15 Questions
Which of the following is an important consideration when requesting law enforcement response?
Including the reason for your request
When might fire/EMS units request law enforcement for traffic control?
When responding to violent/dangerous patients/locations
What should be included in a request for law enforcement during a verbal threat situation?
Location and description of persons involved
According to the Whatcom Fire & EMS Operations Manual, what information should be conveyed when declaring a 'Mayday'?
Location, Unit, Name, Emergency
What is the purpose of status reports in emergency response operations?
All of the above
What are Mobile Data Computers (MDC's) used for in emergency response units?
All of the above
If a Firefighter is unable to communicate by radio due to an abductor, what action can they take to alert others?
Hold the microphone open to let Prospect and others on the radio frequency hear the situation
According to the Whatcom Fire & EMS Operations Manual, what should a Firefighter do if retreat is not possible and calling for help on the radio will escalate the situation?
Attempt to have a Firefighter move out of the person making the threats field of vision and make the radio call
What is the designated term to notify responders that an emergency situation exists, according to the Whatcom Fire & EMS Operations Manual?
Mayday
What information should be conveyed when declaring a 'Mayday', according to the Whatcom Fire & EMS Operations Manual?
Location, Unit, Name, Emergency
What should a Firefighter do if they are abducted or held against their will, according to the Whatcom Fire & EMS Operations Manual?
Attempt to gain an opportunity to escape and not allow the abductor to transport them away from the scene
Which of the following is true about MDC's in Whatcom County?
MDC's provide interoperable communication between Fire/EMS and Law Enforcement Units
What is the purpose of the Remote CAD Status Monitor?
To see Fire Unit Status and check on current incidents
What is the importance of entering the correct Unit Identifier when logging into CAD?
Entering the wrong Unit Identifier can affect the response of a Unit in a different Fire District/Agency
When should Units be logged in to CAD each day?
By 0830 hrs.
Test your knowledge of firefighter abductions with this quiz! Learn about different scenarios involving fire district, fire authority, and city firefighters. Identify the correct order of information, including the prospect name, fire department initials, engine number, and location. Challenge yourself and see if you can solve the abduction mystery!
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
