Category 1
What is the orange button for on the top of the radio
It is the emergency button
How many a different types of radios do we have to use as part of CERT?
2- The CERT Radios and the Somerset County Radios
How many channels are there on the CERT Team Radios
16
Who will contact you after you hit the emergency button?
Somerset Communications
What is the proper way to initiate communication with someone else using any radio? (Think about the proper format )
First, you say who you are calling, then you say who you are. For instance,
"Communications from CERT 1"
On the side of the radio there is a button called the PTT button. What does PTT stand for?
Push To Talk
What is a limitation of our CERT Team radios as compared to the Somerset County Radios?
The CERT Team Radios are only good for short line of sight distances.
In the Somerset County Radio, what channel is on Channel 1 in the SC Fire zone?
FIRE REGION 1
What should you NOT do if you accidentally hit the emergency button?
You should not panic
If you had to activate the emergency button and a dispatcher responds, what are the first two pieces of information you should provide?
Explain to Communications where you are and what is happening.
In the Somerset County Radio what channel is SOMERSET Zone, Channel 11
EVENTS 1
If you were in danger and you had your Somerset County Radio, what could you do to signal for help?
Hit the orange emergency button
What do you hear when you turn the CERT Team Radios to channel 16?
The Weather Report
What is OEM Coordinator Mosley's Radio Call Sign
OEM 27
If you are assigned to the East Division and stationed at the entrance to Orange Street during the Easter Egg Hunt, and an attendee near you trips, falls, and appears to have a broken arm, who should you contact to make a notification? (Consider how we managed similar incidents at this year’s event.)
East Division Supervisor
In our Somerset County Radios, how many channels are there per zone?
16
On the Somerset County Radios, what two zones are we most likely to use?
SOMERSET and SC OEM
You can find EVENTS 4 in two zones in the Somerset County Radio. Which two zones are they?
SOMERSET and SC OEM
If the SC Fire Zone was not operable, what Zone and Channel could you find another FIRE Region 3 Channel (two possible answers)
Zone Somerset, Channel 15 or Channel 2
If you receive a WhatsApp message activating our team for assistance and are advised to respond to the EOC, what should you do if you are the first one to arrive at the EOC?
Take out a 211, fill it out, sign in and have everyone else sign in when they arrive.
How many different zones are there in the Somerset County Radios?
8
If you are in an emergency situation under duress and you hit the emergency button, but cannot say that you are in trouble. How do you respond to Communications when they call you to check on you?
You answer with your FULL NAME and say it was accidental or everything is alright.
What channel does the Dunellen FD use primarily?
Fire Region 3
What channel does the Dunellen Rescue Squad use primarily?
EMS Region 1
What is the main channel and and Zone that Dunellen PD communicates on on the Somerset County Radios?
TRICK QUESTION.....Their primary channel and zone is not available on the Somerset County Radios. They use Police Region 4, which we do not have access to