What does "CAD" stand for? - (ANSWER)Computer aided dispatch
- automates functions for receiving calls
- shortens time
-VERIFIES Addy
Dispatcher 1st responsibility? - (ANSWER)Get the info needed to dispatch to the correct location
GPS - (ANSWER)Global positioning system
PSAP - (ANSWER)public safety answering point; any agency that takes emergency calls from citizens in a
given region and dispatches the emergency resources necessary to respond to individual calls for help.
What should you do as a telecommunicater if a caller disconnects - (ANSWER)dispatch the police to
check in
ANI - (ANSWER)Automated Number Identifier -> shows caller's #
TDD - (ANSWER)Telecommunications Device for Deaf -> device used by dead for emergency services
TTY - (ANSWER)Teletype -> device used by deaf to contact emergency
Can telecommunication centers receive text messages? - (ANSWER)YES
ADA - (ANSWER)American Disabilities Act
Which system is similar to the US Emergency Services system - (ANSWER)The Canadian emergency
systems
,TCFP FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS BANK NEW UPDATE ALREADY GRADED A+
Where are mobile radios found? - (ANSWER)On an engine/ some vehicle
What is a PTT? - (ANSWER)Press to talk
What is the 5 step process of receiving/dispatching emergency calls? - (ANSWER)1. Call receipt
2. Location validation
3. classification / priority
4. unit selection
5. dispatch
ALI - (ANSWER)Automated Location Identifier -> relies on accurate & current database
Direct Line - (ANSWER)A telephone that connects two predetermined points.
National Fire Incident Reporting System - (ANSWER)A system used by fire departments to report and
maintain computerized records of fires and other fire department incidents in a uniform manner.
NFPA 1061 - (ANSWER)Complete list of qualifications for telecommunicators
Time it should take to dispatch after getting a call at a center? - (ANSWER)60 sec
Call box - (ANSWER)A system of telephones connected by phone lines, radio equipment, or cellular
technology to a communications center or fire department.
- great for rural areas
Base station - (ANSWER)a two-way radio at a fixed site such as a hospital or dispatch center.
,TCFP FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS BANK NEW UPDATE ALREADY GRADED A+
Federal Communications Commission - (ANSWER)Federal agency that regulates the radio, television,
wire, satellite and cable communications.
- *licenses FD to operate radio*
units of radio frequency - (ANSWER)Megahertz
Duplex - (ANSWER)radio that transmits and receives on different frequencies
Repeater - (ANSWER)A special base station radio that receives messages and signals on one frequency
and then automatically retransmits them on a second frequency.
Great for long distance
Class A Extinguisher (include use & sign) - (ANSWER)Wood, paper, cloth, plastic
green triangle
Class B extinguisher - (ANSWER)Grease, oil, chemical
Red square
Class C extinguisher - (ANSWER)electrical
Blue Circle
Class D - (ANSWER)Metals
, TCFP FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS BANK NEW UPDATE ALREADY GRADED A+
Yellow star
Class K - (ANSWER)cooking oils
black hectagon
How should you treat a class C fire? - (ANSWER)Use nonconductive extinguishing agent
Ex: carbon dioxide, dry chem
Or cut electricity and treat as Class A/B
What is the main factor when determining hazard classification for extinguisher selection placement? -
(ANSWER)Amount of combustibles present
List some dry chemical extinguishing agents - (ANSWER)Sodium bicarbonate
potassium bicarbonate
urea potassium bicarbonate
potassium chloride
*ammonium phosphate*
Polar solvents are... - (ANSWER)water - soluble
What is the numerical rating for Class A Extinguishers - (ANSWER)1A - 40A
1 = 1.25g or 5L