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List and describe the 5 main limitations or barriers to all radio transmissions. - Answer-
Distance-
The distance the signal will travel depends on the power of the transmitter and receiver
radio and the height of the broadcast and receiving antennas. Repeaters can be used to
increase the area of coverage. Static and broken messages are an indication that the
receiver is near the limit of the transmission range.
Physical barrier-
Any physical barrier between the transmitter and the receiver can block the signal. The
signal may be totally blocked, partially blocked, or reflected. Units working within
tunnels, basements, or structures may be able to communicate with each other using
the talk-around function, but they may not be able to talk to the IC or the
telecommunications center. Your body can act as a physical barrier and you may need
to reposition yourself to see if your signal can be sent, especially while working within a
structure. To overcome physical barriers, you may need to turn your body 90 degrees,
lift the portable radio higher, or raise the antenna up straight.
List and describe the 5 main limitations or barriers to all radio transmissions. - Answer-
Dead zones-
Dead zones are remote areas or locations inside structures that cause the loss of
cellular telephone service or radio signals. Repeaters may have been installed in
buildings to eliminate dead zones within the building. Moving to an outside wall, roof,
window, or doorway in a structure can improve reception. Inspectors or other fire
personnel should perform radio checks during preincident planning surveys to verify that
radios can be used in all areas of the building. In large metal and concrete buildings,
radios may not work, and runners or other means of communication may be required.
Direct communication may still be possible within dead zones.
Interference-
Interference can originate from various sources. Sources of interference may include
but are not limited to:
• Another powerful radio signals
• Vehicle ignitions
• Electric motors • Computers
• Cellular telephone towers or transmitters
• High-voltage transmission lines
• Equipment that contain microprocessors
, • High-power radio sites such as television and radio stations
Ambient noise-
Emergency scenes are filled with ambient noise that can make radio communications
difficult. New technology has developed noise-canceling microphones that may help.
Each mobile or portable radio operator is responsible for overcoming ambient noise at a
scene. The following are some ways to overcome ambient noise:
• Turn off apparatus audible warning devices when they are no longer needed.
• Move away from noise-emitting equipment when transmitting.
• Follow radio procedures at all times.
• Move to a location that blocks wind noise.
• Use your body or PPE to create a wind barrier when transmitting.
List 9 common building materials. - Answer- 1. Wood
2. Metal
3. Masonry
4. Lath and Plaster
5. Plastic
6. Reinforced concrete
7. Composites
8. Fiberglass
9. Gypsum(drywall)
List the factors that should be considered when
trying to determine the potential for structural
collapse. - Answer- Renovations
Alterations
weather
construction type
length of fire exposure
building contents
additions
age of structure
loads placed on the structure
building condition
stage of fire
List and describe the 4 limiting factors that affect
the reach of a fire stream. - Answer- Gravity- it limits the vertical and horizontal
distance the hose stream will travel. It also
causes solid streams to separate and lose their
compact shapes.
Velocity loss- water loses velocity as it travels, so
if there is insufficient starting pressure, the reach
of the hose stream will be limited.
Water droplet friction with air (drag)- air friction
affects the water droplets in a fog stream more