Section 3 Intermediate
Radio/Technology
Acronyms
BASICS 3
Advanced Section 3
100

Who's goal in Florida is to provide timely and accurate information to facilitate investigations, apprehend criminals, and ensure public safety. It also maintains  hot file records.

What is FCIC

100

This device or equipment is used in buildings and public spaces to communicate with large crowds during emergencies.

Public Address Systems

100

ADA

American Disability Act

100

Provides caller information, incident details, and dispatch options. This includes mapping features, search functions, and reporting capabilities.

CAD
100

When a PST receives a call from someone using a TRS, who acts as a bridge between them and the hearing/speech-impaired caller.

Communication Assistant 

200

This allows emergency responders from different agencies the ability to communicate with each other while handling incidents together

interoperability

200

Extend signal range for wider coverage.

repeaters

200

EDICS

Emergency Deployable Interoperable Communications System

200

Groupings of channels and users based on agency needs

Talk Groups

200

A TDD and TTY are both types of __________ technology.

assistive technology

300

Securities data or Gang files are maintained by what database 

What is NCIC 

300

Foot Pedals and Microphones are categorized as what type of tools.

Voice transmission tools

300

WEA

Wireless Emergency Alerts

300

provide clearer sound, better coverage, and additional features like data transmission

Digital Radio System

300

TDD/TTYs can be integrated into the phone system or be ______ devices

separate or standalone unit 

400

PSTs should work to educate themselves and colleagues about cybersecurity best practices. This Foster a culture of _______ awareness within the ECC.

Security Awareness

400

Strengthen and broadcast transmissions

Antennas

400

MNS

Mass Notification Systems 

400

What type of system is in place as required by the State of Florida to have an alert system that directly links the school to local law enforcement agencies.

School Alert Systems:

400

One area of TDD/TTY Limitations is ______________

Small display screens limit text volume.

800

Targeted calls made to specific geographic areas, alerting residents of dangers or instructions.

Reverse 911

800

Florida Interoperability Network (FIN) is an internet-based system bridges the gap between agencies with _________ radio systems, enabling real-time communication during critical situations.

incompatible

800

TRS

Telecommunication Relay Service (TRS)

800

Used for non-emergency calls or communication with other agencies

Administrative lines 

800

Radio Console: is the PST’s workstation, often with a ___________ interface, displays available channels and talk groups

computer interface

1200

Next Gen 911 can pinpoint a caller's ______ location, even within buildings, significantly improving response times.

exact

1200

Calls can be rerouted from an assigned PSAP to another when the system is overwhelmed or during any failures at the primary PSAP.

911 spillover

1200

MLTS

Multi-Line Telephone Services

1200

Portable radios are used for emergency responders, but with ________range compared to mobile radios.

limited

1200

The radio system is an elaborate communications ___________ used to coordinate emergency responders or to facilitate interagency interactions.

infrastructure

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