26 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a common reason for technical failure of portable radios?
Improper use of the tool
What is the optimal position for portable radio transmission?
At head height with the antenna in a vertical position
In which locations are mobile radios the most reliable method of being heard?
Inside concrete or metal buildings
Which designator should be used to contact a Division Supervisor?
Division Alpha
What should be used to contact the driver/operator of an apparatus?
Engine 1 Driver
What should be used to contact a team leader?
Engine 5
What should be used to contact an individual team member?
Engine 1 Firefighter 2
Which term should be used to indicate that an emergency responder may have become lost, trapped, seriously injured, or has low breathing air?
Mayday
When should the term 'Mayday' be repeated over the radio?
Three times
What information should be conveyed when declaring a 'Mayday'?
Location, Unit, Name, Emergency
What should units assigned to RIT (Rapid Intervention Team) do during a 'Mayday'?
Stay on the original frequency
Which one of the following is an example of an Expected or Routine Radio Transmission?
"Prospect from Engine 2, Enroute"
When should radio frequencies be transferred during an emergency event?
After the period of initial response
What does the designator 'AVAILABLE IN QUARTERS (AIQ)' indicate?
Unit is in station and available
What are Unexpected or Non-Routine Radio Transmissions?
Communications that require special attention to relay to other units or dispatch action
According to the text, how are personnel accountability reports provided?
By team leaders during a roll call or as a component of routine team status reports
Which phase of tactical assignment involves searching the hazard area for a second time to ensure no victims remain undiscovered?
Secondary Phase
What is a Roll Call for Numbers used for?
To account for all personnel operating at the incident scene and to check on resource deployment
What is the term used by Incident Commanders to declare that the entire search has been searched and is clear?
All Clear
What does the Incident Safety Officer reply when called 'Safety. Roll Call'?
Safety. Zero
What does the IC report when all assigned search teams report 'Nothing Found' after a primary and secondary search?
All Clear
What should be done if the numbers reported in a Roll Call for Numbers are not accurate?
The sender should immediately interrupt and correct the count
What is the purpose of a Roll Call for PAR?
To visually account for all team members and ensure adequate air supply
According to the text, what should individuals do when the call to 'Abandon' is given?
Drop everything and get out of the building as quickly and safely as possible
Which statement accurately describes the Abandon signal?
It is a high/low warble over the operating frequency
When 'Abandon' is declared, what else is initiated?
Emergency Traffic
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