgroup?
Three seconds
36
The rule of thumb for any transmission on the 800 MHz system is to key the microphone and pause approximately ___ second before speaking.
1/2 second
37
When using a FIRECOM headset, pause ___ second before speaking to allow the headset time to key the radio.
One second
38
Units contacted on the air by dispatch shall reply with what information?
Company number and location
39
If you lose communications on a 800MHz talk group what are three things you should check?
1. Correct talk group 2. Battery is charged 3. Antenna is tight
40
If you are on a multi-unit response and you lose Communications on the talk group, attempt on OPS1 or DISP first. If that doesn't work, which channel can you turn to to contact command?
Mayday Channel
41
If the main controller for the 800 MHz system fails, The system will go into backup mode. While in backup mode, The repeater sites throughout the city go into a stand alone configuration. This causes the radios to display "_____ _______" and will increase honking.
Site trunking
42
While the 800 MHz System is in backup mode, fringe areas in the city will likely lose communications. What three specific areas may lose contact completely?
1. Forest Heights 2. Sylvan 3. Cornelius Pass
43
If we have a total radio failure on the 800 MHz system, which radio system will take over on the 800MHz radios?
(NPSPAC) National public safety planning advisory committee (G Zone)
44
Portland fire and rescue has access to how many channels in the NPSPAC system? Where are these channels located?
15 channels Zone G channels 2-16
45
On the NPSPAC, which channels are primarily for multnomah county responders?
Channels 3-11 in the G Zone
46
Generally if the 800 MHz system is down the radio will give a _______ ______ when attempting to transmit. There will be "____" air when trying to receive and the radio display will flash "____ __ ______."
Continuous honk Dead Out of range
47
To access the NPSPAC channels, switch the radio to "______" in the "__ __" position.
8CAL90 | G-2
48
Dispatch will repeatedly announce over "______" which tactical NPSPAC Channel each agency is assigned.
(G2) 8CAL90
49
Fire and EMS will normally be assigned to " OROPS" __ or __. (Oregon Fire Tactical) on NPSPAC.
1 or 4
50
If the NPSPAC system fails, all companies will use the ___ radios as a last line of communication. Company officers are to monitor PFB COM Zone (__ -__) and turn the 800MHz on the assigned district ________ channel.
VHF 1-16 Simplex
51
Which stations maintain inventory of spare portable radios?
5,7,9,24
52
Defective radios should be packaged and sent in complete to who? Which form should be filled out?
Fire liaison | 800.01
53
If a radio becomes water soaked, Do not use it. Immediately turn the set off and disconnect the battery. If the radio has been submerged in water, what should you do?
* Remove the battery and microphone * Place body of radio submerged inside a Ziploc bag. * Indicate on form 800.01 at the radio has been water soaked or submerged.
54
Portland fire and rescue members not assigned to EOPS need to contact who for a replacement radio?
Fire liason
55
MDC's use an air-card through commercial carriers such as AT&T, Verizon, ETC... who should you contact if you have a problem with the MDC?
BTS
56
In the event a Zetron fails and it is after hours, who should be contacted?
BOEC supervisor after hours | Fire liaison during normal business hours
57
Who follows up on all formal notifications of radio system problems?
The radio shop
58
PF&R will use the "Radio System _____ _____ report" online in the BTS web page if there is a radio problem.
Trouble ticket
59
Who shall be notified immediately if there's a radio missing?
Fire liaison
60
If the radio is missing, it will be commanded to default to the _______ mode. This disables the radio and flashes "______" message on the display.
Regroup REWARD
61
If the radio becomes missing, a letter describing the details of why it is missing will be sent to what four people?
1. Deputy chief's office 2. Chief of logistics 3. Battalion chief 4. Fire liaison
62
When using the VHF radio, periodically check to see if a VHF ____ repeater is working. If so, consider switching VHF operations to:
``` NIFC NIFC C5 (1-11) West NIFC C6 (1-12) East ```
63
If the NPSPAC system fails, what system is the backup and where should you turn your 800MHz radios?
Turn on VHF radio to PFBCOM. Monitor 800MHz on district assigned simplex channel.

Fire Lt. Test 2014 (102 decks)

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