Questions and Answers
According to the procedures, which channel is assigned as the primary fire ground tactical channel for all fires?
FD OPS 8
When calling on the radio, units should identify themselves using which format?
Station identifier, then unit identifier
Which channel should be used for incidents other than fires or for Level II staging?
Subsequent tactical channels after FD OPS 7
According to the procedures, on which channel should medical calls be dispatched?
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If a fireground channel is requested by on-scene units for a medical call, which channel should be used for communications?
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According to the procedures, which channel should be used for dispatching fire calls?
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Study Notes
Communications Guideline
- Purpose: Establish operating guidelines for communications between Fire Departments and Southwest Regional Communications Center.
Procedures for Medical Calls
- Medical calls shall be dispatched on FD Dispatch.
- All communications for medical calls shall remain on FD Dispatch, unless:
- A fireground channel is requested by the on-scene units.
- A fireground channel is assigned by Dispatch.
Procedures for Fire Calls
- Fire calls shall be dispatched on FD Dispatch.
- Dispatch will assign a fireground channel at the time of dispatch.
- FD-OPS 8 shall be the primary fire ground tactical channel for all fires.
- FD OPS 7 and subsequent tactical channels will be used for:
- Other incidents.
- Level II staging.
General Communications
- When calling on the radio, units will use the “hey you, it’s me" format.
- Identify the unit or station being called and then identify their own unit.
- Example: “Dispatch from Q261” or “M262 from Q261”.
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