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What is the purpose of progress reports according to the action plan?
What is the purpose of progress reports according to the action plan?
- To report on personnel performance metrics
- To track resource allocation
- To inform about the completion of assignments and deviations from plans (correct)
- To evaluate the effectiveness of training programs
Who is primarily responsible for initiating progress reports?
Who is primarily responsible for initiating progress reports?
- The fire chief
- The administrative staff
- All personnel on scene
- Company officers and Division/Group Supervisors (correct)
What does the 'A' in the C-A-N Report stand for?
What does the 'A' in the C-A-N Report stand for?
- Actions (correct)
- Allocations
- Assessment
- Advancements
When should supervisors request progress reports?
When should supervisors request progress reports?
What information is NOT typically included in the 'Conditions' section of the C-A-N Report?
What information is NOT typically included in the 'Conditions' section of the C-A-N Report?
What is the primary purpose of the Standard Operating Procedures regarding fireground communications?
What is the primary purpose of the Standard Operating Procedures regarding fireground communications?
Which talkgroups are assigned for multi-company incidents?
Which talkgroups are assigned for multi-company incidents?
What should companies verbally mark when an MDC is not available?
What should companies verbally mark when an MDC is not available?
Who is responsible for monitoring both talkgroups throughout the incident?
Who is responsible for monitoring both talkgroups throughout the incident?
What is the discretion of the incident commander concerning the use of the B# IC talkgroup?
What is the discretion of the incident commander concerning the use of the B# IC talkgroup?
What is the first part of the initial radio report supposed to include?
What is the first part of the initial radio report supposed to include?
Who is responsible for giving the initial radio report at the scene of an incident?
Who is responsible for giving the initial radio report at the scene of an incident?
What should be designated if multiple units arrive at the same time?
What should be designated if multiple units arrive at the same time?
Which of the following is NOT part of the initial radio report?
Which of the following is NOT part of the initial radio report?
What is included in the Building/Incident Description?
What is included in the Building/Incident Description?
What is the primary reason for calling additional resources during an incident?
What is the primary reason for calling additional resources during an incident?
What should be transmitted once it has been determined that no additional help is required?
What should be transmitted once it has been determined that no additional help is required?
When should additional resources be called for during an incident?
When should additional resources be called for during an incident?
What is typically included in the IAP report during Investigation Mode?
What is typically included in the IAP report during Investigation Mode?
What action should a company officer take upon arrival at an emergency requiring only one company?
What action should a company officer take upon arrival at an emergency requiring only one company?
What is the primary purpose of the document regarding Urgent or Mayday communications?
What is the primary purpose of the document regarding Urgent or Mayday communications?
Which of the following is NOT a reason to issue an Urgent message according to the document?
Which of the following is NOT a reason to issue an Urgent message according to the document?
What should a member do when they note a hazardous situation and need to transmit an Urgent message?
What should a member do when they note a hazardous situation and need to transmit an Urgent message?
In the provided example of an Urgent message, what specific danger does Ladder 8 report?
In the provided example of an Urgent message, what specific danger does Ladder 8 report?
Who is responsible for contacting the member making the urgent transmission if more information is necessary?
Who is responsible for contacting the member making the urgent transmission if more information is necessary?
What does the benchmark 'Working Fire' indicate?
What does the benchmark 'Working Fire' indicate?
When should '360 Complete' be announced?
When should '360 Complete' be announced?
What does the 'All Clear' benchmark refer to?
What does the 'All Clear' benchmark refer to?
What information should be included when announcing 'RIT Established'?
What information should be included when announcing 'RIT Established'?
What does 'Water on the Fire' signify?
What does 'Water on the Fire' signify?
What does a 'Personnel Accountability Report (PAR)' indicate?
What does a 'Personnel Accountability Report (PAR)' indicate?
What is included in a Status Report?
What is included in a Status Report?
When should a Progress Report be made?
When should a Progress Report be made?
What is the primary purpose of the B# FG talkgroup during a complex incident?
What is the primary purpose of the B# FG talkgroup during a complex incident?
Which talkgroup should be utilized if an EMS Group or Branch is established?
Which talkgroup should be utilized if an EMS Group or Branch is established?
In what situation should the Incident Commander monitor the non-repeated talkgroup?
In what situation should the Incident Commander monitor the non-repeated talkgroup?
What does the 'C-A-N Report' stand for in fireground communication?
What does the 'C-A-N Report' stand for in fireground communication?
What is the main function of the designated battalion tactical talkgroup (B# TAC 1-8)?
What is the main function of the designated battalion tactical talkgroup (B# TAC 1-8)?
Which talkgroup is specifically for firefighter rescue during a declared 'MAYDAY'?
Which talkgroup is specifically for firefighter rescue during a declared 'MAYDAY'?
What is the purpose of fireground benchmarks?
What is the purpose of fireground benchmarks?
What type of communication is primarily conducted on the BN# STG talkgroup?
What type of communication is primarily conducted on the BN# STG talkgroup?
What is included in the findings from a 360° assessment?
What is included in the findings from a 360° assessment?
What should the Incident Commander announce if a 360° assessment cannot be completed?
What should the Incident Commander announce if a 360° assessment cannot be completed?
What does 'smoke showing' indicate in the apparent extent of an emergency?
What does 'smoke showing' indicate in the apparent extent of an emergency?
Which of the following is NOT included in the IAP report's immediate life safety issues?
