APCO FIRE SERVICE COMMUNICATIONS
FINAL EXAM 2025/2026 BANK CURRENTLY
TESTING COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS /ALREADY
GRADED A+
What agents are colorless, odorless but with light
impurities can have dark color and smell like mustard,
garlic, or onions? - ....ANSWER...Blister Agents
Why symptoms can you get from blister agents? -
....ANSWER...Eyes, Skin, Respiratory system, Digestive
system
The ability to share information in real time between
multiple and separate entities and agencies -
....ANSWER...Interoperability
What is critical to initial response and emergency services
of all types? - ....ANSWER...Interoperability
,A scam that uses emails or text messages to trick the
recipient into giving personal information. -
....ANSWER...Phishing
An apparatus having special tools and equipment not
carried on all apparatus, including salvage covers,
dewatering tools, air masks, spare air bottles and
extrication equipment. - ....ANSWER...Squad
Who provides a size up assessment of the scene in order to
determine the best mode of attack? - ....ANSWER...The
first responders
What terminology will telecommunicators hear pertaining
to the status of the fire that indicate dangerous situations?
- ....ANSWER...Backdraft, flashover, engulfed, and
extension
What devices do field responders use to interface with
external sensor devices? - ....ANSWER...NG9-1-1
What functions do the NG9-1-1 personal protective gear
provide? - ....ANSWER...1. Sensors provide location
,2. Biometric Information
3. Emergency signal that triggers the transmission of that
data
What technology supports the transmission of video,
images, and other bandwidth-intensive data? -
....ANSWER...Emergency Services IP Network
What is the difference between ESInets and FirstNet? -
....ANSWER...ESInet is a network for use between 9-1-1
callers and telecommunicators in the ECC and from there to
responding units with CAD
FirstNet is a wireless broadband network for use between
first responders.
What are the two major roles telecommunicators fill? -
....ANSWER...Dispatcher and Call taker
What are the typical functions telecommunicators use
CAD for? - ....ANSWER...1. Open an incident record in
CAD, and to add and update data in that record
, 2. Maintain an incident log
3. Maintain an accurate call narrative and other related
documentation
What traits does the NFPA 1061 Standard for
Professionalism Qualifications for Public Safety
Telecommunicator say would be a viable candidate for fire
service telecommunicator? - ....ANSWER...multitask,
make decisions based on common sense and standard
values, maintain composure in high stress conditions and
ability to remember details and recall information.
What would happen if a primary facility encounters
problems that render it inoperable and result in an
evacuation? - ....ANSWER...Communications backup
center
In Enhanced 9-1-1 the phone number of the caller is
referred to as what? - ....ANSWER...The ANI (automatic
number identification)
In Enhanced 9-1-1 the address is referred to as what? -
....ANSWER...ALI (automatic location identification)
FINAL EXAM 2025/2026 BANK CURRENTLY
TESTING COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS /ALREADY
GRADED A+
What agents are colorless, odorless but with light
impurities can have dark color and smell like mustard,
garlic, or onions? - ....ANSWER...Blister Agents
Why symptoms can you get from blister agents? -
....ANSWER...Eyes, Skin, Respiratory system, Digestive
system
The ability to share information in real time between
multiple and separate entities and agencies -
....ANSWER...Interoperability
What is critical to initial response and emergency services
of all types? - ....ANSWER...Interoperability
,A scam that uses emails or text messages to trick the
recipient into giving personal information. -
....ANSWER...Phishing
An apparatus having special tools and equipment not
carried on all apparatus, including salvage covers,
dewatering tools, air masks, spare air bottles and
extrication equipment. - ....ANSWER...Squad
Who provides a size up assessment of the scene in order to
determine the best mode of attack? - ....ANSWER...The
first responders
What terminology will telecommunicators hear pertaining
to the status of the fire that indicate dangerous situations?
- ....ANSWER...Backdraft, flashover, engulfed, and
extension
What devices do field responders use to interface with
external sensor devices? - ....ANSWER...NG9-1-1
What functions do the NG9-1-1 personal protective gear
provide? - ....ANSWER...1. Sensors provide location
,2. Biometric Information
3. Emergency signal that triggers the transmission of that
data
What technology supports the transmission of video,
images, and other bandwidth-intensive data? -
....ANSWER...Emergency Services IP Network
What is the difference between ESInets and FirstNet? -
....ANSWER...ESInet is a network for use between 9-1-1
callers and telecommunicators in the ECC and from there to
responding units with CAD
FirstNet is a wireless broadband network for use between
first responders.
What are the two major roles telecommunicators fill? -
....ANSWER...Dispatcher and Call taker
What are the typical functions telecommunicators use
CAD for? - ....ANSWER...1. Open an incident record in
CAD, and to add and update data in that record
, 2. Maintain an incident log
3. Maintain an accurate call narrative and other related
documentation
What traits does the NFPA 1061 Standard for
Professionalism Qualifications for Public Safety
Telecommunicator say would be a viable candidate for fire
service telecommunicator? - ....ANSWER...multitask,
make decisions based on common sense and standard
values, maintain composure in high stress conditions and
ability to remember details and recall information.
What would happen if a primary facility encounters
problems that render it inoperable and result in an
evacuation? - ....ANSWER...Communications backup
center
In Enhanced 9-1-1 the phone number of the caller is
referred to as what? - ....ANSWER...The ANI (automatic
number identification)
In Enhanced 9-1-1 the address is referred to as what? -
....ANSWER...ALI (automatic location identification)
