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Fireground Communications Procedures Quiz
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Fireground Communications Procedures Quiz

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What communications should the first arriving Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department unit include when practicable?

  • Declaration of a defensive mode, cancellation of resources, tactical operations channels, RIC request
  • Initial scene size-up, declaration of a working incident, request for a tactical channel, location of primary staging area (correct)
  • Request for additional resources, declaration of command mode, offensive strategy, RIC assignment
  • Location of secondary staging area, declaration of a defensive strategy, rapid intervention crew (RIC) request, investigation mode

    • What communications should be made from Dispatch to the Incident Command and incoming units?

  • Declaration of a defensive mode, cancellation of resources, rapid intervention crew (RIC) request
  • Request for additional resources, declaration of command mode, offensive strategy
  • Tactical operations channels, location of primary staging area, RIC assignment (correct)
  • Location of secondary staging area, declaration of a defensive strategy, investigation mode

    • What does the Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department manual provide procedures for?

  • Station maintenance protocols
  • Administrative paperwork processing
  • Community outreach programs
  • On-scene communication procedures for emergency incidents (correct)

    • What is the recommended practice for radio communications on the fireground according to the text?

    <p>Using National Incident Management System (NIMS) compliant communications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advised approach for personnel operating on the emergency scene regarding radio traffic?

    <p>Remaining aware of radio traffic and waiting for breaks to avoid 'walking over' other transmissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended method for making radio transmissions on the fireground?

    <p>Using plain language and unit designations instead of names, avoiding codes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended practice for acknowledging receipt of transmissions/orders?

    <p>Personnel should acknowledge receipt and provide a brief and concise summary of the message's intent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach before pressing the transmit button for radio communications?

    <p>Deciding what to say before pressing the transmit button</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended practice for holding the radio microphone during transmissions?

    <p>Holding the radio microphone a few inches from the mouth to avoid audio distortion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is advised regarding holding a portable radio during transmission?

    <p>Not holding a portable radio with the antenna touching or very close to exposed skin, especially the eyes or face, when transmitting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recommended regarding operating portable radios in an explosive atmosphere?

    <p>Not operating portable radios in an explosive atmosphere unless they are rated as intrinsically safe for fireground operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the first arriving Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department unit communicate to Dispatch when practicable?

    <p>Unit on-scene, initial scene size-up, and unit establishing incident command (IC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What communications should be made from Dispatch to the Incident Command and incoming units?

    <p>Tactical operations channels and location of the primary (Level 1) staging area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the first arriving unit declare based on the results of a 360 assessment?

    <p>Command mode</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) request be made according to the text?

    <p>After declaring a working incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach for radio transmissions on the fireground?

    <p>Using plain language and unit designations instead of names</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is advised for personnel regarding radio traffic while operating on the emergency scene?

    <p>Remaining aware of radio traffic and waiting for breaks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recommended regarding holding a portable radio during transmission?

    <p>Holding the radio microphone a few inches from the mouth to avoid audio distortion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should personnel do before pressing the transmit button for radio communications?

    <p>Decide what to say before pressing the transmit button</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should portable radios be operated in an explosive atmosphere?

    <p>Only if they are rated as intrinsically safe for fireground operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recommended when making radio transmissions on the fireground?

    <p>Acknowledging receipt of transmissions/orders and repeating with a brief summary of the message's intent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recommended for personnel when holding a portable radio during transmission?

    <p>Personnel should not hold a portable radio with the antenna touching or very close to exposed skin, especially the eyes or face, when transmitting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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