Which of the following is NOT included in the IAP report's immediate life safety issues?
What is the primary role of the Incident Commander during a fire incident?
What is the primary role of the Incident Commander during a fire incident?
What does the term 'transitional attack' refer to in the Incident Action Plan?
What does the term 'transitional attack' refer to in the Incident Action Plan?
When should the initial radio report be made during a fire incident?
When should the initial radio report be made during a fire incident?
What should be stated about the location of accountability in the IAP?
What should be stated about the location of accountability in the IAP?
What is a Mayday message primarily reserved for?
What is a Mayday message primarily reserved for?
Which of the following scenarios does NOT warrant a Mayday message?
Which of the following scenarios does NOT warrant a Mayday message?
What does the L-U-N-A-R acronym stand for in a Mayday message?
What does the L-U-N-A-R acronym stand for in a Mayday message?
What action does command take after declaring a Mayday?
What action does command take after declaring a Mayday?
Who maintains communication on the talkgroup during a Mayday situation?
Who maintains communication on the talkgroup during a Mayday situation?
What does the Radio Restriction Tone do after a Mayday is declared?
What does the Radio Restriction Tone do after a Mayday is declared?
When may a 'change to talkgroup' be necessary?
When may a 'change to talkgroup' be necessary?
What should a member say when transmitting a Mayday?
What should a member say when transmitting a Mayday?
Study Notes
Fireground Communications
- Fireground radio talkgroups are assigned for different communication needs.
- B# IC talkgroup is used for initial company responses, assigning companies, non-critical communication between Fire Alarm Office and Command Post, and communication between the Incident Commander and other personnel.
- B# FG talkgroup is used for first arriving company's initial report, "on scene" calls by first arriving Units, first arriving Battalion Chief's "C-A-N Report", fireground communications for first alarm companies, and "STAY" calls during firefighter rescue.
- BN# TAC talkgroup is used for first alarm fire companies assigned to Divisions or Groups, and for multi-alarm fire companies assigned within the expanded incident command system.
- BN# EMS talkgroup is used if an EMS Group or Branch is established.
- BN# STG talkgroup is used for multi-alarm companies communicating at the Level II Staging Area, and communications between the Fire Alarm Office and the Staging Area Manager.
- Direct Alpha, Bravo, Charlie talkgroups (non-repeated) and DVRS Digital Vehicle Repeater System are used in areas with communication issues like underground, large buildings, or high-rises.
Fireground Benchmarks
- Fireground benchmarks are used to indicate the accomplishments of fireground objectives.
- Benchmarks are announced on the B# FG talkgroup.
- "Working Fire":Indicates an incident requiring multiple resources.
- "360 Complete": Announce after the initial 360° assessment.
- "All Clear": Indicates completion of primary and secondary searches.
- "RIT Established": Announce the Rapid Intervention Team and their location.
- "Water on the Fire": Indicates first water on the fire from an interior position.
- "Situation Contained": Indicates the incident is stabilized and can be handled by current resources.
- Personnel Accountability Report (PAR): Account for all personnel assigned to the incident, announced on B# FG talkgroup.
Fireground Reports
- Status Report: Announced by the assuming officer after a change of command, including current fireground strategy and Incident Action Plan.
- Progress Report: Relay critical information between incident command and assigned companies, initiated by company officers and Division/Group Supervisors.
- C-A-N Report: Effective method for requesting and receiving progress reports.
- C-A-N Report Format: Includes Conditions, Actions, and Needs to provide a focused update.
Initial Radio Report
- First Arriving Division Officer or Member gives a brief initial radio report and establishes command.
- The initial report includes:
- Company Designation
- Building/Incident Description and Construction
- Problem Description
- Incident Commander Name and Command Mode
- Location of Accountability
Incident Action Plan (IAP) Report
- Announced on the B# FG talkgroup before initiating offensive operations, after a thorough 360° assessment.
- IAP Report includes:
- Findings from the 360°
- Immediate Life Safety Issues/Hazards Identified
- Location of the Fire
- Incident Action Plan and Strategy
Single Company Responses
- Company officer transmits a brief initial radio report upon arrival.
- Once additional help is deemed unnecessary, a "Situation Contained" is transmitted to the FAO.
Urgent/Mayday Communications
- Urgent Message: Allows warning signs of a pending hazardous situation to be transmitted.
- Examples of reasons for an Urgent message:
- Early sign of potential collapse.
- Signs of possible backdraft or flashover.
- Loss of water on attack lines.
- Change from Offensive to Defensive Mode.
- Mayday Message: Reserved for situations of imminent danger of personnel.
- Used for:
- Member trapped by collapse.
- Member lost, disoriented, or entangled.
- Member ill or injured inside the hazard zone.
- L-U-N-A-R Report: Acronym for Location, Unit, Name, Air, and Resources, used to provide essential information during a Mayday.
- Radio Restriction: Declares a period where only critical life safety messages are allowed.
- Radio Restriction Tone: Mark the channel at 10-second intervals to prompt listeners to stop talking.
- Change to Talkgroup: Used to dedicate the dedicated talkgroup for the Incident Commander, Division or Group Supervisor and RIT during a Mayday.
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This quiz covers the different fireground radio talkgroups used by emergency responders. It includes details on the specific functions of talkgroups like B# IC, B# FG, BN# TAC, and others used during fire incidents. Test your knowledge on how these communication channels facilitate effective operations on the fireground.
