CYMBALS
Y
Year
CAD
computer-aided dispatch
What is the difference between the upper and lower frequencies in one "wave" called?
Band (Bandwidth)
Two of the four elements needed to establish negligence
Duty
Breach of Duty
Injury or damage
Causation
What does EPD stand for?
Emergency Police Dispatch
A
Additional Features
ALI
Automatic Location Information
What is a pleasant or curative stress?
Eustress
Two of the main types of callers are?
First-party, Second-party, Third-party, Fourth-party
What does ETC stand for?
Emergency Telecommunicator Course
C
Color
ANI
Automatic Number Identification
What is a state of heightened tension that causes temporary loss of control of one's actions?
Hysteria
One of the four priority systems
Abnormal breathing, chest pain/discomfort, decreased level of consciousness, serious hemorrhage
The rapid increase in what has increased call volume?
Wireless communications
S
State or Province on Plate
PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
What is a physical injury or wound caused by an external force through accident or violence?
Trauma
Three of eight lesser known symptoms of a heart attack
Aching Pain, Chest pain, Constricting band, Crushing Discomfort, Heaviness, Numbness, Pressure, Tightness
Emergency calls should always be put on hold. True or False
False!
M
Make/Model
TDD
Telecommunications Device for the Deaf
What is a type of exhaustion resulting from long-term build up of stress?
Burnout
What are the 3 P's?
Protocol, Procedure, Policy
Signal 52
Emergency Button