G-COMM Comms-Dispatching-Radio Procedures Part 1

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Who is responsible for ensuring that all crew members understand and follow communications, dispatching and radio procedures?

Incident Commander

Communications Division District Chief

Officers (correct)

Company Officers

What is the priority sequence for answering telephone and radio calls to the Communications Centre?

Emergency calls from 9-1-1, then alarm companies, then Still Alarms from fire stations (correct)

Emergency calls from 9-1-1, then alarm companies, then Toronto EMS

Emergency calls from alarm companies, then 9-1-1, then Toronto EMS

Emergency calls from Toronto EMS, then 9-1-1, then alarm companies

What information should be included in radio aliases?

Vehicle type and incident number

Incident number and vehicle number

Vehicle type and fire station number (correct)

Vehicle number and fire station number

What is the responsibility of the Incident Commander regarding updates to the Communications Centre?

Ensuring frequent updates are provided to the Communications Centre from all incident scenes Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring that all Communications Centre personnel understand and follow communications, dispatching and radio procedures?

Communications Division District Chief Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the guideline provided?

To provide a guideline for communications, dispatching and radio procedures Signup and view all the answers

What type of vehicle is identified by an articulating boom?

Tower Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Hazard Support Unit?

To provide additional support for Hazard vehicles Signup and view all the answers

How are radio identifiers for emergency vehicles constructed?

Vehicle type and three digits Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to pronounce the radio identifier 'Pumper 123'?

Pumper one twenty three Signup and view all the answers

What is the designation for a portable radio assigned to a Fire Investigator?

FIRE INVESTIGATOR Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Command Vehicle?

To provide command and control at an incident scene Signup and view all the answers

What is the designation for a spare portable radio?

TP Signup and view all the answers

How are crew numbers assigned to portable radios?

Only the first crew radio is assigned a crew number Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Decon Support Unit?

To provide decontamination services Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to identify a Command vehicle at an incident scene?

By an 'Incident Name' Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Communication Guidelines

The purpose of these guidelines is to provide a framework for communication, dispatching, and radio procedures for all Toronto Fire Services personnel.
All personnel are responsible for understanding and following these guidelines.

Responsibilities

Officers are responsible for ensuring that crew members understand and follow communications, dispatching, and radio procedures.
The Communications Division District Chief and Company Officers are responsible for ensuring that Communications Centre personnel understand and follow these procedures.
The Incident Commander is responsible for providing frequent updates to the Communications Centre from incident scenes.

Prioritization

The Incident Commander shall ensure frequent updates are given to the Communications Centre as the incident progresses.
Telephone and radio calls to the Communications Centre shall be answered in priority sequence, with emergency calls from 9-1-1, TFS seven-digit emergency number, Still Alarms, and Toronto EMS taking priority.

Vehicle Radio Identifiers

Radio aliases shall indicate the vehicle type and fire station number.
Vehicle types include Pumper, Rescue, Aerial, Platform, Tower, Squad, Air/Light, Fireboat, Hazard, and Decon.
Examples of vehicle radio identifiers include:
- Pumper 123
- Rescue 411
- Aerial 244
- Platform 114

Mobile Radio Identifiers

Radio identifiers for emergency vehicles shall contain the vehicle type and three digits that identify the Command, District, and fire station number.
Examples of mobile radio identifiers include:
- Pumper 123
- Rescue 411
- Aerial 244
- Platform 114

Announcing Radio Identifiers

Guidelines for announcing numbers may be relaxed when announcing radio identifiers on the air.
Examples of announcing radio identifiers include:
- Pumper 123: "Pumper one twenty three"
- Pumper 325B: "Pumper three twenty five bravo"
- Rescue 411: "Rescue four eleven"

Portable Radio Identifiers

Portable radios are assigned to personnel and shall be identified by the vehicle number and a designation.
Designations include:
- Fire Prevention: FP
- Public Education: PUB-ED
- Fire Investigators: FIRE INVESTIGATOR
- Training: TRNG
- Mechanical: MECHANICAL
- Captain: CAP
- Crew: CW
- Chief: CH
- Fire Incident Technician: FIT
Examples of portable radio identifiers include:
- Pumper 123 Captain: "Pumper one twenty three Captain"
- Pumper 123 Crew 1: "Pumper one twenty three crew one"
- Rescue 411 Crew: "Rescue four eleven crew"
- Squad 331 Crew 2: "Squad three thirty-one crew two"
- Chief 11: "Chief eleven"
- FIT 10: "Fit ten"
- Fire Prevention 205: "Fire Prevention two zero five"
- Training 21: "Training twenty one"

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This quiz covers the guidelines for communication, dispatching, and radio procedures for Toronto Fire Services personnel. It outlines the responsibilities of personnel and officers in maintaining proficiency and ensuring compliance with these procedures.