Radio Communication Protocols for Emergency Services
122 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What happens if there is no response after the dispatcher says 'FIRE ALARM TO MONTGOMERY COUNTY PE‐717, CHECK YOUR DISPLAY'?

  • Police and additional Fire/Rescue Support is sent to assist (correct)
  • The dispatcher repeats the message
  • The incident is closed
  • The unit in question says MAYDAY

    • What does the unit in question say to declare a MAYDAY?

  • HELP and unit number
  • URGENT and unit number
  • EMERGENCY and unit number
  • MAYDAY three times and unit number (correct)

    • What happens to L.U.N.A.R - Mayday Ops during an emergency?

  • They are disconnected
  • They are put on hold
  • They remain on the original incident T/G (correct)
  • They switch to a different incident T/G

    • What channel is Zone 4 Fairfax County on?

    <p>(703) 691-2131</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information is displayed on the Zone 4 Fairfax County chart?

    <p>Unit numbers and names</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a MCFRS unit do if it has an emergency in Fairfax County?

    <p>Transmit a specific message followed by unit number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'MAYDAY' procedure?

    <p>To respond to a life-threatening emergency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is ALRM 1 and ALRM 2 used for?

    <p>To initiate emergency alarms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of B15-FD, C15-FD, and D15-FD?

    <p>They are identical to MCFRS 7 OSCAR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a dispatcher in an emergency response?

    <p>To communicate with responders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of incident response protocols?

    <p>To mitigate the emergency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the 'UNIT' identifier?

    <p>It identifies the responding unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of radio frequency management in emergency response?

    <p>To manage communication frequencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of MCFRS 7 OSCAR in emergency response?

    <p>It standardizes emergency protocols</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when an Emergency Button (EB) activation is first transmitted?

    <p>It creates an 'open mic' and the dispatcher listens to and evaluates the traffic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct sequence of actions in a Mayday operation?

    <p>Transmit 'Mayday' three times, then give a lunar.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What frequency will FG operations be switched to in a Mayday operation?

    <p>The 4th TG in the group.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the dispatcher in an EB activation?

    <p>To listen to and evaluate the traffic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the procedure when EB activation is confirmed or there is no response?

    <p>Emergent police response and dispatch closest manpower.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the zone in the provided radio reference guide?

    <p>Anne Arundel County</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'EB' button?

    <p>To signal an emergency or distress situation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to PAR check in a Mayday operation?

    <p>It is continued on the new frequency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when an Emergency Button (EB) activation is first transmitted?

    <p>It automatically begins transmitting and creates an 'open mic'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs when a unit confirms or does not respond to the dispatcher's call?

    <p>An emergent police response and closest manpower piece are dispatched</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Zone Operations in the provided radio reference guide?

    <p>To manage radio frequencies for each zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What channel do FG operations switch to during a Mayday operation?

    <p>The 4th TG in the group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the dispatcher in an EB activation?

    <p>To listen to and evaluate the traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the 'EB' button?

    <p>It starts an open mic for the dispatcher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to PAR check during a Mayday operation?

    <p>It is moved to the 4th TG in the group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of secure communication in emergency response?

    <p>To ensure only authorized personnel receive sensitive information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of A15-FD, B15-FD, C15-FD, and D15-FD in the context of emergency response?

    <p>They are similar to MCFRS 7 OSCAR protocols</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the 'MAYDAY' procedure in emergency response?

    <p>To alert other units of an emergency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the dispatcher in an emergency response situation?

    <p>To coordinate emergency response efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the 'UNIT' identifier in the provided radio reference guide?

    <p>It is used to identify the unit in a MAYDAY situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of incident response protocols in emergency response?

    <p>To minimize response time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of secure communication protocols in emergency response?

    <p>To prevent unauthorized access to emergency communications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when an emergency button (EB) activation is first transmitted?

    <p>The unit is identified and emergency response protocols are initiated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of PG EMS, PG South, and PG SOPS in the context of zone operations?

    <p>They represent different zones in emergency response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the next step if a unit does not respond after being hailed three times during an EB activation?

    <p>P.D. and Fire resources will be sent to the last known location</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information does a unit provide when declaring a MAYDAY?

    <p>Unit, Condition, Actions, and Needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Zone 0 District of Columbia radio reference guide?

    <p>To detail the dispatch protocols for the District of Columbia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct sequence of actions when a MCFRS unit has an emergency in the District of Columbia?

    <p>Transmit the unit's identifier, then declare a MAYDAY and the emergency message</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Emergency Button (EB) activation?

    <p>To alert dispatch of a potential emergency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the dispatcher in an EB activation?

