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Where is the CPD Helicopter Operation based?
Where is the CPD Helicopter Operation based?
- Michigan
- Cook County
- City of Chicago Hangar
- Iroquois Landing in Chicago (correct)
What are the radio call numbers for the CPD Helicopter units?
What are the radio call numbers for the CPD Helicopter units?
- Chicago Air One and Chicago Air Two
- Police Helicopter 3 and Police Helicopter 4
- PHX1 and PHX2
- Police Helicopter One and Police Helicopter Two (correct)
How are USCG helicopters equipped in terms of radio capabilities?
How are USCG helicopters equipped in terms of radio capabilities?
- Equipped with marine band radios (correct)
- With CPD radio capabilities
- Without marine band radios
- Without CPD radio capabilities
What channel is used by the CFD Air/Sea Rescue Unit helicopter?
What channel is used by the CFD Air/Sea Rescue Unit helicopter?
How are units notified of the hours of operation and availability of the CPD helicopter?
How are units notified of the hours of operation and availability of the CPD helicopter?
What is the responsibility of the Chicago Fire Department in emergency rescue situations?
What is the responsibility of the Chicago Fire Department in emergency rescue situations?
When can requests for the CPD helicopter be made through the Crime Prevention and Information Center (CPIC)?
When can requests for the CPD helicopter be made through the Crime Prevention and Information Center (CPIC)?
How are requests for a CPD helicopter during preplanned events handled?
How are requests for a CPD helicopter during preplanned events handled?
Under what circumstances can a USCG helicopter be requested?
Under what circumstances can a USCG helicopter be requested?
What does the CPD helicopter not have capabilities for?
What does the CPD helicopter not have capabilities for?
What action should the OEMC dispatcher take if the CFD rescue helicopter is unavailable?
What action should the OEMC dispatcher take if the CFD rescue helicopter is unavailable?
What is the responsibility of the requesting unit when a CPD helicopter responds to a call for service?
What is the responsibility of the requesting unit when a CPD helicopter responds to a call for service?
If the USCG helicopter is responding due to unavailability of the CFD rescue helicopter, what should the OEMC dispatcher ensure?
If the USCG helicopter is responding due to unavailability of the CFD rescue helicopter, what should the OEMC dispatcher ensure?
What action should the OEMC dispatcher take after notifying the Chief, Special Functions Division about the need for USCG helicopter assistance?
What action should the OEMC dispatcher take after notifying the Chief, Special Functions Division about the need for USCG helicopter assistance?
Why is it important for the requesting unit to note helicopter responses in case reports?
Why is it important for the requesting unit to note helicopter responses in case reports?
What is the radio call number for the CFD Air/Sea Rescue Unit helicopter?
What is the radio call number for the CFD Air/Sea Rescue Unit helicopter?
What determines the take-off and response times of the CPD helicopter?
What determines the take-off and response times of the CPD helicopter?
Which law enforcement agencies are involved in the joint City of Chicago/County of Cook Helicopter Task Force?
Which law enforcement agencies are involved in the joint City of Chicago/County of Cook Helicopter Task Force?
How are radio communications handled for USCG helicopters in comparison to CPD helicopters?
How are radio communications handled for USCG helicopters in comparison to CPD helicopters?
What is the role of the Administrative Message Center (AMC) regarding CPD helicopter operations?
What is the role of the Administrative Message Center (AMC) regarding CPD helicopter operations?
Where are the USCG helicopters based?
Where are the USCG helicopters based?
In the event that the CFD rescue helicopter is unavailable and a sworn supervisor requests the OEMC dispatcher to dispatch the USCG helicopter, what is the OEMC dispatcher's responsibility?
In the event that the CFD rescue helicopter is unavailable and a sworn supervisor requests the OEMC dispatcher to dispatch the USCG helicopter, what is the OEMC dispatcher's responsibility?
What reporting procedure should be followed when either a CPD helicopter, CFD Air/Sea Rescue Unit helicopter, or a USCG helicopter responds to a call for service?
What reporting procedure should be followed when either a CPD helicopter, CFD Air/Sea Rescue Unit helicopter, or a USCG helicopter responds to a call for service?
What action should be taken by the OEMC dispatcher after ensuring necessary communication is facilitated between the USCG helicopter, requesting supervisor, and assisting ground units?
What action should be taken by the OEMC dispatcher after ensuring necessary communication is facilitated between the USCG helicopter, requesting supervisor, and assisting ground units?
If a request is made for a CPD helicopter during preplanned events, what is the correct procedure for handling such requests?
If a request is made for a CPD helicopter during preplanned events, what is the correct procedure for handling such requests?
When requesting unit notes a helicopter response in a case report, what is their next step?
When requesting unit notes a helicopter response in a case report, what is their next step?
What kind of operations will the CFD Air/Sea Rescue Unit helicopter normally provide air support for?
What kind of operations will the CFD Air/Sea Rescue Unit helicopter normally provide air support for?
When can the USCG helicopter provide marine-related air support?
When can the USCG helicopter provide marine-related air support?
In what situations would a CPD helicopter respond to support ground units?
In what situations would a CPD helicopter respond to support ground units?
What type of incidents would require specialized surveillance by a CPD helicopter?
What type of incidents would require specialized surveillance by a CPD helicopter?
What is NOT a situation where a CPD helicopter would be used for preplanned events?
What is NOT a situation where a CPD helicopter would be used for preplanned events?
How are requests for a CPD helicopter during non-staffed hours made?
How are requests for a CPD helicopter during non-staffed hours made?
Who must approve a request for a CPD helicopter during preplanned events?
Who must approve a request for a CPD helicopter during preplanned events?
What should supervisory personnel include in a request for a CPD helicopter during preplanned events?
What should supervisory personnel include in a request for a CPD helicopter during preplanned events?
Who should be notified about a request for the dispatch of the CPD helicopter by a Crime Prevention and Information Center (CPIC)?
Who should be notified about a request for the dispatch of the CPD helicopter by a Crime Prevention and Information Center (CPIC)?
Under what conditions would a USCG helicopter NOT be requested via OEMC?
Under what conditions would a USCG helicopter NOT be requested via OEMC?
