essentials of fire fighting 6 th edition firefighter i chapter 3 — fire department communications
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Essentials of Fire Fighting6th Edition
Firefighter I
Chapter 3 — Fire Department Communications
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Explain the procedures for receiving emergency and nonemergency external communications.
Learning Objective 1
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Describe the information required to dispatch emergency services.
Learning Objective 2
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Emergency calls are received through two basic systems.
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Communications centers contain a variety of equipment.
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Processing an emergency call requires gathering information.
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Emergency calls are reported to responders in a variety of ways.
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REVIEW QUESTION
What is the procedure for receiving an emergency external
communication?
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Receiving nonemergency calls is also a part of station life.
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You must remain calm and courteous when handling angry calls.
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Some stations may have a watch room that is monitored at all times.
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Emergency services dispatching begins with some form of alert.
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REVIEW QUESTION
What is the procedure for receiving a nonemergency external communication?
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Describe the systems used for internal communications.
Learning Objective 3
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Internal communications are transmitted to specific groups.
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Radio systems used to transmit messages vary based on location and size.
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Radio signals transmit in either analog or digital format over two types of carrier waves.
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Signal transmission occurs depending on the type of equipment in the system.
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Signal transmission occurs depending on the type of equipment in the system.
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Signal transmission occurs depending on the type of equipment in the system.
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Modern fireground systems are designed to operate on multiple channels.
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A trunked system uses repeaters to assign transmissions to available frequencies.
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REVIEW QUESTION
What types of systems are used for internal communication?
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Radio communication and terminology are regulated by specific practices.
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Explain radio limitations that may impact internal communications.
Learning Objective 4
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There are several radio limitations that can impact internal communications.
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REVIEW QUESTION
What radio limitations can impact internal communications?
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Describe radio procedures used for internal communications.
Learning Objective 5
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Always follow local protocols when sending a message, these are part of the official incident record.
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WARNING
DO NOT REMOVE YOUR FACEPIECE TO TALK INTO THE MIC.
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REVIEW QUESTION
What radio procedures must be followed for internal
communications?
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• Fire department communications are a critical factor in the successful outcome of any incident.
• There is a direct connection between fireground communications and fireground safety: The better the communications, the safer the incident.
Summary
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Handle emergency and nonemergency calls.
This objective is measured in Skill Sheet 3-I-1.
Learning Objective 6
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Use a portable radio for routine and emergency traffic.
This objective is measured in Skill Sheet 3-I-2.
Learning Objective 7
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