    <p>To hail the unit three times to confirm the emergency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Zone 0 in the provided radio reference guide?

    <p>It represents the District of Columbia zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct format for a unit to declare a MAYDAY?

    <p>MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, then UCAN, Unit, Condition, Actions, and Needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the radio system's capacity in Failsoft mode?

    <p>It greatly restricts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the two VHF channels (7A1 and 7V2)?

    <p>To support operational needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do radios operate in Failsoft mode?

    <p>They revert to pre-configured channel mappings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the 20 channels in Failsoft mode?

    <p>They are restricted to 6 channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of 7V2?

    <p>To patch to 7A2 DISP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the system's coverage in Failsoft mode?

    <p>It remains the same</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a unit tries to transmit on 7A2 DISP or 7A1 OPS and does not receive an answer or hear any traffic?

    <p>The unit should try to hail the dispatcher again</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Montgomery County Radio System 'One Book'?

    <p>To provide a quick reference guide for radio system failures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section of the 'One Book' provides information on talkgroup assignments and radio procedures for Prince Georges County?

    <p>Maryland Jurisdictions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'Failsoft Channel / Back-Up Zone Talkgroup Assignments' section of the 'One Book'?

    <p>To provide information on backup channels and talkgroups during emergency response scenarios</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'VHF System Usage' section of the 'One Book'?

    <p>To provide information on the usage of 7000 and multiband radios</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section of the 'One Book' provides information on apparatus cell phone usage?

    <p>Apparatus Cell Phone (Zello) Usage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'MCFRS Back-Up & Secondary Channel / Talkgroup Assignments' section of the 'One Book'?

    <p>To provide information on backup channels and talkgroups during emergency response scenarios</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which jurisdiction's talkgroup assignments and radio procedures are outlined in section 15 of the 'One Book'?

    <p>Prince Georges County</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'District of Columbia' section of the 'One Book'?

    <p>To provide information on talkgroup assignments and radio procedures for the District of Columbia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'Talkgroup Assignments & Radio Procedures' sections of the 'One Book'?

    <p>To provide information on talkgroup assignments and radio procedures for different jurisdictions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'CONFIRM or DENY' instruction from the dispatcher?

    <p>To confirm or deny the EA activation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the unit does not respond to the dispatcher's hail?

    <p>The unit will be considered an 'accidental' activation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of 'N T/A' in the Fairfax County zone?

    <p>It's similar to MCFRS 7 OSCAR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'Engine 710 from Fairfax' instruction?

    <p>To acknowledge the transmission and send help</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when an 'EB' activation is transmitted?

    <p>The dispatcher will hail the unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'SAF' and 'DISP' columns in the Fairfax County zone?

    <p>To display safety and dispatch information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the equivalent of '7 OSCAR' in MCFRS?

    <p>Oscar RINS5D</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of channels are assigned in the 'MULTI' zone (positions I-P)?

    <p>National Tactical Channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a MCFRS unit goes into Howard County and has an emergency?

    <p>Transmits the following...</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Zone HOF A-D in the radio reference guide?

    <p>To coordinate emergency responses in Howard County</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between 'MULTI' zone and 'J' zone in MCFRS?

    <p>They are similar and allow multiple agencies to communicate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of 'A1 DISP' in the HOF A zone?

    <p>It is a dispatcher's frequency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'MULTI-CALL' in the 'MULTI' zone?

    <p>To allow multiple agencies to communicate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between 'HOF A' and 'HOF B' zones in the radio reference guide?

    <p>They are both used for Howard County agencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is similar to MCFRS 7 OSCAR?

    <p>Arlington Zone 1, A1, B1, Alexandria 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Zone 5 and Zone 51 in the provided radio reference guide?

    <p>To provide communication channels for Prince William Fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is identical in Prince William and Loudoun counties?

    <p>Emergency Button (EB) procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the 'NOVEMBER' channel in Alexandria Zone 2?

    <p>It is used for EMS consults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Zone 6 radio reference guide?

    <p>To provide communication channels for Loudoun County</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is similar to the MCFRS VRS channels?

    <p>Arlington November channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the radio reference guide?

    <p>To provide communication protocols for emergency responders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Zone (5) and Zone (6) in the provided radio reference guide?

    <p>They provide communication channels for Prince William and Loudoun counties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the zone that includes National and Dulles airports?

    <p>Zone 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the fire department in Zone 1?

    <p>Arlington FD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the number associated with Alexandria FD in the provided chart?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of dialing 911?

    <p>To contact these communication centers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What zone is Arlington FD located in?

    <p>Zone 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many zones are mentioned in the provided chart?

