LATEST IFSTA 7th Edition: Chapter 2 Communications study guide. 100%SOLUTION 2023//2024

Which is a guideline to follow when answering non emergency calls? - ANSWER Identify yourself and your department, station, or unit. If you cannot answer a caller's question when handling a non emergency call, you should: - ANSWER Refer them to someone who can answer the question. What should you do if someone that is angry or upset calls the station? - ANSWER Remain calm and never become confrontational. Which type to telecommunications system is a dispatch center run directly by the fire department, emergency medical service, or law enforcement agency? - ANSWER Emergency Service specific telecommunications center. Which type of telecommunications system is a central location that routes all emergency calls to the appropriate fire, emergency medical, or law enforcement dispatcher? - ANSWER Public Safety Answering Point How do enhanced 9-1-1 system function to aid in emergency communications? - ANSWER Combine telephone and computer equipment to provide the dispatcher with the caller's phone number and location Which piece of communications center equipment is used to communicate with mobile and portable radios at the emergency scene? - ANSWER Two-way radio system. A TDD or Teletype system in a fire department communications center is used to: - ANSWER receive calls from individuals with hearing impairments. Which type of communications center equipment is used to communicate with hospitals or other response agencies? - ANSWER Direct-line telephone What information should be gathered from every caller when processing an emergency call? - ANSWER Location and type of emergency Once an emergency has been reported, the information must be: - ANSWER transmitted to the responding units or personnel. With regard to relaying emergency information, sirens are an example of a(an): - ANSWER audible alert Which is an electronic means of relaying emergency information to responding units or personnel? - ANSWER Scrolling message board Which type of communications equipment is worn by emergency personnel and alerts the wearer by tone, light or vibration? - ANSWER Pager Which type communications equipment that is most often used in small communities is mounted on top of a water tower or tall building and is designed to produce a signal that everyone in the community can hear? - ANSWER Air horn What must be done immediately after emergency information is transmitted and responding personnel confirm that they have received the information? - ANSWER The telecommunications center confirms that all units have been notified and are on assignment. Which entity is in charge of regulating all radio communication in the United Stated? - ANSWER Federal Communications Commission Sending personal messages over a designated fire department radio channel is: - ANSWER a federal offense Clear text can BEST be described as a: - ANSWER Method of using plain English in radio communications. One way that fire department radios are used is to: - ANSWER request additional resources on scene. Which type of radio system is used in a fixed location such as a fire station or telecommunications center - ANSWER Base station radio Which type of radios are mounted in fire apparatus and are powered by the vehicle's electrical system? - ANSWER Mobile radios When portable radios are used in hazardous atmospheres, they: - ANSWER must be intrinsically safe for the specific environment. The straight line travel radio signal between the transmitting radio and the receiving radio is known as: - ANSWER Direct communication. If incident grows in complexity, the: - ANSWER command and tactical channels may be expanded. What usually indicates that a radio receiver is near the limit of the radio transmission range? - ANSWER Broken messages What should a firefighter do to try to overcome physical barriers that interfere with radio communication? - ANSWER Turn 90 degrees or tilt the radio higher How can a firefighter overcome dead zones in a building that interfere with radio communications? - ANSWER Move to an outside wall or doorway What is likely to be a source of interference with radio communication? - ANSWER High-voltage transmission lines How can ambient noise be overcome when transmitting on the radio? - ANSWER Use PPE to create a wind barrier All recorded radio transmission are: - ANSWER part of the official incident record and may become public A guideline for radio communication is that individuals must identify themselves: - ANSWER on every emergency radio transmission. Which action helps ensure that the start of a radio message is not cut off? - ANSWER Key the microphone and then wait a second or two before speaking. In order to improve the ability to hear and be heard when using the radio, it is important to: - ANSWER be concise and to the point