G-COMM Comms-Dispatching- Radio Procedures Part 2

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What is the correct way to identify oneself at the start of a radio conversation?

Both parties identify themselves, with the party being called first (correct)

Only the calling party identifies themselves

Neither party identifies themselves, it's implied

Only the party being called identifies themselves

What is the purpose of the 'Alert' tone transmitted over the public address system?

To signal a still alarm

To signal the start of a dispatch message (correct)

To signal the end of a radio conversation

To signal the start of a radio conversation

What information is not included in a dispatch message?

Radio channel and zone

Address

Time of day (correct)

Type of incident

What happens to paper dispatch messages after an incident?

They are sufficiently destroyed before recycling Signup and view all the answers

How many times is the voice message repeated for vehicles dispatched via 'Radio in District (RD)'?

Twice Signup and view all the answers

What is the first part of a dispatch message?

'Alert' tone Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of requesting acknowledgement of receipt in a dispatch message?

To confirm responders received the message Signup and view all the answers

What happens to vehicles dispatched when 'At Station (ST)'?

They receive both a voice announcement and a paper dispatch Signup and view all the answers

Where should details of the situation at hand be provided?

TFS Communications Centre Signup and view all the answers

What information is NOT required to be updated to the TFS Communications Centre?

Weather conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT part of the medical update provided to the TFS Communications Centre?

Patient's medical history Signup and view all the answers

What happens after the TFS Communications Centre receives an update from on-scene personnel?

The information is forwarded to the Toronto Central Ambulance Communications Centre Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of providing the estimated rescue duration time?

To plan for additional resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the first unit to arrive at an emergency incident responsible for?

Notifying the Communications Centre by radio of its arrival and providing a brief description of the conditions observed Signup and view all the answers

What should the initial radio report include?

The location of the incident, a brief description of the incident structure, and signs visible upon arrival Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the initial radio report?

To notify the Communications Centre of the arrival of the first unit Signup and view all the answers

What should the responding officer ensure when providing reports to the Communications Centre?

That the reports are clear, calm, thorough, and accurate Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the update 'Code 2'?

To advise of a potentially violent patient or situation Signup and view all the answers

What should all other apparatus arriving at the scene do?

Report their arrival to the Communications Centre and update their status Signup and view all the answers

What should the Incident Commander or FIT provide to the Communications Centre after their arrival at a fire?

A brief summary of the initial assessment Signup and view all the answers

Why should on-scene personnel never assume an ambulance is responding to the incident as a high priority?

Because the EMS crew may not have the same valuable information that personnel on scene have learned Signup and view all the answers

What should the Incident Commander notify the Communications Centre of?

When the incident is under control Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Incident Commander providing frequent updates to the Communications Centre?

To allow the Communications Centre to manage resources Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Dispatch Radios

Fire Station number is used as the dispatch radio identifier, e.g., Station 123 – "Station one twenty three."

Radio Identification Standards

Both parties must identify themselves at the start of a radio conversation to avoid confusion.
The party being called is identified, followed by the calling party.
Initial identification is formal, but subsequent conversations may become less formal.

Dispatch Message

Vehicles are dispatched by voice announcement over the fire station public address system/dispatch system.
Dispatch includes:
"Alert" tone transmitted over the public address system.
Dispatch message including the emergency vehicles to respond.
Type of incident with a brief description of the problem.
Address.
Radio channel and radio zone.
Request for acknowledgement of receipt.

First Emergency Vehicle on Scene

The first emergency vehicle updates its status via the MDT upon arrival.
Initial radio report to Communications (Toronto Fire) includes:
Correct street address and/or descriptive name.
Brief description of the incident structure.
Brief description of visible signs upon arrival.
Brief description of action to be taken.
Confirmation of assumption and designation of Command.
PAR status.

Incident Updates

The Incident Commander or FIT provides a brief summary of the initial assessment to the Communications Centre.
The Incident Commander ensures frequent updates are provided to the Communications Centre.
The Incident Commander notifies the Communications Centre when a fire is Under Control.

Requesting Toronto EMS

On-scene personnel should not assume an ambulance is responding to the incident as a high priority.
Details of the situation should be provided to the TFS Communications Centre for relay to the Toronto Central EMS Communication Centre.
The TFS Incident Commander ensures updates are communicated to the TFS Communications Centre, including:
Safety issues.
Medical update, including primary complaint, incident type, patient's age, level of consciousness, and breathing status.
Entry issues.
Action(s) underway by fire personnel.
Approximated rescue duration time.

Other Vehicles Arriving

All other apparatus arriving report their arrival to the Communications Centre to update their status and time stamp their arrival.
This advises the Incident Commander of the arrival of incoming vehicles.

Additional Information

The Communications Centre relays any additional information to responding personnel as it becomes available.
Information updates are communicated to the assigned apparatus via the Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) and/or verbal updates via radio.
Scene safety issues regarding a potentially violent patient or situation are relayed using plain language and coded as "Code 2."

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