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Firefighting Communication & Safety Principles

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Why is it important to limit radio traffic?

To increase the number of available channels
To conserve radio battery life
To free up valuable radio air time, decrease distractions, and improve situational awareness (correct)
To reduce the workload of dispatch personnel

Who should Division/Group Officers communicate with?

Only other Division/Group Officers
Command and the Units assigned to them (correct)
Dispatch directly
Only the Company Officer

What is a primary responsibility of a Company Officer?

Monitoring radio communications and reporting to Command (correct)
Performing vehicle maintenance
Managing station supplies
Leading physical fitness training

What should all personnel working in the hazard zone have?

<p>A radio and should monitor the assigned channel at all times (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct procedure when dispatched to a mutual aid call?

<p>Dispatch will assign a radio channel and notify PSC/Dispatch when clear from the assignment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Officer Communication

Division/Group Officers communicate with Command and the Units assigned to them.

Company Officer Responsibilities

Monitoring radio communications and reporting to Command.

Radio Requirement in Hazard Zone

All personnel in the hazard zone require a radio and should monitor the assigned channel at all times.

RSM Usage

The RSM (Remote Speaker Microphone) should stay connected to the portable radio.

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PLF-2 Usage

PLF-2 is used for non-emergency unit-to-unit communications and communications with Dispatch.