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do MCFRS channels start?

    <p>Golf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should MCFRS units do based on their location in the county?

    <p>Select the appropriate channel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the zone that includes Clarksburg?

    <p>Zone U</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the phone application that MCFRS units should use in case of an 800 MHz system failure?

    <p>ZelloWork</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which zone includes Gaithersburg?

    <p>Zone J</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the zone that APX-7000XE radios and mobiles should switch to in case of a total 800 MHz system failure?

    <p>7V1 VHF OPS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the phone number for MCFRS PSCC?

    <p>240 777-2233</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the battalion that includes Damascus?

    <p>B5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the button that MCFRS units should press on their Sonim phones to switch to the 'U' zone?

    <p>PTT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the zone that APX-6000XE radios should switch to in case of a total 800 MHz system failure?

    <p>MA: 800 IO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What zone is Olney in?

    <p>Zone K</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the zone that includes Bethesda?

    <p>Zone G</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should MCFRS units do if their Sonim phone fails to work?

    <p>Switch to the 'U' zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the PSCC announcement in case of a system failure?

    <p>To alert units of the failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of radios have the 'U' zone programmed?

    <p>All MCFRS radios</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should MCFRS units do if they experience a system failure?

    <p>Follow the protocols outlined in the communication guide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the MCFRS equivalent to '7 OSCAR'?

    <p>RINS5D</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the 'MULTI' zone channels used for in positions A-H?

    <p>Multiple Frederick County agencies communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to a MCFRS unit in Howard County during an emergency?

    <p>It will transmit the following message</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Zone HOF A-D?

    <p>To manage Howard County emergency responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is L.U.N.A.R used for in MCFRS?

    <p>To manage MAYDAY OPS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Zone HOF B?

    <p>To manage Howard County emergency responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Zone HOF C in MCFRS?

    <p>It is used to manage Howard County emergency responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to MAYDAY OPS during an emergency?

    <p>It remains on the same channel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action is taken if a unit does not respond after being hailed three times during an EB activation?

    <p>P.D. and fire resources are sent to the last known location</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information does a unit provide when declaring a MAYDAY?

    <p>UCAN unit, condition, and needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Zone 0 District of Columbia radio reference guide?

    <p>To provide a reference guide for zone operations in DC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a MCFRS unit has an emergency in the District of Columbia?

    <p>The unit follows the protocol for declaring an emergency in DC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Emergency Button (EB) activation?

    <p>To initiate emergency response protocols</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct format for a unit to declare a MAYDAY?

    <p>MAY DAY, MAY DAY, MAY DAY, then UCAN unit, condition, and needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the dispatcher in an EB activation?

    <p>To hail the unit three times to confirm the EB activation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a unit confirms or does not respond to the dispatcher's call during an EB activation?

    <p>The dispatcher initiates the emergency response protocol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    What happens if there is no response after the dispatcher says 'FIRE ALARM TO MONTGOMERY COUNTY PE‐717, CHECK YOUR DISPLAY'?

    A. Police and additional Fire/Rescue Support is sent to assist

    B. The dispatcher repeats the message

    C. The incident is closed

    D. The unit in question says MAYDAY

    ANSWER: A

    What does the unit in question say to declare a MAYDAY?

    A. HELP and unit number

    B. URGENT and unit number

    C. EMERGENCY and unit number

    D. MAYDAY three times and unit number

    ANSWER: D

    What happens to L.U.N.A.R - Mayday Ops during an emergency?

    A. They are disconnected

    B. They are put on hold

    C. They remain on the original incident T/G

    D. They switch to a different incident T/G

    ANSWER: C

    What channel is Zone 4 Fairfax County on?

    A. (703) 691-2130

    B. (703) 691-2132

    C. (703) 691-2133

    D. (703) 691-2131

    ANSWER: D

    What type of information is displayed on the Zone 4 Fairfax County chart?

    A. Emergency button activation procedures

    B. Dispatcher training schedules

    C. Unit numbers and names

    D. Incident response protocols

    ANSWER: C

    What should a MCFRS unit do if it has an emergency in Fairfax County?

    A. Transmit a specific message followed by unit number

    B. Call the dispatcher directly

    C. Transmit the FIRE ALARM message

    D. Transmit the MAYDAY message

    ANSWER: A

    What is the purpose of the 'MAYDAY' procedure?

    A. To respond to a life-threatening emergency

    B. To cancel an alarm

    C. To initiate a drill

    D. To communicate with a dispatcher

    ANSWER: A

    What is ALRM 1 and ALRM 2 used for?

