Ch 5 pg 114-121

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At an emergency scene the preferred method of communication is ____, face to face ___ communication

Direct voice

Common types of communication equipment includes: radios, telephones, wireless ____ connections, geographic ____ systems(GIS), citizens band (CB) radios, pagers, fax machines mobile ___ systems, global positioning systems(GPS), _____ radio systems

Broadband information data amateur

___ radios are normally operated from the jurisdictions telecommunications center, ___ and other facilities

Base stations

_____ radios are mounted in emergency response vehicle

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The number of frequencies needed on an incident depends on the _____ involved and the ___ of the incident ____ function

<p>Resources size command</p> Signup and view all the answers

_____ telephones may be used if radio communications break down, public telephones or field telephones may be used to communicate at large scale incidents, - incidents, and ____ and other confined space incidents

<p>Land based high rise shipboard</p> Signup and view all the answers

____ media and ___ usage may block cell phones during large scale incident

<p>Heavy public</p> Signup and view all the answers

Broadband connections are Atleast __ times faster than modems

<p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

A mobile data computer has all the features of an MDT with the addition of a _____ that allows __ way communicating between mobile units and the telecommunications center

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4 key objectives in the development of the NIMS/ICS standards were to: provide enhanced functionality with equipment and capabilities for publics safety needs, improve ____ efficiency, ensure ____ among multiple vendors and allow effective efficient and reliable intra agency communications

<p>Spectrum competition</p> Signup and view all the answers

Communication procedures must accomplish 2 objectives: establish the use of ____ common terms (___ text) that mean the same thing to all emergency personnel. 2 establish a system of transmitting periodic ____ reports to keep all units current in the ____ of an incident

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Some of the most common misuses of radio terminology occur in the area of resource _____

<p>Identification</p> Signup and view all the answers

The info exchange in radio communications can be ____ related or a ____ order based upon the decision of the IC

<p>Task direct</p> Signup and view all the answers

The news media, the ___ and the ___ can monitor all radio communication

<p>Public FCC</p> Signup and view all the answers

The five Cs of radio communication are _____, clarity, ____, control and ____

<p>Conciseness, confidence capability</p> Signup and view all the answers

The officer issuing the order must consider the ____ of the task and the ____ of the individual or unit to whom the order is given

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Primary communication method at an emergency scene

Direct voice communication is the preferred method of communication at an emergency scene.

Common communication equipment

Communication equipment used by emergency personnel includes radios, telephones, wireless broadband connections, geographic information systems, citizens band radios, pagers, fax machines, mobile data systems, and global positioning systems.

Base station radios

Base stations are typically operated from a jurisdiction's telecommunications center, fire stations, and other facilities.

Mobile radios

Mobile radios are mounted within emergency response vehicles.

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Frequency needs at incidents

The number of frequencies needed on an incident depends on the resources involved, the size of the incident, and the command function.

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Land-based telephone communication

Land-based telephones may be used if radio communications are unavailable, with options like public or field telephones, particularly for large-scale incidents, high-rise incidents, and incidents involving ships or confined spaces.

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Cell phone limitations in emergencies

Heavy media use and public usage of cell phones can cause congestion and make them unreliable during large-scale incidents.

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Broadband vs. modem speed

Broadband connections are at least 10 times faster than modems.

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Mobile data computer (MDC)

A mobile data computer (MDC) includes all the features of a mobile digital terminal (MDT) and a keyboard, enabling two-way communication between mobile units and the telecommunications center.

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NIMS/ICS standards

The National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) standards aim to improve interoperability, ensure competition among vendors, provide enhanced functionality for public safety needs, and enable efficient and reliable intra-agency communication.

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Two communication objectives

Communication procedures should establish specific common terms (plain text) for clear understanding and a system to provide periodic progress reports to all units during an incident.

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Common misuse of radio terminology

Misuse of radio terminology often occurs when identifying resources.

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Radio communications content

Information exchange in radio communications can be task-related or direct orders, based on the Incident Commander's decision.

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Radio communication monitoring

The news media, the public, and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) monitor all radio communication.

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Five Cs of radio communication

Conciseness, clarity, confidence, control, and capability are the five essential elements of effective radio communication.

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Factors to consider when issuing orders

When issuing orders, officers must consider the urgency of the task and the capabilities of the individual or unit receiving the order.

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