Radio Communication SOP

What is the main purpose of the radio communications procedure in the Grapevine Fire Department?

• To establish clear, consistent, and specific terminology and process to all radio communications.

• To reduce the number of radio communications.

• To increase the use of code type messages.

• To allow the use of superfluous words in radio communications.

What is the responsibility of every member of the department regarding the radio communications procedures?

• To know and understand the rationale, details, and intent of these procedures.

• To create their own radio communication procedures.

• To use as many code type messages as possible.

• To avoid using plain English text.

What type of messages are prohibited in the radio communications of the Grapevine Fire Department?

• "10 codes" or other code type messages.

• Plain English text messages.

• Messages with clear and specific terminology.

• Messages between fire companies and dispatchers.

Which of the following terms should be avoided in radio communications according to the procedures?

• "Public service" meaning telephone.

• "Medic 2 is going to be out at..."

• "Show me out at..."

• All of the above.

What term is used to indicate that a unit has completed the previous unavailable status and is now available for a call or re-assignment?

• Unavailable

• Clear

• Available

• Hold

Which term is used when a company cannot take a call due to mechanical issues, training, etc.?

• Enroute

• Unavailable

• May Day

• Received

What does the term "Clear" indicate in radio communications?

• The unit is responding to an incident

• The unit is leaving an incident but not necessarily available for another response

• The unit is available for a call or re-assignment

• The unit is being kept at an incident and will remain unavailable

Which term is utilized to clear communications channels prior to giving an emergency radio transmission?

• Hold

• May Day

• Emergency Traffic/Message

• On Scene

What does the term "Enroute" indicate in radio communications?

• The unit is available for a call or re-assignment

• The unit is responding to an incident or leaving the incident scene and transporting to the hospital

• The unit is being kept at an incident and will remain unavailable

• The unit is on location at the incident and not available for another assignment

What does the term "Hold" indicate in radio communications?

• The unit is available for a call or re-assignment

• The unit is responding to an incident

• Certain units are being kept at an incident and will remain unavailable

• The unit is on location at the incident and not available for another assignment