    A. To communicate with a dispatcher

    B. To initiate emergency alarms

    C. To dispatch units to an incident

    D. To cancel an alarm

    ANSWER: B

    What is the significance of B15-FD, C15-FD, and D15-FD?

    A. They are unit identifiers

    B. They indicate alarm types

    C. They represent dispatch frequencies

    D. They are identical to MCFRS 7 OSCAR

    ANSWER: D

    What is the purpose of a dispatcher in an emergency response?

    A. To respond to the incident scene

    B. To communicate with responders

    C. To cancel alarms

    D. To initiate drills

    ANSWER: B

    What is the primary goal of incident response protocols?

    A. To mitigate the emergency

    B. To investigate the incident

    C. To cancel alarms

    D. To communicate with the dispatcher

    ANSWER: A

    What is the significance of the 'UNIT' identifier?

    A. It indicates the type of emergency

    B. It identifies the responding unit

    C. It cancels an alarm

    D. It represents a dispatcher's identifier

    ANSWER: B

    What is the purpose of radio frequency management in emergency response?

    A. To manage communication frequencies

    B. To cancel alarms

    C. To initiate drills

    D. To coordinate responder movements

    ANSWER: A

    What is the role of MCFRS 7 OSCAR in emergency response?

    A. It coordinates incident response

    B. It provides emergency medical services

    C. It standardizes emergency protocols

    D. It cancels alarms

    ANSWER: C

    What happens when an Emergency Button (EB) activation is first transmitted?

    A. It directly dispatches the closest emergency responders.

    B. It creates an 'open mic' and the dispatcher listens to and evaluates the traffic.

    C. It alerts all responders in the vicinity.

    D. It automatically terminates the radio transmission.

    ANSWER: B

    What is the correct sequence of actions in a Mayday operation?

    A. Transmit 'Mayday' three times, then activate the 'EB' button.

    B. Transmit 'Mayday' three times, then give a lunar.

    C. Transmit the lunar, then activate the 'EB' button.

    D. Activate the 'EB' button and then transmit 'Mayday' three times.

    ANSWER: B

    What frequency will FG operations be switched to in a Mayday operation?

    A. The closest available frequency.

    B. The 4th TG in the group.

    C. The primary incident TG.

    D. The dispatcher's discretion.

    ANSWER: B

    What is the purpose of the dispatcher in an EB activation?

    A. To listen to and evaluate the traffic.

    B. To communicate with the responders.

    C. To terminate the radio transmission.

    D. To directly dispatch emergency responders.

    ANSWER: A

    What is the procedure when EB activation is confirmed or there is no response?

    A. Emergent police response and dispatch closest manpower.

    B. Check for errors in the transmission.

    C. Terminate the radio transmission.

    D. Reset and continue the operation.

    ANSWER: A

    What is the name of the zone in the provided radio reference guide?

    A. Zone 10

    B. Carroll County

    C. Montgomery County

    D. Anne Arundel County

    ANSWER: D

    What is the purpose of the 'EB' button?

    A. To terminate the radio transmission.

    B. To communicate with the dispatcher.

    C. To signal an emergency or distress situation.

    D. To initiate a Mayday operation.

    ANSWER: C

    What happens to PAR check in a Mayday operation?

    A. It is only done on the primary incident TG.

    B. It is continued on the new frequency.

    C. It is paused until the situation is resolved.

    D. It is terminated.

    ANSWER: B

    What happens when an Emergency Button (EB) activation is first transmitted?

    A. It automatically begins transmitting and creates an 'open mic'

    B. It alerts only the nearest unit to respond

    C. It directly dispatches the closest manpower piece

    D. It triggers a county-wide emergency response

    ANSWER: A

    What occurs when a unit confirms or does not respond to the dispatcher's call?

    A. The dispatcher resets the unit's frequency

    B. The unit is put on standby until further notice

    C. An emergent police response and closest manpower piece are dispatched

    D. The dispatcher repeats the call until a response is received

    ANSWER: C

    What is the purpose of Zone Operations in the provided radio reference guide?

    A. To coordinate with neighboring county emergency services

    B. To dispatch units based on their location

    C. To provide zone-specific emergency response protocols

    D. To manage radio frequencies for each zone

    ANSWER: D

    What channel do FG operations switch to during a Mayday operation?

    A. The primary incident TG

    B. A secure communication channel

    C. A designated emergency frequency

    D. The 4th TG in the group

    ANSWER: D

    What is the role of the dispatcher in an EB activation?

    A. To evacuate the unit in distress

    B. To contact neighboring county emergency services

    C. To listen to and evaluate the traffic

    D. To dispatch the closest manpower piece

    ANSWER: C

    What is the significance of the 'EB' button?

