Communications and Information Management

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Which type of radio channel does the communications system need to provide for initial use at an incident?

Dispatch radio channel and a separate tactical radio channel

Which of the following is a requirement for the communications system in large-scale emergencies?

Dispatch radio channel, command radio channel, and a tactical radio channel

Which of the following is a requirement for the communications system to provide for complex or multiple incidents?

Reserve capacity

Which of the following is a requirement for communications interoperability?

<p>Communications interoperability with mutual aid resources or other agencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of system should the ESO develop?

<p>Information management system</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of protocols and terminology should be used for radio communications?

<p>Standard protocols and terminology</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of language should be used for radio communications?

<p>Clear text/plain language</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of terminology should be established to transmit information?

<p>Standard terminology</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of equipment should at least one responder on each crew or company be equipped with in an area designated as immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH)?

<p>Portable radio</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of equipment should all responders on a crew or company be equipped with in an area designated as immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH)?

<p>Portable radio</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the communications system?

<p>To provide a standard method for emergency messages</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term should be used to alert responders that a member(s) need immediate help?

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

Who is responsible for ensuring that a 'Mayday' condition is broadcast with distinctive emergency traffic alert tones?

<p>Incident Commander</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the ESO have in order to ensure clear text/plain language is used for an emergency condition at an incident?

<p>Standard Operating Procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who can declare 'Emergency Traffic' or 'Mayday' in an emergency situation?

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

What type of language should be used when declaring 'Emergency Traffic' or 'Mayday'?

<p>Clear text/plain language</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can the incident commander permit radio traffic to resume after an emergency has been abated or all affected members have been made aware of the hazardous condition or emergency?

<p>After a designated time period</p> Signup and view all the answers

What support should a telecommunicator provide to emergency incident operations?

<p>Telecommunication support</p> Signup and view all the answers

What qualifications are required for telecommunicators within the incident management system?

<p>NFPA 1061 certification</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who provides reports of elapsed time-on-scene at emergency incidents to the incident commander?

<p>ESO Communications Center</p> Signup and view all the answers

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