Fire Department Communications

Which statement is NOT true about radio guidelines?

• All radio traffic is monitored
• Transmissions should be brief, accurate, and to the point
• You can use specific jargon or codes
• Plan what you are going to say befor you transmit any message over the radio

When receiving an emergency call from the public, you should gather all the following information except:

• Caller's name
• Caller's address
• Location of emergency
• All of the above

Dispatch systems that combine telephone and computer equipment (such as CAD) to provide information such as: –Caller’s location and phone number –Directions to the location –Other information about the address is referred to:

• X-911
• E-911
• 911 Identification
• I-911

Some fire departments monitor citizens band (CB) radio frequencies for reports of emergencies 

• True
• False

When sending an alarm by radio fire alarm box, if it is safet to do so, the person should stay at the box until firefighters arrive

• True
• False

Fire stations that are staffed alert personnel by all the following except:

• House Bell
• Teletype
• Voice alarm
• Megaphone

The 2 top methods of alerting unstaffed stations are:

• Sirens and Telephone
• Home monitors and Sirens
• Pager and cellular phones
• Cellular phone and air horns

Guidelines for talking on the radio include all of the following except:

• You cannot use vulgar language
• Use a moderate amount of expression in speech 
• Keep things such as gum and candy out of the mouth 
• Speak at a fast rate in order to get all the message through in the shortest time possible

Why should you never put radio in back pocket?

• It is uncomfortable
• You may forget it is there
• Critical information may not be received
• Radio could overheat

Arrival reports should include all of the following except:

• Building and occupancy description
• Weather conditions
• Establish command
• Attack mode