    A. It alerts the nearest unit to respond

    B. It triggers a county-wide emergency response

    C. It starts an open mic for the dispatcher

    D. It signals a unit's emergency status

    ANSWER: C

    What happens to PAR check during a Mayday operation?

    A. It is moved to the 4th TG in the group

    B. It is paused until the Mayday operation concludes

    C. It is discontinued for the duration of the operation

    D. It is replaced with an emergency frequency

    ANSWER: A

    What is the purpose of secure communication in emergency response?

    A. To quickly dispatch units to the emergency site

    B. To provide real-time updates to the public

    C. To coordinate with neighboring county emergency services

    D. To ensure only authorized personnel receive sensitive information

    ANSWER: D

    What is the significance of A15-FD, B15-FD, C15-FD, and D15-FD in the context of emergency response?

    A. They are used to declare an emergency

    B. They are similar to MCFRS 7 OSCAR protocols

    C. They are used to interrupt regular communication

    D. They are used to identify the unit in a MAYDAY situation

    ANSWER: B

    What is the primary purpose of the 'MAYDAY' procedure in emergency response?

    A. To interrupt regular communication

    B. To test emergency response protocols

    C. To identify the unit in an emergency

    D. To alert other units of an emergency

    ANSWER: D

    What is the role of the dispatcher in an emergency response situation?

    A. To test emergency response protocols

    B. To coordinate emergency response efforts

    C. To identify the unit in an emergency

    D. To interrupt regular communication

    ANSWER: B

    What is the significance of the 'UNIT' identifier in the provided radio reference guide?

    A. It is used to identify the unit in a MAYDAY situation

    B. It is used to identify the type of emergency

    C. It is used to declare an emergency

    D. It is used to coordinate emergency response efforts

    ANSWER: A

    What is the primary goal of incident response protocols in emergency response?

    A. To interrupt regular communication

    B. To minimize response time

    C. To identify the unit in an emergency

    D. To test emergency response protocols

    ANSWER: B

    What is the purpose of secure communication protocols in emergency response?

    A. To test emergency response protocols

    B. To prevent unauthorized access to emergency communications

    C. To ensure timely response to emergencies

    D. To identify the unit in an emergency

    ANSWER: B

    What happens when an emergency button (EB) activation is first transmitted?

    A. The emergency response team is alerted

    B. Regular communication is interrupted

    C. The dispatcher declares a MAYDAY

    D. The unit is identified and emergency response protocols are initiated

    ANSWER: D

    What is the significance of PG EMS, PG South, and PG SOPS in the context of zone operations?

    A. They are used to coordinate emergency response efforts

    B. They are used to declare an emergency

    C. They are used to identify the unit in an emergency

    D. They represent different zones in emergency response

    ANSWER: D

    What is the next step if a unit does not respond after being hailed three times during an EB activation?

    A. P.D. and Fire resources will be sent to the last known location

    B. The EB activation will be cancelled

    C. P.D. and Fire resources will be sent to a random location

    D. The dispatcher will try to hail the unit again

    ANSWER: A

    What information does a unit provide when declaring a MAYDAY?

    A. UCAN, Condition, and Needs

    B. Unit, Condition, and Needs

    C. Unit, Condition, Actions, and Needs

    D. UCAN, Unit, Condition, and Actions

    ANSWER: C

    What is the purpose of the Zone 0 District of Columbia radio reference guide?

    A. To detail the dispatch protocols for the District of Columbia

    B. To provide a map of the District of Columbia

    C. To outline the procedures for MAYDAY operations

    D. To provide a list of emergency contact numbers

    ANSWER: A

    What is the correct sequence of actions when a MCFRS unit has an emergency in the District of Columbia?

    A. Transmit the emergency message, then the unit's identifier

    B. Declare a MAYDAY, then transmit the unit's identifier and emergency message

    C. Transmit the unit's identifier, then declare a MAYDAY and the emergency message

    D. Transmit the unit's identifier, then the emergency message

    ANSWER: C

    What is the primary purpose of the Emergency Button (EB) activation?

    A. To request additional resources

    B. To initiate a MAYDAY operation

    C. To alert dispatch of a potential emergency

    D. To switch to a secure communication channel

    ANSWER: C

    What is the role of the dispatcher in an EB activation?

    A. To send P.D. and Fire resources to the last known location

    B. To provide additional resources to the unit

    C. To switch to a secure communication channel

    D. To hail the unit three times to confirm the emergency

    ANSWER: D

    What is the significance of Zone 0 in the provided radio reference guide?

