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What is the purpose of the Mobile Data System (MDS)?
What is the purpose of the Mobile Data System (MDS)?
- To communicate with friends and family
- To report non-official department business
- To communicate and report in real-time in the field for official department business (correct)
- To play games and browse the internet on the go
What type of messages are strictly forbidden on the MDS?
What type of messages are strictly forbidden on the MDS?
- Messages related to official business
- Messages of a sexual, racist, or offensive nature (correct)
- Messages sent to friends and family
- Messages about personal matters
How should the MDS be used with radio transmissions?
How should the MDS be used with radio transmissions?
- The MDS should be used instead of radio transmissions
- The MDS should be used after radio transmissions
- The MDS should be used before radio transmissions
- The MDS should be used in conjunction with radio transmissions (correct)
How should calls for service be dispatched?
How should calls for service be dispatched?
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What type of messages may be subject to the Freedom of Information Act?
What type of messages may be subject to the Freedom of Information Act?
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Who is responsible for the care and safekeeping of assigned MDTs?
Who is responsible for the care and safekeeping of assigned MDTs?
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What should be done if the emergency signal is activated on the MDT?
What should be done if the emergency signal is activated on the MDT?
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What should be done if the MDT malfunctions or is not working?
What should be done if the MDT malfunctions or is not working?
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What is the main purpose of the MDS?
What is the main purpose of the MDS?
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Study Notes
- The Mobile Data System (MDS) is used for real-time data communications and reporting in the field.
- The MDS shall be used for official department business only.
- Messages of a sexual, racist, or offensive nature are strictly forbidden.
- The MDS shall be used in conjunction with radio transmissions.
- All calls for service shall be dispatched via radio and sent to MDTs of assigned units.
- Messages sent via MDT shall be related to official business and may be subject to the Freedom of Information Act.
- Members are responsible for the care and safekeeping of assigned MDTs.
- If the emergency signal is activated on the MDT, the dispatcher will call the company on the radio to confirm the safety of the members.
- If the MDT malfunctions or is not working, immediately report any issues to the FD-IT group and Help Desk via email.
- When assisting on a report of a possible explosive device, members will turn off the MDT.
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