fire department careers and communication

What is the purpose of 911

• To order pizza

• To connect callers with the correct emergency agency

• to ask for directions when Suri is busy

• To connect with FEMA

What feature is found only on ENHANCED 911

• Automatic vehicle locating capabilities

• Automatic Location identification

• Automatic number identification

• Automatic call trace

Fire department communications are authorized under licenses granted by?

• The FCC

• FEMA

• State regulatory agencies

• The state office of Emergency Management

What is the term used to identify distress calls or other urgent message that must be given over the radio

• Mayday

• Firefighter needs assistance

• Code 30

• Emergency Traffic

What is the standard for Professional qualifications for Public Service Communicator

• NFPA 1061

• Federal Communications Guidebook #43

• The code of Federal Regulations

• FEMA rule 12

Which of the following is an advantage of CAD systems

• Reduces call holding times

• prioritizes incoming calls

• Reduces voice traffic between dispatch nd field units

• none of the above

An employee working in this capacity typically receives less pay and fewer benefits than a regular firefighter

• Firefighter paramedic

• Firefighter trainee

• Driver operator

• Fire Heavy Equipment operator

The fire service employee provides public education in all aspects of ire safety including instruction in prevention and escape planning for the community in which they work.

• Hazardous Materials Specialist

• Fire departent training specialist

• Public fire safety education specialist

Which of the following firefighter positions requires knowledge of the principals of physical, organic, and inorganic chemistry

• Hazardous materials specilaist

• Fire paramedic

• Driver operator

• training specialist

All of the following positions within the fire department may not involve firefighting duties EXCEPT::

• Dispatcher

• Arson investigator

• Driver/operator

• Fire inspector