    A. It represents the Montgomery County zone

    B. It represents the District of Columbia zone

    C. It represents the Loudon County zone

    D. It represents the Fairfax County zone

    ANSWER: B

    What is the correct format for a unit to declare a MAYDAY?

    A. MAYDAY, MAYDAY, then Unit, Condition, Actions, and Needs

    B. MAYDAY, Unit, Condition, Actions, and Needs

    C. MAYDAY, UCAN, Unit, Condition, Actions, and Needs

    D. MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, then UCAN, Unit, Condition, Actions, and Needs

    ANSWER: D

    What happens to the radio system's capacity in Failsoft mode?

    A. It is unaffected

    B. It remains the same

    C. It greatly restricts

    D. It increases

    ANSWER: C

    What is the purpose of the two VHF channels (7A1 and 7V2)?

    A. To enhance coverage of the trunked system

    B. To provide backup for the 800 MHz system

    C. To provide additional channels for Failsoft mode

    D. To support operational needs

    ANSWER: D

    How do radios operate in Failsoft mode?

    A. They use central controllers to assign channels

    B. They revert to pre-configured channel mappings

    C. They shut down until central controllers are available

    D. They use simulcast to connect to multiple channels

    ANSWER: B

    What happens to the 20 channels in Failsoft mode?

    A. They are only available for emergency use

    B. They are still shared by all users

    C. They are used exclusively by dispatchers

    D. They are restricted to 6 channels

    ANSWER: D

    What is the purpose of 7V2?

    A. To enhance coverage in rural areas

    B. To patch to 7A2 DISP

    C. To provide a backup for 7A1

    D. To support simulcast operations

    ANSWER: B

    What happens to the system's coverage in Failsoft mode?

    A. It remains the same

    B. It becomes unreliable

    C. It decreases

    D. It increases

    ANSWER: A

    What happens if a unit tries to transmit on 7A2 DISP or 7A1 OPS and does not receive an answer or hear any traffic?

    A. The unit should try to switch to a backup zone

    B. The unit should try to hail the dispatcher again

    C. The unit should switch to a secondary channel

    D. The unit should declare a MAYDAY

    ANSWER: B

    What is the purpose of the Montgomery County Radio System 'One Book'?

    A. To provide a comprehensive guide for emergency response protocols

    B. To provide a quick reference guide for radio system failures

    C. To assign specific channels and talkgroups for MCFRS units

    D. To outline the procedures for MAYDAY operations

    ANSWER: B

    Which section of the 'One Book' provides information on talkgroup assignments and radio procedures for Prince Georges County?

    A. Maryland Jurisdictions

    B. District of Columbia

    C. Virginia Jurisdictions

    D. Montgomery County Specific

    ANSWER: A

    What is the purpose of the 'Failsoft Channel / Back-Up Zone Talkgroup Assignments' section of the 'One Book'?

    A. To assign specific channels and talkgroups for MCFRS units

    B. To provide information on backup channels and talkgroups during emergency response scenarios

    C. To outline the procedures for MAYDAY operations

    D. To provide a comprehensive guide for radio system failures

    ANSWER: B

    What is the purpose of the 'VHF System Usage' section of the 'One Book'?

    A. To outline the procedures for radio system failures

    B. To assign specific channels and talkgroups for MCFRS units

    C. To provide a comprehensive guide for emergency response protocols

    D. To provide information on the usage of 7000 and multiband radios

    ANSWER: D

    Which section of the 'One Book' provides information on apparatus cell phone usage?

    A. Apparatus Cell Phone (Zello) Usage

    B. Virginia Jurisdictions

    C. Maryland Jurisdictions

    D. Montgomery County Specific

    ANSWER: A

    What is the purpose of the 'MCFRS Back-Up & Secondary Channel / Talkgroup Assignments' section of the 'One Book'?

    A. To outline the procedures for MAYDAY operations

    B. To provide a comprehensive guide for radio system failures

    C. To assign specific channels and talkgroups for MCFRS units

    D. To provide information on backup channels and talkgroups during emergency response scenarios

    ANSWER: D

    Which jurisdiction's talkgroup assignments and radio procedures are outlined in section 15 of the 'One Book'?

    A. Howard County

    B. Carroll County

    C. Prince Georges County

    D. Frederick County

    ANSWER: C

    What is the purpose of the 'District of Columbia' section of the 'One Book'?

    A. To assign specific channels and talkgroups for MCFRS units

    B. To provide a comprehensive guide for radio system failures

    C. To outline the procedures for MAYDAY operations

    D. To provide information on talkgroup assignments and radio procedures for the District of Columbia

    ANSWER: D

    What is the purpose of the 'Talkgroup Assignments & Radio Procedures' sections of the 'One Book'?

