misc
T/F radio silence is an intentional act in response to routine incidents
false
the successful simultaneous performance of two or more tasks by one individual
Multi-functional dexterity
the following resources are commonly available in a PSAP:
Apparatus, field units, field supervisors, surrounding agencies
highway patrol, fish & wildlife
state
The ability to disseminate information over multiple talks groups and/or neighboring agencies at once.
simulcasting
this may be used to differentiate between the severities of incidents.
alert tones
T/F forms and logs are official records which must be rapidly and accurately completed.
true
T/F PSTs may need to call utilities services and wrecker companies, when requested.
True
tax collector
county
what information should be gathered when obtaining a vehicle description?
color, year, make/model, body, additional, license, state of plate/tag.
an intentional act in response to dangerous incidents
radio silence
a non-emergency response
cold
How do the 6 w's apply to dispatch
prioritization
animal services, taxies, wreckers
local
Agencies share mutual aid agreements in the pursuit of what?
Public Safety
an emergency response
hot
this designation gives priority to an incident based on an immediate threat to responder or public safety
Emergency Radio Traffic
name 5 mutual aid resources which may be available for requesting agencies:
SWAT, dive team, high angle rescue, bomb squad, hostage negotiation, helicopter/aviation, k9, hazmat/special ops, confined space rescue, marine unit, homicide unit, crime scene unit.
poison control
community
jurisdictions can be divided by what
city, county, zone, region, or territory.
agencies define terminology for emergency and non emergency response modes
examples: code 1 and 3, hot and cold
response mode
what is key when determining the order in which incidents will be dispatched for service
prioritization
field units must be briefed on the incident type. the type of response may depend on the nature of the incident.
what
domestic violence hotline
community
An incident could be in progress, have just occurred, or be past event call for service. Field personnel will respond accordingly.
when