    A. To provide information on talkgroup assignments and radio procedures for different jurisdictions

    B. To outline the procedures for MAYDAY operations

    C. To provide information on backup channels and talkgroups during emergency response scenarios

    D. To assign specific channels and talkgroups for MCFRS units

    ANSWER: A

    What is the purpose of the 'CONFIRM or DENY' instruction from the dispatcher?

    A. To confirm the unit's location

    B. To cancel the emergency response

    C. To confirm or deny the EA activation

    D. To request additional information

    ANSWER: C

    What happens if the unit does not respond to the dispatcher's hail?

    A. The unit will be considered an 'accidental' activation

    B. The dispatcher will send help immediately

    C. The dispatcher will hail the unit again

    D. The dispatcher will cancel the emergency response

    ANSWER: A

    What is the significance of 'N T/A' in the Fairfax County zone?

    A. It's similar to MCFRS 7 OSCAR

    B. It's a type of emergency response

    C. It's a unit identifier

    D. It's a communication protocol

    ANSWER: A

    What is the purpose of the 'Engine 710 from Fairfax' instruction?

    A. To confirm or deny the EA activation

    B. To confirm the unit's location

    C. To acknowledge the transmission and send help

    D. To request additional information

    ANSWER: C

    What happens when an 'EB' activation is transmitted?

    A. The unit will confirm or deny the activation

    B. The dispatcher will hail the unit

    C. The dispatcher will cancel the emergency response

    D. Help is immediately sent to the unit

    ANSWER: B

    What is the purpose of the 'SAF' and 'DISP' columns in the Fairfax County zone?

    A. To display unit information

    B. To show the unit's location

    C. To display emergency protocols

    D. To display safety and dispatch information

    ANSWER: D

    What is the equivalent of '7 OSCAR' in MCFRS?

    A. MAYDAY OPS

    B. J Zone

    C. Oscar RINS5D

    D. MULTI-CALL

    ANSWER: C

    What type of channels are assigned in the 'MULTI' zone (positions I-P)?

    A. National Tactical Channels

    B. Howard County Channels

    C. Frederick County Agencies Channels

    D. Local Emergency Channels

    ANSWER: A

    What happens when a MCFRS unit goes into Howard County and has an emergency?

    A. Transmits the following...

    B. Calls the dispatcher for assistance

    C. Switches to the 700 MHz frequency

    D. Declares a MAYDAY on the L.U.N.A.R frequency

    ANSWER: A

    What is the purpose of Zone HOF A-D in the radio reference guide?

    A. To assign National Tactical Channels

    B. To coordinate emergency responses in Howard County

    C. To allow multiple Frederick County agencies to communicate

    D. To manage fg operations

    ANSWER: B

    What is the relationship between 'MULTI' zone and 'J' zone in MCFRS?

    A. They are used for different types of emergency responses

    B. They are similar and allow multiple agencies to communicate

    C. They are both used for Frederick County agencies

    D. They are both used for National Tactical Channels

    ANSWER: B

    What is the significance of 'A1 DISP' in the HOF A zone?

    A. It is a Frederick County agency's frequency

    B. It is a National Tactical Channel

    C. It is a MAYDAY OPS frequency

    D. It is a dispatcher's frequency

    ANSWER: D

    What is the purpose of the 'MULTI-CALL' in the 'MULTI' zone?

    A. To assign National Tactical Channels

    B. To manage fg operations

    C. To coordinate emergency responses in multiple counties

    D. To allow multiple agencies to communicate

    ANSWER: D

    What is the relationship between 'HOF A' and 'HOF B' zones in the radio reference guide?

    A. They are both used for Frederick County agencies

    B. They are used for different types of emergency responses

    C. They are both used for Howard County agencies

    D. They are both used for National Tactical Channels

    ANSWER: C

    What is similar to MCFRS 7 OSCAR?

    A. Arlington Zone 1, A1, B1, Alexandria 2

    B. Montgomery County PE‐717

    C. Loudoun County, Virginia

    D. Prince William County, Virginia

    ANSWER: A

    What is the purpose of Zone 5 and Zone 51 in the provided radio reference guide?

    A. To provide communication channels for Prince William Fire

    B. To dispatch units to non-emergency scenes

    C. To coordinate responses with Loudoun County

    D. To dispatch units to emergency scenes

    ANSWER: A

    What is identical in Prince William and Loudoun counties?

    A. Radio frequencies

    B. Dispatcher roles

    C. Zone operations

    D. Emergency Button (EB) procedures

    ANSWER: D

    What is the significance of the 'NOVEMBER' channel in Alexandria Zone 2?

    A. It is used for EMS consults

    B. It is used for fire alarm responses

    C. It is used for MAYDAY operations

    D. It is used for dispatching units

    ANSWER: A

    What is the purpose of the Zone 6 radio reference guide?

    A. To provide dispatcher training protocols

    B. To coordinate responses with Prince William County

    C. To dispatch units to emergency scenes

    D. To provide communication channels for Loudoun County

    ANSWER: D

    What is similar to the MCFRS VRS channels?

    A. Arlington November channels

    B. Arlington Zone 1 channels

    C. Arlington Zone 1 NOVEMBER channel

    D. Alexandria Zone 2 channels

    ANSWER: A

    What is the purpose of the radio reference guide?

    A. To provide training protocols for dispatchers

    B. To provide communication protocols for emergency responders

    C. To dispatch units to emergency scenes

    D. To coordinate responses with other counties

    ANSWER: B

    What is the significance of Zone (5) and Zone (6) in the provided radio reference guide?

    A. They dispatch units to emergency scenes

    B. They provide communication channels for Prince William and Loudoun counties

    C. They provide training protocols for dispatchers

    D. They coordinate responses with other counties

    ANSWER: B

    Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Communications

    • Contact number: (240) 777-2233
    • In the event of total 800 MHz system failure:
      • APX-7000XE (Unit Officer Portables) switch to 7V1 VHF OPS or 7V2 VHF DSP R
      • APX-6000XE (All other radios) switch to zone "MA: 800 IO" and then to 8TAC91

    No MCFRS 7 Alpha or 7 Bravo with Portable or Mobile Radios

    • Use MCFRS Sonim phones assigned to the apparatus
    • Steps to follow:
      • Touch the "ZelloWork" icon
      • Go to the "CHANNELS" tab
      • Turn on "*7A-DISP"
      • Use either the touch screen "PTT" or the large "PTT" button on the side of the phone

    Failure of Sonim Phone

    • Step 3: Switch to the "U" zone, which works on all MCFRS portable radios
    • The PSCC will announce this over the radio and send a message to the stations
    • MCFRS channels start at "GOLF"
    • Units should select the appropriate channel based on their location in the county
    • Refer to the site location map for geographic reference

    MCFRS "U" Zone

    • Zone names and corresponding locations:
      • U: EMG SOUTH, EMG NORTH, EMG NORTH 2, FD, CLARKSBURG, etc.
      • See the site location map for reference

    MCFRS "J" Zone and "MULTI" Zone

    • The "MULTI" zone (positions A-H) allows multiple Frederick County agencies to communicate
    • The "MULTI" zone (positions I-P) are 700 MHz National Tactical Channels
    • Assigned for FG OPS on an "as needed" basis

    Howard County

    • Zone names and corresponding locations:
      • HOF A: Howard A, A1 DISP, A2 OPS1, A3 OPS2, etc.
      • HOF B: Howard B, B1 BRAVO 1, B2 BRAVO 2, B3 BRAVO 3, etc.
      • HOF C: Howard C, C1 CHARLIE 1, C2 CHARLIE 2, C3 CHARLIE 3, etc.
    • If a MCFRS unit goes into Howard County and has an emergency, transmit the following...

    Other Jurisdictions

    • Arlington, Alexandria, and MWAA (National/DCA & Dulles/IAD Airports) zones:
      • Zone names and corresponding locations
      • Contact 911 for emergency
    • District of Columbia (DCFEMS) zones:
      • Zone names and corresponding locations
      • Contact number: (202) 673-3266
      • If a MCFRS unit goes into the District of Columbia and has an emergency, transmit the following...

    Studying That Suits You

    Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

    Quiz Team

    Related Documents

    Montgomery County, Maryland Fire & Rescue Service Land Mobile Radio System PDF

    Description

    Learn about the communication protocols used by emergency services, including language and procedures for-Mayday calls and dispatch responses.

    More Like This

    TN 104.3.2- mayday Part 1
    16 questions

    TN 104.3.2- mayday Part 1

    ProtectiveJackalope4164 avatar
    ProtectiveJackalope4164
    IMS 104.3.2 MAYDAY Part 3
    24 questions

    IMS 104.3.2 MAYDAY Part 3

    ProtectiveJackalope4164 avatar
    ProtectiveJackalope4164
    NATO Phonetic Alphabet in Communications
    6 questions

    NATO Phonetic Alphabet in Communications

    StatelyCliché avatar
    StatelyCliché
    Radio Communication Terms for Emergency Services
    38 questions

    Radio Communication Terms for Emergency Services

    LighterElm avatar
    LighterElm
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser